Every time we gather, there’s potential for transformation. Why? Because connections spark change, and the need for change has never been so critical. Still, it’s easy to sleepwalk our way through meetings, think the birthday cake will make that birth-day memorable, and that renting the right room with a great speaker will make an event that will make a difference. We are missing out!

No agenda, no fancy cheese tray, no perfect venue will save your gathering unless it’s grounded in a purpose that has  fire– something that ignites everything else and everyone in the room. It’s the spark, the guiding light, the possibility for change. Put the purpose firmly in the middle of your gathering plan, spark it up, and make those critical connections. Register here: https://creativemornings.com/talks/cate-friesen-it-s-critical-to-fire-up-creative-connection

Cate Friesen: “It’s critical to fire up creative connection” | CreativeMornings/Winnipeg

MEET OUR SPEAKER!

Hi, I’m Cate Friesen, the force behind The Story Source. Connection drives all the work I do. I coach and train people to discover and tell the stories that will move their own work forward through connection. I do my work primarily in groups. That makes facilitation—which is really all about connection—integral to my work.

When I launched The Story Source, I knew I wanted to work with people who were intent on growing their own capacity and increasing the impact of their. People like you, making a difference where you are.

I pulled together all the skills and experiences I could muster – as an entrepreneur, award-winning CBC producer, songwriter and storyteller, documentary maker, performer and leader. No, I didn’t have it all together, but the way unfolded with every new project, workshop, and opportunity to work with committed leaders, community movers and shakers, and entrepreneurs.

The people I work with hone their storytelling and listening skills so they can deepen their abilities to connect, communicate, and call others to action. Some use these skills to build teams, some to grow stronger communities. Others apply these skills on all kinds of stages (real and metaphorical!) to connect authentically and memorably with their audiences.

Through all the turns I’ve taken, I’ve kept learning. Most of that learning happens right on the job – nothing replaces the school of life – but I’ve taken courses in how adults learn, studied Public Narrative with Marshall Ganz through Harvard Kennedy School, continue to attend reconciliation workshops with Returning to Spirit, and recently completed a course called “Hosting Powerful Conversations: Intro to World Cafe & Open Space Tech” at Simon Fraser University.

Connection. Engagement. Story and capacity. That’s my jam.