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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/
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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/
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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/
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210518T183000
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210408T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210408T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T011916
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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
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T011916
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T175037Z
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SUMMARY:Curating Joy in Your Space\, with Megan Spillman
DESCRIPTION:Organization expert Megan Spillman shares opportunities for creative expression in our surroundings at home\, to boost joy and energy.\n\n\n\n\n\nCurating Joy in Your Space\, with Megan Spillman\n\n\nWe’ve been spending more time than ever at home. How can you express yourself creatively and authentically in a space that serves so many functions (school\, work\, gym etc.)? \nThis session will share techniques from Marie Kondo’s KonMari Method™ that can be applied to your spaces to boost joy and energy. \nAlso in this session we will discuss themes from Marie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein’s recent best selling book\, Joy at Work\, and Scott Sonenshein’s book\, Stretch. \n\nWe’ll explore: \n\n\nHow using the resources we already have frees us to find creative solutions.\nHow curating your space with your ideal lifestyle in mind can have an impact on the joy in your space…and your life.\nHow to free up space and energy to focus on what’s most important to you in this season of your professional and personal lives.\nTips to apply in your space right away\n\n\n  \nAbout our Guest\n\n\n\nMEGAN SPILLMAN is a professional organizer and the founder of Peace and Tidy (www.peaceandtidy.com). She is one of over 500 consultants worldwide certified in the KonMari Method™. \nShe is a member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO) and holds certificates in household management\, life transitions\, brain based conditions and workplace productivity. Prior to pursuing a career in professional organizing\, she managed the Chicago office of the Institute of International Education (IIE)\, where she focused on advising international graduate students participating in the Fulbright Program\, an educational and cultural exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. \nMegan lives in Oak Park with her 4 year old son and 12 year old Boston Terrier. \n  \n\n\n\nCATALYST RANCH is the authority on Creative Meetings and Events\, providing solutions for your in-person and virtual meeting needs. Since 2002\, we’ve been activating creativity and innovation for clients worldwide\, and we’re dedicated to making all your meeting goals a reality. We’re your trusted partner\, taking the stress out of meeting planning and delivery. \nA woman-owned business and pioneers of Chicago’s prolific West Loop neighborhood\, our brick-and-mortar venue is located at 656 West Randolph Street. For a truly revitalizing experience\, visit us in person and immerse yourself in our stimulating\, unexpected environment! Until then\, get a peek at www.catalystranch.com.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/curating-joy-in-your-space-with-megan-spillman/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class,Webinar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T011916
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210302T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T011916
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T011916
CREATED:20210121T154927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T154927Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T011916
CREATED:20210205T223138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T223138Z
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SUMMARY:Social Media Strategy with Sue Koch
DESCRIPTION:Social Media maven Sue Koch offers tools and tips for launching and leveling-up your successful social media strategy. \nSocial Media Strategy with Sue Koch\n\nMany small business owners did a masterful pivot to adapt their business to working virtually in 2020. Now\, many are finding these new skills will actually help them do even better business in 2021\, addressing new audiences\, customer service demands\, and incorporating a hybrid model of online and offline business. \nWhether you navigated 2020 with a solid plan\, or never developed a social media strategy\, no doubt\, today’s world has turned not only your business model on its head but the demands on your social media savvy as well. \nA new year is a perfect time to revamp that plan! \nGet hands-on with a strategy workbook in this webinar so that you can continue to grow\, adapt\, and build.\nThis session offers tools and tips that will help you either launch a successful social media strategy or advance your existing strategy through a proven step-by-step process. \nYou’ll leave this session with the clarity you need to avoid those dreaded Unsuccessful Random Acts of Social Media Marketing! \nTakeaways:\n\nA workbook that we will begin to work through in the session\, and that you can continue to build & grow.\nTemplates for content distribution that you can reuse and repurpose.\nA channel roadmap to help understand the differences across social media channels and how your strategy can be implemented to one\, or several of your choosing.