What's Gone Well Today

Life lessons from athletics

March 23, 2015 · Leave a comment

Years of activity and experience in athletics flows into career development.

Stories we tell our children, Traveler in Your Own Town

1934 Oldsmobile

March 14, 2015 · Leave a comment

I biked past Gord as he was driving up to his friend’s home and asked if he owned the car. He said he had restored it. I suggested this was a ‘story.’ He parked the car and he shared some

Traveler in Your Own Town

Traveler in the Classroom: Conversations as brief therapy

March 13, 2015 · Leave a comment

Ideas shared in a Child and Youth Care class at UVic.Their focus this semester is strength based theories, specifically solution focused brief therapy. Here we show how to develop a practice of authentic conversation.

Traveler in Your Own Town

Traveling moments

March 4, 2015 · Leave a comment

Advantages of being a traveler: We’re more drawn to offer our kindness, and our gifts. Ideas are able to flourish more abundantly. It helps us “connect the puzzle pieces” for a positive future.

Stories we tell our children

Life long connection with a great grandmother

March 4, 2015 · Leave a comment

A deep connection with a great grandmother allows him to explore life more thoughtfully.

Belfry Moments, Insights

Following your bliss: Career changing

March 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

Charles Ross and the One Man Star Wars Talks about the most successful gig, The One Man Star Wars Trilogy,  he’s ever had.. from an unexpected source.  Interesting that in 2012 the Lord of the Rings folks did invite Charles

What's Gone Well Today

Peer tutoring – from C+ to A+

February 7, 2015 · Leave a comment

Riding on the bus is a way to meet so many people. Here talking to a grade 11 student who has an eye on standing out in his academics and life in general, as he begins to think about scholarship

Belfry Moments, Fernwood

Volunteering at the Belfry Theatre

February 7, 2015 · Leave a comment

Such a clear description of the atmosphere, culture and conversation whenever we come to the Belfry

Community Stories

Divest UVic

February 7, 2015 · Leave a comment

As I was riding through campus on a rainy Friday afternoon I saw these three students with a table. I decided to stop and offer to record the story. Divest UVic is part of an international move to urge institutions

Community School Interviews

Community School Interview: Amalia Schelhorn

January 23, 2015 · Leave a comment

Themes: Standing out in your field Creating a vision for yourself Talent is over rated.. How you spend your time Viewing competition in a new way Appreciating our bodies as a gift