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Avoiding time traps
June 13, 2014
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Tools that we can use to make the most or our conversations with strangers … to avoid being trapped in conversations..
Quick Reads with strangers
June 11, 2014
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An executive experienced in interviewing new staff uses ideas from Malcolm Gladwell’s Blink in forming quick impressions from applicants.
Newcomer to Victoria
April 11, 2014
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Bold, proactive steps to ‘breaking in’ to Victoria. Joining a community workspace, finding the resources, supporters, sponsors can be keys to taking a next step.
Accepting change
February 23, 2014
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Elements that contribute to someone taking on a new idea, committing to a new action. Someone coming into ‘the room’, light bulb moments. ‘The future isn’t so much about absorbing or tolerating change, it’s about making change.’ .. Seth Godin
Penny drops: Conversation, connections and taking control of our lives
October 25, 2013
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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
CSI Turning the tables in the classroom
May 30, 2013
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The Better the Question the Better the Story: Overcoming Challenges, Exploring New Possibilities -Helping youth explore how the wider world works.
Lessons and opportunities from being open to strangers
March 11, 2013
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Value of being open to a conversation with strangers, to those transactions that can change our day. Being part of those experiences build the creative life. For more information about Open to a Conversation.. http://www.conversationworks.ca/welcome-to-conversationworks/open-to-conversation/ or on FB Community Page
Backpacking in Prague: over her head- waiting for a sign
March 10, 2013
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First time backpacking brings moments of ultimate challenge in a foreign land. A conversation in a cafe changes everything.
Every day is so new: exploring new territory
March 10, 2013
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How an artist and traveller approaches each day and finds new opportunities, new conversations.
A memorable conversation on a flight
March 7, 2013
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A stranger on a flight was willing to give insights. Three tips Justin was given have never been forgotten.