Listen to one of the stories from the workshop

 

What you were expecting.
Driving here I began to be filled with dread and wondered how this was going to work out. I felt negative. But I felt comfortable with being able to have someone ask me a question that I made. I didn't feel like I was exposed.

More formal

A series of interesting speakers standing at the front of the room.

 

What surprised you.

It was surprisingly enjoyable.

You have great ability to get people sharing

The diversity in people's experience surprised me.

How much people have in common.

How easy it was to talk and listen to others.


What you learned about yourself and others.

It's amazing how diverse everyone is.

The secret to life is saying YES to you.

People want to tell their stories.

Lots of people want to learn how to live with their passion.

I am more open and receptive than I thought.

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What was new for you.

• Reflecting.
  Learning how to ask deeper questions.

Meeting people from all different backgrounds, and cultures and ages.

Ways to facilitate.

Learning to listen better.

 

Why you'd like another session

• To learn more about people and myself.

Practice talking about ME and my stories.

Yes and bring a few more friends.

It wasn't enough time.

How you could use these ideas in your life.
It will help me relate to my clients better, and people in general.

To help me learn how to get people to talk.

To connect with people.
Learning to ask people questions in my market research work when I wouldn't otherwise have asked or thought suitable.
To learn reflection as a way to engage and be engaged.

Why you enjoyed it
Interacting with people with long histories.

It was easier than I thought it was going to be. It was fun relating to strangers I would not normally talk to.

The openness of the people.

It was very interesting.

Connecting.

Get to know people quickly.

I didn't feel intimidated

It's a pause. A chance to connect , to engage with human spirit

Great networking.

 

Interesting questions you heard or used

• What is your word for the day?
  When do you switch languages?

What is your passion?

How did a teacher influence you with human rights?

How did she take a new direction in her life?