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As uncertainty from recent happenings across the globe affects the way people work and their attitude towards the things they do, it is important to find hope in purpose, stick with it and stay in ones spotlight.

You may not realize it but your words matter. They can make or break a sale, keep or lose relationships, can can have lasting affects on your future. They also matter every time you write an email, send out a text, or put them online. Stop using qualifiers and fillers, start being inclusive and setting expectations.

We will discuss what words work and do not work in a professional setting, ways to break the habits of toxic communication, and ways to grow in different ways of communication.

Stream of consciousness is a narrative method that attempts to depict the multitudinous thoughts and feelings that pass through the mind of a narrator. In this discussion we will examine the idea of extrapolating this technique to initiate and amplify creativity in other areas of creative activities where getting creative juices flowing is always a challenge such as design, copywriting and public speaking.

Having spent my entire twenties as a designer as well as working and educating as a performance artist up to Masters level, I have formed and evolved a way of exerting stream of consciousness to dig deep in subconsciousness and extract what’s normally known as ‘the idea’, ‘the moment’, ‘the inspiration’ in all area of my creative work such as directing and acting in performances on stage, TV and radio. I was eventually awarded for my theatrical research as well as the stage plays that were all created using this technique.

As a product designer and marketing chief in my company in recent years, I have noticed I have been using this method to overcome creativity obstacles in critical moments across many projects and I’d like to share this with the rest of the WordPress community whose line of work somehow involves creativity.

After a short introduction of consciousness, subconsciousness and the notion of stream of consciousness, I will explain a 4-step model of Attempt, Wait, Deviate and Repeat to trigger creativity and finally provide practical examples of using the method in different lines of creative work.

How do you design something when everyone is remote, and what particular challenges does it raise? Where does design fit into the product cycle when remote and collaborate? How can even a designer or team grow and flourish when remote? From ideation, feedback sessions to iterations and collaboration during building – let’s look at how it can be perhaps even better when designed remote. I’ll draw on my background working remotely in different design roles, sharing what worked and didn’t, and sharing some practice suggestions. Designing remote is powerful, but it needs adaption – let’s talk about that together.

Did you know that the internet is thought to produce about the same carbon emissions as the aviation industry’s fuel consumption? And if the internet was a country it would be the seventh biggest polluter in the world. It’s shocking, isn’t it!? The cloud isn’t as fluffy and harmless as we’re led to believe…

Digital technologies provide wonderful opportunities to reach and engage others, often in ways that aren’t possible using offline methods. But digital does have significant hidden costs, which many in the tech industry aren’t conscious of.

In this talk, we’ll discuss how digital technologies cause pollution and how technologists can take action to improve the sustainability of the tech they build, manage and use. We’ll also go beyond digital carbon emissions and get into some of the deeper issues around sustainability and climate justice.

Freelancing is stressful enough. Being forced to do it from home can make matters worse. You might feel scattered, overwhelmed, and just plain stressed. Dedicating a single day of the month to managing that stress in an organized fashion can help you not only keep your head above water, but get you swimming! In this talk, Allie will break down what Admin Day is, why it’s helpful, and how you can build your own customized Admin Day that will set you up for less stress and more success.

The WordPress community has been an early adopter of remote and distributed work. Many of the companies within the ecosystem are embracing some degree of remote operation, and now more than ever in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. While business outputs may remain high, what is the impact for the individual worker when work goes remote? Through the course of the pandemic, a Monster survey revealed that nearly 70% of remote workers reported feeling burned out. With kitchen tables now doubling as desktops, and the workplace being only a DM away, the lines between work and life have blurred more than ever. What can employers do to combat the “Always On” culture leading to employee burnout and turnover? What can individuals do to create the much needed boundaries between home and the workplace? How do these efforts contribute to a more inclusive working environment? Let’s explore together some of the best practices and hacks that make remote work a dream come true, rather than a recurring nightmare.

GoWP had grand plans and a big budget for live events in 2020 — you know how that turned out. On a whim, we started a weekly video call in our Facebook group. We didn’t know if anyone would attend or participate. I hoped for the best and, of course, prepared for the worst. Nearly two years later we’re still showing up for each other on Friday afternoons. Each week, digital professionals from across the globe turn on their webcams and take a break from the hustle to listen, talk, and support each other —and it’s what motivates me to show up and put in the work each day.

I’ve been living with epilepsy for a very long time, I had a few seizures as a kid, they stopped and started again at the age of 14, and this is accompanied by several mental disorders.

I will be talking about:

• how I’ve been dealing with this
• the difficulties I have faced
• how the community has helped
• what the community can do better to help people with mental health issues and hidden disabilities
• and some other few points

In this particular talk, Sumant will take you especially developers through the journey of starting podcasting all from SCRATCH. He will begin from podcasting basics, types of podcast, when is the right time to start to execute it rightly. He will also highlight essential points to overcome the fear of expressing yourself among the audience or interviewing a guest.

Interestingly, Sumant will also tell you all those benefits of starting podcasting for yourself and how can you leverage your knowledge to the admired level within the WordPress community at the cost of implementing your skillsets and experience over the years.