Description
The International Genuine Contact Organization (IGCO) is a global Leadership Learning Incubator – a place where members practice holistic leadership by participating in the real work of the organization. The Friends of GC membership is where that participation begins in earnest.
At this level, you’re not just connected to the community – you’re working alongside fellow members, contributing to real organizational work, and deepening your Genuine Contact practice.
What’s Included
Welcome & Orientation
- Orientation and onboarding support to help you find your way in the IGCO community
Community & Connection
- Monthly GCO meetings to work alongside fellow members, learn from each other, and tend to the organization together
- Peer-to-peer mentoring through ongoing participation in actions underway in the IGCO
- Access to the GC community on Facebook and LinkedIn
- GC email discussion forum to ask questions and learn from members around the world
- Module mentoring circles to deepen your learning alongside peers (prerequisite: relevant module completion)
- Shadowing opportunities to learn by observing experienced practitioners (by arrangement)
Organizational Participation
- Leadership Action Team participation to practice participatory leadership through real organizational contributions
- Annual Open Space meeting to help shape the future of the GC Way
- Case story contributions to share your experience and learning with the community
Learning Resources
- Access to one GC Way module learning hub (choose from modules you have completed)
- GC Digital Library to expand your knowledge anytime
- GC Newsletter with member stories and organizational updates
- Developing Leadership reflection cards to support your growth as a leader
Visibility & Recognition
- Listing in the public membership directory so the community can find you
- GC membership badge to show your connection to the Genuine Contact Way
- Blog and article publishing opportunities to build your voice as a thought leader
- 10% discount on many GC workshops
- Contribution points to earn recognition for your participation
Who This Is For
The Friends of GC membership is for people who have taken at least one GC Way module – or have had a meaningful experience working the Genuine Contact Way – and are ready to stay connected and go deeper.
Note: When you take your first GC Way module, your first year of Friends of GC membership is included. Ask your Trainer for details.
Your membership is a recurring subscription billed annually. It renews automatically until you cancel. You can cancel at any time by contacting the Director until 15 days before the next renewal date.
When you’re ready to take on active facilitation and deeper contributions, the Partner membership ($365/year or $35/month) is your next step.
