Tag Archives: female friendship

Reflections on My Katie Couric Interview

Posted on March 12, 2013 by ShastaGFC

Four women who have made friends on GirlFriendCircles.com were interviewed, along with me, by Katie Couric nearly two weeks ago for a segment that aired TODAY, Tuesday, March 12, 2013 on ABC. A Behind-the-Scenes Look at What It’s Like to … Continue reading →

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Shaping Serendipity as a Way to Make New Friends

Posted on March 15, 2012 by ShastaGFC

If serendipity is the aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident, then trying to increase that encounter with luck would be what we call “shaping serendipity.” John Hagel, one of the authors of The Power of Pull, spoke last fall … Continue reading →

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An Example of Contact Friends: “The Friendship Circle”

Posted on November 14, 2011 by ShastaGFC

I love watching little light bulbs go on when I talk about my 5 Circles of Connectedness.  It’s not that describing different types of friends is revolutionary, but I love how seeing the spectrum validates us both for the amazing … Continue reading →

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What I Wish I Knew Then About Friendship… by Cherie Burbach

Posted on September 8, 2011 by ShastaGFC

Note from Shasta: For Friendship Month this September I’ve invited some women to guest blog for me, adding their voices and experiences to our journey.  I’m honored to host this posting by Cherie Burbach, one of the most prolific writers … Continue reading →

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