\n\n  \n\n\n\nAfter a unique career that spanned Technical Project Director and Senior VP of Ops\, Sue Koch found her passion and success at her private Social Media education firm\, that she founded in 2009. Sue guides companies of all sizes through the complexities of social media marketing and aids them in developing the strategies needed to thrive in an intensely competitive business environment. \nLearn more at www.suekoch.com. \n  \n\n\n\nCATALYST RANCH is the authority on Creative Meetings and Events\, providing solutions for your in-person and virtual meeting needs. Since 2002\, we’ve been activating creativity and innovation for clients worldwide\, and we’re dedicated to making all your meeting goals a reality. We’re your trusted partner\, taking the stress out of meeting planning and delivery. \nA woman-owned business and pioneers of Chicago’s prolific West Loop neighborhood\, our brick-and-mortar venue is located at 656 West Randolph Street. For a truly revitalizing experience\, visit us in person and immerse yourself in our stimulating\, unexpected environment! Until then\, get a peek at www.catalystranch.com.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/social-media-strategy-with-sue-koch/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class,Marketing,Professional Development,Webinar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210211T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210211T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T011916
CREATED:20210128T233900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T235253Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T011916
CREATED:20210121T153327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T235133Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210129T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T011916
CREATED:20201218T212832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T030443Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201130T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T011916
CREATED:20201104T235441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201105T000505Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T011916
CREATED:20201105T010403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201106T152519Z
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SUMMARY:Catalyst Ranch's 18th Anniversary *Virtual* Party
DESCRIPTION:  \nCatalyst Ranch’s 18th Anniversary *Virtual* Party\n \n\nEvery year we invite our friends\, family and neighbors to commemorate our years in business since that first November in 2002. \nThis year\, we’ll celebrate VIRTUALLY\, as is fitting with this most remarkable year! \nJoin us November 18\, 2020 and toast with us to our 18th Anniversary: \nWe’ll be sharing memories from our history\, checking in with what old friends are doing now\, and announcing the special endeavors Catalyst Ranch is embarking on as we march forward and look ahead to the years and anniversaries to come. \n\nThe Main Event kicks off at 6pm Central\nJoin early at 5:30pm for an interactive Energizer activity!\n\nRSVP for FREE! We’ll be announcing more updates as we get closer to that evening…\n\n  \nAnd introducing a lovely dinner option available:\nHave a complete celebration at home with a gourmet meal from Big Delicious Planet\nOur longtime catering partner for meetings provides incredible farm-to-table meals which are available to be ordered throughout the week\, to be picked up at the Big Delicious Planet farm in Chicago’s West Loop. \nTheir Urban Farm Harvest Dinner is a perfect feast to have at home while you tune in to our Anniversary Party: Perfect comfort food for any cool autumn night or your Halloween dinner! Many vegetables and herbs are grown in our own West Town Urban Farm. Ready to reheat\, plate up and serve! \n\nTender Braised Balsamic Short Ribs\nSweet Potato Puree\nRoasted Organic BDP Urban Farm Autumn Vegetables\nBDP’s Organic Urban Farm Autumn Salad\nCaramel Apple Pie in a Jar\n\nOrdering notes: \n\nMeals are $45 per person\, with optional add-ons available.\nOrders must be made by Sunday\, Nov 15\nSelect your pick-up time when ordering: From 12p through 5p\, on either Nov 17 or 18.\n\nClick here to order on Tock.com!\n**Be aware\, the above link opens an ordering screen unique to Anniversary party-goers\, which removes the usual 2-person minimum so that you can order a single meal if you like. If you navigate away from that ordering screen\, you can return to it by clicking the link above again. \n\n\n\nAbout Catalyst Ranch\n\n\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 make our physical space available for safe and controlled small group meetings and events\, in accordance with Chicago allowances. And for those near and far\, we have been able to present or co-present a variety of virtual engagements to connect audiences with opportunities for professional and personal growth and exploration of creativity. \nSee more public engagements here.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/virtual-18th-anniversary-party/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Anniversary Party,Launch,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200710T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200710T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T011916
CREATED:20200619T171458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T171458Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200617T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200617T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T011916
CREATED:20200605T233348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200615T205022Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200611T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200611T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T011916
CREATED:20200526T205636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200526T205636Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: Three Keys to Happiness and Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:Catalyst Ranch continues its series of FREE web engagements for professional and personal enrichment. On Thursday\, June 11\, our guest presenter Rae Luskin shows us how to cultivate and focus her three keys to happiness: passion\, creativity\, and personal connection. Read on for the workshop description from Rae. \n \n  \n\nChocolate\, Creativity and Connections: 3 Keys to Happiness and Well-Being\nAre you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? \nDo you find yourself fighting all the time with your spouse or partner? \nHave you realized you lost your passion somewhere along the way? \nThree things that have kept me sane and healthy during this time are chocolate\, creativity and connections. I am not telling you to eat chocolate (but if you want to bring some to our program feel free). Chocolate is a metaphor for passion. \n\nIn the world of COVID\, when a recession is underway and so many are unemployed it seems like a luxury to think about your passion. But as Les Brown says\, “Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.”