BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Catalyst Ranch - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Catalyst Ranch 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: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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T055844 CREATED:20230322T174200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T165214Z UID:31107-1683655200-1683660600@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Kellogg Alumni Club of Chicago Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:Kellogg Alumni Club of Chicago:\nAnnual Reflection of the Progress of DE&I Social and Policy-Related Programs\nJoin the KACC for a panel discussion with senior executives who will share how they expanded social and policy-related initiatives over the last year. \nNetwork with other Kellogg alumni. \nGuests are welcome. \n \n \n \n \n \n From KACC:\n\nJoin us for a panel discussion with senior executives who will share how they expanded existing and identified new social and policy-related programs and initiatives over the last year. Highlights will include insights on how to increase involvement and investment for your company\, key learnings from past program failures and successes\, and why these investments contribute to reinforcing the company’s mission and increasing profit margins. \n  \nNetwork with other Kellogg alumni. Guests are welcome. \n  \nPanelists: \n\nEthel J. Dickerson\, COO of CEO Action for Racial Equity\, PwC\nWendy Lewis\, Founding Partner of Wendy Lewis\, LLC\, a Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion practice firm\, and Founder and Creator of Ally SHIFT (TM)\nRobert Matthews\, VP\, Talent and Chief Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion Officer\, Exelon\nModerator: Shontelle Mixon\, Chief Audit Executive\, Health Care Service Corporation URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/kellogg-alumni-club-of-chicago-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking,Panel Discussion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Kellogg-Alumni-Club-of-Chicago.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230319T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T055844 CREATED:20230302T175241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T193059Z UID:31057-1679227200-1679238000@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Urban Sketchers Chicago - Sketch Meetup DESCRIPTION:From l-r\, works by artists Wes Douglas\, Jing Jenny Zhang and Kelly Parkhouse. \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the artists of the Urban Sketchers Chicago and use our vibrant space to inspire your art!\n \n \n \n \n \n Urban Sketchers Chicago is a social group of artists who meet in person every month to use one environment to sketch\, paint\, and more. \n \n RSVP via Facebook\n \n \n \n \n \n Click above for more details on the event. There you’ll also find the coordinator\, Gail Dokucu\, who can answer any questions you might have. \nEnjoy the company of fellow artists as you spend a peaceful afternoon making art\, and by the end you’ll be able to appreciate each other’s work. \nWe at Catalyst Ranch are always amazed to see the breadth of media and styles that are done in these meetups. We hope you’ll enjoy our unconventional space! \n  URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/urban-sketchers-chicago-sketch-meetup/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetup,Play,Recreational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/USK-Urban-Sketchers-Chicago-meetup.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T055844 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:20230221T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T183000 DTSTAMP:20260423T055844 CREATED:20230210T212740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T214305Z UID:31039-1676982600-1677004200@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Chicago Planner Master Class - Venue-Hop Tour DESCRIPTION:Chicago Planner Master Class — Venue Hop Tour\nA progressive showcase for meeting and event planners with a table-top networking event! \nMeeting and event planners\, come experience Catalyst Ranch in the best way possible: as a partygoer we get to pamper and impress! \nCatalyst Ranch is proud to be a featured stop on this fun\, progressive venue tour led by Chicago Planner Master Class. Planners will start at our West Loop neighbor Carnivale and then travel as a group\, enjoying food\, drinks and live music at five exciting venues. \nEvent is free to participate!\n\n  \nFrom Chicago Planner Master Class: \n\n\n\nGet the party started early this Fat Tuesday! As you tour from venue to venue\, enjoy food and beverages while listening to live music entertainment. Take home a custom fashion illustration for each guest after the event\, and design your own Mardi Gras wine glass charm as you grow your network and meet with new Chicago businesses. \n\n\n\n\n\n12:30 PM – Check-In Begins1:00 PM – Event Begins1:15 PM – Venue Visits Begin6:30 PM – Event Ends \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Chicago Venue Hop will connect 60-80 local meeting and event planners with a variety of event venues and event service providers over the course of an afternoon. Each stop on this exclusive event will consist of a venue tour\, food and drink samples\, and connecting with planners and businesses. Participants will ride in buses from stop to stop and finish at one central location for a table-top style networking event. URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/chicago-planner-master-class-venue-hop-tour/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023Feb-Ateema-Planner-Venue-Tour.