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with Helen Sanchez
Cultivating Inquisitive Thinking In and Out of the Workplace
Amanda Fornal
As society becomes more globally connected, many of us have the opportunity to access and learn from a more diverse set of people. Listening to others, building relationships, and offering up our own knowledge and experiences can be a powerful force of happiness and success both in and out of...
As society becomes more globally connected, many of us have the opportunity to access and learn from a more diverse set of people. Listening to others, building relationships, and offering up our own knowledge and experiences can be a powerful force of happiness and success both in and out of work. Genuine interest can drive positive dialog and turn into unexpected successes. Join Amanda Fornal, Business Strategy Consultant, as we discuss how to connect with others in and out of the workplace.
In this chat, you’ll learn:
- Tips to foster growth through curiosity
- How to have a global approach with your network
- How to build meaningful relationships from scratch
Meet The Speaker
Amanda Fornal
Business Consultant | Explorer | Women in STEM Advocate
Amanda has 20+ years of experience as a technology professional and business consultant. Outside of her corporate career, she is an explorer, photographer, diver, and documentary film maker. Amanda is a Fellow of The Explorers Club whose travels include over 100 countries/territories and all continents with the goal of growing and sharing her knowledge of the world through photos and films. She is keenly interested in ocean exploration, conservation, global health, and cultural understanding. In March of 2020, she launched Women in Exploration (WiE) whose mission is to promote the positive impacts that women have made in scientific exploration, field research, cultural learning, sustainability, and animal welfare. The WiE site is a catalyst for conversations and promotes the countless efforts of women and girls to make our world a better place. She hopes that highlighting these achievements will inspire more positive advancements and learning. For her “Love is…” project, Amanda interviewed over 600 people from more than 75 countries to discuss the cultural nuances of love.
Q&A
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Who do owe your success to?
Posted on 2021-10-14 -
What can you do to spark creativity when you feel stuck in a funk?
Posted on 2021-10-12 -
What strategies do you employ to promote yourself and the work that you can do for individuals and/or companies?
Posted on 2021-10-12 -
How can you continue to practice communicating your thoughts in a clear and concise way to drive interesting conversations. (context: question coming from introvert perspective)
Posted on 2021-10-12 -
How do you not let the fear of rejection prevent you from connecting with new people?
Posted on 2021-10-11 -
How does an introvert cultivate relationships?
Posted on 2021-10-10 -
Is it possible to have a genuine relationship with colleagues when there is a hierarchical level difference between each end? How to keep/start relationships with colleagues outside of the...
Posted on 2021-10-06 -
Relationships are built on integrity and trust. How do you seek that out in a person?
Posted on 2021-10-05 -
I find it hard to keep the conversations going after the first few connections... how do you keep up the relationships?
Posted on 2021-10-01 -
Growing up did you always see yourself as an explorer/entrepreneur and what's one thing that has stood out to you (or something that you've learned and left an impact on you) in your career and...
Posted on 2021-09-30 -
I would love to hear more about inter-industry relationships and how to have build meaningful connections with people working in very different fields
Posted on 2021-09-17 -
What are techniques to engage skeptical and/or literal-focused people in a supportive and safe way?
Posted on 2021-09-15 -
What was the inspiration for your Love Is and Women in Exploration projects?
Posted on 2021-09-11 -
What is a core value you cherish that drives your curiosity?
Posted on 2021-09-02
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