Amber ✨ Workshop Strategist
@thehellocode.com
Dream first, then Design:
✊🏽 Co-create vibrant worlds
✨ Playfully transform ideas
🌍 Reimagine the status quo
Let's bring your vision to life👇🏽
BETA LISTEN INFO: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ys-XZx7wFQDJ4IZWN9pFZTYh7wsxqzy7vvi3l2Yx6wI/edit?usp=sharing
✊🏽 Co-create vibrant worlds
✨ Playfully transform ideas
🌍 Reimagine the status quo
Let's bring your vision to life👇🏽
BETA LISTEN INFO: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ys-XZx7wFQDJ4IZWN9pFZTYh7wsxqzy7vvi3l2Yx6wI/edit?usp=sharing
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There are lots of people who just want to know how to improve engagement in their workshops.
If you want to hold people’s attention better, get more responses when you ask questions, & keep the energy higher in your sessions *and that’s all you want* here are my top three tips:
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If you want to hold people’s attention better, get more responses when you ask questions, & keep the energy higher in your sessions *and that’s all you want* here are my top three tips:
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I'm doing a course on Futures Thinking (through Institute for the Future) and in the final module they have mini interviews with folks, asking:
"What would you like to be true in the future that's not true today?"
And honestly, I just wanna hear EVERYONE'S answer to that. 🤔
(including yours!)
"What would you like to be true in the future that's not true today?"
And honestly, I just wanna hear EVERYONE'S answer to that. 🤔
(including yours!)
a man is sitting at a table with a nypd mug
ALT: a man is sitting at a table with a nypd mug
media.tenor.com
September 8, 2025 at 11:45 PM
I'm doing a course on Futures Thinking (through Institute for the Future) and in the final module they have mini interviews with folks, asking:
"What would you like to be true in the future that's not true today?"
And honestly, I just wanna hear EVERYONE'S answer to that. 🤔
(including yours!)
"What would you like to be true in the future that's not true today?"
And honestly, I just wanna hear EVERYONE'S answer to that. 🤔
(including yours!)
![Dream Days are a path to crystallizing the unique, nuanced, values-led workshop that might currently feel a little foggy.
[screenshot:
"LOVE THESE thoughts - they feel right"]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:w5rfskra3mi2kmmzoqfh6dre/bafkreihdnxcb6maevnunhtfpz6rusi533p4bfx5ajeef3qzswhuleaeeru@jpeg)
![Imagine what it’d be like if you didn’t just outline a curriculum and make a slide deck*...
but you actually created something uniquely yours.
Something that, say, built community, helped people DO stuff, and had your values on full display.
[screenshots of messages:
"Girrrrl it's gonna be something to remember!"
"Love the insights!"]
*the few slides we can create later are top tier tho [painting nails emoji]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:w5rfskra3mi2kmmzoqfh6dre/bafkreidimmswq4yfrt7ulxm53kl3gu2c6brbbck6xdacisld22mpr4cabq@jpeg)
![Pink header on a creamy background:
'These recent messages got me all in my feelings:'
[screenshot of a message:
"Ok - you don't know how much better I feel about this whole thing. You have such a beautiful way of hearing/seeing/understanding things and then your ability to say it out loud just makes my heart so happy. I do not have this power so thank you!!!!! I want to cry happy tears 'cause you get it!"]
highlight text written underneath:
"You don't know how much better I feel ... I want to cry happy tears"
[screenshot of a voice message and transcript:
"Okay, yeah, after going through all of this and like just thinking about all the different possibilities, I can see why not doing it, so many workshops turn out kind of boring and the same because you're just kind of following the same templates. And it seems like this is doing something different and yeah, I'm excited to move into the next um phases as well.]
highlight text underneath:
"I can see why not doing it, so many workshops turn out kind of boring and the same."
[screenshot of message:
"Seriously though - I do knowo how much energy, time, care, effort, etc. you have put into this. I so appreciate that. As for where we got today, I am very happy with it! I have a clearer direction AND you gave me my end-game in a way that feels like me!!!!!"]
highlighted text underneath:
"You gave me my end game in a way that feels like me"](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:w5rfskra3mi2kmmzoqfh6dre/bafkreic5sjf7jrffg3uwfhlfvm3fz2hjtj3uggtvx7i2uja55ldnndhhsq@jpeg)
I wonder if generally being okay with hierarchy legitimizes hate crimes, state violence, surveillance culture, etc.
Some people are viewed as "better" than others and make decisions for them (and sometimes against them).
True for parents & bosses... And also Klan leaders & genocidal dictators. 👀
Some people are viewed as "better" than others and make decisions for them (and sometimes against them).
True for parents & bosses... And also Klan leaders & genocidal dictators. 👀
August 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I wonder if generally being okay with hierarchy legitimizes hate crimes, state violence, surveillance culture, etc.
Some people are viewed as "better" than others and make decisions for them (and sometimes against them).
True for parents & bosses... And also Klan leaders & genocidal dictators. 👀
Some people are viewed as "better" than others and make decisions for them (and sometimes against them).
True for parents & bosses... And also Klan leaders & genocidal dictators. 👀
If your workshop/event is a *dress rehearsal for the future*, what role do you want?
Lead actor?
Director?
Craft services?
Lead actor?
Director?
Craft services?
August 18, 2025 at 1:56 PM
If your workshop/event is a *dress rehearsal for the future*, what role do you want?
Lead actor?
Director?
Craft services?
Lead actor?
Director?
Craft services?
There are lots of people who just want to know how to improve engagement in their workshops.
If you want to hold people’s attention better, get more responses when you ask questions, & keep the energy higher in your sessions *and that’s all you want* here are my top three tips:
1/10
If you want to hold people’s attention better, get more responses when you ask questions, & keep the energy higher in your sessions *and that’s all you want* here are my top three tips:
1/10
August 14, 2025 at 9:52 PM
There are lots of people who just want to know how to improve engagement in their workshops.
If you want to hold people’s attention better, get more responses when you ask questions, & keep the energy higher in your sessions *and that’s all you want* here are my top three tips:
1/10
If you want to hold people’s attention better, get more responses when you ask questions, & keep the energy higher in your sessions *and that’s all you want* here are my top three tips:
1/10
My big projects this week are:
👩🏽💻 restructuring my homepage
✍🏽 editing/publishing an essay (almost ready!)
✨ updating other assets featured on that page
I changed the Pep Talk page after sharing it yesterday and something about this cartoon sparkly pink megaphone graphic just makes me so HAPPY 🥰
👩🏽💻 restructuring my homepage
✍🏽 editing/publishing an essay (almost ready!)
✨ updating other assets featured on that page
I changed the Pep Talk page after sharing it yesterday and something about this cartoon sparkly pink megaphone graphic just makes me so HAPPY 🥰
August 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
My big projects this week are:
👩🏽💻 restructuring my homepage
✍🏽 editing/publishing an essay (almost ready!)
✨ updating other assets featured on that page
I changed the Pep Talk page after sharing it yesterday and something about this cartoon sparkly pink megaphone graphic just makes me so HAPPY 🥰
👩🏽💻 restructuring my homepage
✍🏽 editing/publishing an essay (almost ready!)
✨ updating other assets featured on that page
I changed the Pep Talk page after sharing it yesterday and something about this cartoon sparkly pink megaphone graphic just makes me so HAPPY 🥰
There are days when I wonder if the work I do matters.
I sometimes ruminate over whether or not my workshops, my ideas, or my way of doing things will ever make the impact I dream about.
On those days, I give myself a pep talk.
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I sometimes ruminate over whether or not my workshops, my ideas, or my way of doing things will ever make the impact I dream about.
On those days, I give myself a pep talk.
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August 13, 2025 at 4:58 PM
There are days when I wonder if the work I do matters.
I sometimes ruminate over whether or not my workshops, my ideas, or my way of doing things will ever make the impact I dream about.
On those days, I give myself a pep talk.
1/3
I sometimes ruminate over whether or not my workshops, my ideas, or my way of doing things will ever make the impact I dream about.
On those days, I give myself a pep talk.
1/3
I'm still thinking about the outrage over "dynamic pricing" that's surfaced recently.
Fluctuating prices based on how much a person needs/wants it... can we just call it price gouging?
And I'm really curious if it's now time for EQUITY-BASED pricing to thrive?
👇🏽
Fluctuating prices based on how much a person needs/wants it... can we just call it price gouging?
And I'm really curious if it's now time for EQUITY-BASED pricing to thrive?
👇🏽
August 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I'm still thinking about the outrage over "dynamic pricing" that's surfaced recently.
Fluctuating prices based on how much a person needs/wants it... can we just call it price gouging?
And I'm really curious if it's now time for EQUITY-BASED pricing to thrive?
👇🏽
Fluctuating prices based on how much a person needs/wants it... can we just call it price gouging?
And I'm really curious if it's now time for EQUITY-BASED pricing to thrive?
👇🏽
"When identity is derived from projecting an image in the public realm, something is lost, some core of identity diluted, some sense of authority or interiority sacrificed. It is time to question the false equivalency between not being seen and hiding.
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August 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
"When identity is derived from projecting an image in the public realm, something is lost, some core of identity diluted, some sense of authority or interiority sacrificed. It is time to question the false equivalency between not being seen and hiding.
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I CANNOT be the only one who gets excited when someone tells them 'no'...
And not because it's an opportunity for me to do some "objection-handling". 🤢
But b/c I'm legit happy they're comfortable telling the truth & setting a boundary. And because I can trust their yeses more! 🥰
Can't be just me.
And not because it's an opportunity for me to do some "objection-handling". 🤢
But b/c I'm legit happy they're comfortable telling the truth & setting a boundary. And because I can trust their yeses more! 🥰
Can't be just me.
August 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
I CANNOT be the only one who gets excited when someone tells them 'no'...
And not because it's an opportunity for me to do some "objection-handling". 🤢
But b/c I'm legit happy they're comfortable telling the truth & setting a boundary. And because I can trust their yeses more! 🥰
Can't be just me.
And not because it's an opportunity for me to do some "objection-handling". 🤢
But b/c I'm legit happy they're comfortable telling the truth & setting a boundary. And because I can trust their yeses more! 🥰
Can't be just me.
This summer's ice cream insufficiency is beginning to be rectified!
Was in Collingwood earlier running errands and grabbed Ube & Chocolate Ganache from Nicky's (Sampled their Soursop & Butter Tart flavours too👌🏽)
Always love uncommon flavours, especially small batch.
Gimme some to dream about?
Was in Collingwood earlier running errands and grabbed Ube & Chocolate Ganache from Nicky's (Sampled their Soursop & Butter Tart flavours too👌🏽)
Always love uncommon flavours, especially small batch.
Gimme some to dream about?
August 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
This summer's ice cream insufficiency is beginning to be rectified!
Was in Collingwood earlier running errands and grabbed Ube & Chocolate Ganache from Nicky's (Sampled their Soursop & Butter Tart flavours too👌🏽)
Always love uncommon flavours, especially small batch.
Gimme some to dream about?
Was in Collingwood earlier running errands and grabbed Ube & Chocolate Ganache from Nicky's (Sampled their Soursop & Butter Tart flavours too👌🏽)
Always love uncommon flavours, especially small batch.
Gimme some to dream about?
Remember when I was talking about my library, the beautiful rooftop garden, and the ducks?
Here's more info! 👇🏽
Here's more info! 👇🏽
Daisy Duck laid her eggs on Barrie Public Library's roof again www.ctvnews.ca/barrie/video...
For more than a decade, Daisy has laid her eggs on Barrie's public library roof knowing a kind staff member will carry them to the waterfront when it's time.
For more than a decade, Daisy has laid her eggs on Barrie's public library roof knowing a kind staff member will carry them to the waterfront when it's time.
Daisy Duck laid her eggs on Barrie Public Library's roof again
For more than a decade, Daisy has laid her eggs on Barrie's public library roof knowing a kind staff member will carry them to the waterfront when it's time.
www.ctvnews.ca
August 6, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Remember when I was talking about my library, the beautiful rooftop garden, and the ducks?
Here's more info! 👇🏽
Here's more info! 👇🏽
Reposted by Amber ✨ Workshop Strategist
I am beyond excited to share this with you, an absolutely WORLD CHANGING tool for ethical business owners, nonprofits, & anyone who hosts workshops, gatherings, group programs, etc.
It feels like playing a game but you get insanely valuable insights into why your last group sesh fell flat.
It feels like playing a game but you get insanely valuable insights into why your last group sesh fell flat.
It's finally available!
Meet the CODE Compass: a one-page tool to troubleshoot your workshop activity stack.
Quickly spot where you're over-relying on one quadrant (like lecture or Q&A) and experiment with more balanced, energizing design choices.
workshopsasworldbuilding.com/product-deta...
Meet the CODE Compass: a one-page tool to troubleshoot your workshop activity stack.
Quickly spot where you're over-relying on one quadrant (like lecture or Q&A) and experiment with more balanced, energizing design choices.
workshopsasworldbuilding.com/product-deta...
The Workshop Compass
The Workshop Compass is available with tiered pricing depending on your financial situation.
Your go-to tool for designing balanced, energizing workshops.
workshopsasworldbuilding.com
August 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I am beyond excited to share this with you, an absolutely WORLD CHANGING tool for ethical business owners, nonprofits, & anyone who hosts workshops, gatherings, group programs, etc.
It feels like playing a game but you get insanely valuable insights into why your last group sesh fell flat.
It feels like playing a game but you get insanely valuable insights into why your last group sesh fell flat.
When people come to me for help with workshops, they tend to ask questions like:
💬 How do I get more engagement from people?
💬 What's a fun icebreaker that gets people talking?
💬 How do I make it more interactive?
These are toootally fair questions... and they also miss the bigger picture.
👇🏽
💬 How do I get more engagement from people?
💬 What's a fun icebreaker that gets people talking?
💬 How do I make it more interactive?
These are toootally fair questions... and they also miss the bigger picture.
👇🏽
August 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
When people come to me for help with workshops, they tend to ask questions like:
💬 How do I get more engagement from people?
💬 What's a fun icebreaker that gets people talking?
💬 How do I make it more interactive?
These are toootally fair questions... and they also miss the bigger picture.
👇🏽
💬 How do I get more engagement from people?
💬 What's a fun icebreaker that gets people talking?
💬 How do I make it more interactive?
These are toootally fair questions... and they also miss the bigger picture.
👇🏽
The NUMBER ONE complaint people share with me about events they attend?
(which might help *you* improve your sessions)
👉🏽Too much 'broadcasting', not enough PROCESSING time.
😵"20 mins in, my brain was fried"
🥺"I wish they'd given us more time to practice"
😬"love their vibe, but was totally lost"
(which might help *you* improve your sessions)
👉🏽Too much 'broadcasting', not enough PROCESSING time.
😵"20 mins in, my brain was fried"
🥺"I wish they'd given us more time to practice"
😬"love their vibe, but was totally lost"
August 4, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The NUMBER ONE complaint people share with me about events they attend?
(which might help *you* improve your sessions)
👉🏽Too much 'broadcasting', not enough PROCESSING time.
😵"20 mins in, my brain was fried"
🥺"I wish they'd given us more time to practice"
😬"love their vibe, but was totally lost"
(which might help *you* improve your sessions)
👉🏽Too much 'broadcasting', not enough PROCESSING time.
😵"20 mins in, my brain was fried"
🥺"I wish they'd given us more time to practice"
😬"love their vibe, but was totally lost"
It's finally available!
