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In this episode of BrightBond, Patrick Duriaux speaks with Maria Krebs about the power of storytelling to create real human connection.

Maria is a former professional tennis player who later built a career in finance and banking, and today works in the film industry with Disney. Across these very different worlds, one passion has remained constant: her love of movies.

Together, Patrick and Maria explore how stories can create belonging, spark hope, and bring people together across generations. From childhood memories and Disney films to resilience, shared emotions, and the simple magic of watching a movie with someone you care about, this conversation is a reminder that stories do far more than entertain us — they connect us.

This episode is about belonging, hope, resilience, family, shared memories, and the unique way stories can bring people closer — from children to seniors.

A warm and uplifting conversation about why one story can sometimes open the door to laughter, understanding, and connection.

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Dans cet épisode de BrightBond, Patrick Duriaux est reçu chez Madame Denise Junod, 92 ans, pour une conversation chaleureuse et profondément humaine autour d’un thème essentiel : les petites habitudes qui font une belle vie.

Cet épisode est un peu spécial, car il n’a pas été enregistré en studio ni en ligne, mais chez Madame Junod, dans son salon, dans une atmosphère simple, authentique et pleine de présence. Un cadre qui reflète parfaitement l’esprit de BrightBond : créer du lien à travers de vraies rencontres.

Membre de SeniorLab, Madame Denise Junod partage avec générosité son regard sur les liens humains, la joie du quotidien, et ces petits gestes qui changent tout : un bonjour, un sourire, une attention, une conversation sincère.

Au fil de l’échange, nous parlons de :

• ce qui fait une bonne journée
• ce qui rapproche vraiment les gens, même quand ils sont différents
• la place des petits moments dans une vie riche de sens
• rencontres inattendues et joies simples du quotidien
• une action concrète à faire cette semaine pour créer un vrai moment humain

Un épisode doux, inspirant et plein de bon sens, qui nous rappelle que les liens se construisent dans les petits gestes.

🎙️ BrightBond est le podcast où des personnes de toutes générations, de tous horizons et de différents pays partagent des conversations vraies pour créer plus de lien — à la maison, au travail et dans votre communauté.

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In this episode of BrightBond, Patrick Duriaux sits down with Alessandra Patti to explore how we can build healthier digital habits and protect what matters most: real human connection.

Today’s episode title is: “Use tech — don’t let it use you.”

Alessandra is a professional trainer and mental well-being consultant with 12+ years of experience. She lectures at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland and works internationally across industries, supporting people at different levels of seniority. She also collaborates closely with L&D and HR professionals, helping individuals and organizations strengthen awareness, well-being, and connection in a digital world.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• one positive way social media can support real-life connection
• the habit that keeps people trapped in scrolling — and healthier swaps
• how to turn online attention into real-life belonging
• simple phone rules that actually stick
• signs your nervous system needs offline time (without guilt)
• intergenerational “phone-friendly but human-first” norms
• Alessandra’s biggest surprise from a social media detox with University of St. Gallen students
• BrightBond Tip: one small offline action you can take today to create a real human moment

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In this episode of BrightBond, Patrick Duriaux sits down with Rich Baron—COO of John Mattone Global, Intelligent Leadership Master Coach, and musician—to explore a simple but powerful idea: “The room you create.”

Because every time you enter a room, your presence shapes the emotional climate around you.

Together, they unpack practical ways leaders can build trust and belonging without making connection feel like a corporate “program.” You’ll hear Rich’s best real-world insights on the small, consistent behaviors that make people feel seen—plus simple rituals that turn a team into a community.

We cover:

• What creates instant belonging when you walk into a room
• One leadership behavior that reliably makes people feel seen
• How to build connection as culture—not an initiative
• Cross-generational trust: how older and younger colleagues connect faster
• 30-second micro-moments to bring warmth into meetings

BrightBond Tip: One small action you can take this week to create belonging at work—and in everyday life.

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