BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Catalyst Ranch - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Catalyst Ranch REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20250509T182721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T213249Z UID:32166-1749664800-1749672000@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:The Big Pivot: HR's Guide to Working Through Uncertainty\, an ImproveIt! Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Big Pivot:HR’s Guide to Working Through Uncertainty\nProfessional and workplace development get a revitalizing spin via improv comedy techniques\, as guided by the pros from improve it! They return to Catalyst Ranch for a high-energy workshop for boosting confidence\, staying grounded\, and leading through uncertainty. \nFrom improve it!: \n \n \n \n \n \n Get ready for a high-energy\, highly interactive experience designed to help you and your team build resilience\, boost confidence\, and thrive in the face of uncertainty. Our seasoned improv facilitators will guide you through hands-on activities and thoughtful debriefs that turn chaos into clarity. \nIn this dynamic session\, you’ll: \n\nGet real about how uncertainty affects you—and learn how to manage stress\nDiscover how to stay grounded and make confident decisions when things feel shaky\nStrengthen your adaptability muscles with creative problem-solving techniques\n\nJoin us for a workshop that will leave you feeling empowered\, energized\, and ready to take on whatever curveballs come your way. This isn’t your average leadership training—it’s an improv-fueled reset for thriving through change. \nThe first 30 attendees will get a free signed copy of Erin Diehl’s (improve it!’s CEO) debut book: I See You! A Leader’s Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy. \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda:\n\n\n\n\n\n6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Working through Uncertainty Workshop\n7:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Optional Networking\n\nPurchase tickets and find more information about the event\, improve it! and I See You at the Eventbrite link below! \n\n\n\n\n \n Tickets and additional information URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/the-big-pivot-hr-uncertainty-improveit-workshop/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/improve-it-workshop-event-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250410 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250412 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20250402T233650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T234020Z UID:32131-1744243200-1744415999@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Crisis Communications Boot Camp DESCRIPTION:Crisis Communications Boot CampPresented by P-World\nP-World returns to Catalyst Ranch with their two-day Crisis Communications Boot Camp. \n \n \n \n \n \n From P-World:\n\nThe Crisis Communications Boot Camp is back for its third edition in Chicago\, and it’s our most highly anticipated yet! With fresh speakers\, cutting-edge topics\, and exclusive insights from industry leaders\, this is your chance to equip yourself with the critical skills to navigate today’s most pressing reputational challenges. \nWhy Attend?\n\nExclusive Case Studies: Gain real-world insights from top crisis experts from PwC\, United Airlines\, US Gymnastics\, Walgreens\, IBM\, and more. Learn how industry leaders tackled their most challenging crises and emerged stronger.\nReputational Threats Unpacked: Address today’s most urgent issues—deepfakes\, political polarization\, cancel culture\, and the mounting pressure to take a public stance on sensitive topics.\nEssential Crisis Skills: Discover the power of internal communications\, effective messaging during sensitive issues\, and how Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion (DEI) can shape your crisis response.\nMini Workshop with United Airlines: Join United’s top communications team for an interactive session on critical skills every crisis communicator needs and how DEI can strengthen your crisis response.\nFull-Day AI Workshop: Dive deep into AI-powered crisis communications with Peter Heneghan\, former Deputy Director of Digital Communications\, 10 Downing Street. Develop your strategies and sharpen your skills with this hands-on\, immersive workshop.\n\n\nLimited availability; Group discounts available. \n \n Learn more URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/crisis-communications-boot-camp/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Marketing,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/P-World-Crisis-Communications-Boot-Camp-2025-April.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20230127T171544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T181042Z UID:30997-1677780000-1677787200@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Business Improv: Effective Communication Workshop with improve it! DESCRIPTION:Business Improv: Effective Communication Workshop with improve it!\nCatalyst Ranch welcomes back improve it! for their best selling in-person Business Improv Workshop! The improve it! facilitators establish an atmosphere of fever-pitch fun to grow attendees’ workplace confidence and leadership skills. \n\n***Normally $35\, admission to this March 2 workshop is available to Catalyst Ranch friends and family at 50% off! Use the Promo Code ‘CATALYSTRANCH’ when selecting your ticket. \n\nFrom improve it!: \nReady to refresh communication?\nCraving new connections and laughter?\nInterested in seeing what we’re all about?\nJoin us for our public workshop on March 2nd from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CST. \nSince 2014\, we’ve worked with hundreds of teams globally and tens of thousands of participants to build employee engagement\, communication\, and collaboration\, through the artform of improvisational comedy. \nUsually\, our workshops are facilitated privately to client teams and organizations. However\, on March 2nd we’ll be inviting leaders from all different organizations to experience our improv-based Effective Communication Workshop\, network\, and laugh more than a normal Thursday! \nWe’ll show you the full improve it! experience so you can communicate\, inspire\, and motivate your team moving forward. We can’t wait to see you there! Bring a friend or colleague to make the experience twice as fun! \nThe workshop will be 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! Co is a power skill training company that develops leaders and teams through play\, improv and experiential learning. To learn more about improve it! visit www.learntoimproveit.com. \nSound good to you? Great! We’ll see you there. \n \nAdditional Details:\nTime: March 2nd\, Registration opens at 5:30 pm. and the workshop will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. \nLocation Details: Catalyst Ranch\, 656 West Randolph Street\, Polka Room on Floor 5E Chicago\, IL 60661 \nAttire: Although this is a professional event\, comfortable professional clothing is encouraged as this will be an interactive workshop. \n*Please note* we will have a videographer at this event\, and will be asking all participants to sign a video release waiver. URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/business-improv-effective-communication-workshop-with-improve-it/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Play,Professional Development,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/improveit-business-improv-workshop-catalyst-ranch-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20220228T235015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T211129Z UID:30311-1667325600-1667332800@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:AMA Chicago : Career Connections DESCRIPTION:AMA Chicago: Career Connections\nThis semi-annual event is built around moving your career forward today and tomorrow. Current job seekers and anyone who likes to keep their options open will benefit from the insights\, advice and tips offered by our experts. \nAgenda6:00 – Welcome6:05 – Jeff Fagel6:50 – Rosie Zilinskas7:35 – Wrap-up \n \n Click here to register\n \n \n \n \n \n Poke the Box: The map to thriving in your career\nwith Jeff Fagel\, CMO\, MadHive\n\nWhat you can learn from lions\, chipmunks\, and purple cows to help you grow your career and land your next job\nHow to position yourself for success and breakthrough the job application and candidate clutter.\nHow a simple model can help you plan for career advancement and promotion discussions.\n\nPositioning Yourself for Success: The first 90 days\nwith Rosie Zilinskas\, Career Coach\, 19 Stages\n\nDiscover what struggles show up in a new job that have nothing to do with your knowledge or skills\nLearn about the special challenges that you face when joining a new organization\nGain momentum with a rock-solid plan for long term success\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Jeff Fagel is a seasoned Chief Marketing Officer who has built brands and product go-to-market plans across very cluttered and fast-moving categories. His experience building the teams and market entry strategies ahead of market maturity spans a diverse mix of start-up and corporate experience across B2B\, B2C\, AdTech and MarTech categories. Jeff is currently CMO for Madhive\, a fast-growing startup and leader within the emerging convergent TV space. Through a modern digital TV advertising operating system\, Madhive has built the leading automated platform for local broadcasters to buy and sell premium CTV/OTT inventory as an extension of their linear broadcast television advertising. \nWorkshop leader\, Rosie Zilinskas\, is a leadership coach and expert in the world of “Career Progression.” With 30 years’ experience climbing the corporate ladder in global insurance companies\, she is now an Executive Vice President. She is currently specializing in high-net-worth insurance\, where she manages Underwriting Governance and Education & Training. Rosie is the creator of the No Woman Left Behind Success Formula to help individuals take command of their profession. She helped dozens of people obtain the promotion they were seeking to finally shred the frustration of a dead-end position. URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ama-chicago-career-connections/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/AMA-Chicago-Career-Connections-event-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221023T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221023T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20221014T214758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T214824Z UID:30735-1666533600-1666540800@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:FREE Workshop: Creative Education Foundation DESCRIPTION:Get Your (Deliberate) Creativity On\nThe originators of “brainstorming\,” offer a free intro to Creative Problem Solving\, with valuable\, actionable tools.