You’ve got your laptop, your coffee, and your seat at the table. Now what?! Time to speak up! Join us on June 9 to learn how to develop your authentic and powerful voice, own and receive credit for your ideas, and influence decision making at work. Let’s do it! Our panelists are well versed in the art and science of speaking up, so join us for what promises to be a life-changing learning experience for all of us! #LeanInSpeakUp 

The second event in our CIRCLES: Support and Resources series will be a Lean-In-Athon, a Lean In Hackathon! Join us for a fun and dynamic morning with activities designed to support members who are in transition, looking to grow, and looking to give back.

Are you curious about what a Circle is? Maybe looking for a Circle to join? Or wanting to start a Circle? Perhaps you're looking for more members to join an existing Circle?

On the heels of the #MeToo movement and recent reports of sexual misconduct, we want to take a deep dive into what it actually means to be an ally of women. Join us as we explore what allyship is, share actionable steps that allies can take, and celebrate what allies are already doing to move women forward. We encourage all Lean In Seattle members to bring their allies—their spouse, partner, colleague, children, or friends. We want EVERYONE, including men, to join us for our first Masterclass of 2018 to dig into this important topic.

The mission of Lean In Seattle is to move women forward. We are actively listening to this community to learn more about what members need in order to move forward individually and as members of Circles. This is the inauguration of a new series of quarterly events called Circles CONNECT that focuses on education and exchange opportunities that members need for personal and Circle development.

The New Year is right around the corner and we know what that means: time to set some big goals to tackle in 2018! What better way to do that than to join a Lean In Circle? Circles are small groups—typically of 8 to 12 members—that meet regularly to learn and grow together.

At this event, we’ll host a panel of experienced Circle leaders and break out into a pop-up Circle meeting. We’ll also provide the opportunity to connect with potential Circles at Circle sign-up stations. Save your spot on Eventbrite!

Mixer + Member Shares + Lean In Seattle 2018 Plan + Your Path to Pitching In

Oh yeah! We’re biting off the whole thing at once!

Come share your story and learn about rewarding ways to contribute to the next big Lean In Seattle vision in 2018! Stay tuned on Facebook and in our next newsletter for all the ways to Lean In at our December event. We want your skills and expertise! 

Equipping and empowering all women with financial acumen and skills development equates to moving women forward. This event is intentionally inclusive and we will break down barriers women are facing in personal finance and decision making.

We are eager to welcome several highly respected speakers and trainers to this workshop to share how Lean In Seattle members can reach their economic goals both personally and professionally.

On October 7, it’s time to get real. In a new style of masterclass workshop, we at Lean In Seattle will be tackling big, meaty, actionable content designed to work as a quantum leap to our mission of moving women forward. After the Lean In and McKinsey’s Women in the Workplace, study found that in 2015, 90% of new CEOs were promoted or hired from line roles, and 100% were men (with women holding only 20% of SVP level line roles), we knew that line roles + the C-Suite needed to be a hot area of focus. So, if you want to get to the C-Suite, be a part of critical business conversations, or learn how to create your own path to both, do.not.miss.this.  

It’s about to get real. Are you ready?

Have you ever accepted a job offer, and wondered if your compensation could have been higher? Have you seen new positions open, but don’t know how to ask for a promotion?

We’re excited to announce our September event: Negotiate to Win. Our expert panelists will share insights on how women can better negotiate for new jobs and promotions. And our interactive breakout session will give you a chance to learn and up-level the skills that will lead you to achieve your goals.

CELEBRATING THE GROWTH OF A CHAPTER + DEFINING A BOLDER MODE

Come join us for a roundtable discussion on the next evolution of our chapter!

Lean In Seattle will host a two-part Chapter Development Summit. We welcome you to join us as we reflect on our growth and re-envision the future of Lean In Seattle. Our goal is to enable a broader group of leaders to contribute to the chapter. Your contributions will help to shape the next steps for our community.

Our July event kicks off the summer with an open call to all members who may be

• curious about what a Circle is
• looking for a Circle to join
• wanting to start a Circle
• or looking for more members to join an existing Circle

We've heard you loud and clear! This event will be ALL ABOUT CIRCLES. In this session we’ll host a panel of experienced Circle leaders and break out into a pop-up Circle meeting. You'll discover how powerful Circles can be in giving you the boost of energy and confidence to pursue your goals. Circle sign-up stations will be in place for you to find your Circle and connect!

