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SUMMARY:South Bay Networking on June 10\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Informal Networking\nConnect with professionals from various industries\, exchange ideas\, and expand your network. We’re getting together for an informal\, in-person networking event. \nRegistration is not required though it will help us plan.  \nWe hope you’ll join us! \nHost: Ellen Grace Henson will be there to greet you and kick-off the conversation.
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/south-bay-networking-on-june-10-2025/
LOCATION:Hercules Draft House and Cantina\, 165 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd\, Los Gatos\, CA\, 95030\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sandbox on Protecting Your Know-How
DESCRIPTION:Online Experience \nMonthly on the first Wednesday\, January – December 2025\n8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Pacific / 11:30 – 1 p.m. Eastern\nJoin from anywhere! \nProtecting Your Know-How\nYou have developed valuable content and assets for your consulting. How can you protect them from someone else copying them? \nIn this Sandbox\, we will discuss best practices and share what has worked\, ask and discuss questions. \nJoin us for this important topic! \nFor Women In Consulting members\, the Sandbox is included in your benefits. If you are not yet a member\, we invite you to attend a Sandbox to get to know what Women In Consulting is all about. \n  \nSign up
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/sandbox-series-on-june-4-2025/
CATEGORIES:Sandbox
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SUMMARY:Protecting your Assets – Beyond IP with Erin Austin
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 22\, Jun 26\, Jul 24\n11:30 am – 12:00 pm PDT: Networking\n12:00 pm – 1:30 pm PDT: Series Introduction\, Speaker Presentation and Discussion \nAt Women In Consulting\, we are all about empowering women to build strong businesses–we do that through interaction and collaboration. That’s why we’re thrilled to offer our Business Health Check series—designed to give you expert guidance and peer support for 6-months. \nJanuary was our kick-off event\, and we’ll continue to meet monthly. Whether you’re looking to increase your business proficiency\, refine your approach to client relationships\, or take more confident risks\, this series will help set you up for success in 2025 and beyond. \nIn May\, we welcome special guest Erin Austin\, a strategic lawyer and consultant whose special talent is helping women meet their growth goals through the creation of IP-based revenue streams. IP is required to scale your business and when you own and control your intellectual property\, you can eliminate the earnings cap by creating new revenue streams that are independent of you and your time\, which will magnify your impact by creating and reaching new audiences. Join us to learn how to apply Erin’s work to your expertise-based business build and protect saleable assets so that the business is ready to sell when you are ready to exit. \nThe Business Health Check series—a 6-month journey that will cover:\n\nMay 22: Protecting your Assets – Beyond IP\, Erin Austin\nJune 26: Marketing\, Ginger Weeden\nJuly 24: Sales\, Diane Hayes\n\nPast sessions: \n\nJanuary: Mapping the Big Picture of your Business for 2025\nFebruary: Financial Health/Internal Processes\, Denise Grove\nMarch: Client and Market Assessment\, Deb Siegle\nApril: Leveraging Your Services to Drive Growth – Productizing Your Services\, Ellen Grace Henson\n\nWhy You Can’t Miss This Series\nThese monthly sessions discuss the core focus areas that will help your business grow and are spaced a month apart\, giving you time to reflect on each month’s lessons and make meaningful improvements to your business. If success in 2025 is your goal\, attending all of these sessions is essential. We’re offering high-level expertise and peer support at an unprecedented value—regular meeting pricing! \nNetworking Opportunity\nWe will kick off each session with a networking session from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm PDT\, giving you the chance to connect with fellow consultants and business professionals before diving into the expert-led session of the month. This will also be the time at subsequent sessions to share what actions you took over the last 30-days or ask for advice on a place where you might be stuck. Also\, help is available every month at the associated Sandbox meeting\, typically the following week on the first Wednesday monthly. \nWhy Attend?\nThis is your opportunity to get an in-depth look at the strategic\, practical tools you need to take your business to the next level. This series is all about real growth\, real improvement\, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. \nAbout the Speaker This Month\nErin Austin\, Attorney & Founder – Think Beyond IP\nA graduate of Harvard Law School\, Erin Austin is a strategic lawyer and founder of Think Beyond IP. Erin worked with large corporations\, including roles as COO and general counsel at large and small IP-driven companies\, including Warner Brothers\, Lionsgate (formerly known as Artisan)\, MGM\, Teaching Strategies\, and M3 USA Corp. \nAbout the Facilitators\nAngel Rampy is a seasoned professional who has coached executives and businesses across various industries. Her experience in Silicon Valley and global corporations equips her with a unique perspective on what drives business success and what can hold it back. Angel’s expertise will help you identify and overcome the challenges standing between you and your business goals. \nEllen Grace Henson has been helping companies productize technologies\, services\, and ideas since the mid-90s. With experience across multiple markets and company size\, she will review your consulting practice and help you explore how to turn your customized offerings into packaged services. \nWe’re excited to embark on this journey together!
