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SUMMARY:improve it! Business Improv - Q1 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Catalyst Ranch sets the scene for an improve it! Business Improv Q1 Workshop. This Chicago Innovation Award nominee establishes an atmosphere of fever-pitch fun to grow attendees’ workplace confidence and leadership skills. \n \n  \nAre you a business professional who would like to be fully present in the moment so there is no room for self-consciousness or shaky nerves? Are you looking for new ways to show leadership in your office or community? Are you looking to get to the next level in your profession but have trouble finding the confidence? \nMost importantly\, are you the kind of person who likes…FUN?!? \nThen\, say no more! Come join improve it! in our quarterly public workshop\, and we’ll teach you the healing powers of improv for the workplace. \nOur energetic and unique workshop will highlight the impact that improvisational techniques can have on your communication skills\, and overall professional presentational presence! (Try saying that five times fast.) \nOver the course of two hours\, you will participate in an interactive lecture and series of improvisation-based exercises led by improve it!’s professional improvisers — all who have trained and performed at top theaters in Chicago and around the United States. The workshop will provide you with an intimate\, and hands-on experience to show you exactly what we do. \nWhat do we do? We’re glad you asked…\nimprove it! LLC is a Chicago-based company that provides high-energy\, laughter-filled corporate events & team building workshops that incorporate improvisation teams & techniques\, while donating a portion of proceeds to charity. To learn more about improve it! visit www.improveitchicago.com. \nSound good to you? Great! We’ll see you there. \nAdditional Details:\nTime: March 10th\, Registration opens at 5:45 pm and the workshop will begin promptly at 6:15 pm. \nLocation Details: Catalyst Ranch\, 656 West Randolph Street\, #3W Chicago\, IL 60661 \nAbout Catalyst Ranch: Catalyst Ranch was the first venue in Chicago to realize that the results of any offsite meeting or event can be enhanced if participants are placed in the right environment. We refused to believe that only Creatives should be allowed to work in non-businesslike\, fun\, eclectic spaces. Everyone can be more productive if the conditions are optimized\, which is why we customize each and every meeting that we host. By stimulating all the senses\, Catalyst Ranch helps break down barriers and create positive disruption of thought and new ideas. We offer all-inclusive pricing and provide all the technology and meeting supplies you require. Partner with our team for exceptional customer service and the perfect meeting experience. \nAttire: Although this is a professional event\, comfortable professional clothing is encouraged as this will be an interactive workshop. \n \nSee more public offerings at Catalyst Ranch by clicking the logo below!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/improve-it-business-improv-q1-workshop/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Experiential,improve it!,Networking,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Social Media Strategy with Sue Koch
DESCRIPTION:Social Media maven Sue Koch offers tools and tips for launching and leveling-up your successful social media strategy. \nSocial Media Strategy with Sue Koch\n\nMany small business owners did a masterful pivot to adapt their business to working virtually in 2020. Now\, many are finding these new skills will actually help them do even better business in 2021\, addressing new audiences\, customer service demands\, and incorporating a hybrid model of online and offline business. \nWhether you navigated 2020 with a solid plan\, or never developed a social media strategy\, no doubt\, today’s world has turned not only your business model on its head but the demands on your social media savvy as well. \nA new year is a perfect time to revamp that plan! \nGet hands-on with a strategy workbook in this webinar so that you can continue to grow\, adapt\, and build.\nThis session offers tools and tips that will help you either launch a successful social media strategy or advance your existing strategy through a proven step-by-step process. \nYou’ll leave this session with the clarity you need to avoid those dreaded Unsuccessful Random Acts of Social Media Marketing! \nTakeaways:\n\nA workbook that we will begin to work through in the session\, and that you can continue to build & grow.\nTemplates for content distribution that you can reuse and repurpose.\nA channel roadmap to help understand the differences across social media channels and how your strategy can be implemented to one\, or several of your choosing.\n\n  \n\n\n\nAfter a unique career that spanned Technical Project Director and Senior VP of Ops\, Sue Koch found her passion and success at her private Social Media education firm\, that she founded in 2009. Sue guides companies of all sizes through the complexities of social media marketing and aids them in developing the strategies needed to thrive in an intensely competitive business environment. \nLearn more at www.suekoch.com. \n  \n\n\n\nCATALYST RANCH is the authority on Creative Meetings and Events\, providing solutions for your in-person and virtual meeting needs. Since 2002\, we’ve been activating creativity and innovation for clients worldwide\, and we’re dedicated to making all your meeting goals a reality. We’re your trusted partner\, taking the stress out of meeting planning and delivery. \nA woman-owned business and pioneers of Chicago’s prolific West Loop neighborhood\, our brick-and-mortar venue is located at 656 West Randolph Street. For a truly revitalizing experience\, visit us in person and immerse yourself in our stimulating\, unexpected environment! Until then\, get a peek at www.catalystranch.com.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/social-media-strategy-with-sue-koch/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class,Marketing,Professional Development,Webinar,Workshop
