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Connecting on Purpose: A WELL Salon Series

Fostering conversations around the table to rekindle the connections that bind us.

“We know that the emotional and social bonds we form with others are fundamental to our health and our well-being. They energize us and engage us . . . and they enrich our lives.”

Rachel Hodgdon, President and CEO, IWBI
A Return to People and the Enduring Power of Place

The latest installment in the WELL Salon Series

IWBI, in partnership with IIDA, recently convened an intimate conversation of award winning designers and architects, as well as experts in real estate and public health to explore the strength of place through people. Earn 1 WELL-General CEU when you watch the full discussion within the new WELL Forum.

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IWBI Community:

We know that the emotional and social bonds we form with others are fundamental to our health and our well-being. The transformative power of being connected energizes us, engages us and enriches our lives.

Last year, as we began the slow and careful effort to get back to business in person, I started hosting salons — Jeffersonian-style dinners that were held outside with a small group of IWBI team members. We discussed a major topic, explored new ideas and reminded ourselves of the human connections that bind us as a team. Conversations ranged from the future of places to the art of storytelling to reimagining healthcare...

And now, we’re bringing those connections to you

  • Teammates sharing a conversation

    Connecting on purpose

    Launched in the spirit of the WELL Conference 2023, this series brings together groups of thought leaders for intimate conversations around major topics to explore new ideas and create new connections.

  • Friends at a WELL salon

    Sharing a moment, inspiring our movement

    Each Connecting on Purpose salon will be recorded and shared widely with all of you, helping inspire your own salons and conversations — and sparking a dialogue across IWBI’s global community.

  • Friends at a WELL salon

    Sharing a moment, inspiring our movement

    Each Connecting on Purpose salon will be recorded and shared widely with all of you, helping inspire your own salons and conversations — and sparking a dialogue across IWBI’s global community.

  • Teammates sharing a conversation

    Connecting on purpose

    Launched in the spirit of the WELL Conference 2023, this series brings together groups of thought leaders for intimate conversations around major topics to explore new ideas and create new connections.

  • Friends at a WELL salon

    Sharing a moment, inspiring our movement

    Each Connecting on Purpose salon will be recorded and shared widely with all of you, helping inspire your own salons and conversations — and sparking a dialogue across IWBI’s global community.

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Interested in hosting a salon screening?

This playbook includes everything you’ll need to host a screening of the salons that IWBI has produced, with everything from recipes to discussion suggestions.

Interested in sponsoring a salon?

Show your organization's commitment to fostering community and connection by sponsoring a salon, with headliner benefits.

Frequently asked questions

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