\nCreative Education Foundation shares their sought-after methodology in a free one-hour primer for our creativity-loving Catalyst Ranch community\, followed by networking and refreshments. \nLearn deliberate creativity tools and techniques that you can apply to challenges and opportunities immediately. Come away with renewed confidence in your arsenal for problem solving and in your creativity. \nWe’re excited to offer this primer to the many communities we serve: educators\, facilitators\, team leaders\, community organizers\, and more. \n  \n \n  URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/free-workshop-creative-education-foundation/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Creative-Education-Foundation-event-image-Oct-23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220615T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220615T193000 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20220121T161034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T143649Z UID:30186-1655314200-1655321400@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Book Writing Workshop Series with Executive Learning Exchange DESCRIPTION:ELE hosts a three-part Book Writing Workshop Series at Catalyst Ranch\, featuring ELE Authors’ experiences.\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n The Executive Learning Exchange (ELE) is a robust network of talent development and HR leaders providing members with opportunities for peer sharing and collaboration. Friends of Catalyst Ranch are invited to this programming\, which is typically available only to ELE members! \nSession 3: How to Market Your Book\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\nFor non-members of ELE\, e-mail kira@catalystranch.com to register. Please specify if you are attending in-person or virtually. \nAll attendees will have access to a complimentary 4-minute highlight video from this live discussion with ELE Leader-members on ELE’s Insights. \n \n \n \n \n \n From ELE: \nHave you ever wanted to write a non-fiction book\, yet did not know where to start? A book is the most condensed form of knowledge on the planet. \nYour accumulated expertise and points of view are valuable. Whether you are a corporate leader or an individual contributor\, many want to learn from your ideas and experience. Most authors and aspiring authors know writing a book is hard. Yet\, it’s not that difficult because millions of people participate in this creative endeavor every year. There are two factors that make writing a non-fiction book accessible and possible: \n🎯 Knowing your why🎯 Being disciplined about your process \nAnd a recent poll suggests the top two reasons people want to write a non-fiction book include: \n✅ Legacy\, making a difference✅ Establish credibility \nIf your desire is to write a book\, sign up for the 3-part series or start with the first workshop\, “Getting Started.” \nAbout the presenters and panelists:\nMelissa Wilson has helped hundreds of authors write and publish their non-fiction (and fiction) books. The other members of the panel\, Marti Konstant\, Nick Allen\, Teri Hart\, and Tracey Wik have published books and articles and can share the real-world experience of what it takes to author and publish a book. \n*Click here for info on the rest of the panelists* \nThis three-part workshop series will focus on the following areas:\n\nGetting Started – February 2022\nMaking it Real – April 2022\nHow to Market Your Book – June 2022 URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/book-writing-workshop-series-with-executive-learning-exchange/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ELE-Book-Writing-Workshop-3-June15-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220414T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220414T133000 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20220301T190520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T232145Z UID:30329-1649939400-1649943000@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Virtual Series: Resilience Master Mind Reboot DESCRIPTION:Jackie Sloane\, MCC\, facilitates a new round of highly interactive webinars\, where participants become a supportive circle focused on well-being and cultivating resilience\, meeting April 14\, May 12 and June 9. \nResilience Master Mind Reboot\nAn interactive webinar series with facilitator Jackie Sloane\nIt’s been an extended time of change\, challenge and uncertainty. The rhythm of your life may have been altered\, and you may be sorting that out yet. Many of us could benefit from a supportive community focused on well-being and cultivating resilience as we explore this period and your needs now. \nJoin us April 14 from 12:30-1:30 pm CT\, for Resilience Master Mind Reboot\, the first of a three-video webinar series. \nIn these highly interactive sessions\, get in deeper touch with your own inner voice\, explore the power of thought\, intention and practice to build resilience as you go about your daily life. We’ll share useful resources and exercises\, and learn from other participants. Each session\, we’ll explore topics and share reflections and learning. We’ll invite you to connect with another group member in between sessions to support you in cultivating new practices\, greater well-being and community. \nOver the series\, we’ll explore:• What’s incubating within you now• Restoring/recreating your own rhythm• The role of play and health• Mindfulness and health• Attachments and flow \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuition: Early registration by March 14: $175. Regular registration: $195\nProgram includes three group webinars\, plus one one-hour private coaching session to support you in getting the most out of the series. \nDates: April 14\, May 12\, June 9; 12:30-1:30pm each day.\nSessions will be recorded so if you miss one\, you can listen to the recording. \n \n \n \n \n \n To Register:\nContinue to sloanecommunications.com and hit the Register button there. \n \n Register at sloanecommunications.com now\n \n \n \n \n \n Series Facilitator\nJackie Sloane\, MCC\, is an executive coach\, organizational change and communication consultant\, and leadership group and retreat facilitator. Her clients have often been surprised at how a stronger focus on well-being\, a change in mindset and new practices can have profound\, lifealtering impact. Over 25 years\, she has worked with many professionals and manager to C-suite leaders in organizations of all sizes and types. She participated in Yale’s Science of Well-Being course\, has been trained to use the Resilience at Work Assessment and is certified in the Genos Emotional Intelligence assessment and The Center for Creative Leadership’s assessment tools. Her clients have included Abbott\, Accenture\, American Society of Anesthesiologists\, Bank of America\, Comcast\, Deloitte\, Exelon\, Garrett Theological Seminary\, Grant Thornton\, Hollister\, International Truck and Engine\, Legal Marketing Association\, Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District\, PepsiCo\, Plante Moran\, Purdue University Northwest\, Wintrust and many others. URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/virtual-series-resilience-master-mind-reboot/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Personal Development,Professional Development,Webinar,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Resilience-Master-Mind-Reboot-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20211022T190833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T190833Z UID:30018-1636048800-1636059600@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Nonprofit Board Match Chicago DESCRIPTION:The Nonprofit Board Match event is an opportunity for professionals from every sector and at every skill level\, to gain leadership skills while working in service with social good organizations to help them fulfill their mission. This event provides a venue and process for connecting.\nIf you’re interested in joining the talent pool and being matched with a great nonprofit board\, catch us on Thursday\, November 4 from 6–9PM at Catalyst Ranch! Light food and beverages will be supplied throughout the evening.  \nIndividuals who identify as Black\, LatinX\, Women\, and LGBTQ+ are encouraged to apply and attend. \nThe event is hosted by LimeRed and J.R. Holston Consulting. \nPlease be advised\, the organizers of this event require proof of vaccination. Please continue to the event registration site to see details. URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/nonprofit-board-match-chicago/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Nonprofit-Board-Match-Chicago.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210518T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210518T183000 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20210415T195807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T191700Z UID:22158-1621357200-1621362600@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:WTF is Branding?\, a Hybrid-Virtual Workshop DESCRIPTION:Attend in person OR virtually! Branding expert Arletta Gromek teaches the basics of branding for new entrepreneurs.\n\n\n\n\n\nWTF is Branding? with Arletta Gromek\n\n\nEstablish a great branding foundation for your business or side-hustle: Catalyst Ranch invites you to attend WTF is Branding with Arletta Gromek\, either in-person at our venue in Chicago’s West Loop\, or virtually from your home! \nStarting a new business and wondering WTF is all this branding nonsense? You need a logo… and typography\, a color palette? But then what is positioning? I thought my Instagram was my brand strategy? I can just do this myself… but where do I even begin? How much more is there to do? \nSo many entrepreneurs go through this overwhelming thought process\, with a seemingly endless stream of questions. Every time one question gets answered\, three more pop up. Before you get lost in another google search spiral\, come get clarity on the basics of branding\, the best practices to start off your business correctly\, and learn how to avoid the biggest mistake entrepreneurs make with their new projects. \nTOP 3 THINGS AUDIENCE WILL WALK AWAY WITH\n\nUnderstanding of the basics of branding and its processes\n\n\nBranding tools and processes to use for their upcoming project/ business ideas\n\n\nThe biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when starting a new business\n\n \n  \nPlease be advised: In-person attendees are required to wear masks. If you are feeling unwell on the day of the event\, you should not come to the venue and are welcome to join virtually. \n  \nAbout our guest\n\n\n\nARLETTA GROMEK\nBrand strategist and designer Arletta Gromek has been working on creative solutions her entire career. In 2013\, she introduced tech startups into the American market in a collaboration between Google and the Polish American Chamber of Commerce\, and has since been working with non profits and entrepreneurs to bring their visions to reality. From creative sustainability tech solutions\, to enriching the LGBTQ community through photography\, Arletta works with companies across the globe to translate their business intent into creative strategies. Learn more at www.arlettagromek.com. \n  \n\n\nCATALYST RANCH\, Chicago’s Creative Meeting and Event Solution\nCatalyst Ranch is Chicago’s authority on creative meetings and events\, both in-person and virtually. 