Nancy Bragard

Female

Paris

France

Profile Information:

How did you learn about Art of Hosting (please add the date and place) and what attracted you to it?
I came into this community thanks to Ria Baeck, Judith Heezen and Lieven Callewaert back in February 2008 when I partook in the second iteration of Women Moving the Edge at Heerlijckyt. That was my first AoH "happening" and it changed my life ... I walked into this free of any expectations or objectives, beyond learning and discovering new paradigms. It is undoubtedly my unmitigated trust in these 3 people and my addiction to adventure that attracted me!
Tell us about your experience with Art of Hosting as part of your life and work. What would you say your competence in it is? (new, starting practitioner, experienced practitioner, steward)
I have grown with AoH as a "tutor" since March 2008 and it is now an integral part of the work that I do or at least touches the work I do in organisations. I have attended 3 subsequent enquiries and called the first AoH in French in Compiègne France along with my mates, Helga, Laurence and Nad in July 2010. This was a new birth for the French-speaking community which today is vibrant and calling for more! The journey continues...
What is the primary field/topic/focus in your hosting work?
As an interculturalist, I am opening my work as a result of the hosting practices. Rather than addressing the intercultural component as a "service to deliver", I invite participants to take responsibility for their development. I continue to bring my field competence. But my methods are participatory, the learning is co-created, participants take ownership and the changes are sustained. It's amazing what can happen when you turn the keys over to the the learners!
Where do you live/work?
Paris
Are there interests/passions that you'd like to share?
The potential in organisations when the essensial benefits of being happy are grasped.
New leadership paradigms.
Capturing and enhancing talent.

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  • Kieron Concannon

    Thanks Nancy.
    Yes I have very fond memories of that time at Kingsmill, I made so many good friends there and take every opportunity go back there when I can.
    I will send that email out this morning - sign ups for the training are still a little slow at the moment so want to make sure the word is spread as widely as possible. Its also interesting that Bob will introduce a new element to this WoTH training  with “Mountain Warrior practice” which will be an optional full day of practice for the first time in Europe! Should be very special.
    Love to you Nancy and thank you again
    kcx
  • Valerie Meillaud

    Thank you Nancy - it was wonderful to connect with you - albeit too shortly! - last weekend at the Friends' weekend at Embercombe (UK). I look forward to diving into this platform!

  • Joëlle Perichon

    Thank you for your welcome Nancy ! It seems like you are a very appreciated host here !

  • Susan McAvoy

    Thank you for your welcome Nancy it is a joy to be part of this network.  My photo won't upload so will try with another soon...

  • Sharon R. Nollan

    Thank you Nancy.

  • Kristen Del Simone

    Thanks, Nancy. Glad to be here!

  • Anna O'Brien

    Thanks Nancy.

  • Howard Stanten

    Thanks for your kind welcome, Nancy.  We are thrilled to be working with Kathy and Jerry!  We are very excited to help bring AoH into a stronger presence in New England.  What better place?

  • Holly Fisher

    Thanks, Nancy! I'm excited to be part of it!! Can't wait for your visit ;) xx

  • Sabine Jaccaud

    Nancy, thank you so much for your welcome. I look forward to learning with this community. Sabine

  • Ina Deicke

    Hello, Nancy, thank you for the warm welcome. Glad to be here!

  • HARAUCHAMPS

    Merci pour ton accueil Nancy.

    Heureuse de faire partie de la communauté AOH !

  • Bruce Maina

    Hello and thank you for the warm reception...
  • Rituu B Nanda

    Hi Nancy,

    Warm greetings! I highly appreciate your work.

    I work with an international NGO called the Constellation and facilitate a strength-based approach for community engagement. We have an online community of practice. Would you like me to post your event there http://aidscompetence.ning.com/

    Rituu

  • Stephanie Cornett

    Hi, Nancy! Thanks for the welcome.  I will add the photo right now.  Cannot wait to learn and share.  I am at the beginning stages of my hosting of a salon I am creating called Soul Salon.

  • Lara Kastelic

    Thank you Nancy! I feel very welcomed and enthusiastic to join the community! Looking forward to meet you all better!

  • Vihra Dincheva

    Thank you Nancy for the warm welcome! 

  • Hilda Lanas

    Thank you Nancy, I am looking forward to be part of this community. 

  • Dieter Stoessel

    Hello Nancy, thank you for this warm welcome. I wish you a nice day! Dieter

  • Eric Danielson

    Hi Nancy, Thanks for the welcome. AoH is a great place to learn and share. Happy to being part of this family.