\nCreative expression is as much a wellness practice as good nutrition and exercise. Creativity is essential to succeed today as parenting and educating our children takes on new responsibilities and stresses.\nWorking from home\, quarantine\, social distancing brings on new challenges of isolation and loneliness. How do we connect with loved ones\, co-workers and clients in meaningful ways?\n\nIn this interactive program\, we will look at some easy\, fun tools to help you:\n\nIdentify and explore your passions.\nDiscover 3 easy ways to boost your creativity and reduce your stress in as little as 10 minutes.\nCultivate a connection mindset and build better relationships.\nLeverage this pause so you can create a life that you love using your natural gifts\, talents and creativity.\n\nPlease bring a pen\, markers\, crayons\, stickers\, pencils and plenty of paper. \nNo artistic ability needed. All you need is a willingness to play\, explore and experiment. \n  \n\n\n\nAbout Rae Luskin\nRae Luskin is a true leader in using creative expression to nurture self-worth\, resilience\, healing\, and social change. Rae\, a community activist for over 40 years\, passionately focuses her lens on improving the lives of women and children. Sharing her personal story of healing from childhood sexual abuse she is committed to being the change she wants to see in the world. She is the author of Art From My Heart and The Creative Activist: Make the World Better\, One Person\, One Action at a Time. You can find out more at www.thewinningadventure.com.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/virtual-workshop-three-keys-to-happiness-and-well-being/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Talk,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200605T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200605T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T011916
CREATED:20200526T203354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200526T205544Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: Open Conversation Project Circles
DESCRIPTION:Catalyst Ranch continues its series of FREE web engagements for professional and personal enrichment with a virtual workshop on how to have better conversations\, emphasizing listening and body language to foster better human connection. On Friday\, June 5\, Ann Van Eron and Jackie Sloane of the Open Conversation Project teach us techniques to activate conversation and connection with peers\, be it in business or otherwise. \n \nOpen Conversation Project Circles:\nExploring Simple practices that open possibility for you and your organization\nSometimes something that seems small at the time can have exponential\, lasting impact. How we are being\, how we bring ourselves to situations\, how we respond to others can impact what happens around us. This is more important now than ever as “what we have always done” gives way to the uncertain. How do we each move forward during this time to create better relationships with those we work with and those we serve? Whether you’re looking to experience more community or build collaboration and shared leadership across your organization\, join us to experience and learn how Open Conversation Project Circles might make a difference in our everyday interactions. \nIn this interactive 90 minute session we’ll explore:\n\nLevels of listening\nHow body language impacts what is experienced\nHow we are being is generative\nAn interactive listening and learning conversational experience\nWhat makes people open or closed in their interactions with others\nNoticing your signal for when you are closed\n\nThe Open Conversation Project Circles is a virtual program that integrates coaching\, training\, peer-mentoring\, action-learning and community building to accelerate achieving outcomes such as: \n\nRespect for differences\, inclusion\nBuilding alignment\, working collectively\, breaking down silos\nCultivating collaboration and ownership around an issue or goal\nCultivating engagement and innovation across departments and responsibility levels\nImproved results\n\nAbout The Open Conversation Project\nThe Open Conversation Project began as an inquiry into how we might create a way for people to come together to begin to cultivate common ground and understanding through conversation at a time of great polarity\, and complex challenges. Engaging others in conversation about what is deeply meaningful and what’s possible together can be transformative. \nWhen we are open\, we are empathetic and can co-create productive conversations and innovative approaches. Being open involves deep listening to another and for what’s possible together. Conversation is at the heart of leadership and how we work together. \nThe Open Conversation Project Circles was developed as a result of a study with 100 interviews\, a project of the Societal Transformation Lab of MIT’s Presencing Institute. The Circles offer learning\, tools and practice to support modeling being open and engaging in open-minded conversations. \nAnn and Jackie\, seasoned consultants and executive coaches\, utilize the transformative power of conversation in their work. They have supported many clients of all sizes\, including privately-held\, not-for-profit\, public sector and Fortune 100 firms across industries and functions in having open\, generative conversations that produce unpredictable and sustainable outcomes. \nLearn more about Ann Van Eron\, Ph.D.\, MCC\, and Jackie Sloane\, MCC\, here: https://potentials.com/community/open-conversation-project-circles/
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/virtual-workshop-open-conversation-project-circles/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200511T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200511T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T011916
CREATED:20200211T180056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200501T165445Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly OPEN HOUSE: Tour our venue!
