BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Women In Consulting - ECPv6.13.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Women In Consulting REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T133000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20241219T170121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T213553Z UID:10000115-1749556800-1749562200@www.independentconsultingwomen.org 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 CATEGORIES:Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Women-In-Consulting-Networking-Event-v2a.jpg GEO:37.2280799;-121.9799497 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hercules Draft House and Cantina 165 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd Los Gatos CA 95030 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=165 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd:geo:-121.9799497,37.2280799 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T100000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20241203T063236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T002835Z UID:10000112-1749025800-1749031200@www.independentconsultingwomen.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Women-In-Consulting-Sandbox-Event-v6a.jpg LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/sandbox-series-on-june-4-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T100000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20241203T063108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T044104Z UID:10000111-1746606600-1746612000@www.independentconsultingwomen.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Women-In-Consulting-Sandbox-Event-v2a.jpg LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/sandbox-series-on-may-7-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T100000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20240725T211749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T000617Z UID:10000107-1743582600-1743588000@www.independentconsultingwomen.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Women-In-Consulting-Sandbox-Event-v3a.jpg LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/sandbox-series-on-april-2-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T133000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20241219T165808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T213235Z UID:10000114-1741694400-1741699800@www.independentconsultingwomen.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Women-In-Consulting-Networking-Event-v2a.jpg GEO:37.2280799;-121.9799497 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hercules Draft House and Cantina 165 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd Los Gatos CA 95030 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=165 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd:geo:-121.9799497,37.2280799 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T100000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20240725T210926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T053531Z UID:10000106-1741163400-1741168800@www.independentconsultingwomen.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Women-In-Consulting-Sandbox-Event-v5a.jpg LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/sandbox-series-on-march-5-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T100000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20240725T210456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T045025Z UID:10000105-1738744200-1738749600@www.independentconsultingwomen.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Women-In-Consulting-Sandbox-Event-v1a.jpg LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/sandbox-series-on-february-5-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T133000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20250115T180329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T224551Z UID:10000128-1737631800-1737639000@www.independentconsultingwomen.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Mapping-Your-Business-event-Jan2025.jpg LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/mapping-the-big-picture-of-your-business-for-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250108T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250108T100000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20240725T143513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T163015Z UID:10000104-1736325000-1736330400@www.independentconsultingwomen.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Women-In-Consulting-Sandbox-Event-v5a.jpg LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/sandbox-series-looking-ahead-on-january-1-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241210T200000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20231127T165926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T180805Z UID:10000092-1733853600-1733860800@www.independentconsultingwomen.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Women-In-Consulting-Networking-Holiday-Self-Care.jpg GEO:37.2868967;-121.9439114 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Florra 350 East Campbell Avenue Campbell CA 95008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=350 East Campbell Avenue:geo:-121.9439114,37.2868967 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T100000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20231125T230256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T234007Z UID:10000084-1733301000-1733306400@www.independentconsultingwomen.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Women-In-Consulting-Sandbox-Event-v3a.jpg LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/wednesday-sandbox-series-on-december-4-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241106T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241106T100000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20231125T225805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T020652Z UID:10000083-1730881800-1730887200@www.independentconsultingwomen.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Women-In-Consulting-Sandbox-Event-v1a.jpg LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/wednesday-sandbox-series-on-november-6-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241024T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241024T133000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20240918T054451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T021043Z UID:10000110-1729769400-1729776600@www.independentconsultingwomen.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Navigating-Conflict-Expert-Series.jpg LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/navigating-conflict-enhancing-relationships/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241002T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241002T100000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20231125T225027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T151304Z UID:10000082-1727857800-1727863200@www.independentconsultingwomen.