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T055844 CREATED:20221110T154757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T163515Z UID:30769-1670520600-1670531400@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Catalyst Ranch's 20th Anniversary Party DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to our annual party\, celebrating 20 years of business by breaking new ground!\n\nDate: Thursday\, December 8\nTime: 5:30p-8:30p\nRSVP: Email kira@catalystranch.com\n\n \n Email Kira here to RSVP!\n \n \n \n \n \n You’re invited to celebrate Catalyst Ranch’s twenty years of creativity and innovation at our 20th Anniversary Party! We’re providing bites and drinks from Tri-Star Catering to be enjoyed in our legendary creative space. \nCome mingle with our friends and family as we look back on our storied history and look AHEAD to unlocking more creative potential with the debut of a BRAND NEW SPACE. Like our supporters from Day 1\, you’ll get in on the ground floor\, and we’ll take you to new heights—literally (Hint hint)! \nDon’t miss our favorite event of the year… URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/catalyst-ranchs-20th-anniversary-party/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Anniversary Party,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Catalyst-Ranch-20th-Anniversary-Party-feat-image-exclamation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T055844 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:20260423T055844 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:20221008T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221008T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T055844 CREATED:20220907T225416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T230435Z UID:30560-1665252000-1665262800@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Fiesta de Frida 2022 - Women's Justice League DESCRIPTION:Fiesta de Frida\nThe annual event from Women’s Justice League benefiting the fight against domestic abuse.\nFiesta de Frida is back for a special October edition in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month! \nJoin us for a unique mixed media art project as we re-create Frida Kahlo’s “Unos Cuantos Piquetitos”: \nArguably one of her most evocative works\, the painting depicts a gravely injured woman lying on blood stained sheets\, overlooked by a looming male figure. Frida Kahlo painted this after reading of a drunken man who had stabbed his girlfriend 22 times to death. He told the judge: “But I only gave her a few small nips.” This is among her goriest work. At the time this painting was produced\, Frida had uncovered her husband\, Diego Rivera\, was having an affair with her sister. Blood-red paint drips out of the picture\, on to the frame. Yet the painting is small in size with delicate details. Kahlo juxtaposed pretty details – doves\, a lace pillow – with shocking violence. This mix of the macabre and ironic\, intimate and gory\, showcases intimate partner violence in every way. \nSpecial performance by Las Cartas de Frida honoring domestic violence survivors. Las Cartas de Frida has been empowering women in the Chicago area through writing\, music\, art\, and dance. Inspired by letters written by Frida Kahlo to her husband Diego Rivera from 1929 until her death\, Norbella Aguilar will read letters from survivors\, perform an interpretive dance\, and guide VIP ticket holders through a one-of-a-kind writing workshop. \nAll guests must be 21 and over – tickets include a complimentary alcoholic beverage. All proceeds benefit the Women’s Justice League fighting domestic violence. URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/fiesta-de-frida-2022-womens-justice-league/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Experiential,Fundraiser,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/fiesta-de-frida-2022b.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220615T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220615T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T055844 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:20260423T055844 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;VALUE=DATE:20220208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220211 DTSTAMP:20260423T055844 CREATED:20220203T161255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220205T190608Z UID:30220-1644278400-1644537599@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Men's Meditation & Empowerment Session DESCRIPTION:360 Chicago Tours holds two sessions of men’s meditation and reflection\, February 8 and 10.\n\nPatrick McKay of 360 Chicago Tours leads these sessions of exploration. From the 360 Chicago Tours event page: \nJoin us for meditation and empowerment. With these sessions we hope to create a safe space for men to come together and embrace themselves and others without shame or judgement.  \nWe are going to meditate\, dance\, express ourselves in a safe space and allow ourselves to be vulnerable. \nTwo dates are available: \n\nTuesday\, February 8: Morning session 9:30am-11:30am CST\nThursday\, February 10: Evening session 6:30pm-8:30pm CST\n\n\n  \nFor more information and to RSVP\, click below: URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/mens-meditation-empowerment-session/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetup,Personal Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/360-Chicago-Tours-mens-meditation-wide.