Das Event findet zweisprachig statt, Deutsch und Englisch. / The event will be conducted in both German and English.

Let’s have some human magic happen

What to expect at an Authentic Games Berlin event?
Authentic Relating is embodied communication practice. We search for authenticity – staying true to your needs, feelings and boundaries – while relating to other human beings with their needs, feelings and boundaries.

Theme of the evening: Perfectionism

Perfectionism can look noble - caring, committed, striving for quality. But when it spreads everywhere, it becomes heavy. It tightens us, drains us, and makes us hide the parts that feel “not enough”.

It is fine to be a perfectionist in one thing, but never in everything. Because when perfection becomes a rule, it keeps us performing instead of relating.

In this session we explore what perfectionism protects, and what it prevents us from seeing. What happens when we loosen its grip, even slightly? Where is the value in the imperfect, messy, unfinished, the human?

If you know the sting of things not meeting your standard, you are not alone. This evening invites you to meet that inner voice with curiosity and to discover what else becomes possible when we show up as we are.

Through Authentic Relating games and shared presence, we will explore the emotions around imperfection, the judgments we carry, the appreciation we often overlook, and the relational impact of striving to be flawless.

Come imperfect. And leave connected.

Sounds intriguing? Come and join us!

When & where
Tuesday, 17th of July 2026
7–9 pm (we will start at the full hour and doors close at 7 pm, please make sure to land up to 15 minutes earlier)
Café Maggie, Frankfurter Allee 205, 10365 Berlin

Price
The event is donation based. Cash only, no registration needed.
Suggested donation: 8-20 €. No one will be turned away due to the lack of funds.

What to bring?
Nothing but you. You have everything you need to take part in this experience of human connection.

Everyone is welcome to join. No previous experience with Authentic Relating Practices needed.
Spread the word. Bring a friend - all are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there.

Who are we?
We are Ulli & Paweł, we met at ART International Authentic Relating Training course in Berlin and decided to do something together. We are both passionate about human connections and want to share this passion with others. 

Ulli is a coach and trainer for interpersonal communication and collaboration. Her focus lies on New Leaders - thus supporting people that are steping in a leadership role for the very first time. She completed Authentic Relating training (Level 1-3) with ART International and has fallen in love with this approach of deep human connection.

Paweł is a performing artist, event producer and (neuro)queer activist, often working with people and creating communities. He did Authentic Relating Training Level 1 & 2 and Authentic Leadership Program with ART International as well as Circling and Surrendered Leadership group with Transformational Connection (fka Circling Europe). Since 2016 he regularly practices contact improvisation and somatics.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
We are very much looking forward to be welcoming soon there!

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Accessibility and diversity note

We aim to make our Authentic Games events accessible and diverse. We would like to explicitly welcome everybody, regardless of age, social background, identity, body shape, (dis)abilities etc. We put effort into dismantling biases and systems of oppressions we participate in as well as meeting various access needs. Feel free to contact us at [authenticgamesberlin@gmail.com](mailto:authenticgamesberlin@gmail.com) if you have any concerns or questions in this regard.

Authentic Games events are based on talking and listening to other people in pairs, trios or bigger groups. Depending on the number of participants, this may generate a considerable level of noise in the space.

The event is held in English with possible translation to German or Polish. While playing the game you can talk in a language you choose with your partner(s). Sometimes the games may also involve movement (for example walking). Consensual touch with other participants is allowed but never necessary.
The upcoming event is happening in Café Maggie at Frankfurter Allee 205 – next to U-Bahn Magdalenenstraße. The space is on the ground floor, but there is one small doorstep at the entrance. There is a barrier free toilet inside. Despite the name, you cannot buy drinks in Café Maggie, but we provide water and tea for participants.