Connection Crew: A Joyful Masterclass for Connection Professionals
“Loneliness and isolation represent profound threats to our health and well-being.” Dr. Vivek Murthy, US Surgeon General Report 2023
Connect and learn with connection leaders at the next workshop hosted by the Covve community, Connection Crew. Have fun and elevate your connection coaching expertise with fellow peers who are passionate about connection. This is where your kind of people hang out.
Why attend?
Expand Your Toolkit: Learn how to facilitate three new connection activities that you can take back to your own communities and gatherings.
Valuable Networking: Connect with Connection Pros. Learn from those who not only talk about social health but actively shape it. Meet people who are as dedicated and passionate about social health as you are. Make connections that go beyond the workshop.
Fun and Engaging: Expect a session full of laughter, learning, and light-hearted yet deep connections. It's not just a workshop; it's a social exercise for your professional soul.
Learn with Your Peers: Enjoy the rare opportunity to be a participant rather than a leader, in a room where everyone speaks your language of community and connection.
Elevate Your Expertise: This workshop isn't just about discussion; it's about elevating your skills with practical, hands-on experiences.
What to expect?
A 90 minute joyful connection experience. You will be paired with one connection leader for the duration of the event. To ensure you both have a wonderful experience, It's important you agree to the following:
Have video and audio on during 3 breakout room sessions
Participate fully during the breakouts
Be present for at least the full hour (15 minute after party is optional)
Bring curious and open energy, ready to learn from and share with your peers
IMPORTANT UPDATE: [Virtual] doors will close after we have reviewed the group agreements. Approximately 5-10 minutes after the hour. Please be on time to ensure you make it in and get the full experience.
There will be prompts that invite you to share something that may feel vulnerable to you (please find a safe place to join the call from)
Who is this for? People who already prioritize social health in their personal and professional lives and want to continue elevating their connection skills. If you’re typically the one hosting the gatherings and workshops, this is your chance to have fun learning and sharing with other folks in your shoes.
Connection & Belonging Advocates
Workplace Culture Champions
Community Leaders
Coaches and Facilitators
Networking Gurus
Social Health Champions
March Panelists:
Payal Beri, PhD (She/Her), Global Empathy Speaker + Social Impact Founder; RK Empathy Inc.
Meet Dr. Payal Beri. For more than 18 years, her work has been at the intersection of empathy, social impact, and immersive storytelling. As the founder of RK Empathy and an Organizational Psychologist, Dr. Beri is committed to empowering leaders, people, and communities to realize we have more in common as humans than we are otherwise led to believe by those who benefit from our divide.
She shares her message as a speaker, hosting her podcast, Reframing Perspectives, and organizing changemaker dinners nationwide to help people connect with the humans behind the work. She's spoken about the power of empathy and transformational impact at organizations such as NASA, MITRE, Google, and Betterment, among many others.
Connect: RK Empathy | Website | LinkedIn
Jennifer Gunsaullus, PhD. (She/Her), Intimacy Expert, Dr. Jenn's Den
Dr. Jennifer Gunsaullus is a sociologist, international intimacy speaker, and relationship & communication coach, and the author of From Madness to Mindfulness: Reinventing Sex for Women. Dr. Jenn has presented two TEDx Talks, co-hosted the podcast Sex Talk with Clint & the Doc, and wrote/performed the podcast (Trying to) Feel Sexy Again at 48. She has over 1.8 million views on her In the Den with Dr. Jenn YouTube series.
Dr. Jenn has collaborated on projects with Planned Parenthood, the Global YPO Spouse/Partner Network, Erica Lust films, and Dr. Ruth's Sex for Dummies book. Dr. Jenn has been interviewed by publications including Forbes, CNBC, USA Today, The Washington Post, Cosmo, The Sunday Times (London), Oprah Daily, Fast Company, Women's Health, Men's Health, Playboy, and Shape. She has given talks to a wide variety of colleges and organizations around the U.S. and Europe and works with high-level CEOs around the world through the preeminent YPO organization.
Dr. Jenn lives in San Diego, CA, where she strums her ukulele, got her black belt in karate, is an involved women's philanthropist and an avid beach volleyball player.
Jessper Maquindang, SPHR (He/Him/His), Founder, FamiLEAD Management Consulting
Jessper Maquindang is a passionate leader with over a decade of experience driving team success through collaboration and innovation. A graduate of the University of Southern California with an Executive Master's Degree in Leadership, Jessper specializes in fostering workplace cultures that prioritize creative problem-solving and continuous improvement. His ability to lead and inspire diverse teams has consistently delivered measurable results in organizational performance and impact.
Jessper's dedication to leadership excellence earned him a spot as a recipient of the "40 under Forty" award in the Santa Clarita Valley, recognizing his contributions to business and community development. He is committed to challenging conventional approaches, often spearheading intiatives that improve operational efficiency and employee engagement. Outside the work environment, Jessper enjoys running marathons, reading business books, and traveling around the country.
Connect: Website | LinkedIn | FamiLEAD Consulting
Hansen Hunt (He/Him), Community Lead at Covve, Connection Facilitator
Hansen is a community strategist and marketing leader from San Diego on a mission to co-create a deeply loving and connected world by bringing people together. After hitting rock bottom, he made the courageous decision to transform his life into a thriving marathoner, community builder, and mental health advocate. He loves family, his B-Side Racing Team, his dog Obi-Wan, tacos, meaningful connections, and supporting men to do their inner work as a member and facilitator of The Jungle (A ManKind Project circle).
Hansen is currently leading the the Connection Crew by Covve, a group of connection professionals on a mission to flatten the loneliness epidemic curve.
Connect: LinkedIn | Instagram | Digital Business Card
What is the Connection Crew by Covve?
