Practical skills for human moments Let's get started! Hello Reader What getting a shark shot out from underneath me taught me about trusting my team. When I was in the navy, we used to do what was called a SWIMEX. This meant jumping off the ship wherever we were floating and going for a swim in the middle of the ocean. It is brilliant, terrifying, and liberating to get off the steel hunk you have been living on for weeks. But you never swim alone. There is always a watcher and a shooter on...

Practical skills for human moments Let's get started! Hello Reader The Death of the Polished Agenda I have a bit of a confession to make. For a long time, I really believed that being a "good" facilitator meant showing up with a mask of perfection. With a bulletproof, minute-by-minute plan. I thought my value was in the polish. I wanted the perfectly timed transitions, the gorgeous slides, and the certainty of knowing exactly where we would land by 4:00 pm. I probably looked very impressive,...

Practical skills for human moments Let's get started! Hello Reader Is this a workshop or a theatre ticket? Is education and training a form of entertainment for you? Do you watch the video, attend the workshop, feel inspired for ten minutes, and then go right back to doing things the way you always have? Let's flip that right now. I want you to see real and impactful change when implementing these ideas! Let's try something fun this week. Stop talking. Most people find this excruciating...

Practical skills for human moments Let's get started! Hello, I'm so excited you're here! Most of us know the feeling of a conversation "grinding its gears." Maybe it’s that awkward silence in a lift or the frustration of being stuck in small talk when you actually have something important to say. I created Conversation Gearbox because communication isn't just one speed. It’s about knowing when to shift for a high-stakes meeting or facilitating a group, when to use the brake and listen, and...