13 Apr The Talk2MorePeople Project Concludes with a conversation with Mike
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On this Day 365 of the Talk2MorePeople Project, I met Mike. In my living room! He was there servicing my internet and we got into conversation. He was generous with his great customer service and his time to chat a little. We learned a few things about one another and it was an enjoyable time.
Thank you for the conversation Mike!
Tony Esteves is an international speaker, MC, facilitator and performer who brings play back into the workplace. He is a published author and a performer with Le Cirque de la Nuit – a Calgary based circus. Tony has recently concluded his 1 year social experiment called, Talk2MorePeople. This project aims to illustrate and prove the value of meeting new people through face-to-face conversations. Here is an article from CBC Radio about the project.
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10 Apr Do What You Love To Do To Meet People
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Talk2MorePeople can allow you to do more of the things that you want to do. For me on T2MP Day 360, that was a hike. It ended with new sunglasses…
I was out hiking with Catherine and Renee – two friends who two months ago I had never met.
Try it!
Tony Esteves is an international speaker, MC, facilitator and performer who brings play back into the workplace. He is a published author, a 360 videographer and a performer with Le Cirque de la Nuit – a Calgary based circus. Tony is currently working on his 1 year social experiment called, Talk2MorePeople. This project aims to illustrate and prove the value of meeting new people. Here is an article from CBC Radio about the project.
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Check out the Talk2MorePeople book HERE.
International facilitator, performing artist and coach Tony Esteves is passionate about creating human connection, going up or down mountains and adventure. He holds a B.A. in Communication Studies, intentionally meets new people regularly and loves to play and improvise. Random life adventures keep Tony energized and grounded and he resides in Calgary, Canada.
Having lived, worked or travelled to 40 countries, he has facilitated learning experiences in North America, Europe and South Africa and learned a few languages along the way. He once enjoyed a project managing logistics on a U.S. Military base in Uzbekistan.
He created the Talk2MorePeople Project which evolved into a year-long journey of human connection. In that year he met over 550 strangers and his mental health was transformed. Tony shares those insights with groups who value entertaining learning experiences and meaningful conversations. Meeting a stranger is how he joined the circus and why he has a mirror suit. The Talk2MorePeople book was released on January 21, 2021.
Join Tony’s adventure to help put an end to the epidemic of loneliness in the world today at Talk2MorePeople.com or find him @Talk2MorePeople.
05 Apr Let Go Of The Ego
“Let go of the Ego”. April 3. T2MP Day 356
Today my new friend, Kirei who I met on Day 305 of this project needed a hand moving. As I happened to have available hands today we met up. She and I have been attempting to catch up in person since we first met but lives and schedules had been too busy.
While disassembling a table for the move I met her friend Priya and she shared some of her wisdom with us.
Tony Esteves is an international facilitator, coach and circus performer who is passionate about creating human connection. He holds a B.A. in Communication Studies, intentionally meets new people regularly and loves to play and improvise. Tony is based in Calgary, Canada.
He is the author of the book, “Talk2MorePeople: Change Your Life by Meeting People” which is based on how he once met a stranger every day for a year. This book teaches the benefits of meeting people and how you can do it too.
He shares the mental health benefits of connecting with people in his workshops, presentations and through coaching.
24 Mar Celebrate Old Friends Talk2MorePeople Day 342 from the Mountains
On Day 342 of Talk2MorePeople, I got to cherish some old friendships in the mountains. Cheers Robert Gregory for your unwavering support. Thank you Jude Vanderweg for making the trek from Ontario to visit, and thank you Daniel Richter for making the effort to catch up in Banff.
Yes the Talk2MorePeople Project is about bringing new experiences, opportunities and people into your life, and maintaining the most important relationships in your life is also important.
Tony Esteves is an international speaker, MC, facilitator and performer who brings play back into the workplace. He is a published author, and a performer with Le Cirque de la Nuit – a Calgary based circus. Tony is currently working on his 1 year social experiment called, Talk2MorePeople. This project aims to illustrate and prove the value of meeting new people. Here is an article from CBC Radio about the project.
Connect with Tony for a meaningful face-to-face conversation.
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12 Mar Take This Challenge to Improve Your Life or Business
I’ve now completed 11 months of the Talk2MorePeople Project. This has involved meeting at least 1 new stranger a day every day. There is one month left. Join me for the final 30 days of Talk2MorePeople to bring new opportunities, experiences and people into your life. It starts this TUESDAY, April 14th.
