Fostering Social Connection with Pete Bombaci - EP 54

In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Pete Bombaci, founder of the Genwell Project, about the power of human connection and Canada's newly announced social connection guidelines. They explore why social well-being is crucial for our health, happiness, and longevity—and what facilitators can do to foster connection in their workshops, meetings, and daily lives. Beth and Pete also talk about: The story behind the Genwell Project and its mission to promote social health What the social connection guidelines are and why they matter How facilitators can create spaces that foster belonging and inclusion The role of workplaces in encouraging meaningful human interaction Practical ways we can all strengthen our social connections, both inside and outside of workshops Engage with Pete Bombaci, GenWell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genwellproject/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/genwellproject/posts/ Links From the Episode Canadian Alliance for Social Connection and Health Social Connection Guidelines Robert Waldinger John Cacioppo Robert D. Putnam, author of Bowling Alone Julianne Holt-Lunstad Dr. Kiffer Card, Simon Fraser University Michael Smith Health Research BC Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Canada Victoria BC's Vital Signs Report Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:   Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com   Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:   Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at hello@bcblearning.com Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn   Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions  

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How do you create workshops and courses that people really want to attend, where they're highly engaged and actually learn something? The answer is through facilitation. Facilitators exist wherever learning happens. And great facilitation involves getting clear on what you’re doing with your groups, why you’re doing it, and how to do it with purpose and intention. Tap into this podcast, "Facilitating on Purpose", as your go-to resource to becoming and being a better facilitator, wherever you work. Join facilitator and learning designer Beth Cougler Blom and her guests to explore ideas about designing and facilitating learning. You’ll gain insights such as how to plan more effectively, build connection with participants, and include meaningful activities. Level up your facilitation skills at http://facilitatingonpurpose.com/.