I am allergic to small talk and the inane questions we sometimes ask when we meet one another for the first time. I’m interested in what you truly care about and I love thoughtful conversation. 

It’s also good business. One of the keys to creating high performing teams is creating a culture of psychological safety and trust, where everyone feels seen, heard and valued.  

To more readily access that place of meaning, I often engage in asking intentional questions, in sometimes unexpected ways.

I host gatherings called Deep Dinner where we engage in super rich dialogue about the things that really matter to us.  I often host interactive Sticky Question boards where participants respond by writing their answers on sticky notes, posting them in the safety of anonymity. I use social media to ask questions of my family, friends and colleagues.  All of these towards the aim of experiencing our shared humanity and collective wisdom. 

I believe: humans + powerful questions + safety = magic

… whether facilitated in a corporate environment or at home among friends and family,

Ask me how sticky questions can support you and your team, group or family: julievanam (at) gmail.com