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/wtf-is-branding-hybrid-workshop-arletta-gromek/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Webinar,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/WTF-Branding-Arletta-Gromek-Hybrid-Workshop-1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20210318T143609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T160815Z UID:21913-1618390800-1618419600@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Professional Headshots with Brandon Dahlquist DESCRIPTION:Photographer Brandon Dahlquist turns Catalyst Ranch into his studio\, to take professional headshots combining his classic portraiture with our unique flair. \nProfessional Headshots with Brandon Dahlquist\nNeed a professional headshot that will stand out from the sea of images on social media or LinkedIn? \nCatalyst Ranch is excited to partner with Brandon Dahlquist\, who has over 10 years experience photographing business owners\, CEO’s and creative folks in Chicago. He specializes in portraits that celebrate your individuality and speak to your specific brand. \nWe’ll shoot against unique backdrops utilizing all the character that abounds at the Ranch to get you a shot that will WORK for you! \nBook your 30 minute session for $135-which includes multiple set-ups at the Ranch\, a viewable gallery of the session and 1 finalized image for all of your marketing needs! \nTo book your appointment\, contact Brandon at brandondahlquist@gmail.com URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/professional-headshots-with-brandon-dahlquist/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Professional-headshots-Brandon-Dahlquist.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210408T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210408T133000 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20210128T235000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T235219Z UID:21602-1617885000-1617888600@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Resilience Rodeo: A Learning-Community Webinar Series\, April 8 DESCRIPTION:A monthly learning-community circle\, to support using daily life to build resilience\, greater well-being and happiness. \nApril 8 Resilience Rodeo\nIt’s been a rough and tumble time! Many of us could benefit from a little more support\, community and well-being as we navigate and create what’s next for ourselves and our organizations. Join us for Resilience Rodeo\, a three-month webinar series. In these highly interactive sessions\, learn how you can build your resilience as you go about your daily life. \nWe’ll share useful information\, practices\, exercises and tools\, and learn from other participants.\n\nResilience Rodeo is a series intended to increase learning with scaffolded sessions. \nTo register for other dates\, click here: [February 11] or [March 11].\n\nEach session\, we’ll explore topics—like how mindful “savoring” of experiences and moments can have lasting impact on well-being—and learn techniques to build new habits into your busy day. \nWe’ll invite you to share your experiences and to take on a small project that brings you happiness. You’ll be invited to connect with a group member in between sessions to support you in cultivating new practices\, greater well-being and community. \nOver the series\, discussions will include:\n\nAspects of resilience\nVarious ways we cultivate resilience\nWhat is savoring? Simple practices to increase mindful enjoyment that energizes you\nWhat studies show about the lasting impact of simple practices\nCultivating aliveness as a resilience strategy\nBreaking unproductive narratives\n\nSessions in the series:\n\nFebruary 11\, 12:30-1:30 pm\nMarch 11\, 12:30-1:30 pm\nApril 8\, 12:30-1:30pm\n\nTuition:\n\n$25 Earlybird registration available through Feb 5\n$30 Regular registration\nCommit to all three sessions for only $60\n\nTuition includes handout with links to additional resources and tools. \nSessions will be recorded so if you miss one\, you can listen to the recording. \nRecommended prework:\nTo get the most out of your participation in the session\, please reflect on: \n\nWhat energizes you?\nWhat depletes you?\nWhat’s challenging you about resilience right now?\n\nYou may be invited to share what you noticed doing these reflections. \n\n  \nAbout the organizers\n\n\n\n\nJACKIE SLOANE\, MCC\, is an executive coach\, organizational change and communication consultant\, and leadership retreat facilitator. Her clients have often been surprised at how a stronger focus on well-being\, a change in mindset and new practices can have profound\, life-altering impact. Over 25 years\, she has worked with many professionals and manager to C-suite leaders in organizations of all sizes and types. She participated in Yale’s Science of Well-Being course\, has been trained to use the Resilience at Work Assessment and is certified in the Genos Emotional Intelligence assessment and The Center for Creative Leadership’s assessment tools. Her clients have included Abbott\, Accenture\, American Society of Anesthesiologists\, Bank of America\, Comcast\, Deloitte\, Exelon\, Garrett Theological Seminary\, Grant Thornton\, Hollister\, International Truck and Engine\, Legal Marketing Association\, Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District\, PepsiCo\, Plante Moran\, Purdue University Northwest\, Wintrust and many others. \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/resilience-rodeo-a-learning-community-webinar-series-april-8/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Webinar,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1080-Resilience-Rodeo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T133000 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20210128T234700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T234700Z UID:21601-1615465800-1615469400@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Resilience Rodeo: A Learning-Community Webinar Series\, March 11 DESCRIPTION:A monthly learning-community circle\, to support using daily life to build resilience\, greater well-being and happiness. \nMarch 11 Resilience Rodeo\nIt’s been a rough and tumble time! Many of us could benefit from a little more support\, community and well-being as we navigate and create what’s next for ourselves and our organizations. Join us for Resilience Rodeo\, a three-month webinar series. In these highly interactive sessions\, learn how you can build your resilience as you go about your daily life. \nWe’ll share useful information\, practices\, exercises and tools\, and learn from other participants.\n\nResilience Rodeo is a series intended to increase learning with scaffolded sessions. \nTo register for other dates\, click here: [February 11] or [April 8].\n\nEach session\, we’ll explore topics—like how mindful “savoring” of experiences and moments can have lasting impact on well-being—and learn techniques to build new habits into your busy day. \nWe’ll invite you to share your experiences and to take on a small project that brings you happiness. You’ll be invited to connect with a group member in between sessions to support you in cultivating new practices\, greater well-being and community. \nOver the series\, discussions will include:\n\nAspects of resilience\nVarious ways we cultivate resilience\nWhat is savoring? Simple practices to increase mindful enjoyment that energizes you\nWhat studies show about the lasting impact of simple practices\nCultivating aliveness as a resilience strategy\nBreaking unproductive narratives\n\nSessions in the series:\n\nFebruary 11\, 12:30-1:30 pm\nMarch 11\, 12:30-1:30 pm\nApril 8\, 12:30-1:30pm\n\nTuition:\n\n$25 Earlybird registration available through Feb 5\n$30 Regular registration\nCommit to all three sessions for only $60\n\nTuition includes handout with links to additional resources and tools. \nSessions will be recorded so if you miss one\, you can listen to the recording. \nRecommended prework:\nTo get the most out of your participation in the session\, please reflect on: \n\nWhat energizes you?\nWhat depletes you?\nWhat’s challenging you about resilience right now?\n\nYou may be invited to share what you noticed doing these reflections. \n\n  \nAbout the organizers\n\n\n\n\nJACKIE SLOANE\, MCC\, is an executive coach\, organizational change and communication consultant\, and leadership retreat facilitator. Her clients have often been surprised at how a stronger focus on well-being\, a change in mindset and new practices can have profound\, life-altering impact. Over 25 years\, she has worked with many professionals and manager to C-suite leaders in organizations of all sizes and types. She participated in Yale’s Science of Well-Being course\, has been trained to use the Resilience at Work Assessment and is certified in the Genos Emotional Intelligence assessment and The Center for Creative Leadership’s assessment tools. Her clients have included Abbott\, Accenture\, American Society of Anesthesiologists\, Bank of America\, Comcast\, Deloitte\, Exelon\, Garrett Theological Seminary\, Grant Thornton\, Hollister\, International Truck and Engine\, Legal Marketing Association\, Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District\, PepsiCo\, Plante Moran\, Purdue University Northwest\, Wintrust and many others. \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 . \n\n  URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/resilience-rodeo-a-learning-community-webinar-series-march-11/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Webinar,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1080-Resilience-Rodeo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210302T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210302T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20210206T010957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T185710Z UID:21639-1614682800-1614686400@playground.catalystranch.com 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 CATEGORIES:Class,Marketing,Professional Development,Webinar,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Sue-Koch-Linkedin-B1080.