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/protecting-your-assets-beyond-ip-with-erin-austin/
CATEGORIES:Expert Series
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LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/protecting-your-assets-beyond-ip-with-erin-austin/
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SUMMARY:Sandbox Series: Save Time\, Regulate Cash Flow\, and Scale with a Productized Service
DESCRIPTION:Online Experience \nMonthly on the first Wednesday\, January – December 2025\n8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Pacific / 11:30 – 1 p.m. Eastern\nJoin from anywhere! \nSave Time\, Regulate Cash Flow\, and Scale with a Productized Service \nProductizing is shaping a service into a product. It makes it easier to scale\, saves time\, and finally opens the door to expanding geographically. Also\, productized efforts offer not only a taste of your unique value\, leading to larger engagements and profits but also result in better regulated cash flow and an ability to predict future revenue. \nAre you thinking about productizing? In the Sandbox\, everyone is happy to give feedback and share best practices that have worked for them. We invite you to join this open forum to explore\, experiment\, and learn from each other about tools and tips for our businesses. \n  \nFor Women In Consulting members\, the Sandbox is included in your benefits. If you are not yet a member\, we invite you to attend a Sandbox to get to know what Women In Consulting is all about.\n\n[NOTE: Transactions may take longer to process. The software vendor is working on a solution for this bug. Please be patient and click the button once only.]
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/sandbox-series-on-may-7-2025/
CATEGORIES:Sandbox
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SUMMARY:Leveraging Your Services to Drive Growth - Productizing Your Services
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 1\, May 22\, Jun 26\, Jul 24\n11:30 am – 12:00 pm PDT: Networking\n12:00 pm – 1:30 pm PDT: Series Introduction\, Speaker Presentation and Discussion \nAt Women In Consulting\, we are all about empowering women to build strong businesses–we do that through interaction and collaboration. That’s why we’re thrilled to offer our Business Health Check series—designed to give you expert guidance and peer support for 6-months. \nJanuary was our kick-off event\, and we’ll continue to meet monthly. Whether you’re looking to increase your business proficiency\, refine your approach to client relationships\, or take more confident risks\, this series will help set you up for success in 2025 and beyond. \nMay 1: Leveraging Your Services to Drive Growth – Productizing Your Services\, Ellen Grace Henson\nConsulting can be challenging — with the need to constantly find new clients\, customize proposals and invest a lot of time and effort prior to having a signed contract — all while serving current clients. How might you\, as a consultant\, deliver high value to clients without the need for the continuous high investment of your time? \nConsider ways to productize your services — “Productizing” shapes a service into products – streamlining the process of delivering value to your clients. Join this session to explore how your expertise and services might be packaged in ways that deliver the outcomes your clients need while enabling your business to scale with better regulated cash flow and an ability to predict future revenue. \nThe Business Health Check series—a 6-month journey that will cover:\n\nMay 1: Leveraging Your Services to Drive Growth – Productizing Your Services\, Ellen Grace Henson\nMay 22: Protecting your Assets – Beyond IP\, Erin Austin\nJune 26: Marketing\, Ginger Weeden\nJuly 24: Sales\, Diane Hayes\n\nPast sessions: \n\nJanuary: Mapping the Big Picture of your Business for 2025\nFebruary: Financial Health/Internal Processes\, Denise Grove\nMarch: Client and Market Assessment\, Deb Siegle\n\nWhy You Can’t Miss This Series\nThese monthly sessions discuss the core focus areas that will help your business grow and are spaced a month apart\, giving you time to reflect on each month’s lessons and make meaningful improvements to your business. If success in 2025 is your goal\, attending all of these sessions is essential. We’re offering high-level expertise and peer support at an unprecedented value—regular meeting pricing! \nNetworking Opportunity\nWe will kick off each session with a networking session from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm PDT\, giving you the chance to connect with fellow consultants and business professionals before diving into the expert-led session of the month. This will also be the time at subsequent sessions to share what actions you took over the last 30-days or ask for advice on a place where you might be stuck. Also\, help is available every month at the associated Sandbox meeting\, typically the following week on the first Wednesday monthly. \nWhy Attend?\nThis is your opportunity to get an in-depth look at the strategic\, practical tools you need to take your business to the next level. This series is all about real growth\, real improvement\, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. \nAbout the Speaker This Month\n \nEllen Grace Henson\, Founder – Marketing Mechanics\nEllen Grace Henson has been helping companies productize technologies\, services\, and ideas since the mid-90s. With experience across multiple markets and company size\, she will review your consulting practice and help you explore how to turn your customized offerings into packaged services. \n  \nAbout the Facilitator\nAngel Rampy is a seasoned professional who has coached executives and businesses across various industries. Her experience in Silicon Valley and global corporations equips her with a unique perspective on what drives business success and what can hold it back. Angel’s expertise will help you identify and overcome the challenges standing between you and your business goals. \nWe’re excited to embark on this journey together!\nClick here to RSVP
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/leveraging-your-services-to-drive-growth-productizing-your-services/
CATEGORIES:Expert Series
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SUMMARY:SF Bay Area Networking Event\, Redwood City on April 8\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:No host networking\nEager to expand your professional network?  \nLook no further! We invite you to our no-host networking event\, where like-minded consultants gather to foster new connections. \nRegistration is not required though it will help us plan. Plan your day and your coffee consumption to be in Redwood City at 10:00 am. \nCoffeebar is an Italian café experience\, serving everything from your morning espresso to your evening glass of wine\, and also offer delicious breakfast\, lunch and bakery offerings. Kate Stephenson will be there to greet you and kick-off the conversation. \n  \n[NOTE: Transactions may take longer to process due to a software bug. The software vendor is working on a solution for this bug. Please be patient and click the button once only–it may take 1 minute or more to respond.]
