During my travels for the Global Connection Quest, I had the good fortune to meet up with Pete Bombaci, the founder of GenWell - Canada's human connection movement - while in Toronto this January. We sat down in a noisy coffee shop to discuss GenWell’s incredible...
The Global Connection Quest: Changing Lives One Conversation at a Time Imagine setting out on a journey with one simple mission: to meet strangers, spark meaningful conversations, and explore how human connection can transform our lives. That’s exactly what I’m doing with the Global Connection Quest,...
On November 18, 2024, I had the privilege of contributing to the second annual “Talk to a Stranger Week” campaign in Victoria, British Columbia. Organized by GenWell.ca—Canada’s Human Connection movement—and supported by Good Earth Coffeehouse, this campaign was an inspiring opportunity to encourage people to...
New Social Connection Guidelines Aim to Transform Well-being Social connection is more than just a feel-good concept—it’s a cornerstone of mental, physical, and societal health. With the release of the Social Connection Guidelines, individuals, organizations, and policymakers now have an evidence-based framework to foster human connection...
Embracing the Traveller's Mindset: Building Rapport Quickly in Networking In today's fast-paced, digital world, the significance of face-to-face interactions often gets overshadowed by the convenience of online communication. Yet, the magic of meeting new people in person cannot be replicated through screens. As a professional who...
Connection and Coffee In the midst of our bustling lives, we often overlook the simple joys of human connection. Yet, in the most unexpected of places, we can stumble upon moments of profound magic that remind us of the transformative power of strangers. During a recent camping...
Reflecting on the Inaugural "Talk to a Stranger Week" The recent launch of the first "Talk to a Stranger Week" by the Gen Well Project, Canada's human connection movement, aimed to educate people about the research-based benefits of talking to strangers. As a participant and volunteer in...
Join This Human Connection Movement Harnessing the profound impact of human connection can revolutionize not only our personal lives but also our society as a whole. Recently, I had the privilege of attending the second annual Canadian Human Connection Conference in Toronto, Ontario. This was an...
A Celebration of Human Connection I recently hosted an event called "The Human Connection Celebration" and it was a really special evening. The event was all about bringing people together to connect, network, share food, and listen to live music at it took place at the...
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