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T123000 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20210205T223138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T223138Z UID:21635-1613473200-1613478600@playground.catalystranch.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Sue-Koch-1080.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210211T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210211T133000 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20210128T233900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T235253Z UID:21590-1613046600-1613050200@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Resilience Rodeo: A Learning-Community Webinar Series\, February 11 DESCRIPTION:A monthly learning-community circle\, to support using daily life to build resilience\, greater well-being and happiness. \nFebruary 11 Resilience Rodeo\nIt’s been a rough and tumble time! Many of us could benefit from a little more support\, community and well-being as we navigate and create what’s next for ourselves and our organizations. Join us for Resilience Rodeo\, a three-month webinar series. In these highly interactive sessions\, learn how you can build your resilience as you go about your daily life. \nWe’ll share useful information\, practices\, exercises and tools\, and learn from other participants.\n\nResilience Rodeo is a series intended to increase learning with scaffolded sessions.\nRegistration for Feb 11 is available with a single session ticket\, or a Three-Session Package at a reduced rate (Feb 11 + Mar 11 + Apr 8). See both options by clicking the Tickets button on this page.\nTo register for any other session by itself\, click here: [March 11] or [April 8].\n\nEach session\, we’ll explore topics—like how mindful “savoring” of experiences and moments can have lasting impact on well-being—and learn techniques to build new habits into your busy day. \nWe’ll invite you to share your experiences and to take on a small project that brings you happiness. You’ll be invited to connect with a group member in between sessions to support you in cultivating new practices\, greater well-being and community. \nOver the series\, discussions will include:\n\nAspects of resilience\nVarious ways we cultivate resilience\nWhat is savoring? Simple practices to increase mindful enjoyment that energizes you\nWhat studies show about the lasting impact of simple practices\nCultivating aliveness as a resilience strategy\nBreaking unproductive narratives\n\nSessions in the series:\n\nFebruary 11\, 12:30-1:30 pm\nMarch 11\, 12:30-1:30 pm\nApril 8\, 12:30-1:30pm\n\nTuition:\n\n$25 Earlybird registration available through Feb 5\n$30 Regular registration\nCommit to all three sessions for only $60\n\nTuition includes handout with links to additional resources and tools. \nSessions will be recorded so if you miss one\, you can listen to the recording. \nRecommended prework:\nTo get the most out of your participation in the session\, please reflect on: \n\nWhat energizes you?\nWhat depletes you?\nWhat’s challenging you about resilience right now?\n\nYou may be invited to share what you noticed doing these reflections. \n\n  \nAbout the organizers\n\n\n\n\nJACKIE SLOANE\, MCC\, is an executive coach\, organizational change and communication consultant\, and leadership retreat facilitator. Her clients have often been surprised at how a stronger focus on well-being\, a change in mindset and new practices can have profound\, life-altering impact. Over 25 years\, she has worked with many professionals and manager to C-suite leaders in organizations of all sizes and types. She participated in Yale’s Science of Well-Being course\, has been trained to use the Resilience at Work Assessment and is certified in the Genos Emotional Intelligence assessment and The Center for Creative Leadership’s assessment tools. Her clients have included Abbott\, Accenture\, American Society of Anesthesiologists\, Bank of America\, Comcast\, Deloitte\, Exelon\, Garrett Theological Seminary\, Grant Thornton\, Hollister\, International Truck and Engine\, Legal Marketing Association\, Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District\, PepsiCo\, Plante Moran\, Purdue University Northwest\, Wintrust and many others. \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 . \n\n  URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/resilience-rodeo-a-learning-community-webinar-series/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Webinar,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1080-Resilience-Rodeo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210208T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210208T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20210121T153327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T235133Z UID:21536-1612782000-1612785600@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Venus Genius: Book Launch and Mini-Workshop DESCRIPTION:Catalyst Ranch welcomes the “Venus Genius” author to explore how ‘Your Feminine traits are the Magic of Innovation’ \nVenus Genius: Book Celebration and Mini-Workshop with Fabienne Jacquet\n\nIn this lunchtime workshop\, Catalyst Ranch invites you to meet Fabienne Jacquet\, author of Venus Genius: The Female Prescription for Innovation\, newly published in December 2020 and recognized as the Kindle #1 New Release in 8 categories\, including Business Consulting\, Strategic Management and Organizational Change. \nFabienne will lead a short interactive workshop exploring the different feminine traits that produce successful innovation. \nFrom Fabienne: \nIn my 30+ years of experience in innovation and through research\, I observed that creating from our emotions and heart is absolutely critical to design meaningful and sustainable innovation. \nIn this interactive session\, I will demystify innovation and demonstrate how women are naturally equipped to innovate with specific feminine traits like empathy\, nurturing\, inclusivity\, intuition\, gratitude and collaboration. We will discuss the masculine and feminine aspects (including the brain and its plasticity) as both are necessary for successful innovation. \nThose feminine skills are also critical to explore solutions that could better serve women in their specific needs and lifestyles while avoiding the “pink it and shrink it” syndrome. We will explore some examples in health\, finance\, apparel\,…There are clear business opportunities to capture\, by emotionally connecting with women. \n\n\nFor a more in-depth exchange during this webinar\, attendees are encouraged to purchase the ebook or the paperback in advance of the session. \n \nVenus Genius: The Female Prescription for Innovation explores innovation from different perspectives: historical\, scientific\, sociological\, cultural and practical — all through the feminine lens. It addresses the shortage of women in innovation and how important it is to address this as a first step to inclusion. This book reveals that any innovator can acquire the necessary skills to create meaningful innovation. ‘Venus Genius’ is about celebrating the duality of the feminine and the masculine in all human beings and dares us to activate both energies to create innovation that brings true value to our world. \n  \n\nVenus Genius is available via these booksellers (Click to purchase): Amazon\, Rakuten Kobo\, and Barnes & Noble.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE AUTHOR\nFABIENNE JACQUET: While she was by no means predestined for the sciences\, Fabienne Jacquet\, a natural born rebel\, graduated as Docteur d’Etat (PhD) in Organic Chemistry from Institut National Polytechnique in Toulouse\, France. Fabienne has a successful career as a scientist and innovator who has worked with prestigious companies including Colgate-Palmolive. She brings her fearlessness and resilience to all that she sets her mind to\, including her own company\, INNOVEVE®\, dedicated to bringing feminine DNA to the progression of innovation. She is always dreaming up fresh\, fun and dynamic ideas in the name of celebrating female empowerment and the evolution of innovative thought. \n  \n\n\n\nABOUT THE HOST\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 648 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/venus-genius-book-launch-mini-workshop/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Talk,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1080-Venus-Genius-Fabienne-Jacquet.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210129T113000 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20201218T212832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T030443Z UID:21115-1611914400-1611919800@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Live Webinar: Personal Pandemic Recovery Toolkit DESCRIPTION:Dr. Sue Cain of the Corporate Learning Institute outlines out-of-the-box thinking and tools to get you through and beyond the pandemic. \n \n  \nPersonal Pandemic Recovery Toolkit\n\nThe Pandemic has disrupted lives\, upended businesses and caused wide-spread stress\, burnout and fatigue. With the COVID 19 vaccine on the horizon\, you will face unprecedented change on a different level. What will the new workplace look like? What changes will be permanent? What should you prepare for? Many of us have been in a holding pattern that will soon give way to an uncertain future. \nIt’s time to re-energize and plan for this next phase. This fast-paced workshop includes a look at what’s likely to come. Then we will explore your change style and skills using a new-to-market\, accessible and affordable DISC assessment. Finally\, we will help you identify emerging opportunities to give you a strategic jump-start into managing the next phase. \nKEY TAKE-AWAYS\n\nFind out what’s likely to change in the workplace as we enter the post-pandemic world\nTake a new-to-market\, cost-effective and accessible DISC assessment to discover your change style and how to optimize your approach\nCreate a personal action plan to navigate through and beyond the Pandemic\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters\n\n\n\nDR. SUSAN CAIN\, LCSW\, Partner at Corporate Learning Institute\nDr. Sue Cain is a creative powerhouse as a training designer\, coach and consultant. Sue is a certified in the use of multiple assessments and created the DISC Professional Styles Assessment to be an affordable and easy to use assessment. View her profile on LinkedIn here. \n  \n\n\n\nCATALYST RANCH\, Chicago’s Creative Meeting and Event Solution\nCatalyst Ranch is Chicago’s most creative Meeting and Event Venue with 18+ years of infusing meetings and events with creativity and innovation\, both in person and virtually! We’re dedicated to making all your meeting goals a reality\, while taking the stress out of virtual meeting planning and delivery. \nClick here to learn more about how we eliminate the stress of planning and delivering virtual meetings! URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/live-webinar-personal-pandemic-recovery-toolkit/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Catalyst-Ranch-Susan-Cain-Pandemic-Recovery-Workshop-1080.