DESCRIPTION:Open House: On hiatus until further notice\nDue to social and business restrictions limiting the spread of COVID-19\, our recurring Open House is currently on hiatus until city and state recommendations allow for us to welcome you back safely. \nIn the meantime\, roam our space virtually with our interactive interior Google map\, and don’t hesitate to contact our Client Services team for assistance planning your future meeting or event! \nFor Meetings\, contact kira@catalystranch.com or matt@catalystranch.com. For Special Events\, contact erika@catalystranch.com. \nYou’re invited to our monthly Open House: Tour our meeting and event venue with our friendly staff and get the full Catalyst Ranch experience. \nCatalyst Ranch’s OPEN HOUSE: Tour our venue!\nLooking for the perfect venue for an upcoming corporate meeting or an unforgettable party? \nCurious about what it’s ACTUALLY like when you’re ACTUALLY here? \nThen come ACTUALLY be here May 11\, and immerse yourself in the Catalyst Ranch experience! \n \nCatalyst Ranch is a one-of-a-kind venue that is best experienced first-hand. Stop in between 5pm and 7pm\, on Monday\, May 11 to see for yourself: \n\nMeet our friendly Client Services and Special Events staff—the heroes who guide your meeting or event planning every step of the way.\nSnack on goodies—house-made and served with our signature flair—while you EXPLORE our lively and stimulating rooms\, just waiting to make your next meeting or event unforgettable.\n\nAnd of course\, it’s FREE to attend—We want to meet you and hear about your event needs. \nGatherings at Catalyst Ranch are uniquely creative and always unforgettable. Come meet us and tour our venue to see how great YOUR meeting or special event can be. See you at the OPEN HOUSE… \n>>Register to let us know you’re coming!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/monthly-open-house-tour-our-venue/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T011916
CREATED:20200206T202750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T173826Z
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SUMMARY:Ignite Chicago
DESCRIPTION:The March 31 event has been cancelled due to COVID-19 precautions.\nPlease join Ignite Chicago at their April 28 event. Details below!\n\nIgnite Chicago has something to say! Come to Catalyst Ranch on April 28 for a night of great ideas.\n \n\n  \nIgnite Chicago is a high-energy evening of 5-minute talks by people who have a burning idea—and the guts to get onstage and share it with their hometown crowd.\n  \n  \n \nAttending Ignite Chicago does good for the entire city: All proceeds from Ignite go toward the volunteer-run\, nonprofit organization We All Code (formerly CoderDojoChi)\, which teaches web\, game and app development to youth ages 7 to 17. So when you buy your ticket to expand your mind at Ignite Chicago\, you expand the minds of young people in our beloved city! \n\n  \nSpeaking at Ignite is an unforgettable experience. You step up to the mic. Your palms sweat. You can hear the thump of your blood rushing. Your voice cracks for an instant and then you launch into a rant for 300 straight seconds\, wearing your passion on your sleeve\, barely pausing to breathe. The crowd goes wild. \nIgnite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch is open to everyone. All talks are 5 minutes (20 slides x 15 seconds/slide). \n \nThere is no theme for Ignite. You can talk about virtually anything as long as you can show us your passion for it. What’s the thing you most geek out about? What’s the topic of conversation that quickens your pulse and sets your toe a-tappin’? That is what we want to hear you speak about. \nAll speakers get equal time and equal billing. All talks are 5 minutes. You create 20 slides\, and we set them up to auto-advance every 15 seconds. \nComplimentary craft beer and satisfying pizza are generously provided by sponsors Revolution Brewing and Jet’s Pizza!\nWant to speak?\nThe audience at Ignite is generous and patient. They know the Ignite format is difficult\, and they realize you might be an absolute beginner at public speaking. Don’t worry – they’ve got your back. You’re giving them your passion and your vulnerability\, and they love you for that. You won’t find a more appreciative audience at any other event. \nSome people think Ignite is about self-help talks. It isn’t. Nobody wants to hear a preachy pep talk. We’re already “good enough and smart enough\,” so let’s keep this about you and your passionate ideas. \nFinally\, we’re serious about the no pitching thing. We know that sometimes a speaker must mention their profession in order to give their talk context\, which is totally fine. But Ignite is not the place to tout your organization or to troll for clients. \nClick the logo for tickets.\n \n\n  \n \n  \n \nFind out more about the maestro behind both Ignite Chicago and CoderDojoChi\, Ali Karbassi\, by clicking here! \n  \n  \n\n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ignite-chicago/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ignite Chicago,Talk
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: International Coach Federation - IFC Chicago Chapter