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220204T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T055844 CREATED:20220204T161437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T161513Z UID:30261-1643961600-1643994000@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Test DESCRIPTION:ELE hosts a three-part Book Writing Workshop Series at Catalyst Ranch\, featuring ELE Authors’ experiences.\nThe Executive Learning Exchange (ELE) is a robust network of talent development leaders whose goal is to CONNECT\, CONTRIBUTE\, COLLABORATE and achieve IMPACT with our strategic partners. Members of the diverse and collaborative cohort benefit from peer sharing from their fellow Fortune 1000 talent development professionals. \nThose who are in process of writing a book or are considering writing a book are invited to attend this three-part series. Attendance is complementary\, though ELE Membership is required to register. Please see the ELE website for Membership options. \n \nFrom the ELE event page: URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/test/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220204T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T055844 CREATED:20220203T212031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T212031Z UID:30247-1643961600-1643994000@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Book Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:ELE hosts a three-part Book Writing Workshop Series at Catalyst Ranch\, featuring ELE Authors’ experiences.\nThe Executive Learning Exchange (ELE) is a robust network of talent development leaders whose goal is to CONNECT\, CONTRIBUTE\, COLLABORATE and achieve IMPACT with our strategic partners. Members of the diverse and collaborative cohort benefit from peer sharing from their fellow Fortune 1000 talent development professionals. \nThose who are in process of writing a book or are considering writing a book are invited to attend this three-part series. Attendance is complementary\, though ELE Membership is required to register. Please see the ELE website for Membership options. \n \nFrom the ELE event page: \n  URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/book-writing-workshop/ LOCATION:IL ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ELE-Book-Writing-Workshop-Series.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220203T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220203T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T055844 CREATED:20220203T212645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T212645Z UID:30259-1643875200-1643907600@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Book 4 DESCRIPTION:ELE hosts a three-part Book Writing Workshop Series at Catalyst Ranch\, featuring ELE Authors’ experiences.\nThe Executive Learning Exchange (ELE) is a robust network of talent development leaders whose goal is to CONNECT\, CONTRIBUTE\, COLLABORATE and achieve IMPACT with our strategic partners. Members of the diverse and collaborative cohort benefit from peer sharing from their fellow Fortune 1000 talent development professionals. \nThose who are in process of writing a book or are considering writing a book are invited to attend this three-part series. Attendance is complementary\, though ELE Membership is required to register. Please see the ELE website for Membership options. \n \nFrom the ELE event page: URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/book-4/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220203T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220203T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T055844 CREATED:20220203T212547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T212605Z UID:30252-1643875200-1643907600@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Book Writing Workshop Series with Executive Learning Exchange 3 DESCRIPTION:ELE hosts a three-part Book Writing Workshop Series at Catalyst Ranch\, featuring ELE Authors’ experiences.\nThe Executive Learning Exchange (ELE) is a robust network of talent development leaders whose goal is to CONNECT\, CONTRIBUTE\, COLLABORATE and achieve IMPACT with our strategic partners. Members of the diverse and collaborative cohort benefit from peer sharing from their fellow Fortune 1000 talent development professionals. \nThose who are in process of writing a book or are considering writing a book are invited to attend this three-part series. Attendance is complementary\, though ELE Membership is required to register. Please see the ELE website for Membership options. \n \nFrom the ELE event page: URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/book-writing-workshop-series-with-executive-learning-exchange-3/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T055844 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:20210924T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210924T163000 DTSTAMP:20260423T055844 CREATED:20210902T211843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T212241Z UID:29795-1632493800-1632501000@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Cookie & Coffee Social DESCRIPTION:This month we’re leaving the ice cream behind in favor of some much needed caffeine. Come meet our staff\, learn about our services\, and tour our fabulous rooms—all while enjoying a hot or iced beverage from a special coffee bar. And of course\, lots and lots of cookies for dunking. \nRSVP by emailing kira@catalystranch.com URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/cookie-coffee-social/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Ranch Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cookie-and-coffee-social.