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.
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.
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!
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?
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/
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.
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?
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
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
Kieron Concannon
May 1, 2014
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!
May 20, 2014
Joëlle Perichon
Thank you for your welcome Nancy ! It seems like you are a very appreciated host here !
May 29, 2014
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...
Jun 29, 2014
Sharon R. Nollan
Thank you Nancy.
Jul 23, 2014
Kristen Del Simone
Thanks, Nancy. Glad to be here!
Aug 6, 2014
Anna O'Brien
Thanks Nancy.
Aug 7, 2014
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?
Aug 13, 2014
Holly Fisher
Thanks, Nancy! I'm excited to be part of it!! Can't wait for your visit ;) xx
Sep 8, 2014
Sabine Jaccaud
Nancy, thank you so much for your welcome. I look forward to learning with this community. Sabine
Sep 9, 2014
Ina Deicke
Hello, Nancy, thank you for the warm welcome. Glad to be here!
Sep 11, 2014
HARAUCHAMPS
Merci pour ton accueil Nancy.
Heureuse de faire partie de la communauté AOH !
Oct 20, 2014
Bruce Maina
Oct 23, 2014
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
Oct 27, 2014
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.
Nov 10, 2014
Lara Kastelic
Thank you Nancy! I feel very welcomed and enthusiastic to join the community! Looking forward to meet you all better!
Nov 11, 2014
Vihra Dincheva
Thank you Nancy for the warm welcome!
Dec 20, 2014
Hilda Lanas
Thank you Nancy, I am looking forward to be part of this community.
Jan 6, 2015
Dieter Stoessel
Hello Nancy, thank you for this warm welcome. I wish you a nice day! Dieter
Jan 9, 2015
Eric Danielson
Hi Nancy, Thanks for the welcome. AoH is a great place to learn and share. Happy to being part of this family.
Jan 19, 2015
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
Jan 28, 2015
Nathalie Carpentier
Merci Nancy ! Ravie aussi de te retrouver et de rejoindre la communauté d'Art of Hosting.
A tout bientôt. Nathalie
Feb 12, 2015
Susan Johnstone
Thanks so much for your message Nancy! I'm looking forward to spending some time here and getting to know some folks.
Feb 14, 2015
Lara
Thank you :) for the welcoming.
Feb 21, 2015
Nadine Portillo
Thank you for welcoming me!!
Mar 11, 2015
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.
Mar 26, 2015
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
Mar 30, 2015
Fabio Gomes Barros
Thank you for the welcome!
Apr 5, 2015
Bhavesh Patel
I look forward to engaging!
Apr 11, 2015
Alenka Gajšek
Hello Nancy Bragard, thank you for your warm hello! :)
With sunny spring greetings from Slovenia,
Alenka Gajšek
Apr 13, 2015
Alenka Gajšek
Apr 13, 2015
Apphia Attzs
Hi Nancy, thank you for the warm welcome. I really appreciate it! I'm looking forward to the experience here!
Apr 22, 2015
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
May 4, 2015
Lea Bittner-Eddy
Thank you for warm welcome Nancy. I am very much looking forward to being a part of this community. Lea
May 15, 2015
Thomas Moeller
Thank you Nancy. I am looking forward to engage, co-create and learn also in the online way :) Thomas
May 30, 2015
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
Jun 3, 2015
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
Jun 5, 2015
moreau sophie
Merci beaucoup Nancy et je suis ravie également d'intégrer cette belle communauté. à très vite. Sophie
Jun 14, 2015
Raquel de Moraes Sarmento
Thank you Nancy! Now you can also see me!
Jun 16, 2015
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
Jun 18, 2015
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 ;-)
Jun 24, 2015
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.
Jul 5, 2015
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
Jul 5, 2015
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
Aug 3, 2015
Geri Briggs-Simpson
thanks for the warm welcom Nancy,
I will post a pciture soon :)
Geri
Aug 7, 2015
Wans Spiess
thanks for welcoming =D glad to be here
Aug 11, 2015
Evangeline R. Bengaro
Thank you Nancy. I'm very happy to be part of the community :)
Aug 24, 2015
ROXANA STEFANESCU
Thanks a lot, Nancy! :) Looking forward to getting down to practice.
Aug 26, 2015
Pam Stoddard
Thank you for the welcome Nancy. I look forward to learning and sharing with this community! Will work on profile & add pic.
Sep 17, 2015
Sophia van Ruth
Thanks Nancy, Looking forward to exploring, connecting and sharing.
Sep 28, 2015