HappyTeams
Facilitating conversations that matter
the importance of
being happy
The evidence is clear: People who are happy are more productive and perform better overall.
What makes people happy and engaged at work? The evidence on this is also clear. It is:
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A meaningful vision of the future
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A sense of purpose
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Great relationships
No amount of free snacks, mindfulness, or individual coaching is going to solve a lack of shared vision, confusion over purpose, or underlying conflict in a team.
Being happy is about creating and sustaining relationships over time. It's about having difficult conversations about the WHY, WHAT and HOW. It requires a focus on the team.
That's where I come in.
Why choose happyteams?
I have the professional facilitation skills to take your team where they need to go.
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IAF Certified™ Professional Facilitator since 2017
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Trained in the Technology of Participation (ToP) Fundamental Methods
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Experienced in hosting large group conversations using the World Cafe method
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Practicing Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
I use powerful tools for evaluating and improving teamwork that teams can incorporate into their ongoing team and leadership development.
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Belbin Team Roles that looks at how individual strengths contribute to team performance and leadership skills (Accredited practitioner)
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The Grove's Team Performance System that offers a wholistic framework for understanding team development (Accredited practitioner)
I know what it's like to be on a multicultural team because I've lived it.
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I'm originally from Japan and the U.S., but I've also lived in the UK, Israel, Laos, and currently Indonesia. Before becoming a facilitator I was studying for a PhD in Middle East politics.
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For two years, I was the president of a non-profit volunteer organization, leading 170 members from over 30 nationalities.
I don't facilitate alone, especially online. I collaborate with other skilled facilitators who share a similar approach and bring added value to the sessions.
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Lee Gimpel of Better Meetings and other partners
I provide an online workshop experience that is engaging and effective. I do this by applying facilitation best practices, and...
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Using visual platforms like Mural and graphic templates
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Incorporating neuroscience research and mind-body approaches
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Leaving space for informal conversations
Curious? Let's talk
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