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Tony Esteves is an international speaker, MC, facilitator and performer who brings play back into the workplace. He is a published author, a 360 videographer and a performer with Le Cirque de la Nuit – a Calgary based circus. Tony is currently working on his 1 year social experiment called, Talk2MorePeople. This project aims to illustrate and prove the value of meeting new people. Here is an article from CBC Radio about the project.
Connect with Tony for a meaningful face-to-face conversation.
23 Feb “Have you got any rolling papers” – A funny way to find a conversation
www.iOnTheBall.ca Talk2MorePeople Day 315 of 365 “Hey. Have you got any rolling papers?”
This question from a stranger started my direction tonight. “No. I’m afraid I don’t have any.”I replied. “But maybe I can find you some”. So I headed into the Midtown Restaurant.
There I spoke to the bartender, Richie who I encountered in the early days of this challenge, and asked him if he had some papers. He didn’t. But then some people at the bar told me they could find me some papers. I told them that it was really not that important and not to worry about it.
But one fellow, insisted. He actually ran home to get rolling papers and came back with some.
During this time I spoke with another man who very openly shared some positive news about his physical well-being. For months he had been getting told that he had cancer, and today he found out that in fact he did not! So he was out having a few beers.
Once the running man returned with these rolling papers I did go back down the street to see if the guy who asked for some was still there but he wasn’t. The whole sequence of tonight’s events brought laughter and joy to me. This was such an unexpected way to spend almost an hour with a couple of new people.
There are 50 days left in this 365 day challenge. Let’s see who else I can meet. What do you think? Are you ready to try some of this yourself?
Talk2MorePeople
Tony Esteves is an international speaker, MC, facilitator and performer who brings play back into the workplace. He is a published author, a 360 videographer and a performer with Le Cirque de la Nuit – a Calgary based circus. Tony is currently working on his 1 year social experiment called, Talk2MorePeople. This project aims to illustrate and prove the value of meeting new people.
Here is an article from CBC Radio.
Connect with Tony for a meaningful face-to-face conversation.
13 Feb Talk2MorePeople Day 301 from Lake Louise
Talk2MorePeople Day 301 from Lake Louise.
Through talking with Shelby, Mark, and Cale I received a $15 birthday voucher at Lake Louise. This came just from joking around in line. This is further evidence that it literally pays to Talk2MorePeople. Thank you Mark, Shelby and Cale for the excellent customer service.
Later in the day, I took a picture with Robert’s telephone about 30 minutes before meeting him for the first time.
At the top of the Larch chair today I found an iPhone in the snow. I picked it up and asked the skier’s who were close to me if anybody had lost a phone and everybody said no. We did a run and ended up at the lodge for a short break. Before I could speak to someone who works there, remarkably, my friends had found the owner.
This of course gave me the opportunity to meet Robert. He was thrilled to have his phone back as he told me that he was on a “Snow Safari”. It turns out that Roger is a golf pro and he was very happy to see his phone again.
When we discussed the importance of talking to strangers, he commented “Hey that’s the best way to get work. You need to talk to people!”
When I randomly bumped into him again several hours later in line for coffee, he said, “I used to be really shy, but knowing that I needed to meet more people helped me become more comfortable with this”.
I wish you a safe journey on the remaining days of your snow safari. It was great to meet you today Robert Mercer Deruntz.
Tony Esteves is an international speaker, MC, facilitator and performer who brings play back into the workplace. He is a published author, a 360 videographer and a performer with Le Cirque de la Nuit – a Calgary based circus. Tony is currently working on his 1 year social experiment called, Talk2MorePeople. This project aims to illustrate and prove the value of meeting new people. Here is what CBC Radio is saying:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-man-talk-2-more-people-1.3814461
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10 Feb Conversations ARE Important Talk2MorePeople on Day 297
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On this snowy February evening I spoke with 3 new people. One of them said hello to me with a compliment. I still maintain that this is one of the best and easiest ways to start a conversation with someone.
The other two gentlemen were security guards at the Scotia Centre here in Calgary. We spoke about how more people seek shelter inside when the weather is so cold and that it’s tough to kick them out.
I was pleased to learn that for the most part, the homeless people who these fellows deal with are very respectful and don’t cause problems.
It’s amazing what you can learn by talking to strangers. The insights and different perspectives from talking to people who you might otherwise never come into contact with will enrich your life. It just makes sense: broader ideas = broader perspective = a better world.
