From The Park Bench - real conversations

A special edition episode, part one of a two part episode series. Talking. Sounds simple, but for some it can be the hardest thing to do when it comes to your mental wellness. Camilla and Ted discuss the importance of communicating, telling your story, your struggles, your experiences, and your discoveries can give someone the support needed to take another step towards clarity and hope.  Equally...

We often lose confidence and hope in our potential. It can happen at any stage in our lives.  Having someone believe in your abilities and talents can make a huge impact on your life.  Mentorship can provide the fuel and support needed to continue along your path to success. Camilla and Ted discuss the relationship between mentors and mentees, how this empowering relationship can start, how it evo...

Recruitment and retention in volunteering is something the non-profit space of arts and sports is constantly dealing with. This episode dives into the untold stories and the truth behind what we don’t see.  Ted and Camilla discuss all of the relational dynamics of volunteering and the need to approach them each with a compassionate lens.  Discover how volunteering can impact your life and the impo...

There will be times when we all experience feelings of failure.   The secret to success in arts and sports is to accept failures as a learning moment, not a setback.  Listen to Camilla and Ted as they view failures as a gift, a lesson to adjust, pivot, and regroup when things don’t go according to plan.  Can failures provide an opportunity to change how we look at the bigger picture? Do they allow...

When we are searching for a purpose, a goal, our passions, or just seeking adventure, are we truly lost? Or are we on a quest to find our greatest self?  Young artists and athletes can often feel confused and misplaced on their path. Without a clear roadmap, finding your way can feel overwhelming. Camilla and Ted discuss the state of adrift, and how feeling lost could lead you to something wonderf...

Discover who the artist is and who the athlete is and how their paths shaped them into who they are today. Get to know a little about Ted and Camilla, as they talk about their relationships to arts and sports. Find out why, and how, arts and sports collide or connect.  Want to send Camilla and Ted a message? Or learn more about them? Visit FromTheParkBench.ca

How can nepotism be a good thing?  Ted and Camilla discuss what nepotism means to them along with experiences they had in both arts and sports. Learn the importance of community, and how providing someone that is closely related an opportunity may be a good thing.  Want to send Camilla and Ted a message? Or learn more about them? Visit FromTheParkBench.ca