Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Connection, Growth, and Gratitude

Welcome back to The Global Network Insight, your go-to resource for insights and practices in behavioral change, self-development, communication, relationships, and human dynamics! This is Sayaka Kinashi from the BCon Global Network Team.

As 2024 comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on the remarkable journey we’ve shared in the Global Network Community. This year, we welcomed many new members into our vibrant network of practitioners in behavioral change, self-development, communication, relationships, and human dynamics. To those who recently joined—welcome! Your presence enriches our community and adds new perspectives to our collective learning.

The Community Exchange: A Place to Expand, Educate, and Engage

A highlight of our year has been The Community Exchange, held every second Thursday of the odd months. These gatherings are open to everyone and serve as a cornerstone of our mission:

• [Expand] We aim to increase recognition of our network, showcasing it as a thriving hub for practitioners committed to making a difference.
• [Educate] Together, we nurture a space for perpetual learning—a living hub of knowledge, experiences, and shared insights.
• [Engage] We foster connections, encouraging diverse perspectives that lead to meaningful relationships and collective growth.

To those who attended and shared their insights at these gatherings, thank you! Your contributions are invaluable to our ongoing growth and evolution as a community.

Looking Back at 2024: Highlights from the Community Exchange

This year, we explored an inspiring range of topics:

• Mindfulness and Coaching by Magdalena Helander
• Well-being and Mindfulness in Kyoto:

ー Power Talk - Life Doesn't Happen to You, YOU Are Life! by Dr.Vincent Keny, PhD

ー Stress, Mindfulness, & Self-Compassion by Magdalena Helander

ー Past, Present, and Future: A Leader's Journey Toward Mindfulness by Dr. David Boss

ー Work-Life Balance Integration Practices by Ulrich K?rner

• Personal and Professional Growth through Coaching by Erin McNeil
• Psychological Safety - What Is It? Why Is It Important? by Charlotte Pontoppidan Wise
• Truth, Choice, and Self on Choice by Lena Alfredius
• Navigating the Future of AI by Alice C.

A heartfelt thank you to all our speakers—your generosity in sharing your expertise has expanded the horizons of our community and inspired us to grow together.

Looking Ahead: The Next Community Exchange

Mark your calendars! Our next Community Exchange will take place on January 9, 2025. This session will be a time to reflect on the past year, celebrate our achievements, and set intentions for the year ahead. I look forward to seeing many of you there as we begin 2025 with purpose and connection.

Gratitude and Closing Thoughts

As we close the chapter on 2024, I want to thank each of you for being part of this journey—whether you joined this year, participated in our events, or supported the growth of our network. Together, we’ve built a community that thrives on shared knowledge, mutual support, and meaningful connections.

Here’s to an inspiring year ahead, filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference—together.

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