Quick! Can you recall a recent online meeting or workshop that was interesting, engaging and had a powerful effect? Nope? I thought so. Online meetings and workshops have two things in common - the need to speak publicly and the need to facilitate or teach. And both of … [Read more...] about Join my free workshop on top tips for online facilitating and public speaking
There’s so much learning to do for non-indigenous people about power, privilege, race, etc. Last week I wrote about a simple theory of change as an introduction to this three-part series. Again, if you carry any privilege, such as the colour of your skin, your level of education, access to … [Read more...] about Learning in honour of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples part two
This year’s theme for the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is Leaving No One Behind: Indigenous peoples and the call for a new social contract. There’s so much learning to do. Some of it isn’t so easy. Some of it is pure heartbreak and heartache. Such as the … [Read more...] about Learning in honour of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
In honour of World Environment Day, June 5th, let’s talk about the collective. Collective intelligence that is. There is power, wisdom and intelligence found in a said crew, aka groups. There’s even a name for it - collective intelligence. Collective intelligence “Collective … [Read more...] about Five benefits of collective intelligence and five skills for how to tap into it
Uncover my six-point E.S.C.A.P.E. plan - six skills for Creative Problem Solving. Keep reading. Are you a victim of what I call the Covid creativity cloud? Here are some of the symptoms. See if you recognize any in yourself: An issue that would normally not cause you stress, is … [Read more...] about Discover your E.S.C.A.P.E. plan – Six Skills for Creative Problem Solving
Technology can be a huge time suck. Who hasn’t disappeared down the rabbit hole of YouTube videos, Pinterest boards, and/or TikTok videos only to emerge sleepy-eyed and aghast at the hours that have mysteriously evaporated? Technology can be incredibly, extraordinarily, hair-raisingly … [Read more...] about From overwhelmed to organized: Simple tech tools for ease and efficiency
Wondering what a roller coaster, raccoon, vacuum cleaner and elephant have to do with building community engagement online? Keep reading. Lectures that drone on and on. Overwhelming unread notifications of online events. Workshops that are drier than the Sahara desert and … [Read more...] about Learn how to build community and engagement online (with an elephant, raccoon, roller coaster and vacuum cleaner)
Information is flowing faster than ever. We are walking and talking faster than a decade ago. We’re inundated with platforms, blogs, websites, tweets, LinkedIn posts, YouTube videos, online courses, etc. But who has time for learning? The better question is- ‘who doesn’t have time … [Read more...] about Designing a Learning Plan for you and/or your team that rocks
While we’ve shut the door on last year-thank goodness, 2021 is in front of us in all her foggy, mysteriousness. We’ve girded our loins and made it through 2020 but what we’re facing now is unsure. Overwhelm, fatigue, and uncertainty are smack in our faces. Our tanks are empty, and yet we need to … [Read more...] about Planning a meaningful, custom 2021 for you and your team