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201130T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201130T123000 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20201104T235441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201105T000505Z UID:20856-1606734000-1606739400@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Interactive Webinar: Cultivating Resilience for Business DESCRIPTION:At a time of overwhelming challenge and change\, it’s more important than ever to cultivate resilience. Learn how in this interactive webinar. Catalyst Ranch welcomes executive coach Jackie Sloane\, MMC\, of Sloane Communications for an 90-minute web workshop for business professionals. \n*This event is LIVE only\, and no recording of the presentation will be available for viewing afterward.* \nCultivating Resilience: Strengthening ability to flex in times of challenge\n \n\nAt a time of overwhelming challenge and change\, it becomes more important than ever to cultivate resilience. How do we recognize when resilience is an issue in ourselves or those we work with? \nSelf-awareness\, self-care\, self-management\, empathy\, and clarity about purpose\, as well as the ability to engage others are all critical leadership capabilities as well as vital to individual and organizational resilience. People are often surprised at how a few small behavior changes and simple practices can have enormous impact. \nIn this interactive\, video web-based learning program\, we share essential elements of resilience\, and tools for cultivating resilience in yourself and others. \nTopics include:\n• Overview: what is resilience? \n• Indicators that resilience may be an issue; how to recognize \n• What is present when we are resilient? \nWhat strategies did you or the other person use? \n• Aspects of resilience \n• Building resilience in yourself \n• Supporting others in cultivating resilience \n• Questions \nImportant notes:\nWhen you register\, you will receive some recommended pre-work to support you in getting the most out of the session. \nThe pre-work includes a reflection exercise and a brief assessment. \nWhen you join the session on the date of the webinar\, you will be able to access and download from the chat a handout with recommended practices and resources for further support and study. \nYour Zoom link will be unique to you and cannot be shared with anyone else. \n  \n\n\n  \n\n\nAbout Jackie Sloane\n  \nJackie Sloane\, MCC\, has been an executive coach for 25 years\, working with manager-C-suite leaders in most industries and all sectors. She has supported most of them in cultivating resilience so they can be at their best and bring out the best in others. \nShe collaborate with leaders to create processes that result in behavior change in teams\, organizations and enterprises. She has served clients in most industries\, and all sectors including Abbott\, Accenture\, American Society of Anesthesiologists\, Bank of America\, Comcast\, Deloitte\, Exelon\, Grant Thornton\, Hollister\, International Truck and Engine\, Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District\, PepsiCo\, Plante & Moran\, Purdue University Northwest\, Wintrust\, others. \nServices include an innovative web-based action-learning\, community-building program\, Open Culture Project Circles to support cultivating an environment of opportunity for everyone. \nVisit www.sloanecommunications.com for more information \n  \nAbout Catalyst Ranch\nCatalyst Ranch\, located in Chicago’s West Loop\, is the premiere venue for creative and innovative meetings and events. Our incomparable atmosphere has won us raves for inciting new levels of interaction and accomplishment. Simply put\, We Make Better Meetings. \nDuring these times of social distance\, we’ve been proud to present or co-present a variety of virtual engagements to connect our audience with our network of professionals\, who each offer unique and valuable wisdom for professional and personal growth\, for Meetings Industry folks and for everyone! URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/interactive-webinar-cultivating-resilience/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Webinar,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/900x450-Wordpress-Feat-Image-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200710T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200710T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20200619T171458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T171458Z UID:20305-1594380600-1594386000@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: Designing Meetings for Engagement and Results DESCRIPTION:Catalyst Ranch continues its series of FREE web engagements for professional and personal enrichment. On Friday\, July 10\, expert facilitator Susan Newhouse shares her method for designing meetings with more strategy\, for better results! \n*This event is LIVE only\, and no recording of the presentation will be available for viewing afterward.* \n  \nVirtual Workshop: Designing Meetings for Engagement and Results\nEver walked out of a meeting feeling like it was a total waste of time or nothing was accomplished? Those missed opportunities to bring a team together\, gain alignment\, or solve a problem are often the result of poor planning. \nStrategic meeting planning is much more than setting an agenda – it’s about understanding what success looks like\, bringing the best out of all participants\, and getting tangible results. \nIn this workshop\, you’ll learn three key steps to help you design and lead successful meetings of all types:\n\n\nEXPLORE – Clarify objectives\, identify desired outcomes\, and set realistic boundaries\n\n\nDESIGN – Discover the intersection between strategy and creativity to drive engagement and results\n\n\nFACILITATE – Manage logistics and incorporate approaches to enhance creative collaboration\n\n\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nLearn to design with the end in mind\n\n\nExplore essential components of successful meetings planned with strategy\n\n\nCreate interactive experiences that drive engagement\n\n\nThis session is packed with actionable information for planning a wide array of meetings. We’re proud to welcome Susan Newhouse\, who is our facilitator partner for our new Strategic Planning Meeting Bundle\, which offers our vital Catalyst Ranch environment and an expert guide\, to businesses plotting their steps forward in this new economy. \n\n  \n\n\n  \n\n\nAbout Susan Newhouse\nA dynamic facilitator and instructor\, Susan harnesses the power of human connection to inspire individuals and organizations to make change. \nShe brings almost 20 years’ experience helping clients solve their most complex challenges. Her immersive\, interactive experiences apply principles of creative problem solving\, design thinking\, multiple intelligences theory\, and improvisation to disrupt ordinary thinking and create breakthrough for individuals\, teams and organizations. \nAs Chief Strategic Facilitation Officer and Senior Vice President of Qualitative Innovation at Kantar\, Susan led hundreds of cutting-edge innovation sessions for Fortune 500 Companies and developed a creative facilitation training program which she delivered around the globe. \nAs Lab Lead in the Deloitte Greenhouse\, she facilitated strategic conversations for clients\, engaging them intellectually\, physically and emotionally so they could take problem-solving to a new level. She was also instrumental in launching Deloitte Risk and Financial Advisory’s tech-enabled Spark Experiences. \nA member of the Creative Education Foundation since 2002\, Susan is an instructor at the annual Creative Problem Solving Institute\, and has also taught at EPIC International Summit\, Florida Creativity Weekend\, and ACRE/EDU in South Africa. \nLearn more at www.susannewhouse.com. \n  \nAbout Catalyst Ranch\nCatalyst Ranch\, located in Chicago’s West Loop\, is the premiere venue for creative and innovative meetings and events. Our incomparable atmosphere has won us raves for inciting new levels of interaction and accomplishment. Simply put\, We Make Better Meetings. \nDuring these times of social distance\, our free webinar series aims to connect our audience with our network of professionals\, who each offer unique and valuable wisdom for professional and personal growth\, for Meetings Industry folks and for everyone! URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/virtual-workshop-designing-meetings-for-engagement-and-results/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Webinar,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Designing-Meetings-for-Engagement-and-Results.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200617T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200617T123000 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20200605T233348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200615T205022Z UID:20114-1592393400-1592397000@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: Effective Principles and Purposeful Tools to Improve Your Virtual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Catalyst Ranch continues its series of FREE web engagements for professional and personal enrichment. On Wednesday\, June 24\, veteran facilitators from Ah Ha! share and demonstrate their best strategies and activities for making the most of virtual meetings. \n \n\nEffective Principles and Purposeful Tools to Improve Your Virtual Meeting\n\n\n**This event is LIVE only\, and no recording of the presentation will be available for viewing afterward.