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Crafting the stories that shaped us: Me & Shayne Koyczan

November 9, 2016 By Helena Kaufman

This repost of a February 2013 article which was originally entitled:  Power of others' words to shape our self-concept  It now has new life due to this site's story focus! "Spotting and celebrating the different" has been a talent and sensitivity that's been great for my business. As a writer, a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Intangible Tagged With: bullying with words, feeling bullied because you are different, self-concept, Shane Kocyzan spoken word artist from Yellowknife

Vocabulary’s value at the Golden Globes

January 13, 2013 By Helena Kaufman

Lines were all abuzz as to what Jodie Foster, aged 50 and an actress since she was 3 years old said, yet didn't actually say at the 2013 Golden Globes. Imagine 47 years to assemble the words, that lasted but a few moments and captured the desire for her privacy, developed over all those … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, In Person, Intangible Tagged With: Jodie Foster speaks her mind

Eating Up Brand Messaging in Our Food Choices

May 17, 2012 By Helena Kaufman

Contemplating brand messages and how we ingest them in our consumer culture came to me well before any consideration of breakfast today. It landed via tweet from a marketing colleague now super wellness coach, Carol Hutchinson. Her post led me to read “HartBeat.” This edition of The Hartman … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, In Person, In Text, Intangible Tagged With: culture, food trends, Helena Kaufman, popular culture reflected in marketing messages directed at consumers

Doodling and Handwriting Boost Creative Message Powers

April 26, 2012 By Helena Kaufman

To support my passionate cry for keeping pens, pencils, crayons and the magical markers as our tools on creative quests, I posted a study taken from the Huffington Post, in July 2011. Now, The Wall Street Journal has joined us in the campaign to connect to our creative potential with a fun, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, In Text, Intangible Tagged With: Creative note taking, handwriting connection to brain power, Helena Kaufman, how drawing helps memory and develops creative ideas, why handwriting helps us learn

How to Spot Difficult People in Conversations, and What to Do About Them

April 15, 2012 By Helena Kaufman

Helena Kaufman suggests four ways to deal with difficult people

Difficult people have always been a part of  our circles of business or in venues meant to encourage connection through social conversation. Learning to spot and then neutralize that difficult person who'll block your goal is helpful for the confident or novice conversationalist alike. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, In Person, Intangible Tagged With: Communication Culture, conversation pit falls, Helena Kaufman, what to do with difficult people

Vancouver Cherry Blossoms Bring Joy, Japan and Bollywood Closer

April 5, 2012 By Helena Kaufman

Today marks the “official” start of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival which runs for a month from April 5 – 28, 2012. It is a vibrant example of how colour can influence an entire culture and send intangible, yet powerful messages to the senses. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, In Person, Intangible Tagged With: influence, power of colour, Vancouver cherry blossoms

Cadince Voluptuous, from shy girl to burlesque star

February 29, 2012 By Helena Kaufman

“We like the nightlife,” says burlesque dancer Cadince Voluptuous of the denizens of her Colorado Springs, Colo. home base. “We also love our great outdoors and the lifestyle that comes with that.” … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, In Person, Intangible Tagged With: Burlesque, burlesque as self esteem builder, Colorado Springs dance scene, Expression through dance, Helena Kaufman, music and the messages they hold

Gossip is the original news

February 28, 2012 By Helena Kaufman

Juicy gossip has always existed and always will as a reliable source of communication. It also has high social and economic value. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, In Person, Intangible Tagged With: Gossip, Helena Kaufman, talking to strangers

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Vancouver-based storyteller Helena Kaufman helps professionals, entrepreneurs and companies discover the narratives that make them memorable. An award-winning communicator with over 25 years experience, Helena uses her writing and marketing skills to plan, produce and promote her clients’ projects.
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