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210916T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210916T133000 DTSTAMP:20260423T055844 CREATED:20210716T200520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T015102Z UID:29343-1631795400-1631799000@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Resilience Rodeo Master Mind! 9/16 DESCRIPTION:Join Jackie Sloane and Catalyst Ranch for a 6-month recurring VIRTUAL workshop group: Resilience Rodeo Master Mind – a public\, online program—also available in a custom format for your organization! Expand your well-being as you move forward on something important to you. \n\nTicket Sales Have Ended. Thank you for your interest in Resilience Rodeo Master Mind!\nWant to bring this to your organization? Contact Jackie Sloane jackie@sloanecommunications.com/ 773-465-5906.\nAnd see our Meeting Bundles to learn about the Transformational Leadership Retreat with Jackie\, available for your meetings at Catalyst Ranch.\n\n As we move out of this challenging and eventful period\, you may need to recalibrate. What’simportant to you may have shifted. And\, how’s your vibrancy? Could you benefit from being in a learning community as you continue to refocus and cultivate your resilience in this New Now? Join the Resilience Rodeo Master Mind to expand your well-being as you move forward on something important to you. Join us June 17 from 12:30-1:30pm CT\, for the first of a six-month video webinar series. In these highly interactive sessions\, learn to build resilience into your daily life with simple practices and personal management techniques that empower you. We’ll share useful information\, exercises and tools\, and learn from other participants. Each session\, we’ll explore topics and practices\, like mindful “savoring” of experiences\, moments and plans\, and learn how they can have lasting impact on mood and well-being. You’ll also get support for what you’re working on. We’ll invite you select an area or areas in which you want to see progress. \nThe series includes:\nTo support self-awareness\, and clarify purpose\, keys to resilience:\n– Intake reflection exercise for you to complete\, to support you in identifying what you’ve learned over this period\, what\, if anything you wish to celebrate\, and what you’d like to focus on going forward – Enneagram assessment and private 1:1 debrief\, as well as resources to learn more – One 1:1 confidential coaching session to support you in clarifying outcomes at the outset\, or\, to be used at any time. – 6 interactive webinars over 6 months. Topics include: \n\nThe power of purpose and how it impacts physical and mental health\, according to studies\nHow thoughts impact mood\, your brain and resilience\nOutsmarting limiting beliefs\nCultivating the behaviors that energize and support you\nCultivating aliveness as a resilience strategy\nSaying “no\,” and making request\nIdentifying and breaking unproductive narratives\n\nSession dates\, 12:30-1:30 pm CT:\n\nJune 17\nJuly 15\nAugust 19\nSeptember 16\nOctober 21\nNovember 18\nDecember 16\n\nTuition: $285 when paid in full by May 25\, or\, $325 after.\n**Payment by check\, Zelle or PayPal accepted\, as well as through this platform. Contact Jackie Sloane – jackie@sloancommunications.com for details if you wish to pay by check or Zelle (please use jackiesloane@comcast.net when using digital payment options such as Zelle or PayPal) Sessions will be recorded so if you miss one\, you can listen to the recording. Tuition includes handout with links to additional resources and tools. \nRecommended prework: To get the most out of your participation in the session\, please reflect on:\nWhat area or areas of your life would you like to see movement on? What’s your goal or your purpose in participating in the series? What’s challenging you about resilience right now? You may be invited to share what you noticed doing these reflections.   The Resilience Rodeo gave me the jump start that I needed. From it\, my new morning routine is to do yoga\, meditate\, and journal before checking the news or my email. I really want to check the news so that motivates me to get moving early! It makes all the difference. Committing to a regular yoga practice has eluded me for more than 30 years. I gratefully credit the Resilience Rodeo for this long awaited\, positive breakthrough. -Terry Edlin Jackie’s Resilience Rodeo was immensely helpful with achieving both my personal and professional goals. The materials and practices she covers in these sessions will stay with me for the rest of my life! My attitude and ability to deal with stress have improved\, and the support provided by the group was incredibly invaluable. Even my boss commented about how much my resilience improved. The team at Catalyst Ranch is great\, too\, and I look forward to attending many more Rodeos! – Kate Kalil The resources were awesome. – Tami Cole   Program facilitator and creator JACKIE 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\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. A 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-master-mind-9-16/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Resilience-Rodeo-Master-Mind.