Charlie, from the US, is a filmmaker and storyteller with over ten years’ experience across short films, documentaries, branded content, and original plays. He runs AI-powered storytelling workshops for agencies, small businesses, and creative teams, helping them unlock better ideas, faster. Formerly the creative director of RADII and a former actor/writer for the famous expat comedy troupe, Mamahuhu, Charlie blends sharp insight with deep curiosity, making his sessions as thought-provoking as they are practical. With a background in marketing management and a lifelong passion for narrative, he brings an opinionated mind and open heart to every room he enters.
What makes a first date feel magical? And what ...
What makes a first date feel magical? And what makes it feel like pulling teeth? How do we actually measure whether a real human connection was made, beyond small talk and nervous laughter? First dates can feel intimidating, awkward, and overanalysed to death, but they don’t have to be. Studies show that nearly 60% of people admit to overthinking before and during a date, and yet those same people say authenticity and curiosity were the moments that built the strongest connections. Could it be that we’re focusing on the wrong things?_x000D_
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In this discussion, we’ll explore how to cut through the nerves and overthinking to truly connect with someone new, whether it’s romantic or just a spark of human chemistry. We’ll look at what science says about eye contact, listening, and shared laughter, and compare it with our own experiences of “clicking” with someone, or not. Since over half of daters say they know within the first 15 minutes whether there’s a second date in the cards, this conversation isn’t just about romance but about sharpening our social instincts and communication skills in all areas of life. Join us to swap stories, laugh at awkward moments, and walk away with smarter ways to read and build real connections._x000D_
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什么让第一次约会感觉特别有魔力?又是什么让它尴尬得像拔牙一样?我们怎么才能真正判断有没有建立起人和人之间的连接,而不仅仅是简单聊天和紧张的笑声?初次约会常常让人觉得害怕、尴尬,甚至想太多,但其实不一定非得这样。研究显示,差不多60%的人承认自己在约会前后过度思考,而这些人又说,真实和好奇心才是让连接最牢固的关键。会不会是我们把注意力放错地方了?_x000D_
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这次讨论里,我们会聊怎么跳过紧张和胡思乱想,跟新认识的人建立真正的联系,不管是浪漫的火花,还是纯粹的人际化学反应。会结合科学对眼神交流、倾听和共同笑声的研究,还有我们自己那种“投缘”或者“不合拍”的经验来对比。调查显示,超过一半的人在15分钟内就能判断是否有第二次约会的可能,所以这场聊的不只是恋爱,还是帮你提升社交直觉和沟通技巧,和生活各方面都能用得上。快来一起交换故事,笑谈各种尬尴状况,带走更聪明的方式去读懂和建立真正的人际连接。