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The Gift of Nature for 2021!
In the French tradition, you have until the end January to send your new year’s wishes and I just missed the deadline. But in [...]
Conferences to Consider in 2021
Conferences are another great source of inspiration, and while I miss the in-person connections and random discussions, online conferences [...]
Great Podcasts to Inspire Creativity and Innovation
In the past year I started to listen to, and have been interviewed on podcasts. I really have enjoyed the informality and discussions with [...]
Facilitating Engaging Online Meetings: Five Tips from an Expert
Many of us are online for hours each day, not only in our professional lives but also in our personal lives. With “Zoom fatigue” the bar has become even higher for leading meetings that keep people focused and engaged in a consistent manner.
Conferences & Events to Check Out This Summer/Fall
The first few months of COVID-19 has been focused on reacting and surviving, I hope you have more time now to think about development [...]
Business Model Canvas: A Perfect Tool for Our Time
With Covid-19, most businesses are in disruption, having no choice but to rethink and challenge all the ways they do business...
Using Tools to Apply Design Thinking in Your Business
Want to understand design thinking and find the best tools to help apply design thinking in your business? You may want to check this [...]
PODCAST: To Minutes of Influence with Greg Jameson
Helene Cahen, M.S., is an Innovation Consultant, Trainer, Facilitator and Speaker with 20 years of experience helping companies navigate innovation challenges.
How can I be of service to my clients, my community and humankind?
Like all of us, a month ago I woke up to a new world. Since then, I have tried to keep my sanity through [...]
Keeping your Spirit Healthy During Covid-19
A list of resources for the mind and body Personal resources These are resources that are mostly local to the San Francisco Bay Area/East [...]
Intentions fade, actions stick! 5 ways to go beyond intentions in 2020 and bring more creativity and joy into your life
I just came back from a workshop at Esalen. It was a great way to start the new year inspired and ready for action, [...]
Bold + Brilliant: Five Thought Provoking Takeaways from TEDWomen 2019
I have a confession to make: I have an addiction — to TED conferences and particularly TEDWomen. While it is not a cheap habit, [...]