Take the 30 day challenge of meeting 1 new person a day for a month and see how your life improves.
Tony Esteves is an international speaker, MC, facilitator and performer who brings play back into the workplace. He is a published author, a 360 videographer and a performer with Le Cirque de la Nuit – a Calgary based circus. Tony is currently working on his 1 year social experiment called, Talk2MorePeople. This project aims to illustrate and prove the value of meeting new people. Here is what CBC Radio is saying
Connect with Tony for a meaningful face-to-face conversation.
03 Feb A look at the Sunday Night Music Social with Tru Guy Stefan on T2MP Day 292
The Talk2MorePeople Project continues. Here is a look at the encounters on Day 292 in Calgary, Canada.
T2MP Day 292 Part 1. “Don’t take any time for granted”. 
I wandered into the Hyatt hotel and in their hotel bar I approached the staff to ask them this question, “I was wondering if either of you could share any useful knowledge with me at all that has anything to do with life”. They kind of laughed as this is obviously a strange request and this is what Richelle had to say.
“Don’t take any time for granted. None at all. That’s my motto”.
Thank you for that message Richelle.
T2MP Day 292 Part 2. 
Tonight at the Sunday Night Music Social I met Susan. This woman in her 50s is absolutely full of life. Just from the get go of our conversation she started speaking about how she feels so lucky to be alive and so thankful for so many things. She was bubbling with excitement. It was wonderful to see.
She came with her niece Alecia to the event tonight. And was understandably very impressed with the musical talent that we enjoyed.
Susan has suffered some recent tragedies in her life yet she views them as gifts and I have never seen such optimism and joy in someone who has just gone through such great loss.
On a night when earlier I had been feeling pretty terrible, I am sure I was meant to hear these words from her. Our exchange lasted only a few moments but boy did they have an impact on me. She shifted me instantly out of my toxic mindset and into one of appreciation, openness and gratitude. This set me up perfectly to enjoy a beautiful evening of live music. (Check out the video with live music below).
T2MP Part 3.
On this evening I was taking the train home from the event. I was listening to some music and reflecting on the beautiful evening that it turned out to be. A homeless man who I am familiar with – because I see him often in my neighbourhood holding the gates at the train station and who I have conversed with multiple times – got on the train. He got on at City Hall station. I took my headphones out. Not because I planned on striking up a conversation but just to be more present.
At 1st St. SW Station, a fairly intoxicated young guy got on and started talking to me. He was very friendly and told me that he was on his way home from a staff party. His name was Dallas. He asked me what instrument I play and I told him that I play little guitar but I preferred to sing. He said, “I want to sing right now!”, so I said, “Start singing!” and he did. While this was happening, the homeless man hunched over started falling asleep in his seat.
As Dallas and I talked a little bit while he played some air guitar and did some singing, I felt compelled to take out some money for this homeless man. I thought about how many gifts I had received tonight from music, support and conversation from a number of people. I thought it only would be a correct exchange for me to offer something to this person in need.
I don’t have a lot of $20 bills to spare but that’s what I had in my wallet and so I gave it to him. As I was getting off the train I woke him up and said, “Hey excuse me, you dropped this”. He looked up and smiled and thanked me repeatedly. I said, “God bless. A number of people were very good to me tonight, so I just wanted to pass it on”.
We both got off the train at Sunnyside station and as he got off he said, “Thank you brother. I will pass it on too”.
This felt, REALLY good. On a day when I actually felt like sh!t most of the day and worried that I would not be able to accomplish my encounter for this challenge the above things unfolded.
This is a beautiful and mysterious life we live.
Throughout this day the people who I had the privilege of speaking with really helped me move to a much better place psychologically. I find that to be one of the greatest gifts so far along this journey.
I find it truly remarkable the gifts that we can exchange so easily through conversation with people whether we’ve known them for years, for all our lives or just a few moments. I really believe that we are given messages by these people even if sometimes it’s not what we want to hear.
So Talk2MorePeople.
Tony Esteves is an international speaker, MC, facilitator and performer who brings play back into the workplace. He is a published author, a 360 videographer and a performer with Le Cirque de la Nuit – a Calgary based circus. Tony is currently working on his 1 year social experiment called, Talk2MorePeople. This project aims to illustrate and prove the value of meeting new people. Here is what CBC Radio is saying.
Connect with Tony for a meaningful face-to-face conversation.
www.Facebook.com/talk2morepeople