Let’s Connect!
We offer virtual training and programs to organizations around the globe.
When possible, we love to do in-person engagements. Jessica, (the founder) is located in Northampton MA, USA, and offers in-person programs within driving distance, or can (sometimes) be persuaded to get on a plane … particularly if it’s to somewhere warm in the winter.
Loneliness and disconnection have become pervasive, harming our health, happiness, and productivity. We believe this is a solvable problem. That—with the right approach—it’s possible to create a strong culture of connection within your organization.
The ProjectConnect program offers a proven step-by-step recipe for building positive relationships quickly. Are you ready to become a connection-builder? Consider completing ProjectConnect Facilitator Certification training so that you can lead groups within your workplace, school, or college that help participants get to know each other, have meaningful conversations, and develop positive relationships.
Jessica is a social worker turned connection expert. She provides training and consultation on how to build strong employee relationships, foster belonging, and create a culture of connection. This work turns connection from a happy accident into a predictable result—and driver of engagement and retention.
She developed ProjectConnect—a 6-week, evidence-based group program that helps participants build real relationships in hours, not months.
Jessica has worked with over 100 organizations—from colleges to corporations to community centers—and has certified more than 750 facilitators in her model. Thousands of participants have reduced loneliness, and made meaningful relationships through ProjectConnect.
Tobey has a Master’s in marriage and family counseling and teaches psychology at a community college. In addition to working as a clinician in a private practice, Tobey has worked with healthcare, business and nonprofit organizations, facilitating wellness trainings and team building workshops. She is passionate about developing leadership and skill building programs for students elementary age through college. Her energy, warmth and experiential teaching methods engage participants, empowering them with knowledge and tools to cultivate healthy connections in their organizations.
Our core values are to act with and promote CARE.
Compassion and Kindness. We believe in treating people with kindness and compassion even—and especially—when it feels difficult to do so. The world can be de-humanizing. We want to re-humanize, which requires kindness and compassion.
Authenticity. We believe that genuine, meaningful connection only happens when we are able to be ourselves. This involves being brave enough to take some emotional risks and be vulnerable.
Respect. We believe that respect—especially across difference—helps create an environment of psychological safety, where it is possible to be ourselves and express our perspectives.
Empathy. We believe that being willing to put ourselves into other people’s shoes—and empathize with their emotions—promotes deeper understanding and connection.