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Women-In-Consulting-Sandbox-Event-v5a.jpg LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/wednesday-sandbox-series-on-october-2-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240910T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240910T133000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20231127T165614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T044324Z UID:10000091-1725969600-1725975000@www.independentconsultingwomen.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Women-In-Consulting-Networking-Event-v2a.jpg GEO:37.2280799;-121.9799497 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hercules Draft House and Cantina 165 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd Los Gatos CA 95030 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=165 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd:geo:-121.9799497,37.2280799 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T100000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20231125T224521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T225710Z UID:10000081-1725438600-1725444000@www.independentconsultingwomen.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Women-In-Consulting-Sandbox-Event-v3a.jpg LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/wednesday-sandbox-series-on-september-4-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240807T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240807T100000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20231125T223910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T224515Z UID:10000080-1723019400-1723024800@www.independentconsultingwomen.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/WIC-Sandbox-Networking.jpg LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/wednesday-sandbox-series-on-august-7-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240703T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240703T100000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20231125T223257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240629T214753Z UID:10000079-1719995400-1720000800@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Sandbox Series on July 3\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:Online Experience \nMonthly on the first Wednesday\, January – December 2024\, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Pacific\nWebinar: Join from anywhere! \nTopic for July 3\, 2024 – Building a Referral Network\nWe can do a lot of things in the area of marketing\, but nothing builds trust quite as fast as being recommended by another human. \nIn this month’s Sandbox session\, we will explore what it takes to build your own referral network. \nIn true Sandbox-fashion\, we will share what has worked for us and what hasn’t\, and we will be practicing networking with each other. \nJoin in the sharing\, and by the end of this session\, you will likely walk away with a few golden nuggets you can implement in your own business — and maybe even some solid referral relationships. \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. \nRegister once for the full series held monthly on the first Wednesday 8:30 am – 10:00 am Pacific. Join one or all of the sessions with the same Zoom login information. URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/wednesday-sandbox-series-on-july-3-2024/ CATEGORIES:Sandbox ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Women-In-Consulting-Sandbox-Event-v5a.jpg LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/wednesday-sandbox-series-on-july-3-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T133000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20240603T173627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T004843Z UID:10000103-1719487800-1719495000@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:Predictable Payment For Your Work Part II: Building The Plan DESCRIPTION:We start with 30 minutes of “getting to know each other” time. \nOn June 27\, you will participate in a mini-workshop supporting you in building a high-level plan for a repeatable\, scalable\, salable mix of offerings\, the foundations for generating predictable payment for your work. Using a proven planning model\, Ellen Grace Henson\, CEO of Marketing Mechanics LLC\, will be your guide while you structure your thinking\, vision\, and goals and also identify and prioritize your critical next-step actions. URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/predictable-payment-for-your-work-part-ii-building-the-plan/ CATEGORIES:Expert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Predictable-Payment-for-Your-Work.jpg LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/predictable-payment-for-your-work-part-ii-building-the-plan/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240611T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240611T133000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20231127T164058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T214502Z UID:10000090-1718107200-1718112600@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:South Bay Networking on June 11\, 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-june-11-2024/ LOCATION:Hercules Draft House and Cantina\, 165 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd\, Los Gatos\, CA\, 95030\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Women-In-Consulting-Networking-Event-v2a.jpg GEO:37.2280799;-121.9799497 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hercules Draft House and Cantina 165 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd Los Gatos CA 95030 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=165 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd:geo:-121.9799497,37.2280799 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240605T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240605T100000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20231125T222804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T154719Z UID:10000078-1717576200-1717581600@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:Sandbox Series: Predictable Payment for Your Work on June 5\, 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! \nPredictable Payment for Your Work\nHow do you determine the modalities you work in to ensure predictability of payment? \nCan service packages take the place of your hourly rate? When and how to create service packages? How about a retainer or a subscription? What billing schedule to use? \nHow to quote without developing a full plan that the prospect can implement without you? What to tell people so they can validate your expertise instead? \nRating your prospects: what questions to ask and how to assess the viability of the prospective contract. \nJoin us and share what works for you\, and learn from others! \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-june-5-2024/ CATEGORIES:Sandbox LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/wednesday-sandbox-series-on-june-5-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240501T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240501T100000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20231125T222053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T212438Z