Richard Lee-Thai, Connection Consultant, Loneliness Buster, and Natural Connector

Send us Fan MailRichard Lee-Thai, doesn’t feel he’s a “natural connector” but is fascinated by people and has learned - over some lonely years - how to connect in authentic, meaningful ways! These learned skills have helped him to both connect meaningfully with others and has helped him become an advocate and friend to those that want to learn to do the same.Richard Lee-Thai is a TEDx Speaker, Connection Consultant, and co-author of “Become Your Superself: Connect with Yourself to Connect with Others.” His TEDx talk: "How to Find Excuses to Connect” outlines how people can make meaningful connections easier. We never grew up with a class on “How to Make Friends”, so his work focuses on lessening the gap in social health education. As a professional speaker and Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coach Federation, he empowers individuals and organizations with the social skills and confidence to make meaningful connections for the rest of their lives.His motto is: "You never know how any connection can transform your life." In our conversation Richard shared that, “Every person you pass by has their own rich story. All it takes is initiating a conversation to enter that world with them.” He has worked to build a sense of community through storytelling and believes anyone can find excuses to connect!Richard’s “North Star Vision”? Finding a way to create a world without loneliness. Not only an ambitious dream but one that he believes is possible if we all work to find "excuses to connect"!Reach out to continue this conversation with Richard on Linked in HERE or learn more about “Excuses to Connect” on his website HERE!  Meaningful connections matter now more than ever!Your community, clients, or customers are ready to connect. Are you ready to be their connector? Events can grow your business, create an impact in your community, or motivate a group around your ideas. The Connection Architect Course and Community is for the everyday event planner that is ready to create connections that matter.Sound like you? Start building at www.TheConnectionArchitect.caThe Connector Next Door is produced by www.CandyConsulting.ca  Are you planning or promoting events for your business, organization, or group? Reach out and book a 30-Minute Hello with podcast host, Candy Event Consulting Founder, and Connection Strategy Coach Lisa Gareau to share how you are creating connections through events!