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personal reflections

A Path to Connection

My circle friend and colleague Heather Plett has put together a beautiful free ebook: A Path to Connection. I was one of the fortunate thirty three people who contributed to this ebook – honoured to be included amongst such wise and thoughtful souls.   The journey to connection has four paths – self, sacred, others, and […]

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personal reflections

The Lost Art of…. Phone Calls?

A few months ago I commented to my sweetie I felt hesitant to call people. You know, just dial their number. It’s not like I was just calling for random chit-chat; there was a purpose to my call. I found myself texting them first to check-in when might be a good time to call. Other […]

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facilitating & hosting

Brene Brown on Connection

I just watched Brene Brown’s TEDx Houston’s talk about vulnerability and connection. Resonated big time with Art of Hosting for me. Here are a few notes and thoughts sparked as I listened to her talk: Connection… hosting conversations that matter is about connection, seeing people (reminds me of the South African greeting Sawa Bono/Sikhona). Excruciating […]