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To be a man

July 27, 2017 · Leave a comment

I saw him sitting on a walker outside a clinic. I asked him a good question. He noticed immediately and after a short response, asked why I asked him that. I mentioned my book to help make conversations be more

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A letter to their MP

July 21, 2017 · Leave a comment

A 95 year old was unhappy about his move to Victoria, and missing seeing the cenotaph. A letter the day before Remembrance Day to the MP’s office changed his situation, gave him new hope and sense of being respected.

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Synchronicity in searching for work

July 4, 2017 · Leave a comment

A heartening story of hope, persistence, humility, and success in landing a great job…. when prospects seemed dim.

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Creating delight in small packages

June 18, 2017 · Leave a comment

It took a bit of listening to hear her story, then her creative spirit surfaced. This paper artist is creating small gardens in Altoid tins.

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Discovering community in Victoria

June 11, 2017 · Leave a comment

Visiting from Houston, Texas she is struck by the friendliness, beauty and accessibility of Victoria.

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Introduction to the Hi! Book Launch

May 9, 2017 · Leave a comment

Trying to design a book launch, I came up with the idea of it being ‘More than a book launch.’ I thought it needed a great introduction. Then Peter and I were talking, and I asked him to do the

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A conference reception that jazzed attendees

April 26, 2017 · Leave a comment

It was designed to encourage Canadian scientists and researchers to make new connections at an international conference. People stayed much longer than organizers dreamed… and conferred deeply with each other.

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Math Walk and Talk

April 15, 2017 · Leave a comment

This math prof is a true traveler on campus finds students talking to him as he walks between classes to discuss math topics. Part of his approach is differentiating between work and play in approaching math problems.

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Opening doors with strangers

April 14, 2017 · Leave a comment

He had the tools, the spirit and the questions to unlock this wonderful opportunity with a stranger. Inspired by the book “Hi! Conversation Changes Lives” Steven explores countless opportunities to engage. For more information about the book

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Life changing: Talking with stranger

April 13, 2017 · Leave a comment

A priceless story of finding direction and purpose from talking with a stranger.