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Continue reading →: Unwrapping Strength: A Simple Framework for Building Resilience and Inner Belonging
I’m so glad you’re here. In this blog, I share tools for fostering personal growth and connection in children, students, and adults. I want to introduce you to a practical way to help people—whether in classrooms, workplaces, or homes—make sense of their experiences. The beauty of this method is that…
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Continue reading →: How I Took a Disconnected, Group and Connected Them in One Hour
It was a tough group. Walking into the room, I could already feel the tension. It felt like a surmounting challenge, but I was up for it. In this blog, I want to share with you exactly what I did, so you can try it with your group. Belonging isn’t…
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Continue reading →: Secrets to Inspiring and Engaging Those You Lead
Welcome to the Bravely Connected blog, where I’m excited to guide you through a year-long journey that will help you feel bravely connected to yourself and others. My Bravely Connected method is designed to help leaders, teachers, parents, and anyone in a position of influence foster meaningful connections in their…
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Continue reading →: Creating Connection: The Power of Feeling Welcome
The Epidemic of Disconnection In today’s world, we face an epidemic of disconnection. Loneliness, avoidance, and procrastination have become pervasive as people struggle to engage in life, collaborate, and innovate. Because of this, I am guiding you through a year of learning how to create connection. Connection is essential not…
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Continue reading →: How to Motivate and Connect: Strategies for Building Meaningful Connections
I’m excited to share some powerful tools that can help you motivate those around you. Whether you’re dealing with procrastination, avoidance, or simply trying to foster a sense of vision and forward movement, these strategies are designed to create genuine connections that lead to meaningful progress. Connection is at the…
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Continue reading →: THIS One Small Shift Will Transform Your Communication
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to fall into the trap of setting expectations for those around us—our children, students, partners, and even ourselves. While expectations can provide a sense of direction, they are often one-sided and can lead to frustration when unmet. What if there was a better way…
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Continue reading →: Kicking Off the School Year: A Connection Plan for Parents and Teachers for the WHOLE YEAR!
Happy September, everyone! As the new school year begins, it’s a time filled with anticipation, fresh starts, and, let’s be honest, a bit of anxiety for students, parents, and teachers alike. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or anyone striving to make this year fantastic, I’ve got an entire connection plan…
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Continue reading →: You May Not Be Feeling Depressed. It May Be THIS
One of my favourite books on depression is “Lost Connections” by Johann Hari. In the book, he uses research to uncover how having a lost connection with people, purpose, meaningful work, nature, and more is at the root of our depression. That unsettling feeling of being misaligned in life. When…
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Continue reading →: Helping Kids with School Anxiety: A Guide for Parents and Teachers
As the school year begins, many children and teenagers grapple with anxiety about returning to the classroom. Before I left for my recent holiday, I had the chance to speak to a group of mentors, parents, and concerned individuals at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area. They, like…
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