UID:10000077-1714552200-1714557600@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:Sandbox Series: Business Operations on May 1\, 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 Operations Best Practices\nHow do you organize your operations? When does it make sense to outsource\, to leverage subcontractors? And what types of work to give them: internal or client-facing work? \nDoes it make sense to partner with someone to complement your expertise in a project\, and if so how do you do that in a way that both of you stay happy with the collaboration? Are there any business operations tasks that AI can help with? \nJoin us as we share what works or has worked for us\, and pick up some golden nuggets from experienced consultants\, or maybe a fresh perspective from those who are new to it! \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-may-1-2024/ CATEGORIES:Sandbox ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Women-In-Consulting-Sandbox-Event-v1a.jpg LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/wednesday-sandbox-series-on-may-1-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T133000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20240314T044523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T051553Z UID:10000099-1714044600-1714051800@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:How to Write\, Publish\, and Promote Your Nonfiction Book DESCRIPTION:It’s been said that as many as 80% of people want to write a book\, yet only a small fraction follow this goal to completion. Authoring a book is not only a personally rewarding accomplishment\, it can be an excellent way to establish authority in your field\, grow your business\, and create new opportunities for speaking\, getting media coverage\, attracting new clients\, and so much more. In this content-rich session\, you will learn how to: \n\nOutline your book and write a full draft in 60 days. (Yes\, really!)\nUnderstand the pros and cons of traditional\, hybrid\, and self-publishing so you can choose the best option for your unique goals.\nLeverage the top book marketing strategies to reach readers and sell more books.\n\nIf you have ever thought about writing a book or simply want to explore the possibilities\, join us to discover how it might be easier than you think to get a book across the finish line. This session is loaded with real-world examples and resources to help you succeed. \nAbout the Speaker\nStephanie Chandler\, CEO\, Nonfiction Authors Association\nStephanie Chandler is the author of several books including The Nonfiction Book Marketing and Launch Plan and The Nonfiction Book Publishing Plan. She is CEO of the Nonfiction Authors Association\, a vibrant community for writers\, and the Nonfiction Writers Conference\, an annual event conducted entirely online since 2010. A frequent speaker at business events and on the radio\, she has been featured in Entrepreneur\, Writer’s Digest\, The Writer\, BusinessWeek\, and Wired magazine. \nFind out more about Stephanie and the Nonfiction Authors Association: \n\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniechandler\nhttps://www.facebook.com/nonfictionauthorsassociation/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/nonfictionassociation/\nhttps://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/category/blog/\n\nOnline Experience | Join From Anywhere\n11:30 am – Noon Networking \nNoon – 1:30 pm Presentation and discussion URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/how-to-write-publish-and-promote-your-nonfiction-book/ CATEGORIES:Expert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Publish-Your-Nonfiction-Book-1600x900-1.jpg LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/how-to-write-publish-and-promote-your-nonfiction-book/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240403T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240403T100000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20231125T221501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T163817Z UID:10000076-1712133000-1712138400@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:Sandbox Series: Marketing Strategies on April 3\, 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! \nMarketing – Let’s share strategies\nThe internet is teeming with marketing gurus and tons and tons of tactical advice\, but how do you know what REALLY works? And how do you craft a strategy out of the tactical pieces? \nJoin the April 3\, 2024 Sandbox to learn from each other and share what works! Get ideas from others for YOUR areas of marketing challenges. \nIs relationship building the ticket? Do you need to write a book? Do you need to give talks? What about email marketing? How do you generate leads — especially ones that will likely actually pay? Or maybe it’s a combination things that would generate consistent high-converting leads? \nMarketing seems to be a full time job\, taking up as much time as you give it. And what if you are new to consulting and you haven’t yet had clients? What marketing works for the early stage to get your first client? Come and enjoy earning together in a low-key environment and you might just figure out a simple structure for your marketing — with support from your Women In Consulting colleagues. \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-april-3-2024/ CATEGORIES:Sandbox ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Women-In-Consulting-Sandbox-Event-v5a.jpg LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/wednesday-sandbox-series-on-april-3-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T133000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20240202T205659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T181630Z UID:10000098-1711627200-1711632600@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:How To Market for a Lifetime of Referrals DESCRIPTION:What if you could tap into a stream of ideal clients just by making a handful of the right business relationships? Strategically creating these relationships can create a predictable and consistent stream of referrals to your ideal clients! \nOur speaker Maile Collmer is an expert in referral marketing and building the right business relationships that will allow you to: \n\nCreate a profitable network\nGet the higher quality business you deserve\nEstablish a positive reputation that precedes you and be known by the people who matter\n\nUnlock the secrets of a marketing strategy that fosters lasting relationships and generates a never-ending stream of referrals regardless of market conditions\, enabling you to build a sustainable career and enjoy an amazing business and spectacular life! \nAbout the Speaker\nMaile Collmer\, Owner & Master Referral Coach\, Asentiv Contra Costa\, is a referral generating powerhouse and in-demand speaker. Maile possesses an innate understanding of the strategies that transform traditional networking into red-hot referral sources. Her mind is a treasure trove of innovative ideas that shatter conventional paradigms and deliver unique solutions to stand out in the referral marketing landscape. \nRecognized globally as one of the foremost experts in referral marketing\, she has imparted her knowledge to