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/sf-bay-area-networking-event-redwood-city-on-april-8-2025/
LOCATION:CoffeeBar\, 2020 Broadway\, Redwood City\, CA\, 94063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Sandbox Series: Client/Market Assessment on April 2\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Online Experience \nMonthly on the first Wednesday\, January – December 2025\n8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Pacific / 11:30 – 1 p.m. Eastern\nJoin from anywhere! \nHow to do Client/Market Assessments?\nClient/Market Assessment focuses on the information you should be gathering on a regular basis to ensure that you are aware of changing market trends\, competitive strategies\, and your customers’ viewpoint. This information is critical to ensuring that you are offering relevant products/services/value to your target market\, including your current customers. \nHow do you keep up with the trends and focus areas? In true Sandbox-style\, we will each share our best practices and brainstorm. \nCome join the discussion! \nFor Women In Consulting members\, the Sandbox is included in your benefits. If you are not yet a member\, we invite you to attend a Sandbox to get to know what Women In Consulting is all about. \n  \n[NOTE: Transactions may take longer to process. The software vendor is working on a solution for this bug. Please be patient and click the button once only.]
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/sandbox-series-on-april-2-2025/
CATEGORIES:Sandbox
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SUMMARY:Client and Market Assessment with Deb Siegle on March 27
DESCRIPTION:Date: Mar 27\, Apr 24\, May 22\, Jun 26\, Jul 24\n11:30 am – 11:45 am PDT: Networking\n11:45 am – 1:15 pm PDT: Series Introduction\, Speaker Presentation and Discussion \nAt Women In Consulting\, we are all about empowering women to build strong businesses–we do that through interaction and collaboration. That’s why we’re thrilled to offer our Business Health Check series—designed to give you expert guidance and peer support for 6-months. \nJanuary was our kick-off event\, and we’ll continue to meet monthly. Whether you’re looking to increase your business proficiency\, refine your approach to client relationships\, or take more confident risks\, this series will help set you up for success in 2025 and beyond. \nMarch’s topic is Client & Market Assessment\, with our special guest Deb Siegle. Client & Market Assessment focuses on the information you should be gathering on a regular basis to ensure that you are aware of changing market trends\, competitive strategies\, and your customers’ viewpoint. This information is critical to ensuring that you are offering relevant products\, services\, and value to your target market\, including your current customers. Attendees will have a chance to seek input on their specific issues\, and get help to flesh out next steps on what and how they can gain assessment insights to further improve and grow their businesses. \nThe Business Health Check series—a 6-month journey that will cover:\n\nMarch 27: Client and Market Assessment\, Deb Siegle\nApril 24: Leveraging Your Services to Drive Growth – Productizing Your Services\, Ellen Grace Henson\nMay 22: Protecting your Assets – Beyond IP\, Erin Austin\nJune 26: Marketing\, Ginger Weeden\nJuly 24: Sales\, Diane Hayes\n\nPast sessions: \n\nJanuary: Mapping the Big Picture of your Business for 2025\, Angel Rampy\nFebruary: Financial Health\, Denise W. Grove\, CPA\, CGMA\n\nWhy You Can’t Miss This Series\nThese monthly sessions will build upon one another\, giving you time to reflect on each month’s lessons and make meaningful improvements to your business. If success in 2025 is your goal\, attending all of these sessions is essential. We’re offering high-level expertise and peer support at an unprecedented value—regular meeting pricing! \nNetworking Opportunity\nWe will kick off each session with a networking session from 11:30 am to 11:45 am PDT\, giving you the chance to connect with fellow consultants and business professionals before diving into the expert-led session of the month. This will also be the time at subsequent sessions to share what actions you took over the last 30-days or ask for advice on a place where you might be stuck. Help is available every month. \nWhy Attend?\nThis is your opportunity to get an in-depth look at the strategic\, practical tools you need to take your business to the next level. This series is all about real growth\, real improvement\, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. \nAbout the Speaker This Month\nDeb Siegle\, Principal\, Strategic Marketing Solutions\nDeb Siegle\, Past President of Women in Consulting and Principal of Strategic Marketing Solutions\, is an astute marketing leader\, problem solver and communicator who is an authority in market research\, strategy\, market and product development\, competitive analysis\, and customer loyalty and experience. \nAbout the Facilitators\nAngel Rampy is a seasoned professional who has coached executives and businesses across various industries. Her experience in Silicon Valley and global corporations equips her with a unique perspective on what drives business success and what can hold it back. Angel’s expertise will help you identify and overcome the challenges standing between you and your business goals. \nEllen Grace Henson has been helping companies productize technologies\, services\, and ideas since the mid-90s. With experience across multiple markets and company size\, she will review your consulting practice and help you explore how to turn your customized offerings into packaged services. \nWe’re excited to embark on this journey together!
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/client-and-market-assessment-with-deb-siegle/
CATEGORIES:Expert Series
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LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/client-and-market-assessment-with-deb-siegle/
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SUMMARY:South Bay Networking on March 11\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:No Host Networking\nConnect with professionals from various industries\, exchange ideas\, and expand your network.We’re getting together for an informal\, no-host in-person networking event \nRegistration is not required though it will help us plan.  \nWe hope you’ll join us! \nHost: Ellen Grace Henson will be there to greet you and kick-off the conversation.
