UPCOMING EVENTS
(courses, classes, retreats, workshops, talks, and presentations)
the big topics of our time, made simple
Artificial Intelligence:
what everyone needs to know about AI
Artificial intelligence technologies (and hype) are moving so fast, it can be hard to keep up with the headlines. But making sense of AI is a requirement for all citizens of the 21st century.
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That's why I'm leading presentations and discussions about AI, covering everything the average person needs to know in one hour:
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what exactly is AI anyway? how does it work?
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a brief history of the technology, and the current status
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key controversies, citizen action, and legislation
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I've done the research, and am now putting it in terms we can all wrap our heads around. Send me an email in you'd like to host this vital conversation: brian@brianbard.com.
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Talkin' About Our Generations:
how we can build intergenerational bridges
Our country has become dangerously polarized, especially between people of different ages and generations. To heal our national wounds and move forward as one people, we need to be able to work together and empathize with folks outside our own age group.
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Enter the fascinating field of generational studies, the topic of these presentations and discussions. In 60-90 mins we'll cover:
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the major theories of how generations work
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the formative events and characteristics of the generations living today
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how we can foster compassion and collaboration
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Let's look beyond the stereotypes, learn to appreciate our differences, and find the surprising commonalities. Send me an email in you'd like to host this vital conversation: brian@brianbard.com.
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Lessons from the Pandemic series
I’m booking events for a Lessons from the Pandemic series. Organizations can have me come in to lead a presentation and discussion about what we can all learn from the last few years: about grief and mental health, renewing a sense of passion and optimism for the future, and much more.
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Options for 1-, 2-, and 3-hour talks, and easily customized to the host context: workplaces, schools, churches and faith communities, etc.
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I’m especially hoping these can serve people who’ve been in frontline work: healthcare, eldercare, mental health, pastoral care, education, caregivers, etc.
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Please reach out if you know anyone who may be interested in hosting this unique, vital conversation
Topics include:
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historical comparisons to other globally traumatic events
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what to expect – a summary of the research indicators and social trends for the coming years
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how to get ahead of coming trends and chart a Roadmap to Recovery
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how to make room for what I call the Ten Touchstones of Grief
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concrete actions that can help us regain momentum in our individual and communal lives
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And I've published some of my key findings from the pandemic recovery work in a series of blog posts, and as a full ebook and video series!​​
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How you can help grow InVocation
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Sign up for one of the offerings above!
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Refer me to places you know that could host an InVocation event!
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Refer me to someone you know who could use spiritual guidance, or meet with me yourself – initial consult is always free!
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Subscribe to the blog & forward it to your friends!
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Support me on my patron page with a one-time or recurring contribution! This supports the bigger picture of my work – which you can read about there!
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TESTIMONIALS
"Brian has been a true "anam cara" (soul friend) on my spiritual journey, walking with me patiently and insightfully through seasons of transition, grief, flourishing, and difficulty. His capacity to hold the width and breadth of my story while offering me fresh encouragements, heartfelt resonance, and illuminating questions along the way has been a quite literal godsend."
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- A.C.
"Brian helped me structure and execute a solo Vision Quest in the Arizona desert. He was a beautiful advisor who centered his advice on my experience, and offered guidance according to the lessons and questions I was seeking. I felt so lucky to have him as a mentor for this journey I pursued; When I completed three days of fasting and praying, he was my first call."
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- M.B.
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"Brian provided a safe, non-judgmental space for me to explore my doubts, fears, and biggest questions, while offering spiritual context that allowed me to hold all of those things with compassion and redirect my focus to cultivate a greater, multi-layered perspective. He suggested practices that helped me zoom out and get out of the way, which deepened my connection to the present moment, the more-than-human world, the mysterious forces at play.
I appreciated having the time set aside with Brian to keep me accountable in my commitment to discovering more about my soul's purpose. His questions helped bring more clues to light and maintain a stronger curiosity beyond our conversations. Instead of watching TV or scrolling on my phone, our sessions got me excited to read books about mythology, do dreamwork with friends, meditate, or journal — at first so that I would have something to discuss with Brian, and then because it became routine.
Brian has a way of reaching people where they are and making gentle suggestions that invite you to see things differently. The biggest thing I got was not new knowledge, but continuous reminders of the truth I already knew that so often gets buried by everyday life. The spiritual path takes courage so it's immensely helpful to have a partner encouraging you to stay the course. I'm grateful to have Brian along with me on my journey.
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- T.W.