Making
Opportunity Knock
@ the Wardrobe
Workshop-Part 2
When Proprietor Chris Mallmann and I discussed my coming talk (see previous post), I decided rather than displaying a slideshow on a screen, I’d offer something way more interactive.
Participants were really keen when I first presented a similar format at my Mining Your Creativity session at the inaugural Creativity Coaching Association conference in Lake George New York in 2008:
My “Mining Your Creativity” 2008 workshop at Creativity Coaching Association
I arrived two hours early on September 20th to help Chris prepare and set out food and drinks for the reception. Then I arranged ten gift packages across the table at the front of area where chairs were set up for the talk. These packages would be distributed to audience volunteers who’d open and share their surprise discoveries and initiate ensuing discussions:
When everyone settled into their seats, Chris warmly greeted the audience:
Click here to visit the Wardrobe Workshop website.
Each person was provided with a clipboard and pen. Everyone was ready for a good time:
All ready to go!
Chris introduced me:
I shared my story, described my work, and outlined the format for activities. The first volunteer came up to get a bag, and with prompting, pulled out its contents to read aloud. The evening fun had begun….
One of the first challenges: “In one minute, write as many nouns as you can that describe who you are and what you do.” One participant jumped up at the end of the minute with a list of more than twenty five words! We were all amazed, and clapped our appreciation!! (Some of us changed or added to our list after that.)
Each bag’s contents were different than the others:
One point offers an example of a newspaper article comparing workloads of the sexes in the past with the present. That led to a vibrant discussion with many heated opinions expressed.
Reaching into one of the remaining bags, Joanna Mele read its contents:
The very last bag revealed my illustration with its question:
(Click above illustration twice to enlarge.)
Our hostess completely surprised us with her answer:
Chris doesn't just dream about it, she EXPECTS to become a bush pilot in the far north. She's already a glider with thousands of hours' experience.
We wrapped up the presentation and invited all to stay to enjoy food and drinks, and to meet new people. They did!
Many expressed their opinion that a good time was had by all:
Audience members enjoyed each others’ company:
Copies of my books were sold, too:
Songwriter and performer Michele Mele took active part in the evening. Michele was interviewed and sang on the first episode of my internet radio show “Igniting Imagination with Nellie Jacobs”. She is also featured in Making Opportunity Knock‘s Chapter 1- “Never to Old to Follow Your Passion”.
Singer/songwriter Michele Mele (left) with her mom, Joanna, sister-in-law Joanne and my mom. Click here to visit Michele’s website.
Thanks again to Chris Mallmann for providing her lovely venue and generous reception. It was a pleasure to collaborate and cross-market with her.
RECENT INTERVIEWS
I was recently interviewed on two Internet radio shows. You can listen to the archives by following the links:
October 4th-Prepare for Freedom Show. Theme: “Letting Go”. Click here to listen to last half-hour.
October 20th-Loop of Confidence Show. Theme: “Overcoming Your Fears”. Click here to listen/download.
For upcoming events: go here.
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All the best!
Creatively Yours,
Nellie
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