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/south-bay-networking-on-march-11-2025/
LOCATION:Hercules Draft House and Cantina\, 165 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd\, Los Gatos\, CA\, 95030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Financial Health - Sandbox Series on March 5\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Online Experience \nMonthly on the first Wednesday\, January – December 2025\n8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Pacific / 11:30 – 1 p.m. Eastern\nJoin from anywhere! \nFinancial Health — What to Pay Attention to?\nSolid accounting and financial “practices” are what small businesses must learn and implement in order for them to successfully expand and evolve. The result can be greater profits or simply getting the most from one’s hard-earned dollars—in short\, getting on the path to achieving optimum financial health. \nCome for a discussion\, ask questions\, and share what has worked for you and what hasn’t. \nFor Women In Consulting members\, the Sandbox is included in your benefits. If you are not yet a member\, we invite you to attend a Sandbox to get to know what Women In Consulting is all about.
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/sandbox-series-on-march-5-2025/
CATEGORIES:Sandbox
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SUMMARY:Financial Health with Denise W. Grove\, CPA\, CGMA\, on February 27
DESCRIPTION:Date: Feb 27\, Mar 27\, Apr 24\, May 22\, Jun 26\, Jul 24\n11:30 am – 12:00 pm PDT: Networking\n12:00 pm – 1:30 pm PDT: Series Introduction\, Speaker Presentation and Discussion \nAt Women In Consulting\, we are all about empowering women to build strong businesses–we do that through interaction and collaboration. That’s why we’re thrilled to offer our Business Health Check series—designed to give you expert guidance and peer support for 6-months. \nJanuary was our kick-off event\, and we’ll continue to meet monthly. Whether you’re looking to increase your business proficiency\, refine your approach to client relationships\, or take more confident risks\, this series will help set you up for success in 2025 and beyond. \nIn February\, we’ll hear from Denise W. Grove\, CPA\, CGMA\, who is an expert in improving financial health and cash flow for small businesses. Solid accounting and financial “practices” are what small businesses must learn and implement in order for them to successfully expand and evolve. These practices run the gamut from corporate structure to accounting principles to setting up an efficient function. The result can be greater profits or simply getting the most from one’s hard-earned dollars—in short\, getting on the path to achieving optimum financial health. \nThe Business Health Check series—a 6-month journey that will cover:\n\nFebruary 27: Financial Health/Internal Processes\, Denise W. Grove\, CPA\, CGMA\nMarch 27: Client and Market Assessment\, Deb Siegle\nApril 24: Leveraging Your Services to Drive Growth – Productizing Your Services\, Ellen Grace Henson\nMay 22: Protecting your Assets – Beyond IP\, Erin Austin\nJune 26: Marketing\, Ginger Weeden\nJuly 24: Sales\, Diane Hayes\n\nPast sessions \n\nJanuary:Mapping the Big Picture of your Business for 2025\n\nWhy You Can’t Miss This Series\nThese monthly sessions will build upon one another\, giving you time to reflect on each month’s lessons and make meaningful improvements to your business. If success in 2025 is your goal\, attending all of these sessions is essential. We’re offering high-level expertise and peer support at an unprecedented value—regular meeting pricing! \nNetworking Opportunity\nWe will kick off each session with a networking session from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm PDT\, giving you the chance to connect with fellow consultants and business professionals before diving into the expert-led session of the month. This will also be the time at subsequent sessions to share what actions you took over the last 30-days or ask for advice on a place where you might be stuck. Help is available every month. \nWhy Attend?\nThis is your opportunity to get an in-depth look at the strategic\, practical tools you need to take your business to the next level. This series is all about real growth\, real improvement\, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. \nAbout the Speaker This Month\nDenise W. Grove\, CPA\, CGMA\, Grove Solutions – CFO Support\, Inc\nDenise guides business owners toward a clear understanding of their money for greater financial success to care for their families\, employees & communities. An Advance Certified Profit First Professional\, she leverages her knowledge & experience to nurture clients towards improved cash flow & financial stability. \nAbout the Facilitators\nAngel Rampy is a seasoned professional who has coached executives and businesses across various industries. Her experience in Silicon Valley and global corporations equips her with a unique perspective on what drives business success and what can hold it back. Angel’s expertise will help you identify and overcome the challenges standing between you and your business goals. \nEllen Grace Henson has been helping companies productize technologies\, services\, and ideas since the mid-90s. With experience across multiple markets and company size\, she will review your consulting practice and help you explore how to turn your customized offerings into packaged services. \nWe’re excited to embark on this journey together!
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/financial-health-internal-processes-with-denise-grove/
CATEGORIES:Expert Series
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SUMMARY:Sandbox Series on February 5\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Online Experience \nMonthly on the first Wednesday\, January – December 2025\n8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Pacific / 11:30 – 1 p.m. Eastern\nJoin from anywhere! \nTopic for February 5\, 2025\nWhat Are Internal and External Factors That Influence Your Business? \nAs a continuation from the last Expert Series topic\, we will be having a peer-to-peer discussion about what internal and external factors influence your business success: \n\nRecognizing and leveraging external influences\nIdentifying growth opportunities and reframing limiting beliefs\nTaking risks that lead to achieving your goals\n\nJoin us for a peer-to-peer discussion! \nFor Women In Consulting members\, the Sandbox is included in your benefits. If you are not yet a member\, we invite you to attend a Sandbox to get to know what Women In Consulting is all about.
