You must watch the documentary: Gloria: In Her Own Words on TV (HBO) Monday Augu Routing Number BANCFIRST st 15 at pm EST. Gloria showcases her sharp sense of humour and compassion with archival footage from the 1950s to today. This is the story of how Gloria Steinham became a pivotal force in the
In January a Toronto police officer gave a safety seminar to a group of York University students. He said, “Women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimized.” On April 3, 2011 more than 3000 people marched from Queens Park to Toronto police headquarters to raise awareness of female stereotypes. These
I facilitate a writing circle (called Sophia’s Studio – after the Goddess of wisdom) once a month in my studio. I often bring in an expert speaker and we have opportunities to share and practice new techniques. Check the Events calendar for upcoming dates. If you would like to join the circle please email
Come to the hottest thing for busy book lovers and thinkers who also like to socialize. Unlike other book clubs, you do not have to read the book (although you can). Just show up, listen to a short review of a book, listen to other’s comments, spend time with like-minded people, and have a
Date: TBA Where: Tele-class Topic: Meeting Circles- How to make any Meeting More Effective Are you tired of ineffective meetings? Do you sit through meetings and wonder why they were held or sat through discussions that never seem to go anywhere? By using a Circle Meeting with its core principles and straight-forward process you
Date: TBA Where: Tele-class Topic: One Circle- How to Set up your Own Mastermind Group Join the author of One Circle-Tapping the Power of Those who Know you Best and learn how to create your own personal advisory group for life or career. Learn how to find the right members, run your meetings and
Date: TBA Where: Tele-class Topic: Corporate Circles – How to Resolve Conflict and Creating Trusting Teams In this presentation you will learn about a new technique for transforming, not just resolving, workplace conflict: Corporate Circles. Unlike other conflict resolution methods, a Corporate Circle gets to the real root of the problem, quickly. In just
When: June 22, 2011 6:30-8pm Where: Dunbar Community Center, Vancouver Topic: When Mission Possible: Creating a Vision and Goals for Work and Life Join the author of Mission Possible: Creating a Mission for Work and Life in developing your own personal strategic plan. From vision, to mission statement and specific goals, learn techniques to
When: June 15, 2011 6:30-8pm Where: Dunbar Community Center, Vancouver Topic: Write that (non-fiction) Book! Get it written and out there Join a seven time author in getting your book out of the closet. Learn about the world of publishing and the steps you need to take to get your ideas from concept to
When: June 8, 2011 6:30-8pm Where: Dunbar Community Center, Vancouver Topic: Mindfulness for Beginners Maybe your child has taken the MindUp program at school. Maybe your friend is practising a new type of meditation. Maybe you just want to know what all this “living in the present” is all about. If you want to