**\nTired of unproductive virtual meetings? Looking to improve your next online team session? Looking for new ways to connect with other team members? \nOnline meetings have become a way of life yet simply opening a fresh Zoom or WebEx does not ensure you will accomplish your goals. \nJoin Ah Ha!’s Wayne and Susannah Childers as they share proven principles and purposeful activities to help create a better experience for YOU… and your meeting guests. Energizing and Experiential\, come explore lessons learned from 20+years of facilitating teams – online and off. \nWhat can you expect from the session?\n– Effective principles to improve any virtual session \n– New tools for your next virtual meetings \n– New activities to help boost engagement and creativity \n– A CATALYST RANCH BONUS – at least 1 new idea to improve YOUR next meeting \nWhat should you bring?\nYour questions\, a curious mind and a willingness to try something new. \n  \n\n  \n \nAbout Ah Ha!\nAh Ha! is a facilitation and consulting company led by husband and wife duo Wayne and Susannah Childers. For over 20+ years\, they have found fresh ways to Connect others\, Create ideas and Transform how teams work together. Ah Ha! designs and leads facilitated sessions to support teams in gaining knowledge\, integrating information and developing new connections. \nSome people have a mission. Ah Ha! is ON one…. \nInspire people\, connect knowledge and illuminate possibilities. \nSimple\, powerful & trust us- it’ll get you where you want to go. \nReady to get started? www.experienceahha.com \n  \nAbout Catalyst Ranch\nCatalyst Ranch\, located in Chicago’s West Loop\, is the premiere venue for creative and innovative meetings and events. Our incomparable atmosphere has won us raves for inciting new levels of interaction and accomplishment. Simply put\, We Make Better Meetings. \nDuring these times of social distance\, our free webinar series aims to connect our audience with our network of professionals\, who each offer unique and valuable wisdom for professional and personal growth\, for Meetings Industry folks and for everyone! URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/virtual-workshop-effective-principles-and-purposeful-tools-to-improve-your-virtual-meeting/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Webinar,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Ah-Ha-webinar-Improve-Your-Virtual-Meeting-b.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200222T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200222T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20191226T214246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191231T192539Z UID:19459-1582362000-1582387200@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:THE HUMAN JOURNEY® Conductor Training: 6-CEU Professional Development for Clinicians Feb 22 DESCRIPTION:Catalyst Ranch welcomes frequent collaborator and facilitator Sara K. Schneider for a one-day class in THE HUMAN JOURNEY®\, a new and important Professional Development training for therapists\, nurses\, and counselors. \n\n\nTHE HUMAN JOURNEY®: Helping families face the challenge of their lives\n“For families needing to lean forward in the face of big challenges\, THE HUMAN JOURNEY® is a novel method that draws on archetypal psychology\, narrative facilitation\, systems theory\, and group process to help groups build belonging\, and individuals construct meaning\, when challenges lie on the road ahead. \nStyled as a game\, and organized as a facilitated experience with the dramatic shape of a three-act play\, THE HUMAN JOURNEY® boosts listening and inquiring skills\, the respectful sharing of disparate experiences\, and the commitment to going forward together.” \nSara K. Schneider\, PhD\, leads one-day trainings for clinicians on Jan 31 and Feb 22. 6 CEUs are included for social workers\, nurses\, and counselors. \n\nFor more information about THE HUMAN JOURNEY® program and the one-day Conductor Trainings\, please see http://the-human-journey.com and the Eventbrite registration page.\n\n\n \nSara K. Schneider\, Ph.D.\nFounder & CEO\, THE HUMAN JOURNEY®\nSara K. Schneider\, Ph.D. is a Yale- and NYU-educated book author\, organizational consultant\, workshop leader\, and theatre-maker who analyzes  groups from a social-science perspective. From data-derived insights\, she creates experiences for service enhancement in healthcare and the deepening of the web of service provider and family relationships.   \nSara has been a tenured education professor in leadership studies\, guiding working professionals in education\, healthcare\, the clergy\, and law enforcement in accessing and growing their own and their colleagues’ wisdom and resources. Her deep experience across the social sciences and applied performing arts\, along with her practical role as a learning and retreat design consultant\, make her workshops an experience of rich insight for professionals striving to enrich what they already do so well. \n\n*We at Catalyst Ranch were pleased to feature Sara among five pioneering women entrepreneurs celebrated at our 17th Anniversary Party in 2019. The gathering recognized inspired\, Chicagoland small businesses and the amazing women behind them!\n\n  URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/the-human-journey-professional-development-for-clinicians-feb-22/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Class,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/900x450-Wordpress-Feat-Image-5.png ORGANIZER;CN="THE HUMAN JOURNEY":MAILTO:info@The-Human-Journey.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200207T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200207T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20200113T220513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200113T225404Z UID:19479-1581075000-1581080400@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Engage Your Audience at Company Gatherings DESCRIPTION:We are the authority on everything Meetings-related. With the goal of growing and sharing knowledge among our peers\, our lunch-hour workshops focus on the ins and outs of our industry.  We invite Facilitators\, Meeting Planners\, Retreat Programming Coordinators\, Administrative Assistants and everyone in between to get insider insight with a delectable meal. \nJoin us as Linda Whitlock teaches creative ways to maximize engagement among peers at company meetings and events!\n\n\n\n\n\nLunch & Learn: Engage Your Audience at Company Gatherings\n \nHow do you keep your team and/or participants engaged during meetings\, conferences or other gatherings? How do you encourage your team to show up\, get excited and truly take advantage of every opportunity to learn and grow and bond. \nLinda Whitlock\, President of Corporate Event Interactive\, will draw from her 25+ years’ experience producing interactive and team events\, to provide you with creative ways to engage your audience of peers and professionals. In this interactive and hands-on session\, Linda and her CEI colleague Trent Snyder will teach attendees practical strategies to better engage with their target audiences\, which include stakeholders\, presenters\, the community\, and each other. \nSession topics will include… \n\nLearn how to foster relationships through ice-breaker and networking activities\nHelp your team and participants spark conversation through small group/table top discussion\nCultivate fun with a friendly competition\nPromote philanthropy within your organization by giving back to the community\nParticipating in Sample Activities\n\n\n  \nAdmission price of $12 includes a mouth-watering meal from our catering partner Big Delicious Planet.\n\nPurchase your admission by Thursday\, January 30.\nPlease email bryan@catalystranch.com with any dietary restrictions.\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Guest Presenters:\n \nLinda Whitlock-Graziano is President and Co-owner of Corporate Event Interactive\, Inc.  She specializes in creating custom interactive & team experiences for corporate meetings and events.  Her genuine and collaborative approach brings authenticity to each program she produces. \nSome of her favorite programs include bringing contentious corporate teams together in friendly competition\, engaging new-hires and students with their new setting\, and coordinating hundreds of heartwarming charitable team events. \nLinda started at CEI as Production Coordinator in 1993. Now\, as President\, she continues to guide the enthusiastic CEI team in producing award-wining events. She is a longtime contributor to the meetings and events industry\, actively involved in the MPI and ILEA Chicago chapters. When she isn’t collaborating with clients\, she enjoys attending her son’s sports games\, hanging out with her college-bound daughter and traveling anywhere with her husband Ed. You can reach her at Linda@CorpEvent.com or www.linkedin.com/in/lindawhitlock. \n  \nAn ambitious and creative event specialist\, Trent Snyder brings to Corporate Event Interactive an ideal combination of work ethic\, practical business skills and customer service experience. He is able to balance many tasks simultaneously and never gets rattled. In many ways he is the backbone of the organization as he plays a part in almost everything in the office from designing and creating the latest techno hunt to coordinating event logistics. Trent received is BA from Northern Illinois University in 2016. \nIn his free time you can catch Trent singing a cappella on stage\, running on the lakefront\, or freelancing for local events. You can reach him at Trent@corpevent.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/trent-snyder. \n  \n\n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch! URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/lunch-learn-engage-your-audience-at-company-gatherings/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/900x450-Wordpress-Feat-Image-14.