PLAN AN AWESOME 2024What: Chat about how to clarify what's important to you, and use that information to create a personal road map for the new year.
Who it's for: Women of all ages Where: TBD When: TBD |
QUEST: WORK-LIFE BALANCEWhat: Structured discussion with friends, new friends and neighbors to share and brainstorm techniques to get your life in a balance that works for you.
Who it's for: Mothers Where: TBD When: TBD |
SHAKE MID-CAREER MALAISEWhat: You used to be the hot young kid full promise. Now you’re just sort of doing your job. Participate in structured discussion on how to get unstuck.
Who it's for: Women age 35-45 Where: TBD When: TBD |
DETAILS
What to expect:
Our events typically last 60-90 minutes. We aim to have a guest list of 20-30 people. We structure the event so you are never left walking around, trying to look at people’s name tags and think of things to say on your own.
We typically:
- Warm up: Grab a drink, stop at one of our conversation stations: We provide the prompts; you follow them, even if you feel a little self-conscious at first.
- Kick off: We might have a speaker or someone set up the conversation, or a large-group exercise
- Convene: The heart of our events, our small group discussions are designed to build energy and ideas off one anothers’ thoughts.
- Take away: All attendees will receive a summary of the event’s moments. We hope attendees will provide contact information to one another as they are comfortable.
RULES OF THE ROAD
Civility, open-minded dialogue and encouraging words are crucial to creating inspiring discussion. We ask everyone to listen as much as they speak, with these rules in mind:
- Share the floor: Keep your comments to about 1 minute and then let someone else speak.
- Be kind: Be polite, be respectful. Add to the conversation, don’t knock it down.
- Phrases we love:
- “What has worked for me…”
- “Have you thought about…”
- “Yes, and…”
- “That’s a great thought!”
- "Thank you for that feedback. I appreciate it."
- "I tried that and this what I learned..."
- “Here’s my contact info!”
- Phrases that are not helpful:
- “That’s a stupid idea.”
- "I tried that and it didn't work."
- “I would never do that.”
- "I guess so."
- “You only think that because you are an (insert group or generalization here)”
- “Can you give me your contact info?”