Online Workshop
The Lost Art of Connecting
Exclusively for public servants and policymakers
Wednesday, Jun 16, 2021
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Speakers
Even before Covid-19 spread around the world, loneliness was on the rise. Technology has made it easier than ever to connect with others around the world, but real, meaningful connections with those around us can feel elusive.
What can we do to reverse this trend?
Join us for this free, interactive online workshop with Susan McPherson, author of “The Lost Art of Connecting”, and experienced public servants as we discuss how to develop better connections, understanding and life-long relationships in the public sector to help grow your career.
You’ll discover how making a genuine connection can spark learning and knowledge sharing, reduce burnout, spur innovation, and create a sense of purpose and wellbeing — and, in turn, create a stronger public service.
You’ll learn:
- Why building connections and community is key to a successful public service career
- Tips and tools to develop the right mindset to build your network in person and virtually
- How learning to ask and listen, rather than talk, can lead to deeper connections
- Ways to use technology as a tool for connection
Who should watch:
This workshop is for any public servant or policymaker seeking to build more meaningful connections to develop a public sector career.
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Speakers
Susan McPherson
Founder and CEO
United States
Penny Abeywardena
Former Commissioner for International Affairs, City of New York
United States
Farah Mohamed
Public Affairs Strategist
Canada
Lisa Witter
Co-Founder, Apolitical and CEO, Apolitical Foundation
Germany
Susan McPherson, serial connector, angel investor, and corporate responsibility expert. She is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact, providing storytelling, partnership creation and visibility to corporations. She is the author of "The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Relationships."
Penny Abeywardena, Founder of Soft Power Strategies, Fellow-in-Residence at NYU McSilver Institute and leadership strategies contributor at Forbes. Her work is focused on identifying strategies of influence and persuasion when there is little or no perceived power. She writes on issues ranging from AI to food security and climate change. Penny recently held senior advisor roles with LUISS Guido Carli University and Charities Aid Foundation. From 2014 to 2022 Penny was the Commissioner for International Affairs for the City of New York where she led the agency serving the largest diplomatic corps in the world.
Farah Mohamed, a tri sector executive leader with extensive and broad national and international experience in government, social profit, for-profit sectors and as an independent director on Boards. For the past twenty-five years, Farah has worked alongside politicians, entrepreneurs, business leaders, philanthropists and change-makers, including Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai. She is also a Global Advisor of the Apolitical Foundation.
Lisa Witter, award-winning executive, serial entrepreneur, writer and public speaker. She is an expert in the intersections of communications, government, politics, philanthropy, technology, women's issues and behaviour change. She has counselled CEOs, Nobel Peace Prize winners, politicians, philanthropists, scientists and academics. She is the Co-Founder of Apolitical and CEO of the Apolitical Foundation.
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