Since reading Joseph Campbell’s book The Hero with a Thousand Faces over two decades ago, his “mythological structure of the journey of the archetypal hero that he found in world myths” continues to fascinate me as a writer, learning producer, and emerging documentary filmmaker. Given today’s global challenges it’s not too difficult to understand why so many people feel overwhelmed and incapable of seeking out their heroic nature, when just getting by each day can feel heroic. Read more →
Entries categorized "Events"
Shortly after my book was published I held a workshop at the Santa Clara Public Library where much of my research was done (never overlook great research librarians!). One of the women in the audience asked if reinventions and transformations were the same thing. Great question and one that we often get asked. Read more →
I'm heading out this week to MIT's EmTech NEXT conference on June 4-5 and will blog (during and after the event) about the topics covered by the great lineup of presenters. The two day event will focus on AI and robotics and how they're changing the future of work. Check out the agenda and you'll get a sense of why this event is important. Can't attend the conference? Be sure to subscribe to our blog and receive updates as they're posted. Read more →
For one day only on November 30, 2015 we're offering a 2:1 gift-a-membership special. Here's how it works. You purchase a membership for yourself at our regular rate of $79 / month and you get a chance to give a 4-month membership gift to anyone you choose with all the benefits of our Seeding Change membership--full access to all our online courses, monthly Training Insights, community forum, and in January 2016 the launch of our newest course. Read more →
This past Sunday I was part of a 30+ member team of judges who participated in the 2nd annual HACK UCSC. The spirit and vision behind HACK UCSC likely belongs to Doug Erickson, founder of Santa Cruz New Tech MeetUp. Read more →
I'm thrilled to be participating as a judge in this weekend's HACK UCSC 2015 event, surrounded by creative talent and innovative energy. Read more →