Hello. I'm Chris Kenworthy.
COACH | FACILITATOR | IMPROVISER - BASED IN LEEDS, YORKSHIRE (UK)
I want more play in life. More open-hearted, messy, here-and-now human-ness.
Because I'm SO tired of trying really hard to be perfect on my own all the time.
Most of all, I want to be loved, supported and accepted as my whole messy, imperfect self. By me especially, as well as others.
I want that for you too.
So I lead exercises, experiences and events to explore relational play, authentic connection and communication with groups. And I coach individuals to create happy and fulfilling lives with more of all this.
You can find out how below.
Listen to my podcast
What if life’s a vast playground - full of possibility, pleasure, pain and everything in between? What’s it like beyond the narrow range of familiar?
I want to find out.
Join my dog Laurie and I as we wander and wonder - usually out in nature somewhere, and share heartfelt insights from my latest adventures in being human.
Search 'Beyond the basement' and subscribe in your podcast app.
How we can play together
Openhearted play for grown-ups
Feel more alive, let go and laugh, and rediscover your inner child in this one-day workshop.
Life got in the way for some of us - we forgot to play as grown-ups. So this workshop reminds us how to say yes to the here-and-now, with curiosity, openness and wonder.


Authentic Relating workshops in Leeds
Do you crave deeper, more meaningful conversation - beyond small-talk? Feel disconnected or detached? Is something missing or do you need more from your relationships?
This workshop explores everything they didn’t teach you at school about:
- How to communicate & express emotion
- Relate to yourself and others
- Build healthy relationships
Workshops are every first Friday of the month at We Are Wellness in Leeds (search for my name as teacher).
Feel calmer in the moment
With more empathy and kindness towards yourself and others. Find common humanity.
Connect deeply & quickly
Swap day-to-day chit-chat for meaningful connection. Find relief from isolation or loneliness.
Explore who you really are
Explore your true self. Plus gain skills to improve all your relationships at work and home.
What is Authentic Relating?
Listen to this episode of my podcast which describes what you can expect at my event.
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