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/sandbox-series-on-february-5-2025/
CATEGORIES:Sandbox
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LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/sandbox-series-on-february-5-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T133000
DTSTAMP:20250625T211256
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SUMMARY:Mapping the Big Picture of your Business for 2025
DESCRIPTION:A Gift to Kick Off 2025: Join Us for the First of Our Exclusive Business Health Check Series ~ First Session is Complimentary\nDate: First Session: Jan 23\, 2025; monthly after that\, Feb 27\, Mar 27\, Apr 24\, May 22\, Jun 26\n11:30 am – 12:00 pm PDT: Networking\n12:00 pm – 1:30 pm PDT: Series Introduction\, Speaker Presentation and Discussion \nAt Women In Consulting\, we are all about empowering women to build strong businesses–we do that through interaction and collaboration. That’s why we’re thrilled to offer as a complimentary event the first in our Business Health Check series—designed to give you expert guidance and peer support for 6-months. \nThis kick-off event is our gift to you for the new year\, so there’s no fee to attend! Whether you’re looking to increase your business proficiency\, refine your approach to client relationships\, or take more confident risks\, this event will help set you up for success in 2025 and beyond. \nAbout the First Event\nIn this session\, we will be joined by Angel Rampy\, founder and president of Success Through Learning\, who will lead a dynamic discussion on the internal and external factors influencing your business success in 2025. At the first of at least six events\, Angel will introduce key concepts that you can immediately apply to improve your business health. Together with Ellen Grace Henson\, Angel will also facilitate each of the monthly sessions after this first one. \n\nRecognizing and leveraging external influences\nIdentifying growth opportunities and reframing limiting beliefs\nTaking risks that lead to achieving your goals\n\nThis event also marks the beginning of our Business Health Check series—a 6-month journey that will cover: \n\nFinancial Health\nClient and Market Assessment\nLeveraging Your Services to Drive Growth\nProtecting your Assets – Beyond IP\nMarketing\nSales\n\nWhy You Can’t Miss This Series\nThese monthly sessions will build upon one another\, giving you time to reflect on each month’s lessons and make meaningful improvements to your business. If success in 2025 is your goal\, attending all of these sessions is essential. We’re offering high-level expertise and peer support at an unprecedented value—regular meeting pricing! \nNetworking Opportunity\nWe will kick off this January 23 event\, and each subsequent one\, with a networking session from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm PDT\, giving you the chance to connect with fellow consultants and business professionals before diving into the expert-led session of the month. This will also be the time at subsequent sessions to share what actions you took over the last 30-days or ask for advice on a place where you might be stuck. Help is available every month. \nWhy Attend?\nThis is your opportunity to get an in-depth look at the strategic\, practical tools you need to take your business to the next level. This series is all about real growth\, real improvement\, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. \nAbout the Speakers/Facilitators\nAngel Rampy is a seasoned professional who has coached executives and businesses across various industries. Her experience in Silicon Valley and global corporations equips her with a unique perspective on what drives business success and what can hold it back. Angel’s expertise will help you identify and overcome the challenges standing between you and your business goals. \nEllen Grace Henson has been helping companies productize technologies\, services\, and ideas since the mid-90s. With experience across multiple markets and company size\, she will review your consulting practice and help you explore how to turn your customized offerings into packaged services. \nJoin us on January 23 to kick-start your year with clarity\, strategy\, and community. We’re excited to embark on this journey together!
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/mapping-the-big-picture-of-your-business-for-2025/
CATEGORIES:Expert Series
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LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/mapping-the-big-picture-of-your-business-for-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250114T120000
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SUMMARY:SF Bay Area Networking Event\, Redwood City on January 14\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:No host networking\nEager to expand your professional network?  \nLook no further! We invite you to our no-host networking event\, where like-minded consultants gather to foster new connections. \nRegistration is not required though it will help us plan. Plan your day and your coffee consumption to be in Redwood City at 10:00 am. \nKate Stephenson will be there to greet you and kick-off the conversation.
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/sf-bay-area-networking-event-redwood-city-on-january-14-2025/
LOCATION:CoffeeBar\, 2020 Broadway\, Redwood City\, CA\, 94063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250108T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250108T100000
DTSTAMP:20250625T211256
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SUMMARY:Sandbox Series: Looking Ahead on January 8\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Looking ahead for this New Year –> \n\nWhat are the key initiatives or challenges you want to address in 2025?\nHow might this translate into priorities for Sandbox topics and other content from the Women In Consulting community?\n\nLooking forward to your participation and building relationships that support all of our businesses. \nAs a Women In Consulting member\, tickets to this event are free. If you are not yet a member\, we invite you to attend a Sandbox Event to get to know what Women In Consulting is all about. \nOnline Experience \nMonthly on the first Wednesday\, January – December 2025\, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Pacific\nWebinar: Join from anywhere!
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/sandbox-series-looking-ahead-on-january-1-2025/
CATEGORIES:Sandbox
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241210T200000
DTSTAMP:20250625T211256
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SUMMARY:WIC South Bay Holiday Self-Care on December 10\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:WIC Holiday Self-Care at Florra\nJoin us for a wonderful holiday mixer where we focus on caring for yourself and others during the holiday season! No-host dinner is available from The Good Salad. \nWe hope you’ll join us! \nWIC Host Angel Rampy will be there to greet you at Florra\, 350 E Campbell Ave\, Campbell\, California.