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SUMMARY:LinkedIn Relationship Building in 5 Minutes a Day\, with Sue Koch
DESCRIPTION:Social Media maven Sue Koch returns to break down LinkedIn: Streamline your efforts while maximizing your networking results! \n\n\n\n\n\nLinkedIn Relationship Building in 5 Minutes a Day\, with Sue Koch\n\n\nWe are so inundated with messages about how hard we must push\, do “all the things” and “be everywhere or nowhere” on social media. \nThat’s great if you’re a huge brand with endless cash & an entourage following you around with makeup & lighting. But when the small business owner is smothered with these “musts”\, overwhelm can set in\, which leads to inaction\, and not taking even a small advantage of the tools available. \nSmall actions can create wins!\nIf you need to reacclimate to how & using the tools\, join Sue Koch for this webinar and learn how to build leads. \nFind great opportunities on LinkedIn in 5 minutes a day!\n  \n\n\n\n\nAfter a unique career that spanned Technical Project Director and Senior VP of Ops\, Sue Koch found her passion and success at her private Social Media education firm\, that she founded in 2009. Sue guides companies of all sizes through the complexities of social media marketing and aids them in developing the strategies needed to thrive in an intensely competitive business environment. \nLearn more at www.suekoch.com. \n  \n\n\n\n\nCATALYST RANCH is the authority on Creative Meetings and Events\, providing solutions for your in-person and virtual meeting needs. Since 2002\, we’ve been activating creativity and innovation for clients worldwide\, and we’re dedicated to making all your meeting goals a reality. We’re your trusted partner\, taking the stress out of meeting planning and delivery. \nA woman-owned business and pioneers of Chicago’s prolific West Loop neighborhood\, our brick-and-mortar venue is located at 656 West Randolph Street. For a truly revitalizing experience\, visit us in person and immerse yourself in our stimulating\, unexpected environment! Until then\, get a peek at www.catalystranch.com.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/linkedin-relationship-building-in-5-minutes-a-day-with-sue-koch/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Curating Joy in Your Space\, with Megan Spillman
DESCRIPTION:Organization expert Megan Spillman shares opportunities for creative expression in our surroundings at home\, to boost joy and energy.\n\n\n\n\n\nCurating Joy in Your Space\, with Megan Spillman\n\n\nWe’ve been spending more time than ever at home. How can you express yourself creatively and authentically in a space that serves so many functions (school\, work\, gym etc.)? \nThis session will share techniques from Marie Kondo’s KonMari Method™ that can be applied to your spaces to boost joy and energy. \nAlso in this session we will discuss themes from Marie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein’s recent best selling book\, Joy at Work\, and Scott Sonenshein’s book\, Stretch. \n\nWe’ll explore: \n\n\nHow using the resources we already have frees us to find creative solutions.\nHow curating your space with your ideal lifestyle in mind can have an impact on the joy in your space…and your life.\nHow to free up space and energy to focus on what’s most important to you in this season of your professional and personal lives.\nTips to apply in your space right away\n\n\n  \nAbout our Guest\n\n\n\nMEGAN SPILLMAN is a professional organizer and the founder of Peace and Tidy (www.peaceandtidy.com). She is one of over 500 consultants worldwide certified in the KonMari Method™. \nShe is a member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO) and holds certificates in household management\, life transitions\, brain based conditions and workplace productivity. Prior to pursuing a career in professional organizing\, she managed the Chicago office of the Institute of International Education (IIE)\, where she focused on advising international graduate students participating in the Fulbright Program\, an educational and cultural exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. \nMegan lives in Oak Park with her 4 year old son and 12 year old Boston Terrier. \n  \n\n\n\nCATALYST RANCH is the authority on Creative Meetings and Events\, providing solutions for your in-person and virtual meeting needs. Since 2002\, we’ve been activating creativity and innovation for clients worldwide\, and we’re dedicated to making all your meeting goals a reality. We’re your trusted partner\, taking the stress out of meeting planning and delivery. \nA woman-owned business and pioneers of Chicago’s prolific West Loop neighborhood\, our brick-and-mortar venue is located at 656 West Randolph Street. For a truly revitalizing experience\, visit us in person and immerse yourself in our stimulating\, unexpected environment! Until then\, get a peek at www.catalystranch.com.
