<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Hello Human]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello Human is a guided interaction tool. Using question cards and structured gameplay, it transforms how teams communicate.  ]]></description><link>https://www.marinda.co/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:15:47 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.marinda.co/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Breakfast Networking: A Morning to Remember]]></title><description><![CDATA[This morning's networking breakfast was on fire! I know I say that every month, but the stories that were shared around the table will stay with me for a long time. If you're used to the typical networking event where you shake hands and exchange business cards just to never see those people again, this will be a mind shift. I designed the Hello Human game to help people connect on a deeper level without the usual awkwardness. It's crazy how quickly people open up when they feel safe, and...]]></description><link>https://www.marinda.co/post/empowered-women-networking-breakfast-20-august-25</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a744cd3c4adddd7a9fbd564</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:11:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef16e1_46704d89053e414eb0eb6192b9d72d2f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_534,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hello Human at Fortune Favours the Brave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yesterday was such a beautiful event and a reminder of the power of real connection. Using Hello Human, I had the opportunity to connect strangers at the Fortune Favours the Brave event. My stand was bright pink, as was my jacket. There was no way you could miss me! The room was alive with the sound of 450 women socialising, and the atmosphere was electric. It struck me how challenging it can be to walk into a room like this without knowing anyone. I saw women on their own, seemingly unsure...]]></description><link>https://www.marinda.co/post/hello-human-at-fortune-favours-the-brave</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a744cd3c4adddd7a9fbd562</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef16e1_6c520c80b6b14ca3ae533926b5fdfa4c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is there a conversation you've been avoiding?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever walked away from a conversation feeling heavy but unsure how to bring it up? It’s easier to brush it off or tell yourself it’s not a big deal. But emotional maturity is taking responsibility for the way our actions affect others, and being open to hearing how their actions affect us, too. We have two choices when we communicate with friends or colleagues: We can emotionally distance ourselves and say, “Not my problem.” Or we can acknowledge that communication is a two-way street, and...]]></description><link>https://www.marinda.co/post/is-there-a-conversation-you-ve-been-avoiding</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a744cd3c4adddd7a9fbd561</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:44:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef16e1_89bf587d9fde4630886586ce368c07ca~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing our workplace question game, and why it works]]></title><description><![CDATA[I ran a Hello Human experience for 80 people this week. No one really knew what to expect. “Ugh… why must I talk to people?” or “Do we have to?” are thoughts I know participants often have before playing. People are used to generic ice-breakers that feel like a clichéd waste of time. Hello Human is not that. After this week’s session, someone came up to me and told me how impressed he was with how well thought out the questions are. That kind of feedback means the world to me because it isn't...]]></description><link>https://www.marinda.co/post/introducing-our-workplace-question-game-and-why-it-works</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a744cd3c4adddd7a9fbd55f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:24:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef16e1_20ede84129994fe98772fd2c6d5f570f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What 20+ years of working with corporate clients taught me about miscommunication]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s start with this assumption: most people you’re dealing with aren’t trying to be difficult. Often, they’re just busy, distracted, or overwhelmed. Some people are easier to communicate with than others. That’s just how it is. The sooner you stop expecting everyone to operate the way you do, the smoother your work relationships will be. Whether you’re talking to someone who just gets you or someone who never replies on time or always needs to be right, the principles stay the same. People...]]></description><link>https://www.marinda.co/post/what-20-years-of-working-with-corporate-clients-taught-me-about-miscommunication</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a744cd3c4adddd7a9fbd566</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:33:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef16e1_815e39f21030452eab13825cbac2cc2c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I Started Hello Human]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's simple - because I kept finding myself in situations where I could see people struggling to communicate, but I felt powerless to help them: Teams who worked side-by-side every day but barely knew each other. They were professional, but strangers. It's astonishing how people around you can become invisible if you don't take the time to see them I started running a monthly networking event nearly five years ago. It drove me crazy that the interactions were so transactional I produced a...]]></description><link>https://www.marinda.co/post/the-why-behind-hello-human</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a744cd3c4adddd7a9fbd568</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:37:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef16e1_cf5a237b07d248cda1ea492806599812~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item></channel></rss>