Not magic, but still magical No, I wasn’t picking magic mushrooms. Yes, I have enjoyed magic mushrooms, many times. When I read the headline above, it makes me curious. “What type of mushrooms is he talking about?” So I’ll apologize in advance if I let you down that...
Recently we met four lovely strangers and their two dogs at the top of Ha Ling Peak in Canmore, Alberta. It was yet another reminder of how nice it is to talk to people and how easily you can create connections while in nature. If...
What does the research say? I've got more anecdotal evidence than I have time to write about when it comes to the incredible benefits of meeting strangers. It's changed my life. Here is an opportunity to learn from the research on talking to strangers. I reference a...
Below are segments of a conversation that I recently enjoyed with Rene Morales. He was happy to share his thoughts on what it’s like and what can happen when you are open to meeting strangers. I enjoyed our conversation and his entertaining stories of meeting...
Well, the day has finally come! Attend this book launch to network on Thursday, January 21st. The events will be for networking and to celebrate the launch of the book. There will be juggling. It will be fun. This book project began 9 years ago, so join...
A Festival of Kindness A kindness festival is an opportunity for you to learn, to join in, to be kind and to make a positive difference to the people in your life - who you might not even know. On November 13th, 2020 I had the opportunity...
Being helpful is a good thing just for its own sake. And when you offer help to a stranger, you have a great opportunity to make a new connection. But far too often, we see an opportunity to help and let it slip by. People...
You can use play to meet people. If you work too much, you can bring play into your life to balance it out a little more. So why not bring some play to your day? In the video below you can learn how to juggle. But...
On a flight last week from Toronto to London, Ontario, everybody was wearing masks. Of course, now we have to. And it struck me how this really levels the playing field. No matter if you are in economy, business or first class, at this time,...
Like many people in the world, I have spent my time locked down. Recently due to coming into contact with someone who had COVID-19, my partner and I had to self-isolate for 14 days and get tested. Thankfully the person who we were exposed to...