What if the secret to transforming your online community wasn’t more content—but more curiosity?In this episode of Talk About Your Community, host Todd Nilson sits down with Dr. Debra Clary, leadership strategist, TEDx speaker, and author of The Curiosity Curve (coming in 2025 from Fast Company). After three decades leading powerhouse brands like Coca-Cola, Frito-Lay, Jack Daniel’s, and Humana, Dr. Deb has turned her focus to one transformational question: Can curiosity change the world?With an emphasis on community within digital spaces, Dr. Deb will share how leaders and everyday changemakers can:

• Intentionally cultivate curiosity to build bridges

• Ignite collaboration

• Spark collective action.

Curiosity isn't merely a personality trait. It's a capability that can be cultivated for thriving communities!Join us live to explore how you can create digital spaces that keep people leaning in, asking questions, and building together. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and your ideas—you’ll be part of the conversation!ABOUT DEBRA CLARYDr. Debra Clary is a leadership strategist, TEDx speaker, and author of The Curiosity Curve, set to be released by Fast Company in 2025. After three decades leading powerhouse brands like Coca-Cola, Frito-Lay, Jack Daniel’s, and Humana, she now devotes her work to one transformational question: Can curiosity change the world?Dr. Deb believes it can—starting with how we connect in our communities. Through her research-backed framework, The Curiosity Curve, she helps leaders and everyday changemakers use curiosity to build bridges, ignite collaboration, and spark collective action. Whether she’s coaching executives, speaking on global stages, or working with students and artists, her message is clear: curiosity isn’t a soft skill—it’s a social force. / drdebraclary ABOUT THE SHOWTalk About Your Community is a biweekly live stream for leaders, technologists, entrepreneurs and community builders. Todd Nilson interviews experts from a variety of fields who have input on how communities are both built and sustained online and off. Tune in to talk about community building and digital strategy.Talk About Your Community is produced by Clocktower Advisors, a global consultancy specialized at helping organizations like yours to build thriving, sustainable communities online.Clocktower Advisors Privacy Policy: https://lnkd.in/dS64AhxUConnect with Todd Nilson on LinkedInhttps://lnkd.in/gi9gh6NNFollow Clocktower Advisors on LinkedInhttps://lnkd.in/gu9CXE_sSchedule a call:https://lnkd.in/gmYK3rwf

What if connection wasn’t just a feel-good concept—but a measurable strategy for building communities that thrive?In this episode of Talk About Your Community, host Todd Nilson is joined by Brian Fretwell, founder of Finding Good and creator of the Finding Blueberries framework. With a TEDx talk viewed by over 2 million people and viral videos on human connection seen by millions more, Brian brings a powerful blend of neuroscience, storytelling, and strategy to the community conversation.Together, they’ll explore:1. How to build measurable trust that fuels momentum2. What neuroscience reveals about why connection breaks down—and how to rebuild it3. How to help your community do the hard things they can’t do alone4. Why clarity, connection, and trust aren’t just ideals—they’re infrastructureWhether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen engagement in an existing community, this conversation will challenge your assumptions and leave you with actionable insights on what truly holds a community together.Join us and discover what’s possible when trust becomes tangible.ABOUT BRIAN FRETWELLBrian Fretwell is the founder of Finding Good and creator of the Finding Blueberries framework, helping people build clarity, connection, and trust to do the hard things they can’t do alone. His TEDx talk has been viewed over 2 million times, and his viral videos on connection have reached millions more. Brian’s work blends neuroscience, story, and strategy to build real community and measurable trust.https://www.linkedin.com/in/bfretwell/IG & TT: @brian_fretwellABOUT THE SHOWTalk About Your Community is a biweekly live stream for leaders, technologists, entrepreneurs and community builders. Todd Nilson interviews experts from a variety of fields who have input on how communities are both built and sustained online and off. Tune in to talk about community building and digital strategy.Talk About Your Community is produced by Clocktower Advisors, a global consultancy specialized at helping organizations like yours to build thriving, sustainable communities online.Clocktower Advisors Privacy Policy: https://lnkd.in/dS64AhxUConnect with Todd Nilson on LinkedInhttps://lnkd.in/gi9gh6NNFollow Clocktower Advisors on LinkedInhttps://lnkd.in/gu9CXE_sSchedule a call:https://lnkd.in/gmYK3rwf🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4745023683035136

Join us for a special livestream event featuring Jillian Bejtlich, Sr. Community + Advocacy Program Manager at Calendly, as she expands on her acclaimed presentation from the Led By Community Summit in London. In this session, Jillian and host Todd Nilson will dive deep into the often-overlooked relationship between architecture—both digital and physical—and the success of online communities.Whether you’re building a new community or rethinking an existing one, this conversation will offer practical frameworks and real-world examples to help you move beyond platform selection and focus on intentional design. Jillian will share insights on how architectural decisions shape member behavior, foster engagement, and avoid the pitfalls of digital sprawl. Expect actionable advice on mapping physical space concepts to digital environments, setting up community “plazas” and “corridors,” and making design choices that unlock genuine connection.This livestream is a must-attend for community builders, strategists, and organizational leaders who want to create spaces that don’t just attract members, but truly support their goals and growth. Bring your questions and get ready to rethink what’s possible for your online community experience.ABOUT JILLIAN BEJTLICHJillian is a quirky, ambitious, and enthusiastic techie and community leader who is enamored with online communities and the complex data and psychological puzzles they present. She currently leads community at Calendly.Jillian has spent her entire career working in and on communities of all sizes, in all industries, and of all types. She has extensive experience with all things community and innovation management including engagement, strategies, metrics, analysis, and interface (UI/UX). She prefers the hardest, ugliest, and most inglorious community challenges.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianbejtlich/ABOUT THE SHOWTalk About Your Community is a biweekly live stream for leaders, technologists, entrepreneurs and community builders. Todd Nilson interviews experts from a variety of fields who have input on how communities are both built and sustained online and off. Tune in to talk about community building and digital strategy.Talk About Your Community is produced by Clocktower Advisors, a global consultancy specialized at helping organizations like yours to build thriving, sustainable communities online.Clocktower Advisors Privacy Policy: https://lnkd.in/dS64AhxUConnect with Todd Nilson on LinkedInhttps://lnkd.in/gi9gh6NNFollow Clocktower Advisors on LinkedInhttps://lnkd.in/gu9CXE_sSchedule a call:https://lnkd.in/gmYK3rwf