Community School Interviews

Anne-Marie Daniel at Arbutus Global Middle School (2013)

January 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

Anne-Marie Daniel is a mother, an artisan , a mediator, a facilitator and a researcher. As a mediator she was responsible for the first five human rights cases in Vermont. In 2000 she moved to the Isle of Skye, Scotland

Traveler in Your Own Town

What’s Gone Well Today in an elevator

January 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

An early moment in the Traveler In Your Own Town training…. engaging with a stranger, in this case, in an elevator. Here’s the full story: ‘I looked through the glass doors of a building and saw a man about to

Conversations, Green Drinks Victoria

Slowing down creates business opportunities

January 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

Counterintuitive… business benefits from slowing down, being handpowered

Community School Interviews, Conferences

Ann Baird – building a home for 500 years

January 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

A thought leader in COB construction shares the many benefits of building their home. It’s attracted world-wide attention. For the latest info checkout their blog This was recorded before a Community School Interview in 2009

Stories we tell our children

Creative Retirement

December 17, 2013 · Leave a comment

A former teacher, then activities director for seniors shares factors that lead to creative, and vital retirement years.

Community School Interviews

Monique Gray Smith: Community School Interviews

November 26, 2013 · Leave a comment

Monique Gray Smith, the Founder of Little Drum Consulting has an exceptional capacity to walk in many lands. As an Aboriginal woman she sensitively interprets First Nation sensibilities and gives us context specific information. Her experience working with governments and

Traveler in Your Own Town

Penny drops: Conversation, connections and taking control of our lives

October 25, 2013 · Leave a comment

The need for skills to engage with others, and being in the driver’s seat of our own thought and experience. This captures a key role in the mission of ConversationWorks.ca and in turn Good Connections.biz

Gabriola Island Stories, Traveler in Your Own Town

Antony Holland: creative supporter

October 22, 2013 · Leave a comment

Antony Holland is an example of one who never stops being obedient to the impulse to create….Dirk Van Stralen. director of Jake’s Gift.

Green Drinks Victoria, What's Gone Well Today

Welcoming immigrant parents

September 13, 2013 · Leave a comment

In her role as school administrator, Connie Allsopp saw meeting the needs of the entire immigrant family often can start with the school. To view more ideas from Dr Allsopp.

Fernwood, Stories we tell our children

Living a dream.. opening a general store

August 24, 2013 · Leave a comment

In the last years of their role as educators in the Victoria School District a dream has come to fruition. “We are a small general store, carrying fresh produce and groceries, body care and general household products, clothing, and artisan