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/south-bay-networking-on-december-10-2024/
LOCATION:Florra\, 350 East Campbell Avenue\, Campbell\, CA\, 95008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T100000
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SUMMARY:Sandbox Series:  Business Plans and Planning in Your Business on December 4\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Online Experience \nMonthly on the first Wednesday\, January – December 2024\n8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Pacific / 11:30 – 1 p.m. Eastern\nJoin from anywhere! \nBusiness Plans and Planning in Your Business – How to create a business plan\, and how to plan year-to-year?\n\n\n\nWhat does it mean to build a business plan? What goes into it?\nThen how do you break that plan down to actionable goals year-over-year?\nAs a consultant\, what consulting style do you want for your business?\n\nJoin us as we explore macro and micro planning for a successful business!\n\n\nFor Women In Consulting members\, the Sandbox is included in your benefits. If you are not yet a member\, we invite you to attend a Sandbox to get to know what Women In Consulting is all about.
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/wednesday-sandbox-series-on-december-4-2024/
CATEGORIES:Sandbox
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LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/wednesday-sandbox-series-on-december-4-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241112T093000
DTSTAMP:20250625T211256
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SUMMARY:East Bay Area Networking Event\, Downtown Berkeley on November 12\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Walk and Talk Networking Event\nJoin us for a walk and talk networking event designed to bring professionals together. Come prepared to meet industry leaders\, exchange ideas\, and forge partnerships. \nJoin us at 8am. We will start the 45 minute walk at 8:45. \nOur volunteer Helene Cahen  be there to greet you. Registration is not required though it will help us plan. \n  \nBerkeley Expresso is 8 minutes from Bart
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/east-bay-area-networking-event-downtown-berkeley-on-november-12-2024/
LOCATION:Berkeley Expresso\, 1797 Shattuck Avenue\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241106T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241106T100000
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SUMMARY:Sandbox Series: Business Resilience and Pivots on November 6\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Online Experience \nMonthly on the first Wednesday\, January – December 2024\n8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Pacific / 11:30 – 1 p.m. Eastern\nJoin from anywhere! \n\n\nBusiness Resilience and Pivots – When to change and how to change your business focus? \nEvery business evolves over time. Some more than others. \nThere could be times when you want to make big changes to your business focus\, service offerings\, your brand\, business name\, colors or logo. \nAnd there could be times when you want to make sure that your business fits your lifestyle\, life stage\, market conditions\, or perhaps you want to move from location-based to virtual or vice versa. \nWhat are some practical implications of pivoting? \nHow do you ensure you build resilience into your business so that you can pull off these pivots gracefully? \nCome explore with us what it takes to build resilience into your business or pivot! \nFor Women In Consulting members\, the Sandbox is included in your benefits. If you are not yet a member\, we invite you to attend a Sandbox to get to know what Women In Consulting is all about.
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/wednesday-sandbox-series-on-november-6-2024/
CATEGORIES:Sandbox
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LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/wednesday-sandbox-series-on-november-6-2024/
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SUMMARY:Expert Series: Navigating Conflict\, Enhancing Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Every person faces conflict in their life\, from work relationships\, to personal relationships\, to micro and macro issues that face us. Each person brings something unique to conflict though not everyone feels comfortable navigating conflict or navigating conflict in all aspects of their lives. \nThis session will explore different conflict styles and support participants in challenging their edges around how they deal with conflict. \nThe session will also set the context for how navigating conflict can improve or enhance relationships and support growth for our businesses\, ourselves\, and others. \nAbout the Presenter\nRochael Adranly\, Owner\, Adranly Ventures\nRochael Adranly is a visiting professor at Harvard Law School where she teaches Law\, Justice and Design. She is also co-owner of Ikaros Greek Restaurant in Oakland\, CA. and a former Partner and Executive Director\, Ventures at IDEO. Her background as a commercial attorney\, including serving as General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer at IDEO for many years has contributed to her expertise in conflict resolution. An in-demand speaker and professor\, She has been a lecturer at UC Berkeley Law\, an adjunct professor at UC Hastings College of the Law\, a guest lecturer at Duke University School of Law and a visiting professor at Harvard Law School. Rochael is an angel investor\, notably with Sequin and Greenwood Bank. She is an artist in her own right with works in photography\, writing\, documentary filmmaking and visual art (drawing and paintings).\n\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rochaelsoper/\n\nhttps://www.ideo.com/journal/how-design-taught-me-to-be-a-human-centered-lawyer\n\nNOTE:\nThe first 30 minutes is dedicated to networking\, with the meeting focused on the speaker presentation from Noon to 1:30 pm\n 
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/navigating-conflict-enhancing-relationships/
CATEGORIES:Expert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241008T113000
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SUMMARY:SF Bay Area Networking Event\, Redwood City on October 8\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Eager to expand your professional network? \nLook no further! We invite you to our networking event\, where like-minded consultants gather to foster new connections. \nRegistration is not required though it will help us plan. Plan your day and your coffee consumption to be in Redwood City at 10:00 am. \nKate Stephenson will be there to greet you and kick-off the conversation.
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/sf-bay-area-networking-event-redwood-city-on-october-8-2024/
LOCATION:CoffeeBar\, 2020 Broadway\, Redwood City\, CA\, 94063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241002T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241002T100000
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SUMMARY:Sandbox Series: Branding – What does branding mean for a consultant?