thousands of business owners\, entrepreneurs\, and professionals — guiding them to optimize and maximize their referral networks. Maile is currently serving as the President Elect for the National Speakers Association Northern California. \nSocial Links\n\nhttps://mailecollmer.com/\nhttps://linktr.ee/MaileCollmer\nhttps://www.youtube.com/user/refinstcontracosta\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mailecollmer/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/mailecollmer/\n\nRelevant Articles\nRelevant Articles\n\nNew Year\, New Success: Strategic Networking for Business\nUnleashing the Potential of Coaching: Achieving Your Goals in Service-Based Businesses\n7 Reasons You Fail at Referrals\nBuilding Your Referral Team: Wade’s Story\nDo You Have Enough People To Talk To\n\n\nCall to Action / Offer\nI would love to connect with you. Here’s where you can book a one to one phone conversation with me: https://link.cultivatingsalespro.com/widget/bookings/mailecollmermaile30min… \nImage source: Adobe URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/how-to-market-for-a-lifetime-of-referrals/ CATEGORIES:Expert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Expert-Series-Market-for-Lifetime-of-Referrals.jpg LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/how-to-market-for-a-lifetime-of-referrals/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240312T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240312T133000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20231115T163959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T172849Z UID:10000072-1710244800-1710250200@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:South Bay Networking on March 12\, 2024 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-12-2024/ LOCATION:Aqui Campbell\, 201 E Campbell Ave\, Campbell\, 95008\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Women-In-Consulting-Networking-Event-v2a.jpg GEO:37.2872624;-121.9464142 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Aqui Campbell 201 E Campbell Ave Campbell 95008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=201 E Campbell Ave:geo:-121.9464142,37.2872624 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240306T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240306T100000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20231125T220904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T213534Z UID:10000097-1709713800-1709719200@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Sandbox Series on March 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! \nAI Tools – Which are you using and how you are using them?\nLet’s cut through the buzz and share insight on how AI tools are adding value to our businesses. \nChatGPT? Grammarly AI? Claude? New tools are showing up every day! So many choices and so challenging to understand the value of one tool much less how tools might be combined for even great value. \nAre you using AI to generate content? Images? New ideas? Ads and Videos? Are you challenged to sort through all of the different tools to discover those that might actually have value for YOUR business? Let’s talk! \nJoin the Sandbox on March 6\, 2024 to gain and share insights and experience with your peers in consulting. \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-march-6-2024/ CATEGORIES:Sandbox ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Women-In-Consulting-Sandbox-Event-v3a.jpg LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/wednesday-sandbox-series-on-march-6-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240207T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240207T100000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20231115T155952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T171817Z UID:10000071-1707294600-1707300000@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Sandbox Series on February 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! \nContracts\nReviewing\, Editing\, Creating your Own\nHave you ever had challenges with scope creep? How about clarity on payment agreements? Do you sign whatever a client hands you\, in concern about potentially losing the opportunity? \nJoin us to learn from each other’s experiences and get some solid advice on contract boilerplate\, reviewing and editing client’s contracts\, managing scope creep and more. \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-february-7-2024/ CATEGORIES:Sandbox ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Women-In-Consulting-Sandbox-Event-v1a.jpg LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/wednesday-sandbox-series-on-february-7-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240103T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240103T100000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20231106T150404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T171837Z UID:10000063-1704270600-1704276000@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Sandbox Series on January 3\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:Looking ahead for this New Year –> \n\nWhat are the key initiatives or challenges you want to address in 2024?\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 2024\, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Pacific\nWebinar: Join from anywhere! URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/wednesday-sandbox-series-on-jan-3-2024/ CATEGORIES:Sandbox ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Women-In-Consulting-Sandbox-Event-v5a.jpg LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/wednesday-sandbox-series-on-jan-3-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231212T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231212T133000 DTSTAMP:20250625T214616 CREATED:20231101T172550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T012632Z UID:10000045-1702380600-1702387800@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:South Bay Holiday Networking Event 2023 DESCRIPTION:No Host Networking – Holiday Fiesta\nWIC Holiday Fiesta\, Gift Exchange and Networking Luncheon | South Bay \nCome join us for Taco Tuesday – Holiday style! \nNo formal format or speaker for this event…just a chance to mix and mingle with fellow consultants and treat yourself to a special holiday fiesta. \nSPECIAL FEATURE\nWe will have an informal holiday gift exchange…please bring one wrapped gift (max. value $20) to exchange. \nWe hope you’ll join us! \nHost: Ellen Grace Henson & Angel Rampy URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/south-bay-holiday-networking-event/ LOCATION:Hercules Draft House and Cantina\, 165 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd\, Los Gatos\, CA\, 95030\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Women-In-Consulting-Networking-Event-v2a.jpg GEO:37.2280799;-121.9799497 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hercules Draft House and Cantina 165 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd Los Gatos CA 95030 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=165 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd:geo:-121.9799497,37.2280799 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR