xpost: Meetup Live: presents Connecting in a Loneliness Epidemic

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Our brains are wired for connection. A daily dose of social interaction is important for our mental and physical health. Yet many of us feel more disconnected than ever. In this Meetup Live event, we’re talking about the devastating effects of loneliness and how to build relationships essential for our well-being.
Join Simone Heng, author of Let’s Talk About Loneliness, for a discussion on the importance of human connection in everyday life. Combining scholarly research and first-hand experience, Simone will share practical steps to help you nurture authentic relationships both in and out of the office. You will gain the knowledge to navigate different communication styles successfully. Learn about the five pillars of connection so you can make new friendships, deepen existing relationships, and improve your well-being. Be sure to stay for the Q&A.
Agenda:

• Introductions (5 mins)
• Fireside Chat (40 mins)
• Q&A session (15 mins)

About Simone Heng:
Simone Heng is a human connection specialist and former international broadcaster for, among others, Virgin Radio Dubai, HBO Asia, and CNBC. She is one of the youngest female Certified Speaking Professionals in the world. With over fifteen years of experience as a communicator on air, on stage, and one on one in different countries, connection has always been her life’s work.
As a speaker, Simone inspires people to connect in a world thirsty for connection. She has spoken to thousands, and often for Fortune 500 organizations. Her clients include Google, Meta, Amazon, ByteDance, KPMG, Spotify, Salesforce, SAP, Lucasfilm, the United Nations, and many more. Simone and her work have been featured on CNN and in Forbes, SCMP, TEDx, Vogue, Glamour, BBC Radio, Elle, and Harper’s Bazaar, among others. Simone is based and was born in Singapore but has also studied in Switzerland, was raised in Australia, and worked in the United Arab Emirates. She has a communications and cultural studies degree from Curtin University of Technology. Her latest book Let’s Talk About Loneliness is published by Hay House and available globally.
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