Building humankind.
We all need to belong.
Yet we’ve never been more isolated. Communities and businesses face a crisis of empathy. We must rediscover the skills of human connection to generate camaraderie once more. If we can build tribes that thrive then together we can make humanity flourish.
Why does it matter?
We all want to belong and to feel connected. This is more than just feelings. It’s the glue that keeps tribes together - from the travelling groups of thousands of years ago, to the high-tech teams of today. Strong friendships and work relationships offer a range of incredible benefits.
I use the framework and amazing tools of the Inner Development Goals. Bringing the best research and science-based skills developed to help the world reach the UN Sustainability Goals by 2030 and to help people live purposeful, sustainable, and productive lives.
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Strong human connections boost the longevity of life by an amazing 50%.
More than diet, exercise or money… when they say make friends like your life depends on it, they mean it.
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In surveys, Empathy is rated the single most important leadership skill by employees.
If a leader can listen, understand and show they truly care, then people will follow them to the ends of the earth.
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Research over 80 years shows that ‘Strong human connections’ is the key indicator of happiness in life.
After we have met our basic needs of food, water, air and safety there is nothing more critical than feeling like we belong with our friends, family and neighbours (Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs).
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People are more productive when they feel really connected to their workmates. At least 94% of workers believe that.
How about feeling satisfied in a job? It’s only 60% of those who feel disconnected but it’s a whopping 96% of those who are connected to their workmates.
Experience the art and science of human connection
My workshops harness the power of communication learned over 15 years. I introduce simple, powerful ideas of how to speak and when to listen. Building the skills of emotional intelligence needed to improve the individual and collective wellbeing of tribes.
Workshops are delivered in-person and virtually. They blend science, philosophy, humour and exercises to put the critical skills of human connection into practice.
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Connecting with others by developing understanding and compassion..
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Building lighter mindsets that foster connection, creativity and leadership.
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Connecting meaningfully with others deeper conversations and active listening.
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Holding what is ok and not ok for you to build respect and trust with others.
Lovers and fighters I work with:
Not For Profits
For Purpose Organisations
Social Entrepreneurs
Changemakers & Leaders
Activists
Environmental Advocates
Join one of my online workshops on conversations & connection. Most of them are free.
A regenerative communication expert dedicated to the power of human connection.
I gave 15 years to being a storyteller, copywriter and communications manager in marketing agencies, charities and government. I also taught ethics in schools for over seven years.
I’ve delivered workshops on the art of conversation and the skills of human connection since 2020 for people around the world.
You made it this far. Coffee?
Before we set off together friend, the first cup is on me.
Let’s organise a time to chat, alternatively come along to one of my free Meetup workshops to discuss how we can have Better Conversations.