{"product_id":"✨the-art-of-connection-workshop✨","title":"✨The Art of Connection Workshop✨","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e✨Learn Social Intelligence✨\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨Friday, June 26th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨6:30-8:30ish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨This is a free event. Please sign up below for \"$0.00\" so we know about how many people are planning on attending.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeople say someone is charismatic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOr confident.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOr “good with people.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does that actually mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe answer affects our friendships, love life, opportunities, communities, and sense of belonging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat’s what we’ll be exploring together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn the art and science of communication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Why some people connect more easily than others\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• The hidden dynamics behind trust, attraction, and influence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• How to manage social tension and body language\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• How to never feel like you’ve run out of things to say\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• How to create deeper, more meaningful conversations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ain’t just a lecture!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll have the opportunity to participate in exercises, meet interesting people, and practice these skills in a welcoming environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re looking to create deeper friendships, meet someone special, inspire trust and confidence in others, build a stronger community around yourself, or simply feel more comfortable in social situations, you’ll leave with practical tools you can begin using immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet Craig Gibbons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the past 15 years, Craig has been obsessed with a simple question:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes someone good with people?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of that curiosity came from necessity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing up, Craig was shy, socially anxious, introverted, and uncomfortable around strangers. Starting conversations felt difficult. Meeting new people felt intimidating. Many of the social situations that now feel natural simply weren’t.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn and raised on the Central Coast, Craig spent years living, working, and building community in a variety of environments—from small towns to major cities. Along the way, he repeatedly found himself starting over, making new friends, navigating unfamiliar social circles, and learning how to connect with people from all walks of life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the years, he has studied human behavior, communication, attraction, leadership, and group dynamics; coached thousands of people; led teams; built communities; and taught workshops focused on communication, confidence, leadership, and human connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, Craig works as a coach, educator, and workshop facilitator, helping people develop the social and communication skills that shape friendships, relationships, leadership, and community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow he’s back on the Central Coast, bringing those lessons home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop begins promptly at 6:30 PM.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeating is limited; standing room available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArrive early, grab a seat, and meet some of the other attendees before we begin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/8904\/0703\/files\/come_connect_and_learn.png?v=1780783210\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oak Folk Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43357021143103,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/8904\/0703\/files\/TEMPLATE_ff31d329-be1f-44a5-88f7-262c6aeb8d1d.png?v=1780782807","url":"https:\/\/www.oakfolkstudio.com\/products\/%e2%9c%a8the-art-of-connection-workshop%e2%9c%a8","provider":"Oak Folk Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}