DESCRIPTION:The IFC Chicago Chapter has cancelled this event. Please refer to their website for any updates.\n\nThe Chicago chapter of this network of business and personal coaches holds their March meetup at Catalyst Ranch. See their description of the event below\, and click through to see more details! \n\nJean-Francois Cousin presents: \nICF game-changing initiative to boldly lead the future of Coaching and what’s in it for us all \nKey Takeaways: \n-Which kind of leadership organizations need\, to thrive in a VUCA world \n-How the world’s most successful companies in the Silicon Valley enhance interpersonal trust within small teams and larger groups\, value and leverage diversity\, to foster inclusive ways of being and an inclusive workplace \n-Traits of a collaborative leader \n-Traits of an agile leader \n-Latest most-successful leadership practices\, and provides recent research from ICF\, Accenture\, PWC and HCI about what makes workplaces successful \n-Impact of Coaching cultures \n-How we need to be\, as leaders\, and practical steps we can take\, to support the growth of inclusion\, trust\, agility and collaboration and the emergence of collective intelligence in our own organizations \n-Latest update on ICF transformation and opportunities for volunteer leaders and members \n \n\nIf you’d like more information on hosting your organization’s public event or workshop at Catalyst Ranch\, click here to let us know more about your needs!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/international-coach-federation-ifc-chicago-chapter/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200310T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200310T201500
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SUMMARY:improve it! Business Improv - Q1 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Catalyst Ranch sets the scene for an improve it! Business Improv Q1 Workshop. This Chicago Innovation Award nominee establishes an atmosphere of fever-pitch fun to grow attendees’ workplace confidence and leadership skills. \n \n  \nAre you a business professional who would like to be fully present in the moment so there is no room for self-consciousness or shaky nerves? Are you looking for new ways to show leadership in your office or community? Are you looking to get to the next level in your profession but have trouble finding the confidence? \nMost importantly\, are you the kind of person who likes…FUN?!? \nThen\, say no more! Come join improve it! in our quarterly public workshop\, and we’ll teach you the healing powers of improv for the workplace. \nOur energetic and unique workshop will highlight the impact that improvisational techniques can have on your communication skills\, and overall professional presentational presence! (Try saying that five times fast.) \nOver the course of two hours\, you will participate in an interactive lecture and series of improvisation-based exercises led by improve it!’s professional improvisers — all who have trained and performed at top theaters in Chicago and around the United States. The workshop will provide you with an intimate\, and hands-on experience to show you exactly what we do. \nWhat do we do? We’re glad you asked…\nimprove it! LLC is a Chicago-based company that provides high-energy\, laughter-filled corporate events & team building workshops that incorporate improvisation teams & techniques\, while donating a portion of proceeds to charity. To learn more about improve it! visit www.improveitchicago.com. \nSound good to you? Great! We’ll see you there. \nAdditional Details:\nTime: March 10th\, Registration opens at 5:45 pm and the workshop will begin promptly at 6:15 pm. \nLocation Details: Catalyst Ranch\, 656 West Randolph Street\, #3W Chicago\, IL 60661 \nAbout Catalyst Ranch: Catalyst Ranch was the first venue in Chicago to realize that the results of any offsite meeting or event can be enhanced if participants are placed in the right environment. We refused to believe that only Creatives should be allowed to work in non-businesslike\, fun\, eclectic spaces. Everyone can be more productive if the conditions are optimized\, which is why we customize each and every meeting that we host. By stimulating all the senses\, Catalyst Ranch helps break down barriers and create positive disruption of thought and new ideas. We offer all-inclusive pricing and provide all the technology and meeting supplies you require. Partner with our team for exceptional customer service and the perfect meeting experience. \nAttire: Although this is a professional event\, comfortable professional clothing is encouraged as this will be an interactive workshop. \n \nSee more public offerings at Catalyst Ranch by clicking the logo below!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/improve-it-business-improv-q1-workshop/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Experiential,improve it!,Networking,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200222T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200222T160000
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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
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