Science of Connection
Become socially healthy in just eight weeks
A relational fitness bootcamp where you’ll learn evidence-supported skills to connect with other people, with practice, feedback and community, to create the meaningful relationships you’ve always wanted.
Do you want better relationships but aren’t sure where to start?
Do you wish you had a clear protocol for improving your interpersonal ability?
Do you want to learn how to create trust, safety, and authenticity, so you can have meaningful relationships in your personal and professional life?
This bootcamp will improve your
relational fitness
your ability to create meaningful relationships.
From past participants
“This course should be taught in schools and to practically every human.”
“A safe place to try out the tactics immediately.”
“Scientifically, purposefully improving your relationships is really time-effective, low-hanging fruit.”
“The lessons can be applied to real-world interactions, which feels a lot more doable and natural.”
Curriculum that blends art with science and leadership training
The course was designed around the science and psychology of human connection, with skills and experience from leadership development programs at business schools and top companies like Google and McKinsey, as well as new practices like authentic relating and circling.
Each week includes
Learning materials that cover the science and best practices for connection
Reflection exercises and personalized actions to apply what you learn IRL
45-minute 1:1 coaching call where you will
Practice, practice, practice
Discuss learning materials, and ask questions
Get feedback and advice for applying skills in your day-to-day life
Going it alone can only take you so far. . .
You won’t find the answers by isolating yourself.
If you want to cultivate better personal and professional relationships, deepen your impact, or just feel more connected in your everyday life, you need practice.
THE HOUSE 42 COMMUNITY
Join 100+ members building meaningful connections. From artists to educators to entrepreneurs. Something powerful happens when you intentionally practice relational fitness with others. You see your blind spots, grow faster, and — most importantly — have fun.
Virtual Practice Gyms
Students and Alumni from our classes get access to online practice gyms to practicing skills like listening, storytelling and feedback.
From past participants
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"Deepening relationships is as important as eating healthy and exercising. Phil is an amazing facilitator that practices what he preaches. I was amazed at how many things I learned in such a short amount of time. Concepts, tools and techniques that will literally be useful for the rest of my life."
Oscar O.
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“These sessions are great for anybody interested in deeper, genuine, sensible, positive, sincere, kind relationships with people in general.”
Sogole T.
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"As a new manager I found the Science of Connection complimented my on-the-job training beautifully. The class allowed me to delve more deeply in a safe space, practicing skills in a setting that is more comfortable than the office."
Gio C.
What you’ll learn in this relational fitness bootcamp
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Topics:
What is Social Health?
The Health and Career Benefits of Social Connections
Dunbar’s Number and Cognitive Limits of Connection
Activities:
Reflection on your top 15
Calculate your Social Health Score™
Set your Social Health Growth Goals
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Topics:
What is Active Listening?
The Role of Curiosity, Energy and Attention
Listening Skills: Playbacks and Paraphrasing
Activities:
Prompt Response and Playback Practice
Reflection on Listening
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Topics:
Similarity, Trust, and Time
Long-tailed Distribution of Connection
Designing Open-Ended Questions
The Importance of Filtering and Following-Up
Activities:
Playbacks and Paraphrase Practice
Curiosity Game
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Topics:
Shared Reality and Experiences
Agreeableness and Trustworthiness
Activities:
Designing and Practicing Good Questions
Playbacks and Paraphrase
Reflection: What is your value?
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Topics:
How People Give and Receive Trust Differently
How to Be Trustworthy to Anyone
Activities:
Discussion: What is my value?
Reflection: How do I trust others?
Reflection: How trustworthy am I?
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Topics:
What Vulnerability Really Is (and is not)
The 15% Rule for Vulnerability
Activities:
Practice the 15% rule for vulnerability
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Topics:
The Science of Feedback
Pokes, Punches, and the Three Realities
Feedback Framework for Success
Activities:
Practice the 15% rule for vulnerability
Feedback Workshop
Reflection on Feedback Practices
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Topics:
Recap of Key Learnings
Developing a Personal Action Plan for Social Health
Activities:
Feedback discussion
End-of-Program Reflection
Creating an Action Plan
Meet your facilitator
Hi 👋 I'm Phil.
I’ve managed 40+ people across roles in community, customer success, and strategy, and led team-building and connection workshops worldwide and I am SO EXCITED about this online course on Relational Fitness. It draws from science, executive coaching, b-school programs at Stanford and Harvard, leadership development at McKinsey, and other innovative practices like authentic relating. My journey began with a personal setback—a missed promotion due to difficult workplace relationships. This inspired me to focus on my interpersonal skills, leading to deeper connections in every aspect of my life including with close friends and family. Intentionally improving relationships has come to be my biggest passion in life. This program distills years of research and personal growth into a program designed to help you build meaningful relationships.
If you have any questions, please write me:
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Founder @ House 42