Helping People Rediscover The Joy of Genuine Connection in a Disconnected World
Cheryl Dillon brings warmth, humor, and genuine insight to every stage, screen, and conversation she’s part of.
What Audiences are Saying
Cheryl’s talk on the Power of Genuine Connection was one of the most fun and interactive presentations we’ve had at Rotary. She has a rare ability to speak straight to the heart – her humor, authenticity, and practical wisdom left me with a new perspective on how I show up in my conversations. I’d recommend her to any group looking for a speaker who helps people truly connect while having fun doing it.
I’ll be honest, when Cheryl started leading us through some of the exercises, I wasn’t sure what to expect. It felt a little outside my comfort zone at first. But once we got into it, the value became crystal clear. Two months later, I’m still using what I learned that day in my conversations.Cheryl has a gift for making practical, meaningful skills genuinely accessible, and even fun. I’d recommend her to any group that wants to walk away with tools they’ll actually use.
Connection Experiences
Many events bring people into the same room, but meaningful interaction rarely happens on its own. Guests often stay with people they already know, exchange a few polite words, and leave without ever interacting with anyone new.
Cheryl designs and facilitates engaging experiences that change that dynamic, helping guests genuinely connect with one another.
The result is a more memorable event – one that keeps guests engaged and leaves a lasting positive impression of the host, organization, or brand behind it.
These experiences work especially well for:
- Conferences and professional gatherings
- Networking events
- Corporate retreats and team gatherings
- Community gatherings
- Business or brand launches
- Member-based organizations
- Parties, galas, and social events
Podcast Interviews & Conversations
As a speaker on genuine connection and friendship, Cheryl enjoys thoughtful conversations about how we build meaningful relationships – with ourselves and with others – during life’s many transitions.
Her warm, relatable storytelling and practical insights resonate with audiences navigating changing priorities, evolving identities, and the question many midlife women quietly ask themselves, “What’s next?”
Topics often explored include:
- The power of genuine connection
- Cultivating real friendship in adulthood
- Becoming your own best friend
- Navigating life transitions and identity shifts
- Living intentionally and redefining what matters in midlife
- Creating a vibrant, Funderful midlife
Featured Conversations
The Midsters
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce: People, Purpose and Impact
Connected Hearts in Carlsbad: Creating Deep Friendships in Midlife
Reinvention Real Talk
Radiantly Rooted with Rachel
The Secret to Deeper Connection in Midlife, Starting with You
Her Comeback
Not Your Mother’s Midlife Crisis
Key Points in the Divorce Process Through Mediation & Coaching
