⚠️This is the paid audio version of my Lab.
Join my Connection Catalyst Network to access this and The Daily Connection Tip.
This week is a special episode with a friend of mine. He’s been facilitating for 20 years and shares numerous nuggets about joy. You can tell he’s a theatre kid!
LISTEN 🎧 TO LEARN THESE SKILLS…
Facilitate play in serious settings.
Cultivate and break down the trait of friendliness.
Treat people as your comrade.
Recognize and enjoy joy when it’s present.
on a run in the snow up here in Canada.
⚠ Below is the public version of my Lab ⚠
ONE QUOTE
Separate the individual from their ego. Are they reacting? Getting angry? Defending themselves? Acting selfishly? Hurting others? Those are symptoms of unconsciousness. Have sympathy and remember there's a beautiful human being underneath everyone's ego.
— Me, inspired by Ekhart Tolle.
ONE PRACTICAL BEHAVIOR
Distinguish what you can control (your behavior) and what you can’t control (others’ behavior). Make this a mental routine. When people don’t behave the way you want, this is helpful.
Resisting things you cannot control breeds suffering.
MY BEST PODCAST YET?! re: event design
Man… Have I matured. In this episode, I crystalize my event-design philosophy. Anyone who loves hosting events, listen.
NEW VYVING VIDEO
You can now bring my methods into your living room, conference room, or board-room — with one click! Vyving.com
I’ve just launched my FIRST Vyving video — a 15-minute beginner, involving stretching, two connection games, and one authentic conversation exercise.
WHERE IS JACQUES?
Silently working on building the international wellness phenomenon of Vyving, in his home office & studio. With his supportive partner.
If you’re serious about community-building with joy… here's how I can help.
1 MY INNER CIRCLE & COMMUNITY BUILDER NETWORK
Listen to my private podcast where I share real examples & tools from facilitating events across the world.
2 JOYLAB LEADERSHIP & HAPPINESS TRAINING
My community meets weekly for a class that gives you practical tools based on the science of joy — so you can foster belonging & joy for yourself and others.
3 HIRE ME TO SPEAK ABOUT SCIENCE OF JOY
From festivals to corporate offsites to weddings, my science of joy methodology unites and uplifts guests, creating lasting memories and mental health.