DESCRIPTION:Online Experience \nMonthly on the first Wednesday\, January – December 2024\, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Pacific\nWebinar: Join from anywhere! \nBranding – What does branding mean for a consultant?\nYou are a consultant\, freelancer\, or a solopreneur. What does branding mean for you\, for your business? \nHow can you define your brand without necessarily having the marketing funds of a big company? \nHow do you build YOUR brand? Is it the logo? Is it the website? \nLet’s explore together. Come join this session of sharing and ideas! \nFor Women In Consulting members\, the Sandbox is included in your benefits. If you are not yet a member\, we invite you to attend a Sandbox to get to know what Women In Consulting is all about.
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/wednesday-sandbox-series-on-october-2-2024/
CATEGORIES:Sandbox
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LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/wednesday-sandbox-series-on-october-2-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240917T133000
DTSTAMP:20250625T211256
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SUMMARY:East Bay Area Networking Event\, Downtown Berkeley on Sept 17\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Seeking new connections and exciting opportunities?\nJoin us for a networking event designed to bring professionals together. Come prepared to meet industry leaders\, exchange ideas\, and forge partnerships. \nOur volunteer Helene Cahen  be there to greet you and kick-off the conversation. Registration is not required though it will help us plan. \nThe Japanese restaurant is 5 minutes from Bart.
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/east-bay-area-networking-event-downtown-berkeley-on-august-13-2024/
LOCATION:Marugame Udon\, 1919 Shattuck Avenue\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240910T133000
DTSTAMP:20250625T211256
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SUMMARY:South Bay Networking on September 10\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Informal Networking\nConnect with professionals from various industries\, exchange ideas\, and expand your network.We’re getting together for an informal\, in-person networking event \nRegistration is not required though it will help us plan.  \nWe hope you’ll join us! \nHost: Ellen Grace Henson will be there to greet you and kick-off the conversation.
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/south-bay-networking-on-september-10-2024/
LOCATION:Hercules Draft House and Cantina\, 165 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd\, Los Gatos\, CA\, 95030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T100000
DTSTAMP:20250625T211256
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T225710Z
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SUMMARY:Sandbox Series: Client Management on September 4\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Online Experience \nMonthly on the first Wednesday\, January – December 2024\n8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Pacific / 11:30 – 1 p.m. Eastern\nJoin from anywhere! \nClient Management – Managing the relationship for the best outcome for both you and your client \nJoin us to explore Client management\, client relationship management\, and setting expectations – for both your client and you. \n\nWhat clauses can you put in your contract to help set expectations and create boundaries to ensure a positive outcome for both you and your client?\nAnd what to do if you are expected to sign your client’s contract instead of using your own template?\nHow can you protect your Intellectual Property?\nCan you delineate your and your client’s responsibilities and highlight dependencies?\nWhat happens when you need to escalate issues?\nHow to handle unvoiced expectation and underlying client-internal circumstances?\nWhat does success look like?\n\nWe’ll share what has worked for us and learn from each other. Come join! \nFor Women In Consulting members\, the Sandbox is included in your benefits. If you are not yet a member\, we invite you to attend a Sandbox to get to know what Women In Consulting is all about.
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/wednesday-sandbox-series-on-september-4-2024/
CATEGORIES:Sandbox
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SUMMARY:Expert Series: Overcoming Perfectionism - Science Backed Secrets from a Former Clown
DESCRIPTION:You may consider perfectionism your “positive flaw\,” but impossible standards lead to lost opportunities\, imposter syndrome\, and burnout. In this fun and participatory presentation\, you will learn actionable techniques to gain more ease\, take manageable actions\, and increase your success rate. These insights started as simple tricks learned under the spotlight as a professional imperfectionist (aka former touring Clown). Take away strategies to create meaningful change as you learn how to adjust behavior\, live more authentically\, and accomplish your big hairy goals. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nLearn a simple framework combining excellence with ease so you can work hard without destroying yourself in the process.\nDiscover the profound mindset shift that will bring about confidence and resilience in uncertainty.\nLeverage an empirical technique to instantly transition from rumination to implementation so you can leave procrastination behind.\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nDon Colliver is a speaker\, corporate trainer\, author\, and comedian with over twenty-five years of experience inspiring teams to authentically influence the world. He delivers public speaking courses and keynote presentations for the largest tech companies in Silicon Valley and around the world\, transforming thousands into more effective and authentic communicators. \nDon performed with the Blue Man Group\, toured internationally as a contemporary circus clown\, and is listed in the Cirque du Soleil performer database. He recently released the #1 bestselling book entitled Wink: Transforming Public Speaking with Clown Presence and has been featured as a public speaking expert guest on over 50 podcasts. Connect with Don at >www.doncolliver.com<. \nSocial Links:\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/doncolliver/ \nArticles:\nhttps://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/magazine-issues/2023/june/engage-your-audience\nhttps://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/magazine-issues/2024/jan/confessions-of-a-convention-speaker\nhttps://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/magazine-issues/2023/jan/clowning-around\nhttps://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:CvbooLOXmMwJ:https://www.eventmarketer.com/%3Fp%3D196335&cd=11&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us\nhttps://patca.org/what-not-to-do-on-linkedin/
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/overcoming-perfectionism-science-backed-secrets-from-a-former-clown/
CATEGORIES:Expert Series
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LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/overcoming-perfectionism-science-backed-secrets-from-a-former-clown/
