Practicing Connection

Practicing Connection


Latest Episodes

Holding Space for New Possibilities
April 25, 2024

This is the third is a series of three practicasts centered around "holding space," a concept we learned from Heather Plett, author of "The Art of Holding Space." Our co-creator for this series was our OneOp colleague, Kristen Jowers.I

Holding Space for Grief
April 18, 2024

Check out the show notes.This is the second in a series of three practicasts centered around "holding space," a concept we learned from Heather Plett, author of "The Art of Holding Space." Our co-creator for this series was our OneOp c

Holding Space for Difference
April 11, 2024

This is the first is a series of three practicasts centered around "holding space," a concept we learned from Heather Plett, author of "The Art of Holding Space." Our co-creator for this series was our OneOp colleague, Kristen Jowers.I

Watch for Opportunities to Think Big
April 04, 2024

In this episode, co-hosts Jessica Beckendorf and Bob Bertsch talk about watching for opportunities to think big - one of the eight ways of cultivating community resilience identified in the Connecting Communities in Asset-based Community Recovery projec

Notice Offers & See Them as Gifts
March 28, 2024

We are offered gifts from others every day. The hard part is often noticing them and recognizing them as gifts. Once we do, it has the potential to unlock amazing possibilities in our communication and collaborative relationships. In this practicast, spec

Make Your Partner Look Good
March 21, 2024

We live in a world where competition is everywhere. But what if we broke the mold and instead focused on making each other look good - de-centering ourselves and centering others?In this practicast, special guest Shannon Hughes of Enlivened Studios talks

Yes, And vs. Yeah, But
March 14, 2024

Saying yeah, but is a habit that has become second nature to many of us. Yet we know that validating and building on ideas and offers from others is an effective way to build high-trust relationships and teams. In this practicast, special guest Shannon

Share the Work (and Love)
March 07, 2024

In this episode, co-hosts Jessica Beckendorf and Bob Bertsch talk about share the work (and love) - one of the eight ways of cultivating community resilience identified in the Connecting Communities in Asset-based Community Recovery project."Connec

Giving and Receiving Feedback
February 29, 2024

Discover the transformative power of feedback. Hosts Bob Bertsch and Jessica Beckendorf explore the nuances of giving and receiving feedback, emphasizing its role in personal and professional growth. Jessica shares a practical readiness checklist, offerin

Regulating Your Emotions
February 22, 2024

In this episode, Jessica Beckendorf and Bob Bertsch explore the profound impact of emotion regulation on health, well-being, and relationships. They delve into the importance of regulating emotions and the misconceptions surrounding it.  Bob guides listen