  • Kathleen O'Hara Farren

    Hello Nancy, Lovely to hear from you, thanks for the welcome!  I feel like I am in real good company here.  Thanks for the opportunity. Kathleen

  • Nathalie Carpentier

    Merci Nancy ! Ravie aussi de te retrouver et de rejoindre la communauté d'Art of Hosting. 

    A tout bientôt. Nathalie

  • Susan Johnstone

    Thanks so much for your message Nancy! I'm looking forward to spending some time here and getting to know some folks.

  • Lara

    Thank you :) for the welcoming.

  • Nadine Portillo

    Thank you for welcoming me!!

  • Sandra Gevaert

    Thank you for the warm welcome Nancy! I've been around some time but not part of the online community. Hope to share and create together. 

  • Anne Joergensen

    Hi Nancy

    and thanks a lot :) - I have tried to get a profile picture in here, but the photo I have downloaded stays just like a photo(no profile picture) - Where do I find some intro how to use his page?

    Anne

  • Fabio Gomes Barros

    Thank you for the welcome!

  • Bhavesh Patel

    I look forward to engaging!

  • Alenka Gajšek

    Hello Nancy Bragard, thank you for your warm hello! :)

    With sunny spring greetings from Slovenia,

    Alenka Gajšek

  • Alenka Gajšek

    "That is great, Nancy, looking forward :) Best, Alenka"

  • Apphia Attzs

    Hi Nancy, thank you for the warm welcome. I really appreciate it! I'm looking forward to the experience here!

  • Johanne Gallagher

    Thanks for the warm welcome Nancy! I will find a photo and upload soon. :) I am looking forward to getting to know this community better and engaging! Johanne 

  • Lea Bittner-Eddy

    Thank you for warm welcome Nancy.  I am very much looking forward to being a part of this community.  Lea

  • Thomas Moeller

    Thank you Nancy. I am looking forward to engage, co-create and learn also in the online way :) Thomas

  • Elizabeth Echlin

    Dear Nancy,

    What a pleasure it was for me to meet you and see you in action.

    I've been bitten by the bug and I'll be back for more!

    Thank you for the tips for joining the francophone groups as well.

    A bientôt,

    Elizabeth 

  • Ivana Bozicevic

    Dear Nancy,

    Thank you for welcoming me into Art of Hosting community. I am looking forward to share, learn and participate!

    Best,

    Ivana

  • moreau sophie

    Merci beaucoup Nancy et je suis ravie également d'intégrer cette belle communauté. à très vite. Sophie

  • Raquel de Moraes Sarmento

    Thank you Nancy! Now you can also see me!

  • Laurence Souron (Simonot)

    Merci Nancy ! Je suis très heureuse de faire partie de la communauté AOH et ca y est, j'ai rejoint le groupe francophone. A bientôt ! Laurence

  • Reto Kessler

    Hi Nancy, thank your for your comment. I'm glad to be here and meet you all. 

    We're in contact with Caroline. Unfortunately I will not be able to participate her training in Geneva. Hope to meet you on some other occasion.

    I will be on an training next week in Austria. Looking forward to it!

    Best regards

    Reto

    P. S. Phot is online ;-)

  • MASATO TAHARA

    Thank you Nancy. I'm very glad to come here.

    I'm a beginner of AoH. but I feel great possibility for it.

  • Brian Wilkes

    Thank you for the welcome! In the Sahaptian litugical language:
    Ayahtkowahtwahsay Hihnenswisay= we are restoring the ancient teachings
    Tiwayywaytuh = we speak the sacred truth
    Hiimayknwayseh = we speak the prophecy

  • Peter Campion

    Hi, Nacncy.

    Thank you for welcoming me to the community. 

    I so appreciate it.

    I have been tasked to come up with two AOH ideas for how to approach a department meeting on planning and prioritizing.

    What would your thoughts be on this?

    Is there an open forum where I could pose this question?

    Thank you! :-)

    Respectfully, 

    Peter

  • Geri Briggs-Simpson

    thanks for the warm welcom Nancy,

    I will post a pciture soon :)

    Geri

  • Wans Spiess

    thanks for welcoming =D glad to be here

  • Evangeline R. Bengaro

    Thank you Nancy. I'm very happy to be part of the community :)

  • ROXANA STEFANESCU

    Thanks a lot, Nancy! :) Looking forward to getting down to practice.

  • Pam Stoddard

    Thank you for the welcome Nancy.  I look forward to learning and sharing with this community!  Will work on profile & add pic. 

  • Sophia van Ruth

    Thanks Nancy, Looking forward to exploring, connecting and sharing.