Curiosity & CONNECTION TRAINing
Strengthen your communication skills and your sense of belonging at work, at school, or in life - all through the sharing of life stories.
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“The Curiosity and Connection workshop was a huge success! It was engaging, interactive and thoughtfully designed to fit the needs of our team. For any organization looking to spark meaningful reflection and deep connection within their teams, I can’t recommend Everyday Boston enough.”
The Challenge
We have a soft skills deficit in this country. We’ve forgotten how to listen to each other. We’ve forgotten how talk to each other. It’s affecting our ability to collaborate- at work, in school, and in the community.
Public health officials are describing a “loneliness epidemic” at work and in schools, with consequences for how well people and communities can thrive. Add to that the health risks—weak social connections and loneliness are associated with a reduced life expectancy similar to smoking 15 cigarettes a day—and we’ve got a problem.
Our Solution
Curiosity and Connection Training
Everyday Boston’s training is designed to strengthen the listening and communication skills we all need to collaborate across difference, and to cultivate a culture of belonging - all through the sharing of life stories.
The experience
Through a series of interactive, story-based activities, participants practice active listening, framing effective questions, and asking follow-up questions as a group. Then, in a community-building exercise, they pair up to interview each other about their life experiences.
The Outcome
The training strengthens soft skills that are critical to surviving and thriving. Among them: Curiosity, creativity, problem solving, empathy, persistence and collaboration. Importantly, it also encourages connection between people who may not otherwise know or understand each other.
“Everyday Boston’s workshop was incredibly well received by our team. It provided valuable insights into building authentic relationships with our students and amongst our team by focusing on meaningful conversations that build trust. We are excited to implement what we’ve learned and continue building on these powerful concepts.”
About The Instructor
Cara Solomon is the Founder and Creative Director of Everyday Boston. A graduate of Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, she was a reporter for several years, first at The Hartford Courant and later at The Seattle Times. Most recently, she worked as the Communications Manager for the Human Rights Program at Harvard Law School.
Past and Current Partners INCLUDE
Duet
Vertex
Boston Public Schools
Boston Medical Center
Franklin Cummings Tech
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