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200205T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200205T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20191226T221521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191226T221521Z UID:19464-1580925600-1580932800@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:From Passion to Paycheck: How to Launch a Successful Side Hustle DESCRIPTION:General Assembly\, in partnership with Fiverr\, hosts an evening workshop to inspire and empower budding and beginning entrepreneurs: From Passion to Paycheck: How to Launch a Successful Side Hustle \n\nHave you been sitting on an idea for a while but haven’t had time\, money or confidence to start it? \nWanting to branch out on your own and create something is a very common desire – yet so few of us act on it\, because of our other commitments or the fear that it won’t take off. This event will provide you tools\, tricks and inspiration to set up your dream business while maintaining your full-time job. \nHere’s what you can expect: \nIdeas: How do we form them? How do we choose which one to work on? \nBuilding: How do we build a first version of an idea with minimal time and money? \nHustle: How do you keep up momentum and create opportunities for your new business while working full time? \nWho is this for? \nThe entrepreneurially frustrated: learn what small steps can enable you to explore that entrepreneurial itch alongside your current day to day. \nCommunity lovers: build your network Advice hunters: practical tips to help you start your side hustle \nDoers: action focused exercises to launch your business in an evening URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/from-passion-to-paycheck-how-to-launch-a-successful-side-hustle/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/900x450-Wordpress-Feat-Image-13-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200131T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200131T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20191226T213557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191231T192906Z UID:19458-1580461200-1580486400@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:THE HUMAN JOURNEY® Conductor Training: 6-CEU Professional Development for Clinicians Jan 31 DESCRIPTION:Catalyst Ranch welcomes frequent collaborator and facilitator Sara K. Schneider for a one-day class in THE HUMAN JOURNEY®\, a new and important Professional Development training for therapists\, nurses\, and counselors. \n\n\n\n\nTHE HUMAN JOURNEY®: Helping families face the challenge of their lives\n“For families needing to lean forward in the face of big challenges\, THE HUMAN JOURNEY® is a novel method that draws on archetypal psychology\, narrative facilitation\, systems theory\, and group process to help groups build belonging\, and individuals construct meaning\, when challenges lie on the road ahead. \nStyled as a game\, and organized as a facilitated experience with the dramatic shape of a three-act play\, THE HUMAN JOURNEY® boosts listening and inquiring skills\, the respectful sharing of disparate experiences\, and the commitment to going forward together.” \nSara K. Schneider\, PhD\, leads one-day trainings for clinicians on Jan 31 and Feb 22. 6 CEUs are included for social workers\, nurses\, and counselors. \n\nFor more information about THE HUMAN JOURNEY® program and the one-day Conductor Trainings\, please see http://the-human-journey.com and the Eventbrite registration page.\n\n\n \nSara K. Schneider\, Ph.D.\nFounder & CEO\, THE HUMAN JOURNEY®\nSara K. Schneider\, Ph.D. is a Yale- and NYU-educated book author\, organizational consultant\, workshop leader\, and theatre-maker who analyzes  groups from a social-science perspective. From data-derived insights\, she creates experiences for service enhancement in healthcare and the deepening of the web of service provider and family relationships.   \nSara has been a tenured education professor in leadership studies\, guiding working professionals in education\, healthcare\, the clergy\, and law enforcement in accessing and growing their own and their colleagues’ wisdom and resources. Her deep experience across the social sciences and applied performing arts\, along with her practical role as a learning and retreat design consultant\, make her workshops an experience of rich insight for professionals striving to enrich what they already do so well. \n\n*We at Catalyst Ranch were pleased to feature Sara among five pioneering women entrepreneurs celebrated at our 17th Anniversary Party in 2019. The gathering recognized inspired\, Chicagoland small businesses and the amazing women behind them!\n\n  URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/the-human-journey-professional-development-for-clinicians-jan-31/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Class,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/900x450-Wordpress-Feat-Image-5.png ORGANIZER;CN="THE HUMAN JOURNEY":MAILTO:info@The-Human-Journey.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191113T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191113T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20191021T203347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191021T203347Z UID:19226-1573666200-1573675200@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:AMA Chicago's Connex: Marketing Networking in November DESCRIPTION:AMA Chicago brings together colleagues\, friends\, entrepreneurs and creative professionals from the best companies in the Midwest. Meet your Chicago Chapter Board and learn about what we’ve got planned for you. Mingle with current and prospective AMA members or chat up the leadership team over drinks in a casual setting. Simply bring yourself\, your charm and your business cards. \n\n\nLight supper will be served. \n\n\nRound Robin Discussion Tables\n\n\nAMA Chicago makes networking easier and focused on sharing your marketing skills. This event features four round robin discussion tables\, each dedicated to a popular marketing topic and hosted by a thought leader. Join this small group discussion to share your knowledge and gain new insights from your peers. Rotate tables every 20 minutes\, stick with one\, or opt out – traditional networking is always an option. \nView discussion topics at the AMA Chicago website by clicking the button below!\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n  \n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch! URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ama-chicago-connex-networking-november-2019/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/900x450-Wordpress-Feat-Image-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191109T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191109T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20191021T213453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191031T214806Z UID:19237-1573290000-1573315200@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:THE HUMAN JOURNEY: One-Day Training for Therapists NOV 9 DESCRIPTION:Catalyst Ranch welcomes frequent collaborator and facilitator Sara K. Schneider for a set of one-day sessions in THE HUMAN JOURNEY\, a new and important Professional Development education for psychotherapists and nurses. \n\n\n\nWhat is the dominant story you’re inviting your clients to tell?\nDoes that story actually promote healing?\nEvery story can be packaged a thousand ways\, for a thousand different listeners. \nBut what kinds of stories actually heal in 360° ‘round—that is\, not just the individual who tells it\, but the family\, or family of choice\, of which they are a part? \n6 CEUs for social workers\, LCPCs\, and nurses for this one-day training to become a Conductor of THE HUMAN JOURNEY®\, a new tool for families—and families of choice—who are facing the challenge of their lives to co-construct their story. \nSessions available:\n\nFriday November 8th\, 9:00am – 4:00pm.\nSaturday\, November 9th\, 9:00am – 4:00pm.\n\nYou’ll leave with a deluxe boxed THE HUMAN JOURNEY® Conductor’s Kit and supporting materials in your bag\, lunch in your tummy\, CEUs to your name\, and the uplift and zap to the imagination that a day at Catalyst Ranch provides. \nDiscount for early registrants and for practitioners from the same organization who wish to share a single Conductor’s Kit. \n\nTHE HUMAN JOURNEY® training provides unforgettable consulting and learning and growth experiences across the professions and for mission-driven organizations.\nMore at http://The-Human-Journey.com and http://sarakschneider.com.  Books at Amazon.com. \nVideo and more information: \nhttp://The-Human-Journey.com \n\n \nSara K. Schneider\, Ph.D.\nFounder & CEO\, THE HUMAN JOURNEY\nSara K. Schneider\, Ph.D. is a Yale- and NYU-educated book author\, organizational consultant\, workshop leader\, and theatre-maker who analyzes  groups from a social-science perspective. From data-derived insights\, she creates experiences for service enhancement in healthcare and the deepening of the web of service provider and family relationships.   \nSara has been a tenured education professor in leadership studies\, guiding working professionals in education\, healthcare\, the clergy\, and law enforcement in accessing and growing their own and their colleagues’ wisdom and resources. Her deep experience across the social sciences and applied performing arts\, along with her practical role as a learning and retreat design consultant\, make her workshops an experience of rich insight for professionals striving to enrich what they already do so well. \n\n*Sara is one of the five pioneering women entrepreneurs whom Catalyst Ranch is celebrating at its 17th Anniversary Party on Monday\, November 4. The gathering recognized inspired small Chicagoland businesses and the amazing women behind them!\n\n  URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/the-human-journey-training-for-therapists-nov-9/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Class,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/900x450-Wordpress-Feat-Image-5.png ORGANIZER;CN="THE HUMAN JOURNEY":MAILTO:info@The-Human-Journey.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191108T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191108T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20191021T212923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191031T214722Z UID:19230-1573203600-1573228800@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:THE HUMAN JOURNEY: One-Day Training for Therapists NOV 8 DESCRIPTION:Catalyst Ranch welcomes frequent collaborator and facilitator Sara K. Schneider for a set of one-day sessions in THE HUMAN JOURNEY\, a new and important Professional Development education for psychotherapists and nurses. \n\n\n\nWhat is the dominant story you’re inviting your clients to tell?\nDoes that story actually promote healing?\nEvery story can be packaged a thousand ways\, for a thousand different listeners. \nBut what kinds of stories actually heal in 360° ‘round—that is\, not just the individual who tells it\, but the family\, or family of choice\, of which they are a part? \n6 CEUs for social workers\, LCPCs\, and nurses for this one-day training to become a Conductor of THE HUMAN JOURNEY®\, a new tool for families—and families of choice—who are facing the challenge of their lives to co-construct their story. \nSessions available:\n\nFriday November 8th\, 9:00am – 4:00pm.\nSaturday\, November 9th\, 9:00am – 4:00pm.