The Connector Next Door with Lisa Gareau
The Connector Next Door is your invitation to meet natural connectors here in Canada and all around world. Each one is an everyday event planner who works to create meaningful connections through the events they plan. Their stories are familiar, fun, and full of charm. Your host, Lisa Gareau, is a lifelong Event Planner and has been a Connection Strategy Coach for over 15 years. She knows events can become energized connecting points where communities can gather and grow. Let’s listen in as she strikes up a conversation with today’s Connector Next Door.
The Connector Next Door with Lisa Gareau
Pete Bombaci Social Change Leader, Connection Visionary, and Natural Connector
Pete Bombaci is a visionary business and social change leader who - in 2016 -launched The GenWell Project, Canada’s Human Connection Movement, which has recently become more relevant than ever.
The mission of The GenWell Project is to make the world a happier and healthier place by educating, empowering, and catalyzing people around the importance of proactive face-to-face social connection as an action we can all take for our health, happiness, longevity, and the betterment of society.
Pete’s experience in the not-for-profit field predates the founding of The GenWell Project, as he successfully led the Movember Canada Foundation for nearly five years, growing the cause from a few thousand participants nationwide to the largest fundraising country worldwide, leading the team that raised $142 million dollars for men’s health over that time.
Prior to joining Movember Canada, Pete was a 20-year veteran of the beverage and hospitality industry, serving in roles from bartender to sales to brand management.
Pete – and his team at GenWell – are encouraging all Canadians not to wait to make those large, life-changing connections that we often dream about. If we look for and lean into the little, everyday connections we’ll be 100% happier than if the connection didn’t happen!*
In our conversation today Pete shares how critical it is as planners – especially in our pressure-cooker work world – to create connections with people who can support us through the ups and downs that we experience.
By intentionally adding “frequency, time, and shared experiences” to our connection efforts we can enjoy the benefits of living in a more connected world!
*It’s true – listen in to learn why!
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You can find Pete on LinkedIn HERE and learn more about The Genwell Project on social media or at their website HERE!
Pete mentioned the Canadian Social Connection Survey. Read through it HERE. Curious about the state of your own social health? Take the GenWell Social Health Quiz HERE!
Feeling lonely? GenWell is here to remind you that you're never truly alone. Get together with others for a weekend of connection and community from September 20-22. Read more and register for the #genwellweekend HERE!
GenWell is getting ready to host the 3rd Annual Human Connection Conference November 4-6, 2024 at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada. Learn more HERE.
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Meaningful connections matter now more than ever! Your community, clients, or customers are ready to connect. Are you ready to be their connector? Events can grow your business, create an impact in your community, or motivate a group around your ideas. The Connection Architect Course and Community is for the everyday event planner that is ready to create connections that matter. Start building at TheConnectionArchitect.ca
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Are you planning or promoting events for your business, organization, or group? Reach out and book a 30-Minute Hello with podcast host, Candy Event Consulting Founder, and Connection Strategy Coach Lisa Gareau to share how you are creating connections through events!