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SUMMARY:Premier and Executive Member Roundtable: The Power of Being BOLD
DESCRIPTION:Quarterly Roundtable for Women In Consulting Premier and Executive Members.\nEngage in ​discussions about pressing issues and learn from experienced fellow members.\nJoin Anywhere – Virtual Event\n\nInteractive Networking\nExpert Interview and Discussion\nPeer Mentoring\n\nInterview and Discussion\nOur expert session this time will be led by Kathryn Gorges\, Business and Marketing Coach. The topic will be The Power of Being BOLD in Marketing and Selling Your Expertise. \nAbout Kathryn\nKathryn helps expertise-based entrepreneurs communicate their unique value simply and effectively. Kathryn brings over 20 years of experience in business coaching\, high tech marketing\, and relationship sales to her business and marketing consulting work with consultants\, small businesses\, companies\, and startups. Kathryn is also Co-Founder of Inspired Success\, with workshops and practices for mindful and passionate entrepreneurship. \nPeer Mentoring\nThe last hour of our time will be for peer mentoring – learning from each other’s expertise. Bring your latest business challenges with customers\, contractors\, new directions\, decisions\, or anything else. \n 
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/premier-and-executive-member-roundtable-the-power-of-being-bold/
CATEGORIES:Quarterly Roundtable
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathryn Gorges":MAILTO:kagorges@independentconsultingwomen.org
LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/premier-and-executive-member-roundtable-the-power-of-being-bold/
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SUMMARY:Sandbox Series:  Transform Your Consulting on August 7\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Online Experience \nMonthly on the first Wednesday\, January – December 2024\n8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Pacific / 11:30 – 1 p.m. Eastern\nJoin from anywhere! \nTopic for August 7\, 2024 – Transform Your Consulting\nAs a consultant\, communicating your value clearly is crucial. How do you distill your strengths and the problems you solve into a concise\, compelling statement? \nJoin us for a transformative session designed for consultants. You’ll learn to craft your Customer Point of Possibilities (CPoP)—where you are executing on your purpose—and leave with a statement that encapsulates your unique value. \nFind Your Clarity\nStruggling to articulate your niche or refine your message? This session will help you clearly define the problems you solve and attract the right clients. \nConnect and Grow\nLearn with us in a supportive environment. Gain the clarity to confidently express your purpose and make a greater impact in your consulting career. \nFor Women In Consulting members\, the Sandbox is included in your benefits. If you are not yet a member\, we invite you to attend a Sandbox to get to know what Women In Consulting is all about.
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/wednesday-sandbox-series-on-august-7-2024/
CATEGORIES:Sandbox
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LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/wednesday-sandbox-series-on-august-7-2024/
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SUMMARY:With Clarity\, Everything Else Falls Into Place
DESCRIPTION:In the fast-paced world of consulting\, feeling overwhelmed with information and client demands is common. This presentation focuses on the power of basic clarity as a key tool for success. Learn practical strategies to navigate the consulting landscape with greater clarity\, leading to improved communication\, better project management\, and stronger client relationships. \nTakeaways:\n1) Craft Your Roadmap: Develop a clear strategy for building your reputation\, expanding your network\, and securing high-impact projects.\n2) Make Powerful Choices: Gain the confidence to advocate for yourself and your expertise\, confidently negotiate fees\, and manage client expectations.\n3) Unpack Complexity for Clients: Develop your ability to simplify complex information and present it in clear\, actionable insights. This will empower your clients to understand the situation\, make informed decisions\, and feel confident in your expertise. \nSPEAKER:\nMitchell Levy\, Global Credibility Expert\, is a 2x TEDx speaker and bestselling author of 60+ books. As a Certified Stakeholder Centered Coach\, he provides impactful insights for personal change. Recognized among the world’s Top 200 Leadership Voices and as the #1 Thought Leader in Ecosystems by Thinkers360\, he’s also an entrepreneur who’s established 20 businesses in Silicon Valley and published 750+ books through his four publishing companies. Learn more at: https://MitchellLevy.com \nUnleash your inner compass with the CPoP Clarity Session! This 90-minute workshop helps you distill your purpose into 10 (or less) impactful words\, guiding your decisions and amplifying your personal brand. Invest in clarity\, reap the rewards of success: https://aha.pub/ClaritySession. \nSOCIAL LINKS\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchelllevy/\nX: https://x.com/happyabout\nYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CredibilityNation \nARTICLES\n1) The Clear Advantage: Why Effective Leaders Embrace Clarity – \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/clear-advantage-why-effective-leaders-embrace-clarity-levy-ccs-9i0rf/\n2) Don’t Live with If Onlys – https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dont-live-onlys-mitchell-levy-ccs-vi6rc/\n3) Finding Your Passion: Why Loving What You Do Matters in Business https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/finding-your-passion-why-loving-what-you-do-matters-levy-ccs-lhqlf/ \nFor other articles\, please refer to my LinkedIn newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7059721185885880320/ \n 
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/with-clarity-everything-else-falls-into-place/
CATEGORIES:Expert Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angel Rampy":MAILTO:angel.rampy@coachangel.com
LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/with-clarity-everything-else-falls-into-place/
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SUMMARY:SF Bay Area Networking Event\, Redwood City on July 9\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Eager to expand your professional network? \nLook no further! We invite you to our networking event\, where like-minded consultants gather to foster new connections. \nRegistration is not required though it will help us plan. Plan your day and your coffee consumption to be in Redwood City at 10:00 am. \nKate Stephenson will be there to greet you and kick-off the conversation.
URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/sf-bay-area-networking-event-redwood-city-on-july-9-2024/
LOCATION:CoffeeBar\, 2020 Broadway\, Redwood City\, CA\, 94063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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