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LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:LGBTCCIL Education Program and NetWERQ Member Mixer
DESCRIPTION:LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois\nEducation Program and NetWERQ Member Mixer\nSpend a Wednesday night with the LGBT Chamber learning important business matters from a guest speaker\, and then networking with Chamber members. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				From KACC:\n\nJoin us at Catalyst Ranch on May 22 for a complimentary member event featuring a special education program followed by networking member mixer including refreshments courtesy of Lynfred Winery & Molson Coors\, and delicious crudités courtesy of Tri-Star Catering. \nFree to members with RSVP.  $30.00 for non-members. \nDuring our education session\, you will:–Learn how proper design and effective use of the built environment can lead to a reduction in the fear of hate crime and the incidence of hate crime\, improving quality of life.–Learn methods on how to help reduce and prevent hate crimes\, and what steps to take should you be the victim of\, or witness a hate crime.–Leave equipped with resources on how to protect yourself\, your customers\, your employees\, and your business from hate crime. \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click below for more information and to register.\n  \n			\n				More information
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/lgbtccil-education-program-and-netwerq-member-mixer/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Networking
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SUMMARY:From Heartbreak to Healing: A Grief Retreat for Women
DESCRIPTION:From Heartbreak to Healing:A Grief Retreat for Women\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Heartbreak to Healing is a two-and-a-half-day grief retreat for women of all ages who are grieving the loss of a loved one.\n  \nWhat if the most impossible loss turned out to set you free in ways you couldn’t imagine? \nWhat if instead of going through loss you could grow through it? \nWhat if you become a more self-actualized\, tapped in\, and tuned in empowered version of yourself\, because of what you’ve been through (not despite it)? \nWhat if love really lives forever and you can learn to continue a relationship with your loved ones on the other side? \nWhat if you didn’t have to go through terrible loss alone or struggle to find the right kind of support or community who understands? \nAll of that is possible for you. You don’t have to go through the grief journey alone. There is a community of healers\, helpers\, and sisters ready to walk beside you\, support you\, and give you the sustainable tools and practices that will make all the difference. \nIf you are a woman who has lost a loved one at any time in any way\, come join us to go from heartbreak to healing!\nHeartbreak to Healing is an uplifting and inspiring two-and-a-half-day grief retreat for women of all ages who are grieving the loss of a loved one. It will be led by Dr Laura Berman\, a seasoned therapist with 30+ years of experience\, a best-selling author\, podcast\, radio\, and television host\, and a grieving mother of her son\, Sammy\, forever 16. She will be joined by a faculty of some of her favorite healers and teachers (more information on faculty below). \nTogether they will guide attendees through a transformative healing weekend with•  lectures•  mediumship•  somatic experiencing•  grief yoga (all levels)•  sound baths\, breathwork\, and other healing & inspiring group activities \n\nAll profits from this event will go to Parent Collective\, a foundation dedicated to parent education around the dangers of social media and fentanyl and parent healing after child loss. \n\n\nFaculty (may be adding a few more):\n\nDr. Laura Berman\, Therapist\, Author & Grieving Mama\nRebecca Rosen\, Medium\nBryan Grijalva\, Fascial and Body Work\, Psychic\, Healer & Visionary\nAnnmarie Chereso\, Mindfulness/Meditation\nTracy Elizabeth Levy\, Grief Writing and Grief Yoga\nKristen Burns\, Somatic Healing\nTina Cameron\, Producer & Healer\nMaria Gonzalez-Terrazas\, Healer\n\n			\n				Click here for more details and ticket purchasing
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/from-heartbreak-to-healing-a-grief-retreat-for-women/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Retreat
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