Virtual Chief Happiness Officer for Cardano Builders

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution.

Chief Happiness Officer (CHO) role within the Cardano community focuses on behavioral coaching and support groups.

<u>Overview</u>

Duration & Format:

1:1 Calls: 30-minute individual behavioral coaching sessions with Cardano builders.
Virtual Spaces: 60-90 minute group sessions, functioning as support groups covering topics like mindfulness, procrastination, vulnerability, emotional regulation, self-forgiveness, self-sabotage, and attachment dynamics.
1:1 - 9 individual sessions / 4 months ≈ 2-3 individual sessions per month
Group - 18 group sessions / 4 months ≈ 4-5 group sessions per month

Target Issues:

Challenges faced by Cardano-funded and non-funded projects, including disappointments, demotivation, deadline pressures, network issues, speech anxiety, and procrastination.
Addressing widespread mental health concerns such as stigma in seeking care, isolation, limited awareness, toxic positivity, jargon misuse, self-diagnosis, and toxic vulnerability.

<u>Execution</u>

Hosting Platforms:

Utilize platforms conducive to private and group sessions, ensuring confidentiality and ease of access. (Skype, Zoom, X Space (not recorded), Breakout room in the Cardano ATH)

Session Execution:

Encourage active participation and sharing of experiences in each session, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
Ground the initiative in personal experiences, like
weekly therapy session with the psychologist
behavioral coaching sessions with Overcome
regular check-ins between me and an internet friend Cris, demonstrating the benefits of feeling seen, heard, and understood
me coaching (me coaching others) experience
Bibi's dedication for advocacy and her current status as a senior psychologist providing professional depth and insight to the discussions and advocacy efforts.

The CHO initiatives are complementary to traditional mental health services and are not intended as replacements. They aim to provide additional support and resources for the Cardano community.

[IMPACT] Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community.

Space where Cardano members can discuss their challenges and receive support, contributing to their overall mental health and well-being.
A community and belonging, crucial for collaborative projects and personal growth within the Cardano ecosystem.
Increase awareness and understanding of various mental health issues pertinent to the blockchain environment.
Regular feedback gathering to adapt and evolve the CHO initiatives to better serve the community's needs.

[CAPABILITY & FEASIBILITY] What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?

Ada Raimova - Chief Happiness Officer:

Wellness coach, founder of Adawell: Wellness DAO.
Successfully received funding from Catalyst in Fund 9, delivered the MVP, built a knowledge base and community in wellness, hosted over 20 wellness sessions within the web3 space.
Extensive knowledge in the wellness world, strong network within the wellness ecosystem, dedicated to making wellness accessible to all.

Bibinur Raimova - CHO Assistant:

Senior year psychology student.
Internship at a psychology clinic, active engagement in community projects, experience in diverse group collaboration.
Committed to applying psychological knowledge to positively impact individuals and communities, continuously seeking growth opportunities in psychology.

Adawell DAO Team

Antoine Cathalau (“Garance”)

Co-founder of the multimedia studio Suki editions
Founder of Dyana, an imaginary network nation ( <https://www.dyana.org/> )
Transdisciplinary artist and creator on Cardano since 2021
Active member of Project Catalyst since 2021
Known community contributor in several Cardano Projects

LinkedIn :

<https://fr.linkedin.com/in/antoine-cathalau-b8860443>

Twitter accounts :

<https://twitter.com/AGarance>

<https://twitter.com/SukiEditions>

<https://twitter.com/TheDyanaProject>

Ada's network of coaches and therapists.

[Project Milestones] What are the key milestones you need to achieve in order to complete your project successfully?

Month 1: Set-Up and Launch

Finalize the detailed plan and the schedule for 1:1 and group sessions.
Establish hosting platforms such as Skype, Zoom, and Cardano ATH breakout rooms.
Marketing activities to promote the CHO program within the community.

>Implementation and Engagement

Begin the 1:1 coaching sessions with Cardano builders.
Conduct the first round of group sessions, with an emphasis on participation and experience sharing.
Collect feedback from initial sessions to refine and improve the program.

>Deepening Impact

Continue offering 1:1 and group sessions, integrating insights from feedback.
Assess the program's impact on targeted issues, such as project and wellbeing challenges.

>Review and Future Planning

Complete all planned 1:1 and group sessions, ensuring coverage of all proposed topics.
Conduct a thorough evaluation of the program, using participant feedback and attendance metrics.
Develop a comprehensive report on the program's outcomes and formulate plans for potential expansion or next steps based on the success and feedback received.

[RESOURCES] Who is in the project team and what are their roles?

Ada Raimova - Project manager

Wellness coach, founder of Adawell: Wellness DAO.
Successfully received funding from Catalyst in Fund 9, delivered the MVP, built a knowledge base and community in wellness, hosted over 20 wellness sessions within the web3 space.
Extensive knowledge in the wellness world, strong network within the wellness ecosystem, dedicated to making wellness accessible to all.

Bibinur Raimova - Psychology and Mental Health Lead

Senior year psychology student.
Internship at a psychology clinic, active engagement in community projects, experience in diverse group collaboration.
Committed to applying psychological knowledge to positively impact individuals and communities, continuously seeking growth opportunities in psychology.

Adawell DAO Team

Antoine Cathalau - Mindfulness Teacher

Ada's network of coaches and therapists.

[BUDGET & COSTS] Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources.

Project Management and Administration - $1,000

Coordination, scheduling, and communication tasks
Overhead costs (internet, phone, etc.)

2. Session Facilitation - $2,800

CHO's compensation for planning and conducting sessions
1:1 sessions (9 total): $25 per session = $225
Group sessions (18 total): $75 per session = $1,350
Compensation for additional staff or guest experts

3. Technology and Hosting Platforms - $800

Subscription fees for video conferencing tools (Zoom, Skype)
Other software for managing bookings and reminders

4. Marketing and Outreach - $700

Creation of promotional materials (digital flyers, social media graphics)
Advertising on social media or community forums

5. Participant Engagement and Feedback Tools - $500

Tools for surveys and feedback collection
Small incentives or thank-yous for session participants

6. Contingency and Miscellaneous - $200

Unforeseen expenses or last-minute needs

Total Budget: $6,000 ($ADA price calculated as 0.40$) or 15,000 $ADA

[VALUE FOR MONEY] How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?

A secure and welcoming environment for every member of the Cardano community, ensuring they feel acknowledged, listened to, and recognized. Envision this as a feedback platform where builders can convey their insights and suggestions to the Catalyst project team.

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