Fostering Connection (Jan Keck)

Jan Keck runs public events and online experiences that build trust, empower people to share vulnerable stories, and turn strangers into friends.In this episode, Ari, Abe, and Jan discuss:Creating a feeling of community within a group of attendees or studentsSupporting frontline facilitators and trainersA best practice for the very first minutes of an event, meeting, or gatheringThe importance of breakout groups or roomsPlanning your first class, workshop, or courseUsing “ice melters” instead of “ice breakers”Navigating control of the live learning experienceA bonus tip for making the best of live-class recordings“If I'm the only one talking, I’m taking something away from what the group could learn.” – Jan KeckJan Keck runs public events and online experiences that build trust, empower people to share vulnerable stories, and turn strangers into friends. Jan’s mission is to help people feel less alone — by creating experiences, workshops, and programs, he is fueling the movement for deeper human connection. His “Connection Cards” have been used on every continent around the globe and helped turn more than 70,000 shallow conversations into deep connections.In the past few years, he has run more than 30 workshops and trainings with more than 700 trainers, facilitators, educators, and team leaders. They learn the skills to create engaging, purposeful, inclusive, and connecting experiences on Zoom. Recently, he relocated from Canada to Germany to be closer to family and is continuing to build a community of trainers, facilitators, and creators that create “Magical Human Moments” online. His work has been featured on TEDx, CBC News, Breakfast TV, Cityline, and HuffPost.Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeRuzukuJan’s website: JanKeck.comFor show notes, visit Fostering Connection (Jan Keck)Credits:Hosts: Ari Iny and Abe Crystal Producer: Cynthia Lamb Assembled by: Fatima Fojas Executive Producer: Danny InyAudio Editor: Marvin del RosarioMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyMaking our hosts sound great: Home Brew AudioTo catch the great episodes that are coming up on Course Lab, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Music credits:Track Title: Bossa BBArtist Name: MarieWriter Name: Chelsea McGoughPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Coo CoosArtist Name: Dresden, The FlamingoWriter Name: Matthew WigtonPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: GraceArtist Name: ShimmerWriter Name: Matthew WigtonPublisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONSTrack Title: Carousel LightsArtist Name: Chelsea McGoughWriter Name: Chelsea McGoughWriter Name: Matthew WigtonPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONPublisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONSSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.Episode transcript: Fostering Connection (Jan Keck) coming soon~~~~~