The Genius of Minding
Your Own Business
A 6-week learning lab for helpers, coaches, and the chronically "nice"
Thursdays, Feb 4 – Mar 11, 2027 · 6 live sessions on Zoom · 90 min each
$495 early bird until Nov 19 · $595 after · Registration closes Dec 30
Class size is limited · Register
Has something like this happened to you?
A request lands in your inbox.
Before you've even finished reading it, your stomach tightens. Ugh, you don't want to do it.
But it's not that simple. You can't disappoint them. So instead of a polite no, or letting it go, you spend the next several hours, possibly the whole day, ruminating while it gnaws at you in the background.
You've been told you're too nice. You're the one people come to. You're so consumed by what everyone else needs, it can feel impossible to hear your own heart speak.
So what excites and delights you most gets shoved or shelved for "someday," but someday hasn't happened yet.
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Now imagine the same request lands.
Your stomach tightens. This time, you notice it. You pause instead of reaching for the reply.
You notice the mood underneath it too. Maybe you're irritated. Maybe you're annoyed.
And you consider: what if this isn't my business?
Your shoulders drop. Your stomach softens.
Wait, can it be that easy? Yes. Your body knows, and now you know too. This isn't your business. And now that you know, you weigh one or two ways to graciously say no. You pick one and send it.
Hooray! The rest of the day is yours, to tend to what truly is your business: the things that light you up and align with you, where your greatest contribution lives.
What is this?
A small, structured 6-week learning lab for the Helper archetype. It’s an exploration of the cost of caring too much, and how to step into a bigger expression that isn’t so bound or carrying the weight of the world.
Using the foundational practices from Rebecca’s book, Somatic Intelligence: Leadership Requires More than IQ & EQ, we work continuously through 3 primary intelligences: cognitive, emotional, and somatic. We start with the body: the hidden cost of caring so much, and the clues your body gives you when it’s too much. From there, you build a daily practice of tuning in to what you want, face what gets in the way, and choose a project to bring to fruition, learning when to say no so you can say yes to something bigger.
It’s for practitioners, coaches, HR/OD experts, and executives/founders/CEOs, with a focus on peer connection across these roles.
How it works
Format: Six live sessions on Zoom, 90 minutes each
When: Thursdays, February 4 – March 11, 2027
February 4, 11, 18, 25 ·March 4, 11
4:30–6:00pm Pacific / 7:30–9:00pm Eastern
Fridays 8:30–10:00am Singapore and Taipei
What:
Each session combines teaching, reflection, discussion and live coaching.
Homework between sessions to put the practice to work in your real life.
A midweek nudge to notice your small wins and share them with the group.
All sessions are recorded so you can catch up if you miss one.
One private dashboard with session materials, homework and recordings in one place.
Small group by design. Space is limited.
The 6 weeks:
Throughout the six weeks, you'll practice one simple skill: noticing what your body is telling you, its no's as well as its yeses, and responding from clarity rather than a default yes.
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The caregiver's dilemma, the hidden cost of caring so much, and the clues your body gives you when it's too much.
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You can't be the biggest, boldest version of yourself if you don't know what you want. Knowing what you want comes from a practice of tuning in to YOU and finding what excites and delights you. Here you'll craft a daily practice that you'll use for the next five weeks.
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Facing the fear of disappointing others, as well as the hidden fear of shining too brightly.
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Going deeper into your wants, and learning to feel your body's yes. Choose a project you want to bring to fruition. Define it. Be specific.
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What are you saying no to? When and how do you say no, so you can say yes to something bigger?
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Bring it all together, assess how far you've come, and choose your next steps.
About Rebecca
"I'm a Helper myself. It wasn't until I published my book that I realized just how hard it is to make our own contributions the highest priority. I wouldn't have been able to write and publish it if I hadn't practiced the very things in this course."
