About Us

Decker Cunov, President

Decker Cunov is the President and Founder of Authentic World. Known internationally for inspiring people towards more fulfilling relationships, his unique approach to transformation is identical to the way he has created profound intimacy in his own life and in his own communities. His experience ranges from co-founding a counseling center for homeless youth, to implementing intrinsic motivation theory to various military trainings, to residence in Buddhist monastaries over the years. If you're new to Decker's work, rest assured he has spent the past 13 years working successfully with everyone from soldiers to teenagers, from the clinically dysfunctional to doctors & lawyers, from a mechanic in Wisconsin to top level executives across the country, helping them reach unprecedented levels of success in an organic and profound way. A highly sought-after coach in the Bay Area, Decker rarely takes on new clients except as personal favors to close friends or in service of especially inspiring causes.

Bryan Bayer, CEO

Bryan Bayer, a personal coach and a co-founder of AuthenticSF™, has coached hundreds of people to success in the areas of communications, business and relationship. Drawing from an extensive study of integral theory, developmental psychology and man/woman dynamics, Bryan's coaching methodology is grounded in the Destination Method®, certified by Dr. Robert McDonald, one of the early pioneers and leaders in the science of NLP (neuro-linguistic programming). In addition to his coaching practice, Bryan is a course leader for the Arête Center for Excellence and supervises the production of other courses. He co-leads the Authentic Man Program™ with Decker Cunov.

Alexis Shepperd, Course Leader

Alexis Shepperd, Ph.D., a life coach and founding member of AuthenticSF™, has been facilitating transformation for individuals, couples and groups for over a decade. She has had extensive training in the art of relationship, including the intricacies of masculine and feminine dynamics, which she blends with a diverse background in integral psychology, leadership, yoga, and meditation. Alexis is exceptionally gifted at seeing the patterns that hold people back from having what they want and creating the lives of their dreams. She is particularly inspired by helping people create profoundly passionate, loving, and authentic relationships that serve as vehicles for personal transformation. In addition to her life coaching practice, she is a facilitator for the Authentic Man Program, a co-creatrix of the Authentic Woman Experience, a course leader for the Arête Center for Excellence and recently completed a doctorate in clinical transpersonal psychology.

Kendra Cunov, Course Leader

Kendra Cunov has been facilitating group work in the Bay Area for the past five years. She brings a genuine care for people, as well as an extraordinary depth of insight, in service of people living truly fulfilling lives. Kendra’s training in coaching and group change work creates a dynamic and engaging style of leadership, blending uniquely with her years of practice (and upbringing) in a Buddhist monastery to inspire a profoundly clear and open approach to working with her clients.

Anna Liisa Wijnen, Course Leader

Anna Liisa Wijnen, M.A., is committed to supporting men and women in having incredible, fulfilling lives with passionate, amazing relationships. Anna Liisa is a founding member and co-owner of AuthenticSF, a Personal Life Coach, a woman coach for the Authentic Man Program™, leads seminars regularly for Table for Six, and co-leads the Authentic Woman Experience™. Her international and multi-cultural upbringing honed her flexibililty and adaptability, and developed in her a keen sensitivity and awareness for non-verbal communication and the essence of shared human experience. She combines her decade of experience in holistic health and somatic awareness with her Masters degree in Transpersonal Psychology and expertise in man-woman dynamics to offer insight and support for men and women in how to fully engage in their life and their relationships.

Shana Weinstein, Course Leader

Shana Weinstein brings women and men together to experience and explore intimate and authentic relationships. Her coaching and group work illuminate individuals’ innate wisdom, revealing the power we have to create full and passionate lives. She works with the intensity of relationships to evoke healing and connection.
Shana has a Masters degree in Integral Psychology from John F. Kennedy University. She is a founding member of AuthenticSF, a course leader for The Authentic Woman Experience™ and a facilitator for The Authentic Man Program™. Shana is also a a personal coach and a course leader for the Arête Center for Excellence. She draws from a diverse background of personal study, including yoga, Diamond Heart Practice, somatic inquiry and meditation.

Shelly Birger, Course Leader

Shelly Birger is a course leader and personal coach specializing in emotional awareness and family systems. She has a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Illinois and is completing her M.A. in Humanities and Leadership. Shelly's background in Montessori education enriches her approach to her family coaching practice. Shelly is inspired to facilitate more joy, connection, peace, and synergy in relationships. She's a coach for the Authentic Man Program™ and co-founder of The Conscious Parenting Alliance.

Ray Brejcha - Course Facilitator and Coach

Ray Brejcha - seminar leader, speaker, and international personal and business coach is passionately devoted to inspiring men and women in leading an authentic life. Ray’s approach to teaching and coaching is grounded in his commitment to yoga and health, and a deep understanding of masculine/feminine dynamics. He draws upon diverse experience working in Silicon Valley as a top sales executive, with the Peak Potentials Organization as a skilled Success and Results coach, as a course facilitator for The Mankind Project, and as a competitor on the TV show “American Gladiator”.

Ray has been educated and certified by some of the nation’s top training organizations for coaching, seminar facilitation, sales, marketing and presentation skills, and has coached 100’s of clients in ten different countries. He has facilitated popular monthly workshops in Boulder Colorado on authentic relationship. He brings a fresh, engaging, warm and witty style to his coaching and facilitation with the Authentic Man Program along with the powerful gift of presence.