Let’s Create Something Funderful Together

Your audience. My expertise in helping people connect. Imagine the possibilities!

More Than a Great Event

A memorable experience can do more than give people a good time. It can introduce new people to your business, give existing customers another reason to engage and create positive associations with your brand.

I bring expertise in relationships and connection, along with the creativity and skills to design and facilitate experiences that get people talking, learning, interacting and having fun.

When we combine what I bring with what makes your business special, we can offer your audience something neither of us could deliver quite the same way alone. And that’s what makes a great collaboration so exciting!

Collaborations in Action

Funderful Experiences + Mahjong Republic

Our partnership with Mahjong Republic brought a fresh twist to their popular mahjong gatherings through Beyond the Tiles, a series of interactive experiences combining mahjong and practical relationship-building skills.

Better Conversations

What makes some conversations flow effortlessly while others fall flat?

This experience explored the little things that make a big difference, from asking more interesting questions to remembering personal details and how to pick up where a conversation left off.

Along the way, participants put their new skills into practice through lively discussions and interactive activities.

The Connection Factor

Why do some people leave us feeling genuinely heard and understood while others leave us wondering if they were listening at all?

This experience explored what makes someone a pleasure to talk to, with interactive activities that helped participants discover how small changes in the way we listen, respond and engage can make a meaningful difference in our relationships.

I’m so glad I had the chance to partner with Cheryl. From our first conversation it was clear we share the same goal: building community and giving women a safe, judgment-free space to connect and feel like themselves.

I had been looking for a way to bring self-improvement into my community, and Cheryl’s thought-provoking talk was exactly the right fit. She has a gift for making the awkward, hard moments of our inner (and outer) dialogue feel approachable. She brings humor and warmth to them, so the room opens up and people actually want to share.

Cheryl was a true partner from start to finish. She put real effort into marketing and PR, came prepared and stayed afterward to connect with guests. That last part says a lot about who she is. She cares about the people in the room, not just the presentation.

I love what Cheryl brought to our studio, and I’d recommend her to anyone who wants to create meaningful connection in their community. I’m already looking forward to working with her again.

Kari Gonsalves
Owner, Mahjong Republic, Carlsbad

Beyond The Tiles in Pictures

Attendees posing for a group photo at Beyond the Tiles
Cheryl Dillon leading an interactive presentation at Beyond the Tiles
Women laughing together during Beyond the Tiles
Cheryl Dillon leading an interactive discussion at Beyond the Tiles
Conversation activity at Beyond The Tiles
Cheryl Dillon leading an interactive discussion at Beyond the Tiles
Cheryl Dillon leading an interactive presentation at Beyond the Tiles
Conversation prompts at Beyond the Tiles
Women participating in a conversation activity
Women laughing together during Beyond the Tiles
Cheryl Dillon leading an interactive discussion at Beyond the Tiles
Conversation prompts for Beyond the Tiles
Women participating in a conversation activity
Women participating in a conversation activity
Women playing mahjong at a Beyond the Tiles event

What Participants Had to Say

 

“I’ve always considered myself a good conversationalist, and I’ve certainly never been accused of not having something to say! But after attending Cheryl’s Beyond the Tiles event, I realized how much more I could learn about being a good, active and engaged communicator and listener.

I’ve already put the tools she taught us to use when connecting with new friends.

Combining a “self-improvement” experience with mahjong brought together a diverse group of people with different perspectives. It also took away the pressure you sometimes feel when someone is telling you how you should improve yourself.”

Carole G., Oceanside

 

“I went into the event not really knowing what to expect. I had been to several mahjong events before, but this was a unique combination of learning and playing, which I really enjoyed.

I appreciated the handouts with questions and scenarios to help facilitate conversations with my tablemates. It was helpful to have some guidance for conversations with people who were basically strangers.

I also found it helpful to identify different personality and conversation styles and gain clarity about my own. As someone new to the area and approaching groups of people as a newcomer, it gave me valuable insight into how I might be perceived in introductory conversations.”

Amy M., Oceanside

Let’s Talk!

If you’re looking for fresh ways to engage your customers, members or community, I’d love to hear from you!

Tell me about your business or organization, the people you serve and what you’re hoping to accomplish. I’ll bring ideas of my own, and we can explore how to combine our strengths to create something truly Funderful!

Interested in bringing me in for an interactive talk or facilitated presentation? Explore my Speaking engagements.