The Olympic training team for connection professionals. A community of people passionate about connection and inspired to take action to flatten the loneliness epidemic curve. Leveraging our diverse skill sets, we come together to learn from and amplify each other’s impact in the world. We grow together and are stronger by sharing wisdom and having a team to go through this journey.
“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” - Hellen Keller
Who is in the Connection Crew? Here is a sample of the inspiring humans you may connect with:
Zach Blumenfeld, Co-Founder at CultureCon
Yiannis Gavrielides, Co-Founder & CEO at Covve
Dr. Vaneeta Sandhu, Head of Learning & Clinical Product Operations at Coa
Tim Jones, Founder & Executive Director at Longer Tables
Tes Cohen, Founder + CEO at Transformative Gatherings
Taylor Harrington, Head of Community at Groove
Steven Michael Crane, Researcher, Behavior Designer: Stanford School of Medicine
Steve Haase, Co-Founder at Superabound
Sondra Norris, Culture Consultant, Coach, Researcher
Sherry Belul, Founder at Simply Celebrate
Sean Harvey, Founder at Warrior Compassion
Sara Schairer, Founder & Executive Director at Compassion It
Robin Landsong, Creative Producer, Landsong Studios
Richard Lee-Thai, Founder at ExcusesToConnect
Rachel Rozen, Founder & CEO at Connection Catalyst
Phivos Hadjinicolaou, Writer at Bond&Quill
Payal Beri, Global Empathy Speaker & Social Impact Founder at RK Empathy Inc.
Paul Jones, Founder at Bridgio
Patti Traglio, Client Relationship Manager at GigTalent
Dr. Niraj (Raj) Nijhawan, Founder at Life Ecology Organization
Nikki Haritatos, Creativity Coach at Find Your Delight
Nicole Martin, Program Manager - Culture at WHEDA
Nick Lombardino, Co-Founder at Culture Con
Nathan Obokoh, Interdisciplinary Artist and Storyteller at Nathan Obokoh Artistic
Mónica Nainsztein, Ideator at Localipsum
Melina Kontou, Head of Marketing at Covve
Megan Wheeler, Founder & CEO, Spoken
Marta Riggins, Strategic Consultant: Employer Brand, Employee Engagement, Social Impact
Mariella Torres, Founder at Mariella Torres Advising
Linda Brandt, Founder & Co-Organizer of Lean In Together MSP
Lia James, Human Experience Advisor at &Human
Laura Zug, Community Strategist & Founder at The Hive
Lara Storm, Co-Founder at Make Believe Works
Kindra Maples, Founder at Culture Crush Business
Kevin Monroe, World's Gratitude Coach
Katya Davydova, Founder & Coach at Effervescent You
Kamilla Pinel, Founder, Speaker, and Leadership Coach at You Dream You Do
Johnny Levy, CEO at DataJoe
Jessie Jacob, Sr. Community Engagement Manager at Culture Amp
Jenny Sauer-Klein, Founder + CEO at the Scaling Intimacy School of Experience Design
Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus, Sociologist, Relationship Speaker, Intimacy Coach, and Author
Jason Meucci, VP Facilitation & Coaching at Take Flight Learning
Jan Keck, Trainer, Facilitator, Experience Designer
Héðinn Sveinbjörnsson, Founder of Handson Coaching
Hansen Hunt, Head of Community at Covve
Gary Ware, Founder & Facilitator at Breakthrough Play
Garry Ridge, Culture Coach & Founder, The Learning Moment & Chairman Emeritus WD-40 Company
Erin Crumley, Talent Development Consultant at SCAN Health Plan
Eleanor Dizon, Prevention Science Scholar & Community Leader
Devinne Jackson, Director of People and Culture
Devin Keane, Chief Operating Officer at Gratitude Plus
Dan Moyle, HubSpot Advisor at Impulse Creative
Craig Forman, Founder at CultureCraig
Christy Tonge, CEO of LeadersGetReal
Charley Lapomardo, Experience Facilitator and Founder of Sparkleworks
Cat Moore, Founder of The Belonging Studio
Carrie Klewin Lawrence, Strategic Storytelling Expert and Author of Origin Story
Brian Mohr, Co-Founder at Anthym
Brian Helfman, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Third Nature
Brandy Cerne, Brand Strategist at BrandByBrandy
Beth Ridley, CEO at Ridley Consultants
Ben Swire, Co-Founder at Make Believe Works
Baily Hancock, Connection Strategist, Workshop Facilitator, and Keynote Speaker at Overlap Collective
Ashley Jones, Founder at Momento Foundation
Ariana Friedlander, Founding member of Groove
Andrea Diaz, Founder of Casa Cinco
Amy Clanin, Founder, Executive Direcotr, and Learning Experience Designer at Design Pathways
Allison Gilbert, Emmy award-winning Journalist and Author
Alina Tomeh, Portfolio Manager at Mindful Philanthropy
Acey Holmes, Founder at BoredLess
You?
What to Expect?
Join us for an interactive and engaging session filled with connection exercises that are both fun and insightful. Our expert-led activities are designed to not only teach but also provide a platform for meaningful interactions. You’ll engage in practical scenarios that mirror real-world challenges.
So, if you're ready to be energized by connection, to laugh and learn with the best in the field, and to be part of a high-quality gathering of like-minded professionals, this workshop is for you.
A few reactions about a previous experience:
"This is a can't miss event on my calendar every month."
“Thank you SO much for today. Wow.”
"Surprised by the community focus. Felt at home with like-minded individuals. Rare and cool experience."
"Great session, met amazing people. High-quality gathering. Thanks for the invite, Hansen."
Join us for a unique experience where connection isn't just talked about – it's actively practiced and celebrated.
Spots are limited – reserve your place in this gathering of connection experts today!