In this episode, learn how values shape emotions, decisions, and relationships, providing a roadmap for reduced stress, boosted confidence, and thriving connections. Bob Bertsch introduces practical exercises, guiding you through reflections and rapid as

In this episode, we share the practice of empathetic listeninga game-changer in building emotionally supportive environments. Discover why empathetic listening goes beyond the basics of active listening and how it can transform your interactions. Jessica

A conversation about building an ecosystem of support and addressing issues upstream with Nicola Winkel, Project Director at the Arizona Coalition for Military Families, a nationally recognized public/private partnership focused on building Arizona’s capa

Setting goals that focus on what we can learn from each other not only builds our own personal and collective knowledge, but can build community and leave space for collaboration. In this Practicing Connection practicast, Bob Bertsch shares a practice to

Community engagement, co-creation and collaboration depend on meaningful conversations. Asking the right question is the most effective way of expanding a conversation, keeping it engaging and making it meaningful.In this Practicing Connection practicast,

When people feel that they are being listened to empathetically, attentively, and without judgment, they enter a safe state that enables them to delve deeper into their consciousness and discover new insights about themselves – even those that may challen

In this episode (Season 5, Episode 1), co-hosts Jessica Beckendorf and Bob Bertsch talk about investing time in leisure, in learning, and in yourself - one of the eight ways of cultivating community resilience identified in the “Connecting Communities in

Sharing your work, even before it is done, can make your work better, make you visible to others, and lead you to a community of support and growth.In this practicast, Jessica Beckendorf and Bob Bertsch talk about the benefits of sharing your work with ot

We know that relationships are important, but with so much focus on tasks we rarely take time to work on relationships in meetings. IN this episode, Jessica Beckendorf talks about why relationships are so important to collaboration and guides us through s

In this episode Jessica Beckendorf and Bob Bertsch talk about why generosity is important in collaboration and share a practice for reflecting on your own generosity.