Context Hooks: 5 Compelling Ways to Start a Meeting
If you’re responsible for hosting meetings or leading any kind of group gathering, one of your main jobs is to help people convert attendance into attention. Because let’s be honest—people don’t automatically show up engaged. In this post, I’m going to share five practical context hooks—simple, intentional ways to kick off a meeting or session […]
Icebreakers for Big Groups
When you’re hosting a large group—whether it’s a three-day summit, a conference, or any big event—you need an icebreaker that isn’t just a 10-minute burst of awkward energy. You need something sustainable. Something that builds real connections over time. Let’s break down one of my favorite icebreakers for big groups—an activity that acts like software […]
Best Way To Start A Meeting Or Event | 5 Methods
Imagine walking into a meeting or event and being handed a pair of magical glasses. These glasses would highlight the exact right people for you to talk to and display the perfect conversation starter above their heads. That would be the ultimate way to kick off a gathering, right? Well, those glasses don’t exist… yet. […]
Icebreakers for Small Groups: 3 Meaningful Exercises for Connection
When planning icebreakers for small groups, it’s important to consider their purpose and the group dynamics. Whether you’re working with an established team or a newly forming one, icebreakers should be intentional, engaging, and directly connected to why you’re gathering. Instead of viewing them as typical “icebreakers,” let’s reframe them as moments of connection before […]
Creative AI Group Activity / Closing
You think you’re just watching a YouTube video, but surprise—you’re being teleported into the closing session of the Connector Summit, a virtual event packed with powerful moments of connection. This session wasn’t about teaching a clever closing exercise—it was about living it, feeling it, and celebrating the collective wisdom of everyone present. In this blog, […]
Behind the Scenes: Creating 50 Million Conversations
This video and article is an unfiltered look behind the curtain on my content strategy, vision, and mission for 2025. It’s not just about creating content—it’s about inviting you into a shared mission: to spark 50 million conversations that make connection easy in the next decade. If you’re interested in a behind-the-scenes look at how […]
4 Team-Building Activities For Corporate Events
If you Google team-building activities for corporate events, you’ll find plenty of ideas like bowling nights or happy hours. But you’ve landed on the right page, where I’m going to share four impactful exercises that can truly help your team build lasting connections. These activities go beyond the typical corporate fun and focus on creating […]
Top 5 Facilitation Skills | How To Be A Great Facilitator
Whether you’re a beginner facilitator just starting out, or you’re an expert who makes a living from facilitating, training, and leading groups, this blog post is for you. I’m going to break down the top five facilitation skills, but with a twist—I’ll map them out on a timeline. From the moment your session begins to […]
Unboxing 100+ Teambuilding & Icebreaker Activities
Today, we’re going to unbox the Connection Toolkit—and not just to show off what’s inside. I built this kit to make connection easy for educators, facilitators, team leaders, and even the person who’s been voluntold to run a meeting. Because when I buy something online, what I wish I could do is crawl through the […]
How to Build Trust by Asking Powerful Questions
When trying to build relationships, it’s crucial to move beyond the standard “How are you?” and “What do you do?” Yet, many of us hesitate to ask more meaningful questions for fear of turning people off. So, how do you engage in deeper conversations without negative outcomes? Understanding Perceived Risk The fear of asking someone […]