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Wednesday, January 29 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Co-Storm Interactive: Seeing Your True Self FULL

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MOORING: THE MARINA, 1601 BAYSHORE DRIVE
VANCOUVER, B.C. V6G 2V4 .  SEE BELOW FOR DIRECTIONS

The concept behind CO-STORM is about how much more we’re able to see in each other, than we see for ourselves. There’s a creative back and forth energy in getting outside your own head. Fresh eyes see our blind spots and filters that mirrors back what’s really going on. A CO-STORMER’S insight can clarify what steps to take next, highlight your strengths, and make you see what should happen naturally. It can solve a problem in your field with an outsider’s perspective. During this session, each participant will have time for an introduction and a chance to discuss their most pressing pain point, project or idea in a safe and empowering environment. Your CO-STORM partners will brainstorm with you on solutions and positive changes.

This session includes an incredible group of mentors, ready to give back by sharing their experience and expertise.

Download the Co-Storm guide to get you started.

HOW THE STORM WORKS:
You will have one 30-minute session with your CO-STORMERS. How you spend that time is up to you. However, we recommend spending 1/3 of your time discussing the homework and pressing each other for more clarity. WHY? Because these three building blocks are the foundation of every good plan, and clarity about them often sparks the greatest inspiration.

Things to think about when you are brainstorming for each other.
● Is it simple?
● How can it be MORE simple?
● Does it need a flip/pivot - looked at upside down to get a new perspective?
● What 3 steps can you take in the next 90 days to move your project forward?
Come with your 5-minute max elevator pitch. Tell your CO-STORMERS:
● Introduce yourself and what your project is for the storm.
● What would success look like for you today?
● What’s your number 1 challenge?
● What brought you here?

Pacific Yacht Charters
The Marina at 1601 Bayshore Drive
(Next door to Lift Restaurant and behind the Western Bayshore Hotel)  
 
If you are driving, there is pay parking at 1675 Bayshore Drive. You can park there and walk down the seawall on Menchion Mews street, and the yacht will be at the end of the street. About a 5 minute walk.
 
If you are taking a Taxi/Uber/Lyft or getting dropped off, it would be easiest to give the directions to Lift Restaurant (333 Menchion Mews), and indicate the Marina. The yacht is next door to Lift. About a 1-2 minute walk.
 
If you are walking, depending on where you are, get directions to the Western Bayshore Hotel (1601 Bayshore Drive), and Pacific Yacht Charters is behind the hotel. About a 2-3 minute walk.

Speakers
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Suzette Alvarez

Owner, SWAY Creative Group
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