06 Oct

Posted at 16:00h in Talk 2 More People Movement, Talk2MorePeople Canadian Tour

The Talk2MorePeople Canadian Tour began before it began. On the flight from Calgary to Toronto, I met Jess who I greatly enjoyed speaking with for about an hour before we both passed on on the early flight.

This was such a gift to me because at the time I was seriously doubting that I had made the right decision to take this trip and to start this project. This is because I have a habit of taking spontaneous adventures in my life that have almost always been amazing, but have come at some cost in certain areas of my life.

She introduced me to a number of great ideas and I shared some of my life experience with her as well. In our short time talking, we were both taking notes of things to look up and different ideas to explore. Here is one that I think is quite important that she shared with me. In this TED Talk, Eli Pariser speaks about Echo Chambers – also known as “filter bubbles” – how the internet is so curated for us now that we are all just seeing more of what is similar to our opinions – and why this is a problem.

The reason that our conversation was such a gift for me is that she was able to shake me out of my own self-doubt and to just “go for it” despite my doubts. Jess is very knowledgeable about social innovation and seemed to be exactly the right person to sit next to me on that plane at that time. To be honest, when we were getting onto the 6am flight from Calgary, I was in no mood to talk.

I share this story as an example of how a chance conversation with a random stranger can really make an impact. Because since that conversation, I have indeed decided to move forward with this Talk2MorePeople Canadian Tour and that has great potential to encourage others to make more connections. And making more connections is one way people can improve their lives, find more fulfilling work, or even find a wonderful life partner.

So once again, thank you so much Jess for the encouragement. I look forward to a future conversation down the road.

The next time you are on a flight and someone offers you the opportunity to have a conversation, do yourself a favour and take them up on it. You never know how it might change or improve your life.

 

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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29 Sep

Posted at 03:14h in Blog, Talk 2 More People Movement, Travel

The Talk2MorePeople Canadian Tour Begins in Halifax this weekend.

Would you like to learn how to improve

your life by meeting strangers?

Here is your chance!

Talk2MorePeople is an initiative to encourage people to take a break from their technology and engage in good old fashioned face-to-face conversations once again.

This “Canadian Tour” of Talk2MorePeople has me traveling from Halifax to Calgary (and possibly further) by land to meet complete strangers in Canadian communities. I will capture a cross-cultural, cross-section of thoughts and ideas from these random Canadians through interviews for the Talk2MorePeople Podcast and for “LOOKUP”, an upcoming course that teaches people how to make new connections.

The initial “Talk2MorePeople Project” had me meet at least a new stranger a day for an entire year from April 2016 to April 2017 and it was a challenging and wonderful roller-coaster.

Would you like to get involved? If you think that having face-to-face conversations is a worthwhile idea and would like to remain updated on the Tour, please sign up for updates or contact tony@Talk2MorePeople.com to see how you can get involved.

I’ll be facilitating improv and communication workshops along the way and may be able to stop in your town if you have a group who you would like me to deliver a presentation to.

Thank you for being a part of this journey with me.

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. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary…

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10 Jun

Posted at 15:54h in Blog, Talk 2 More People Movement

This Talk2MorePeople Project Video Summary shows the challenges and outcomes of the Talk2MorePeople Project. This was a personal challenge to meet a new stranger every day for a full year. It concluded on April 12, 2017, and was transformational. There are countless examples of how my life was improved (and continues to improve) through these random conversations.

Meeting People Creates Results

But the greatest result is seeing all of the new connections that have come from this journey. The new connections that no longer involve me. Situations where I was just the medium for two energies to come together and for those two former strangers to start creating together.

That is what I believe true connection to be and it was an honour to facilitate some of that over this past year.

So do yourself a life-serving favour and Talk2MorePeople.

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.

The Talk2MorePeople book will be published on January 21, 2021. Connect with Tony for a meaningful face-to-face conversation.

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08 May

Posted at 08:10h in Blog, Talk 2 More People Movement

If my project continued past a year, this would have been Day 366 of meeting a new stranger every day for a year.

A Sofar Sounds house concert happened in my living room.

Tonight I had the privilege of hosting a Sofar Sounds secret house concert in my living room as a result of a conversation with someone who I met on Day 96 of this challenge. This video explains how that happened and includes a glow in the dark juggling performance. 

Skip to 5:05 to see the glow juggling if you like.


It was a wonderful evening and the organizers allowed me to share some words about the Talk2MorePeople Project and then to also share a performance of my own once the musical acts were complete. I had about 45 people sitting in my living room, listening to these amazing, talented artists perform this intimate house concert

as a result of a random face-to-face conversation!

There is so much power and potential in random face to face conversations. Talk2MorePeople. Check out SofarSounds.com for information about a secret house concert in your city.

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.

Connect with Tony for a meaningful face-to-face conversation.

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13 Apr

Posted at 11:21h in Talk 2 More People Movement

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.

Connect with Tony for a meaningful face-to-face conversation.

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10 Apr

Posted at 14:00h in Blog

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.

Connect with Tony for a meaningful face-to-face conversation.

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

Posted at 16:44h in Blog, Talk 2 More People Movement

“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

Posted at 00:55h in Le Cirque de la Nuit, Talk 2 More People Movement

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

Posted at 12:32h in 30 Day Challenges, Talk 2 More People Movement

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.
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23 Feb

Posted at 10:44h in 30 Day Challenges, Talk 2 More People Movement

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.

Facebook.com/talk2morepeople