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T133000 DTSTAMP:20260423T055844 CREATED:20210815T173008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T213644Z UID:29332-1629376200-1629379800@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Resilience Rodeo Master Mind! 8/19 DESCRIPTION:Join Jackie Sloane and Catalyst Ranch for a 6-month recurring VIRTUAL workshop group: Resilience Rodeo Master Mind – a public\, online program—also available in a custom format for your organization! Expand your well-being as you move forward on something important to you. \n\nTicket Sales Have Ended. Thank you for your interest in Resilience Rodeo Master Mind!\nWant to bring this to your organization? Contact Jackie Sloane jackie@sloanecommunications.com/ 773-465-5906.\nAnd see our Meeting Bundles to learn about the Transformational Leadership Retreat with Jackie\, available for your meetings at Catalyst Ranch.\n\nAs we move out of this challenging and eventful period\, you may need to recalibrate. What’s important to you may have shifted. And\, how’s your vibrancy? Could you benefit from being in a learning community as you continue to refocus and cultivate your resilience in this New Now? Join the Resilience Rodeo Master Mind to expand your well-being as you move forward on something important to you. Join us June 17 from 12:30-1:30pm CT\, for the first of a six-month video webinar series. In these highly interactive sessions\, learn to build resilience into your daily life with simple practices and personal management techniques that empower you. We’ll share useful information\, exercises and tools\, and learn from other participants. Each session\, we’ll explore topics and practices\, like mindful “savoring” of experiences\, moments and plans\, and learn how they can have lasting impact on mood and well-being. You’ll also get support for what you’re working on. We’ll invite you select an area or areas in which you want to see progress. \nThe series includes:\nTo support self-awareness\, and clarify purpose\, keys to resilience:\n– Intake reflection exercise for you to complete\, to support you in identifying what you’ve learned over this period\, what\, if anything you wish to celebrate\, and what you’d like to focus on going forward – Enneagram assessment and private 1:1 debrief\, as well as resources to learn more – One 1:1 confidential coaching session to support you in clarifying outcomes at the outset\, or\, to be used at any time. – 6 interactive webinars over 6 months. Topics include: \n\nThe power of purpose and how it impacts physical and mental health\, according to studies\nHow thoughts impact mood\, your brain and resilience\nOutsmarting limiting beliefs\nCultivating the behaviors that energize and support you\nCultivating aliveness as a resilience strategy\nSaying “no\,” and making request\nIdentifying and breaking unproductive narratives\n\nSession dates\, 12:30-1:30 pm CT:\n\nJune 17\nJuly 15\nAugust 19\nSeptember 16\nOctober 21\nNovember 18\nDecember 16\n\nTuition: $285 when paid in full by May 25\, or\, $325 after.\n**Payment by check\, Zelle or PayPal accepted\, as well as through this platform. Contact Jackie Sloane – jackie@sloancommunications.com for details if you wish to pay by check or Zelle (please use jackiesloane@comcast.net when using digital payment options such as Zelle or PayPal) Sessions will be recorded so if you miss one\, you can listen to the recording. Tuition includes handout with links to additional resources and tools. \nRecommended prework: To get the most out of your participation in the session\, please reflect on:\nWhat area or areas of your life would you like to see movement on? What’s your goal or your purpose in participating in the series? What’s challenging you about resilience right now? You may be invited to share what you noticed doing these reflections.   The Resilience Rodeo gave me the jump start that I needed. From it\, my new morning routine is to do yoga\, meditate\, and journal before checking the news or my email. I really want to check the news so that motivates me to get moving early! It makes all the difference. Committing to a regular yoga practice has eluded me for more than 30 years. I gratefully credit the Resilience Rodeo for this long awaited\, positive breakthrough. -Terry Edlin Jackie’s Resilience Rodeo was immensely helpful with achieving both my personal and professional goals. The materials and practices she covers in these sessions will stay with me for the rest of my life! My attitude and ability to deal with stress have improved\, and the support provided by the group was incredibly invaluable. Even my boss commented about how much my resilience improved. The team at Catalyst Ranch is great\, too\, and I look forward to attending many more Rodeos! – Kate Kalil The resources were awesome. – Tami Cole   Program facilitator and creator JACKIE 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\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. A 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-master-mind/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Resilience-Rodeo-Master-Mind.