I know that ‘leisure research’ is not the most familiar term out there. Over the years, I’ve had the discussion with many of my colleagues, collaborators, and friends as to whether or not the language I’m using resonates with people (and the organizations they represent) with whom I work (and/or want to work) – and […]
The Sociable Scientists have moved into a new office space at Campbell River Coworking! It’s pretty great that now I’m in a (potentially) collaborative work environment every time I’m at my desk. As a sociable scientist, I like being sociable (obviously), and in the context of a number of the projects that I’m part, it’s important […]
Our communities are socially-charged places that pulsate with events, happenings, activities, fundraisers, gatherings, public presentations, musical performances, sporting matches, and a whole host of other options for consumption of our leisure time. Actively engaging in our communities through our leisure choices allows us to socially connect with and learn more about the people and organizations […]
There is plenty of advice on how to make new year’s resolutions that will last all year – mine comes from personal and professional experience and taking the most relevant tips from a few of my favourite sources of inspiration (Participaction, Tim Ferriss, and MindTools). This year, I’m making monthly resolutions – much more realistic for me […]
#ILoveWhereILive I get to live in Campbell River on Vancouver Island on the West Coast of Canada. My days are full of fresh and salty air, spectacular views of forests and mountains, the Salish Sea, and Discovery Passage, opportunities for healthy connections with my friends and colleagues, and an abundance of leisure choices. I am […]
Living a life focussed on leisure, community, and social connectivity means that I get to live a very blessed life. I am so thankful for the positive relationships, creative conversations, meaningful projects, challenging circumstances, and heart-warming experiences that have helped make 2017 an amazing year for me personally and professionally. The following list (in […]
When I moved to Campbell River in 2013, I wanted to get involved immediately in my new community and get to know how and where I could get to know motivated and dynamic thinkers (and hopefully make friends!). Enter the Young Professionals of Campbell River and their organizational philosophy: Community involvement? […]
I’m stuck. My list of things to do is long: projects to complete, data to analyze, emails to compose and send, marketing decisions to make, Spanish to learn, course material to prep, life in general to organize…yet here I sit, not doing any of those things. Sharing more on my blog is also on the […]
When I first saw The Reflection Issue of the CV Collective in hard copy, I was thrilled and a tad bit nervous. As guest editor for the this fall 2016 issue, I worked with the CVC team and 20 writers to help produce a magazine that reflects and embodies the spirit of the Collective, which is to Create, […]
The Sociable Scientists was recently nominated for two Business Awards of Distinction from Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce. I am pleased to receive the nominations, and am now tasked with reflecting on and writing about what makes The Sociable Scientists uniquely qualified for the Social Enterprise and Community Spirit awards. The Chamber […]
I’ve been a Sociable Scientist for over three years! As the business continues to grow and evolve, we are updating the website and continuing to reflect on what we need to create, preserve, accept, & eliminate (thank you Marshall Goldsmith); what we’re doing well and what we need to work on. I get a lot […]