Meet the CODE Compass: a one-page tool to troubleshoot your workshop activity stack.
Quickly spot where you're over-relying on one quadrant (like lecture or Q&A) and experiment with more balanced, energizing design choices.
workshopsasworldbuilding.com/product-deta...
Meet the CODE Compass: a one-page tool to troubleshoot your workshop activity stack.
Quickly spot where you're over-relying on one quadrant (like lecture or Q&A) and experiment with more balanced, energizing design choices.
workshopsasworldbuilding.com/product-deta...
The Workshop Compass
The Workshop Compass is available with tiered pricing depending on your financial situation.
Your go-to tool for designing balanced, energizing workshops.
workshopsasworldbuilding.com
July 30, 2025 at 9:21 PM
It's finally available!
Meet the CODE Compass: a one-page tool to troubleshoot your workshop activity stack.
Quickly spot where you're over-relying on one quadrant (like lecture or Q&A) and experiment with more balanced, energizing design choices.
workshopsasworldbuilding.com/product-deta...
Meet the CODE Compass: a one-page tool to troubleshoot your workshop activity stack.
Quickly spot where you're over-relying on one quadrant (like lecture or Q&A) and experiment with more balanced, energizing design choices.
workshopsasworldbuilding.com/product-deta...
In my experience, entrepreneurship defaults towards loneliness if you don't actively build community.
Great connecting with @ferncxandcrm.com and @rae.design during today's session. Anyone wanna join us for next week?
Always blown away by the quality and care that goes into this FREE community. 🥰🫶🏽
Great connecting with @ferncxandcrm.com and @rae.design during today's session. Anyone wanna join us for next week?
Always blown away by the quality and care that goes into this FREE community. 🥰🫶🏽
New this week in the free Grassroots Community ~
📝 Finish writing/recording your SEO piece
🚦 Run through the "polish and publish" prep steps to make sure it's ready to publish
✅ Hit publish!
Next month we're switching gears to grow your reach & attract your best-fit buyers on social media.
📝 Finish writing/recording your SEO piece
🚦 Run through the "polish and publish" prep steps to make sure it's ready to publish
✅ Hit publish!
Next month we're switching gears to grow your reach & attract your best-fit buyers on social media.
July 29, 2025 at 11:29 PM
In my experience, entrepreneurship defaults towards loneliness if you don't actively build community.
Great connecting with @ferncxandcrm.com and @rae.design during today's session. Anyone wanna join us for next week?
Always blown away by the quality and care that goes into this FREE community. 🥰🫶🏽
Great connecting with @ferncxandcrm.com and @rae.design during today's session. Anyone wanna join us for next week?
Always blown away by the quality and care that goes into this FREE community. 🥰🫶🏽
I just *finished* something. 🎉😂
Not like, finished forever-ever. But finished enough that I wouldn't be embarrassed if someone saw it. I'm excited, even.
It's ready.
I wrote up an info page for it.
I'll start connecting tech to it later today w/ @ferncxandcrm.com
And I’m proud of myself.
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Not like, finished forever-ever. But finished enough that I wouldn't be embarrassed if someone saw it. I'm excited, even.
It's ready.
I wrote up an info page for it.
I'll start connecting tech to it later today w/ @ferncxandcrm.com
And I’m proud of myself.
(1/2)
July 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I just *finished* something. 🎉😂
Not like, finished forever-ever. But finished enough that I wouldn't be embarrassed if someone saw it. I'm excited, even.
It's ready.
I wrote up an info page for it.
I'll start connecting tech to it later today w/ @ferncxandcrm.com
And I’m proud of myself.
(1/2)
Not like, finished forever-ever. But finished enough that I wouldn't be embarrassed if someone saw it. I'm excited, even.
It's ready.
I wrote up an info page for it.
I'll start connecting tech to it later today w/ @ferncxandcrm.com
And I’m proud of myself.
(1/2)