Rebecca Arora is an executive coach to CEOs and senior leaders. For more than 15 years, she has worked with C-suite leaders at organizations including Google, Salesforce, and IDEO. She is the author of Somatic Intelligence: Leadership Requires More than IQ and EQ, which introduces six archetypes, including the Helper at the heart of this course. Her work is rooted in the body. She studied with Dub Leigh, whose lineage runs to Ida Rolf, Moshe Feldenkrais, and Zen Master Tenshin Tanouye Rotaishi. She grew up in Singapore and lives in California.
Endorsements
"The Helper really hit home for me, especially the insight about overwork, confidence, communication, and accountability patterns. The workbook made it practical, not just conceptual."
Corey Powell,
Transitions Coach
"What does my wise heart say, and how can I find support for myself somatically? Among many other amazing tidbits – boundaries, naming our experiences and expectations."
Cindy Reynolds,
Coach & Consultant
“Her framework gives me a credible, structured entry point into somatic practices without the woo-woo that can alienate my corporate clients."
Brian Branagan,
Leadership Coach
"Rebecca can speak directly from her personal experiences, and that makes her approach to somatic intelligence clear and refreshing like advice from a good friend."
Sayama Daian, Ph.D.,
Retired Abbot of Chozen-ji
What if this isn’t my business?
✓ This is for you if:
- You've been called "too nice," even if you hate to admit it.
- You're a leader, coach, or caregiver who naturally holds space for others.
- You often feel overwhelmed by what other people need from you.
- You hate to disappoint people and struggle to say no.
- Caring what others think stops you from being bold or direct.
- Imposter syndrome shows up more than you'd like.
- You're not always sure what you want.
- You find it hard to ask for help.
- You identify as an empath or a highly sensitive person.
✕ This isn’t for you if:
- You want a quick fix. For example, a script for saying no without doing the inner work.
- You want to stop caring about people. The aim is to keep your care and stop it from costing you yourself.
- You're looking for business coaching. If you're a consultant or coach, this may well support your practice. But the business we're minding here is the one that's truly yours.
- You prefer to watch from the sidelines. It's a live lab with discussion, coaching and homework that you'll engage with so you can get real results.
- You're hoping to fix someone else. It's about your patterns, not your partner's, your team's or your boss's.
- You're in crisis or need clinical support right now. The lab works best after you've received care and have bandwidth for more.
The Genius of Minding Your Own Business
Starts February 4th 2027
Six Thursdays: February 4 – March 11, 2027
Live on Zoom.
Early bird: $495 until November 19
Regular: $595 registration closes December 30
(or while seats last)
Space is limited.
FAQs
Do I need to have read Somatic Intelligence first?
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No. It's optional but strongly recommended. The lab builds on the Helper archetype from the book, so reading it beforehand will deepen your experience.
What if I miss a session?
All sessions are recorded, so you can catch up whenever suits you. Recordings are shared only with participants in this cohort.
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How much time will this take each week?
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Each live session is 90 minutes, plus a recommended minimum of 30 minutes a day for your practice and homework. Making that time for yourself is part of the work.
I'm outside the US. Will the times work for me?
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Sessions run Thursdays 4:30–6:00pm Pacific, which is Friday 8:30–10:00am in Singapore and Taipei. If you're in Europe, the live time is late at night, so the recordings may be your best option.
Yes. To make this a more intimate, connected space, we ask all participants to keep their cameras on.
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Will I be on camera?
Is this therapy?
No. This is a learning lab that combines teaching, reflection, discussion and live coaching. If you’re in crisis or need clinical support, the lab works best after you’ve received that care.
What’s your refund policy?
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Registration is non-refundable but transferable. If you can’t attend, you’re welcome to transfer your seat to another person for this cohort. Just let us know before the first session so we can send them the details. In the rare case your registration isn’t confirmed, you’ll receive a full refund.
How will I get the Zoom link?
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After you register and pay, Rebecca and her team will confirm your place and send your joining details.
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What if I have a question that is not answered here?
Drop us a note via the contact form and we’ll respond within 24 hours.
The Genius of Minding
Your Own Business
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