The Skin Deep

Topaz Adizes?on How a Single Conversation Can Change a Relationship Forever on Living a Life in Full with Dr Chris Stout Have you ever found yourself in the presence of someone you love dearly and had nothing to say? The silence, not indicative of your care for the other, nor of your desire to connect with them, and yet there were no words you could grasp to articulate the depth or quality of your connection to them. Or, have you found yourself in the same looped pattern of conversation with someone you love? Feeling as though you were treading the same path repeatedly, and it was simply exhausting? Or, even worse, it was deteriorating your connection. We all crave connection. But sometimes we need help getting there. Topaz Adizes offers a guide to having the conversations that can lead to that connection in his latest book, 12 Questions for Love: A Guide to Intimate Conversations and Deeper Relationships. After a decade of exploring human emotions and intimacy through more than 1200 conversations in his Emmy Award-winning experience design studio, The Skin Deep, Topaz has been studying and watching humans of all types, and in all kinds of relationships, simply talk. And it’s resonating, having over 1.2 million followers on?TikTok?and?900,000 on YouTube. Topaz is a writer, director, and experience design architect. He is an Edmund Hillary Fellow and Sundance/Skoll Stories of Change Fellow. His works have been selected to Cannes, Sundance, IDFA, and SXSW; featured in New Yorker magazine, Vanity Fair, and the New York Times; and have garnered an Emmy for New Approaches to Documentary, along with Two World Press photo awards for Immersive Storytelling and Interactive Documentary. He is currently the Founder and Executive Director of The Skin Deep. Topaz studied philosophy at UC Berkeley and Oxford University. He speaks four languages, and currently lives in Mexico with his wife and two children. In this episode, Topaz shares what he has learned from witnessing over 1200 conversations and the lessons from his own first-hand experiences. Topaz’s creativity, like his humanity, seems boundless. His work on relationship developments is a useful approach to helping us all have deeper and more intimate relationships that helps each us live our lives in full. https://lnkd.in/gBpxB8x3 And listen on your favorite platform https://lnkd.in/eDs-jzb If you’d enjoy a free subscription to our Podcast Newsletter:?https://lnkd.in/eaqwJwD It’s like a gym membership for your brain. Topaz Adizes #relationships #Theskindeep #theand #documentary #intimacy #love #conversation #connection

Sick of boring, generic icebreakers in your team meetings and special events? Try {THE AND} Team Building conversation cards. These questions build on over 10 years of experience exploring human relationships in the Emmy award winning project {THE AND}. In your next team meeting, skip the small talk. Ask this question and be enjoy the conversation that follows. We bet you’ll be surprised! #teamwork #leadership #conversations #relationships #trust #teambuilding #culture

Remote teams often struggle with connection, trust, and resilience in the absence of in-person interactions. To bridge this digital divide, teams need intentional strategies for deeper conversations and relationship-building. {THE AND} conversation card games—especially the Co-workers and Team Building editions—offer a structured way to foster trust, empathy, and collaboration through meaningful dialogue. This article explores how to integrate these tools into remote team culture, with a simple 20-minute game that can be played in virtual meetings to strengthen team bonds. #team #teambuilding #work #trust #remote #digital #coworkers #theskindeep #leadership #culture

High-performing teams have one thing in common: Strong relationships. But here's the truth: You don't build relationships with forced fun and tired teambuilding exercises. Relationships get built one conversation at a time, when people connect over things that really matter. In your next team meeting, share this question and see what responses come up. {THE AND} Team Building will help you get past the small talk and polite-nothingisms to have a real conversation. #teamwork #leadership #conversations #relationships #trust #teambuilding #culture

?? Can One Conversation Radically Transform Your Relationships? ?? What if the right question could change everything? ?? In this week’s episode of The Unbeatable Mind, Mark sits down with former film director and founder of The Skin Deep, Topaz Adizes to explore the power of deep listening, well-constructed questions, and transformative human connections. ?? Discover: ?? How asking the right questions can deepen relationships ?? The power of discomfort in unlocking personal growth ?? The secret to fostering genuine, life-changing conversations

I've tried to provide people with hope that you can change things ?????? Chris (he/him), advocate living with HIV, and his colleague Marta (she/her), HIV Healthcare professional, have worked together for 4 years. They meet on {THE AND} and explore how Marta discovered her purpose and began her trajectory into HIV medicine and discuss how Chris’s own HIV diagnosis kickstarted his journey into advocacy. While they’ve faced numerous challenges in their work, their shared passion and commitment have helped them overcome obstacles and inspire many. Their tireless efforts contribute to reducing stigma and making life easier for those affected by HIV. Watch the full conversation, created with The Skin Deep sponsored by ViiV Healthcare here: https://lnkd.in/gXgSRn-R

Building genuine connections at work isn’t easy—especially when things move fast and tensions rise. But creating space for meaningful conversations is essential for trust, collaboration, and strong relationships. Games can change the context, helping teams connect as people, not just colleagues. {THE AND} Co-workers and Team Building Editions offer a playful yet powerful way to foster deeper conversations and new perspectives, improving how teams work together. A few minutes can lead to lasting change—try it and watch your team thrive. #TeamBuilding #Leadership #TheSkinDeep #teamwork #team #culture #workplace

How often have you heard that strong relationships are critical to effective collaboration? We’ve all heard it, we all know it’s true - but how do you actually build and improve team relationships? Relationships are built conversation by conversation.?The best way to improve your relationships? Have better conversations. How do you have better conversations? Ask better questions! {THE AND} Team Building Edition is a great way to prompt more meaningful conversations with your team. The perfect tool to understand each other at a deeper level, build better shared understanding, grow trust and do your best work together. #teamwork #leadership #conversations #relationships #trust #teambuilding #culture

Valentine's Day is close and there's nothing more romantic than gifting deeper connection and quality time together! {THE AND} Relationship card games have the power to turn any moment into an unforgettable memory you'll cherish forever. Find them at theskindeep.com/shop #ValentinesDay #GiftIdeas #Valentines #Romantic #ValentinesDay2025 #Couple #CardGame #Gift

What the Super Bowl Teaches Us About Building Winning Teams ?? The secret to a winning team—whether in sports, business, or life—lies in three timeless elements: motivation, communication, and creativity. Just like a Super Bowl team, success is driven by shared goals, open dialogue, and innovative thinking. When team members connect and collaborate, their potential is limitless. This article explores how deeper conversations fuel team growth and highlights tools like {THE AND} Team Building Edition to inspire communication, build trust, and unleash creativity. Whether you're leading a project, strengthening workplace culture, or huddling up with family, the key to winning together is always connection. What’s your ultimate play for building a winning team? #SuperBowl #TeamBuilding #TeamWork #TheSkinDeep #TheAnd #football #work #workplace #sports