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210520T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210520T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T055844 CREATED:20210422T013001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T191659Z UID:22236-1621531800-1621537200@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Offbeat Networking - A Hybrid Event on May 20 DESCRIPTION:Networking with a Catalyst Ranch twist. And you can join in-person OR virtually: Offbeat Networking is a Hybrid event!\nJoin us for a networking event unlike any you have ever attended before. \nWe know the images that networking probably conjures up in your mind – both positive and negative – and we’re planning on exploding them and starting afresh with a totally novel concept. \nSometimes the best connections come from the most unexpected people. But we never even start a conversation with those people. We’re intimidated. We don’t think that they are a likely prospect for our product or service. We pre-judge. We narrow the diversity and eclectic flavor of our networks without even realizing it. \nBut Catalyst Ranch has always been about diversity in thinking and fostering conversations\, so this event is a way to bring what we do for meetings to the networking event. We promise an evening that is \nUnexpected. Playful. Fun. Thoughtful. Provocative. Friendly. Offbeat.\nYou’ll just have to trust us. We don’t want to spill the beans of what we’ll be doing but we promise it’ll be a memorable night. \nAnd we’re trying something new on top of format busting. We’re mixing in-person and virtual participation. Hybrid Networking is born! Yes\, it’s a thing now. But don’t worry about getting lost in the crowd. We’re limiting our headcount to ensure meaningful connecting as well as COVID safety. \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  \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/offbeat-networking-hybrid-may-20/ LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Meetup,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Offbeat-Networking-logo-Featured-Image-1080x540-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210518T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210518T183000 DTSTAMP:20260423T055844 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:20260423T055844 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:20260423T055844 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:20210324T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T055844 CREATED:20210223T212945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T175037Z UID:21679-1616590800-1616594400@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Curating Joy in Your Space\, with Megan Spillman DESCRIPTION:Organization expert Megan Spillman shares opportunities for creative expression in our surroundings at home\, to boost joy and energy.\n\n\n\n\n\nCurating Joy in Your Space\, with Megan Spillman\n\n\nWe’ve been spending more time than ever at home. How can you express yourself creatively and authentically in a space that serves so many functions (school\, work\, gym etc.)? \nThis session will share techniques from Marie Kondo’s KonMari Method™ that can be applied to your spaces to boost joy and energy. \nAlso in this session we will discuss themes from Marie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein’s recent best selling book\, Joy at Work\, and Scott Sonenshein’s book\, Stretch. \n\nWe’ll explore: \n\n\nHow using the resources we already have frees us to find creative solutions.\nHow curating your space with your ideal lifestyle in mind can have an impact on the joy in your space…and your life.\nHow to free up space and energy to focus on what’s most important to you in this season of your professional and personal lives.\nTips to apply in your space right away\n\n\n  \nAbout our Guest\n\n\n\nMEGAN SPILLMAN is a professional organizer and the founder of Peace and Tidy (www.peaceandtidy.com). She is one of over 500 consultants worldwide certified in the KonMari Method™. \nShe is a member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO) and holds certificates in household management\, life transitions\, brain based conditions and workplace productivity. Prior to pursuing a career in professional organizing\, she managed the Chicago office of the Institute of International Education (IIE)\, where she focused on advising international graduate students participating in the Fulbright Program\, an educational and cultural exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. \nMegan lives in Oak Park with her 4 year old son and 12 year old Boston Terrier. \n  \n\n\n\nCATALYST RANCH is the authority on Creative Meetings and Events\, providing solutions for your in-person and virtual meeting needs. Since 2002\, we’ve been activating creativity and innovation for clients worldwide\, and we’re dedicated to making all your meeting goals a reality. We’re your trusted partner\, taking the stress out of meeting planning and delivery. \nA woman-owned business and pioneers of Chicago’s prolific West Loop neighborhood\, our brick-and-mortar venue is located at 656 West Randolph Street. For a truly revitalizing experience\, visit us in person and immerse yourself in our stimulating\, unexpected environment! Until then\, get a peek at www.catalystranch.com. URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/curating-joy-in-your-space-with-megan-spillman/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Class,Webinar,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Curating-Joy-in-Your-Space-Megan-Spillman-1080.