\n\nYou’ll leave with a deluxe boxed THE HUMAN JOURNEY® Conductor’s Kit and supporting materials in your bag\, lunch in your tummy\, CEUs to your name\, and the uplift and zap to the imagination that a day at Catalyst Ranch provides. \nDiscount for early registrants and for practitioners from the same organization who wish to share a single Conductor’s Kit. \n\nTHE HUMAN JOURNEY® training provides unforgettable consulting and learning and growth experiences across the professions and for mission-driven organizations.\nMore at http://The-Human-Journey.com and http://sarakschneider.com.  Books at Amazon.com. \nVideo and more information: \nhttp://The-Human-Journey.com \n\n \nSara K. Schneider\, Ph.D.\nFounder & CEO\, THE HUMAN JOURNEY\nSara K. Schneider\, Ph.D. is a Yale- and NYU-educated book author\, organizational consultant\, workshop leader\, and theatre-maker who analyzes  groups from a social-science perspective. From data-derived insights\, she creates experiences for service enhancement in healthcare and the deepening of the web of service provider and family relationships.   \nSara has been a tenured education professor in leadership studies\, guiding working professionals in education\, healthcare\, the clergy\, and law enforcement in accessing and growing their own and their colleagues’ wisdom and resources. Her deep experience across the social sciences and applied performing arts\, along with her practical role as a learning and retreat design consultant\, make her workshops an experience of rich insight for professionals striving to enrich what they already do so well. \n\n*Sara is one of the five pioneering women entrepreneurs whom Catalyst Ranch is celebrating at its 17th Anniversary Party on Monday\, November 4. The gathering recognized inspired small Chicagoland businesses and the amazing women behind them!\n\n  URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/the-human-journey-training-for-therapists-nov-8/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Class,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/900x450-Wordpress-Feat-Image-5.png ORGANIZER;CN="THE HUMAN JOURNEY":MAILTO:info@The-Human-Journey.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191101T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191101T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20190917T210908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200113T190504Z UID:18794-1572607800-1572613200@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Improve Your Public Speaking Skills DESCRIPTION:We are the authority on everything Meetings-related. Our lunch-hour workshops focus on the ins and outs of this industry to grow and share knowledge with our peers. We invite Facilitators\, Meeting Planners\, Retreat Programming Coordinators\, Administrative Assistants and everyone in between to get insider insight with a delectable meal! \nJoin us as Brendan Sullivan shows us proven techniques to tackle Public Speaking in Meetings and beyond!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nLunch & Learn: Improve Your Public Speaking Skills\n \nWhat’s at stake when you speak to an audience? Your project? Your credibility? Your company’s reputation? A promotion? Your job? \nUnfortunately\, whether you are speaking to two people or two thousand\, your audience judges you on how you present your ideas\, as well as the ideas themselves. There are simple physical adjustments you can make to appear more confident\, knowledgeable\, relaxed\, engaging\, approachable and professional. \nIn this interactive session\, Brendan will share some of these techniques which you will then be able to apply immediately in order to become a more effective speaker and presenter\, no matter what communication situation you face. \n\nAdmission price of $10 includes a mouth-watering meal from our catering partner Big Delicious Planet.\n\nPurchase your admission by Thursday\, October 24.\nPlease email bryan@catalystranch.com with any dietary restrictions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Presenter for Lunch & Learn: Improve Your Public Speaking Skills:\nBrendan Sullivan is an experienced presentation skills\, public speaking and communication skills coach. He has coached and trained thousands of professionals to be more effective speakers and presenters over the last 15 years. Find more at www.bpscommunicationskills.com. \nBrendan has coached and trained presentation skills directly on his own\, as well as through a number of presentation skills providers\, including Communispond\, Vautier Communications\, IMPAX\, Hit Your Stride\, Corporate Learning Institute and other training companies. \nBrendan has taught and coached presentation and public speaking skills as a corporate class\, as an open enrollment course\, to project teams before “the big one”\, and as private coaching for senior leaders. He has also spoken on the topic of presentation skills in keynote addresses and as breakout sessions at business conferences. \nBrendan has taught these skills to employees of many large and small organizations\, including GE\, Lockheed Martin\, Kimberly-Clark\, AT&T\, Aetna\, Whirlpool\, Walmart\, Bristol-Myers Squibb\, Sherwin Williams\, US Steel\, Verizon\, Charles Schwab\, Abbott Labs and many others. Brendan has also taught presentation skills as an adjunct professor at DePaul University. \nBrendan’s training style is influenced by his early career as an advertising sales manager for the New York Times Magazine Group. There he delivered many sales presentations to Fortune 500 consumer products companies and their advertising agencies. \nBrendan’s style is also impacted by his lifetime of experience as a professional improvisational actor\, teacher and coach\, trained at the world famous Second City Conservatory. Brendan still performs in Chicago on Monday evenings when he’s not traveling. \nBrendan is also a creativity coach\, helping individuals and teams to create a culture of collaborative creativity and innovation (see www.creativitycoach.net)\, as well as a published novelist\, and commercial/film actor. Brendan and his wife Susan are the parents of four children. \n\n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch! URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/lunch-learn-improve-your-public-speaking-skills/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/900x450-Wordpress-Feat-Image-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191021T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191021T163000 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20190726T235507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191003T162234Z UID:17692-1571664600-1571675400@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Building Better Leaders - Professional Development DESCRIPTION:Learn how to cultivate the best leadership in your organization from J.K. Egerton\, author of Business on the Board. \nBuilding Better Leaders\, from Business on the Board®\nDo you need a new and creative way to develop the talent in your organization? Do your leaders need a place to practice and improve their strategic thinking and decision-making? Give your team the opportunity to learn strategy skills in an innovative learning series drawn from a surprising source: the chessboard. \nBusiness on the Board® takes the centuries-old and still timelessly relevant tactics of chess and wields them to impart vital thinking skills in a unique game-driven format sure to engage. This creative afternoon workshop will help you begin to build the leaders who will run your company using the mindset and skills of a chess master. \n \nWhat You Will Learn:\n\nHow to think like a CEO\nThree powerful leadership styles and when to use them\nUsing the power of visualization\nGenerate the strategies and tactics a winning team needs\nHow problem solving drives better bottom line results\nHow to delegate\, evaluate\, eliminate\, manage risk\, & generate a profit\n\nIt’s not another case study. It’s not the same old role-playing routine. It’s a dynamic learning experience designed to give you the strategic edge your competitors can’t duplicate and won’t see coming. \nWhat you get:\n\n3 hours of hands-on\, interactive business related training\nThe #1 Best Selling Book\nAll training materials\nChessboard & set\nSnacks provided\n\n  \n\nAbout the Presenter:\nJim Egerton is the CEO and founder of Business on the Board®. He is a corporate talent developer\, speaker\, Best-Selling author\, teacher\, coach\, manager\, leader\, and entrepreneur. \nFor more information\, visit www.businessontheboard.com. URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/building-better-leaders/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/900x450-Wordpress-Feat-Image-11-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190911T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190911T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T092949 CREATED:20190801T191458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T152221Z UID:17798-1568223000-1568232000@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:AMA Chicago's Connex: Marketing Networking in September DESCRIPTION:AMA Chicago’s Connex marketing networking events are the place to be! You’ll meet up with colleagues\, friends\, entrepreneurs\, and creative professionals from the best companies in the Midwest. Mix\, mingle\, make connections\, reconnect with friends\, and build your network at the premiere marketing networking event in Chicago. \n \n\n\nAMA Chicago brings together colleagues\, friends\, entrepreneurs and creative professionals from the best companies in the Midwest. Meet your Chicago Chapter Board and learn about what we’ve got planned for you. Mingle with current and prospective AMA members or chat up the leadership team over drinks in a casual setting. Simply bring yourself\, your charm and your business cards. \nLight supper will be served. \n\n\nNew: Round Robin Discussion Tables\n\n\nAMA Chicago makes networking easier and focused on sharing your marketing skills. This event features four round robin discussion tables\, each dedicated to a popular marketing topic and hosted by a thought leader. Join this small group discussion to share your knowledge and gain new insights from your peers. Rotate tables every 20 minutes\, stick with one\, or opt out – traditional networking is always an option. More details to come on table hosts at this event. \n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information and tickets\, click here!\n \n\n  \n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch! URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ama-chicago-connex-networking-september-2019/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/AMA-Chicago-EAAG-Connex-071019-1030x541-e1560791618254.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR