Connect With Your Essence

A Monthly Circle for Men to Reconnect, Reflect, and Transform

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel disconnected—from ourselves, others, and what truly matters. Our thoughts and emotions often keep us trapped in the past or preoccupied with the future, pulling us away from the present moment. This disconnection can leave us feeling unfulfilled, restless, or stuck.

But within each of us lies something deeper: our essence.

Essence is the truest, most unchanging part of who we are—independent of our circumstances or the noise around us. Remembering what is unique about us can unlock inner peace, authenticity, and lasting happiness. From this inner certainty, we can confidently act upon the changes we need to bring to the world.

Why This Circle Matters

The Unconditional Men "Connect With Your Essence" monthly circle is designed to help you find a space, away from the distractions of modern life, to rediscover and nurture your authentic self. Together, we’ll create a space for you to:

• Pay attention to your thoughts, emotions, and senses in the present moment.

• Observe your inner patterns without judgment, letting go of what no longer serves you.

• Reconnect with the essence that grounds you in peace, clarity, and purpose.

• Embody the roles you are meant to play in the world

This practice is more than self-discovery—it’s a pathway to transformation. By connecting to your essence, you will begin to cultivate a life rooted in authenticity, integrity, and joy.

Why Joining a Circle?

True transformation happens in community. In a circle, you gain multiple perspectives, deep reflections, and real-time insights from peers who understand the complexities of leadership. The group's collective wisdom accelerates learning, offering honest feedback, shared experiences, and powerful breakthroughs that can’t be accessed alone. In this space, you’re not just learning—you’re being witnessed, challenged, and supported in ways that make personal and professional growth faster, deeper, and more sustainable.

What You’ll Experience

During these monthly gatherings, you will join a supportive circle of men who share your commitment to growth and authenticity. You’ll explore the tools and practices to connect deeply with yourself and others, creating a foundation for greater clarity, purpose, and leadership.

Each session offers:
✅ Connection to a Community of Men – Build a sense of deep belonging in a safe, welcoming, non-judgmental space.
✅ Presence and Awareness – Learn to live fully in the present moment, letting go of distractions and cultivating self-awareness.
✅ Authenticity and Truth – step into your power by expressing your inner truth and connect with the essence of who you are.
✅ Clarity and Purpose – Discover clarity on your mission in life and navigate challenges with support and guidance.
✅ Support and Brotherhood – Experience camaraderie with men who share your aspirations for a meaningful and fulfilled life.
✅ A Brave Space – Engage without fear of blame, judgment, or shame, fostering a space for honesty and transformation.
✅ A Global Network of Entrepreneurs and Leaders – Connect with entrepreneurs and leaders who are committed to creating a positive impact in the world.

Led by Rudy de Waele

Under the guidance of Rudy, a seasoned leader in self-awareness and ethical leadership, you’ll explore practical tools and insights to help you connect with your essence. Each session empowers you to live with greater authenticity and make transformative decisions in today’s complex world.

Through this journey, you’ll gain the skills to:

• Express the messages of your intuition and emotions

• Embody the power of healthy masculinity

• Transform your essence and life experience into practical wisdom

• Lead with integrity and purpose to deeper connections in your personal and professional life.

• Create a ripple effect of positive change for yourself, your loved ones, and the world.

Unconditional Men Circles - A Learning Community

A learning community is a group of individuals who come together with the shared intention of growing—personally, relationally, and collectively. It’s not defined by hierarchy or expertise, but by mutual curiosity, trust, and a commitment to co-creation.

In a learning community, everyone is both student and teacher.
We learn through dialogue, shared experiences, reflection, and experimentation. Mistakes are welcomed as part of the process. Vulnerability is seen as strength. The goal isn’t perfection, but presence and progress.

Unlike traditional learning environments, a learning community emphasizes relational intelligence, emotional depth, and embodied wisdom just as much as intellectual insight. It’s a space where we don’t just learn about transformation - we practice it, together.

In the context of Unconditional Men, our learning community is a space where men show up with openness, bring their questions, and support each other’s evolution - exploring new models of masculinity, leadership, and wholeness. It's where growth is not individual, but shared. Where change begins within, but ripples outward into families, organizations, and the wider world.

Framework and Description of the Circles

Each session revolves around a theme that aligns with evolving masculinity, transformation, and balance. While the journey follows a structured framework, Rudy also works intuitively with the topics that emerge from the group, allowing space for organic discussions, personal insights, and collective needs to shape the experience.

Here are some potential themes and approaches:

A. Self-Discovery & Personal Growth

• Who Am I as a Man Today?
  Reflecting on personal identity, societal conditioning, and self-worth.

• Initiation & Rite of Passage
  Exploring the absence of modern initiations and crafting a personal rite of passage.

• Healing the Father Wound
  Working through unresolved relationships with fathers/father figures.

• The Power of Vulnerability
  Sharing personal struggles and redefining strength through openness.

B. Masculinity & Energy Balancing

• Masculine & Feminine Energies in Leadership
  Understanding how these energies shape our personal and professional lives.

• Healthy vs. Wounded Masculinity
  Deconstructing cultural narratives and embracing conscious masculinity.

• Embodying the Inner Warrior, Lover, Magician, and King
  Exploring the four archetypes of masculine energy.

• Men & Emotional Intelligence
  Practical exercises on expressing emotions authentically.

C. Connection & Brotherhood

• The Power of Brotherhood & Accountability
  Learning to trust other men and hold space for each other.

• Men & Relationships (Romantic, Family, Community)
  How we show up in partnerships and break patterns.

• Trust & Surrender in Male Friendships
  Healing the distrust among men and opening to authentic connection.

Your Journey Begins Here

The Unconditional Men "Connect With Your Essence" circle is more than a gathering—it’s a commitment to your growth, authenticity, and leadership. This monthly practice will leave you feeling more aware, responsible, alive, and joyous. It’s that simple.

Are you ready to reconnect with your essence and create a life of purpose and fulfilment?

Join us today and take the first step toward inner transformation.

Connect With Your Essence

A monthly men’s circle to connect with your essence.

Join anytime!

Every last Thursday of the month: 7:30pm CET / 6:30pm UK / 1:30pm EST

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About Rudy de Waele

Unconditional Men founder Rudy de Waele has spent his life exploring the frontiers of innovation and paradigm shifts, bridging diverse ecosystems to foster collaborative growth across art, culture, music, technology, business, regeneration, and leadership development.

Today, Rudy is a thought leader, facilitator, and visionary dedicated to guiding entrepreneurs and business leaders toward a conscious, balanced approach to leadership. Rooted in core values—acting out of love over fear, respecting people and the planet, fostering regeneration, innovation, co-creation, and community—his work challenges outdated norms and inspires a new paradigm of leadership defined by courage, compassion, and authenticity.

Through transformative retreats, workshops, online circles and courses, Rudy crafts learning spaces for dialogue, reflection, and growth. He empowers leaders to embrace a path of self-discovery and impactful, regenerative leadership, always guided by a commitment to positive societal and planetary change.

About Unconditional Men

Unconditional Men is a platform and community for evolutionary men. It empowers authentic leadership transformation in service to the regeneration of our communities and the world. We envision a world where men play a vital role in shaping sustainable, inclusive, and collaborative societies. We nurture self-leadership, emotional intelligence, and vulnerability as the foundation for courageous, serene, compassionate, and action-driven leadership.

Our mission is to create safe and brave spaces for men to unite, share, and grow—fostering personal development, community well-being, and authentic leadership. Through learning programs, sharing circles, and retreats, we empower men to lead with open hearts and purposeful action, supporting individual and collective transformation.