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T133000 DTSTAMP:20260423T055844 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:20260423T055844 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:20210224T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T183000 DTSTAMP:20260423T055844 CREATED:20210121T154927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T154927Z UID:21547-1614187800-1614191400@playground.catalystranch.com SUMMARY:Travel Destinations and What They Can Teach You - A Virtual Panel DESCRIPTION:Catalyst Ranch welcomes Color and Curiosity’s Megan Zink\, who’ll trade stories and inspiration with a panel of fellow travel enthusiasts.\nTravel Destinations and What They Can Teach You: A Virtual Panel with Megan Zink\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re swapping workshop sessions for storytime\, and you’re not going to want to miss it! Sit back\, relax and soak up the #InspirationThroughInterviews as four Chicago travel lovers share stories of their favorite memories and the most important things they’ve learned from travel as an experiential learning tool. \n2020 may have majorly disrupted travel plans\, but there’s no harm in reminiscing or even beginning to think about future getaways – in fact\, studies and articles from publications such as National Geographic\, the New York Times and Travel & Leisure share that the anticipation of travel can be a huge mood booster! \nTune in and be taken away as you \n\nConnect with other curious travel lovers\nGet inspired through interviews\nCome away with ideas for experiential learning while traveling\n\nAll proceeds from the event will benefit Code Your Dreams\, a Chicago-based nonprofit focused on experiential learning\, bridging the tech gap in Chicago and creating grassroots change in communities. For more information\, visit www.codeyourdreams.org. \n  \n\n\nMeet the Storytellers\n\n\n\n  \nBrianne Caplan is the executive director and founder of Code Your Dreams\, a Chicago-based nonprofit that empowers underserved youth to innovate community solutions through code. Bri is also the founder of CoderHeroes\, a company that makes coding imaginative\, impactful and personal for children through individual and group virtual sessions. As a former data scientist and program director for Careers in Computer Science at the University of Chicago\, Bri strives to make the technology sector accessible to all. \nCourtney Vondran is a LGBTQ+ travel content creator from Chicago\, USA. Her mission is to help explorers travel cheaply and live authentically. When she’s not blogging\, she enjoys salsa dancing\, listening to a good podcast\, and exploring local street art. \nFlo Lawnicki is a senior paralegal as well as a lifestyle & travel blogger at Flo’s Favorites\, musician\, wife\, and mother from the Midwest – her entire life has been within Michigan\, Indiana\, and Illinois. Her blog\, Flo’s Favorites\, details her lifestyle and travels throughout the Midwest. On any given day you can find Flo somewhere along the lakefront or biking through one of Chicago’s fascinating neighborhoods searching for hidden gems. \nMaggie O’Reilly is a native of the South Side of Chicago and is an entrepreneur\, travel junkie and mother of two. In addition to owning a meeting and event planning company\, she is the founder and designer of MAYTA Collection\, an ethical fashion label fueled by a love of travel\, culture and tradition and inspired by the colors\, textures and materials she’s encountered and relationships she’s developed with artisans worldwide. Every piece is handcrafted in small batches using up-cycled or found textiles and raw materials – and no two are alike! \n\nAbout the hosts\n\n\nMEGAN ZINK\nMegan Zink is a content/demand gen marketer and creative mind passionate about ongoing education\, data-supported storytelling and visual communication. As a marketing manager at Chicago SaaS company ReviewTrackers\, she manages a team responsible for content\, conversion and lead gen initiatives as well as creative implementation and how content impacts the customer journey. She is also a published photographer and writer + public speaker (and Second City program alum). \nShe has been fortunate to travel since she was young and believes it is one of the best teachers for lifelong learning there is. You can usually find her learning something new (like astrophotography) or outdoors\, hiking\, rollerblading\, running or doing yoga\, and she loves exploring different cultures through food and art. \nCOLOR & CURIOSITY\nColor & Curiosity helps others better tap into travel as a lifelong learning tool\, amplifies community-based content and elevates the stories of localized womxn entrepreneurs and educators. Have a story to tell? Connect with us @color.and.curiosity or www.colorandcuriosity.com. Contact us for more information on educational events and workshops\, consulting on editorial strategy\, case ‘stories’ and other services! \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 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/travel-destinations-and-what-they-can-teach-you-a-virtual-panel/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion,Recreational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Inspiration-Through-Interviews-Color-and-Curiosity-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T055844 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:20260423T055845 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:20260423T055845 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 END:VCALENDAR