While our May event focuses on transitions, in June we’re shifting gears to learn the power of resiliency. We’ll hear from several experts about their secrets to self care and how they pursue full health through meditation, healthy cooking habits and exercise. Show up in comfortable athletic wear and a yoga mat and join us to learn holistic and simple ways to rest, relax and restore.

Join us for a day of inspiring, high-profile speakers and a celebration of Lean In Seattle + Lean In Women Veterans

The women’s leadership movement is experiencing a transformational groundswell, an unstoppable uprising, and each individual has a role in moving the world forward. Lean In Seattle and Lean In Women Veterans are hosting a full-day event that pulls our community together from all corners of the nation. With high-profile speakers from around the country we’ll celebrate, support and vision-cast an epic future for women and women leaders. Hot off the heels of our epic growth year, these powerful groups and their civilian and veteran members will bring us individually and as a community to new visions for the future.

Sheryl Sandberg, LeanIn.Org founder, Facebook COO, and author of the bestselling book we're all familiar with, Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead, will be visiting Seattle as part of her tour for her new book, Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy. We are hosting Sheryl at a pre-gathering before her sold-out presentation at Seattle's Moore Theater. LISC Executive Board member Cordila Jochim will moderate this private event. Don't miss this incredible chance to sit face to face with Sheryl and ask her about career and the Lean In movement. Seating is limited for this extraordinary event. The event opens to the public on May 11. 

It's time to jump right in and dissect the timely topic of females and finances as we explore the all-encompassing world of women and worth.

✔ Join us on the heels of Equal Pay Day (Tuesday, April 4) for an open discussion, Q+A and advice from our expert panel.

✔ Leave ready to take empowered action toward your financial goals from every angle.

✔ Our panelists will share expert insight on equal pay, career progression, negotiation, income, and even personal finance, from both micro (individual and employee) and macro (collective and corporate) perspectives.

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Whether you want to moderate a Circle or want to learn facilitation skills for your own career development, join us at our quarterly Moderator Training workshop. We learn from Brittany Flajole, a Training and Development Professional and Lean In Circle Moderator, and share best practices, pro tips and real world examples.

An entire ecosystem of experts in the area of diversity and inclusion, and a wide spectrum of conversations, training topics and toolkits exist to help individuals, teams and corporations approach D&I.

Join Lean In Seattle this month for our Foundations & Movement theme: a rich dialogue about the resources available and personal experiences in diversity, inclusion and belonging.

At this event we'l host a panel of experienced Circle moderators and breakout into a real-time Circle session (kind of like speed dating for your career boost).

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Come ready to talk about what you loved about 2016, what you learned, how Lean In impacted your life, and what you want to do to blow the doors off our Lean In Seattle movement in 2017!

Close out the year with a bang at our November workshop on negotiations. This month we have a special format and advance prep-work. Seating is limited - first come, first seated. We'll begin our first exercise at 9:00a as attendees arrive. The speaker will begin promptly at 9:30a.

Circles are a vital part of the Lean In experience- the place you find a supportive community, accountability and encouragement to take big risks. Lean In research shows that circles are stronger, more valuable and last longer if a member serves as group moderator and is trained in facilitation techniques. 

Learn how to find, join and start a Circle
Hosted by the Lean In Seattle Circles committee (Kim, Brittany, and Alicia)

Our September event is all about crafting your personal pitch in a clear, concise and engaging way, whether for a job interview, a company launch, a call for investors, etc.

This workshop, hosted by Marie Perruchet (founder of One Perfect Pitch and former BBC Journalist), Chris Devore (Managing Director of Techstars Seattle and co-founder / Managing Partner of Founders’ Co-op) and Tim Porter (Madrona Venture Group) will help you hone your story.

We have an extraordinary and thoughtful panel workshop prepared where we tackle big issues like body image, your personal style, and what to wear on that interview!

Lean In Seattle & Lean In Women Veteran's July workshop features a panel of experts with advice on finding and landing jobs within companies that fit your interests, skills and values. 

It's summer time! And we're officially half way through 2016 and we want to do a mid-year check in open forum of where we are as a Chapter, what we are thinking of doing the rest of the year, and where we need help. We also want to hold a deep Q&A conversation around where you are in your life, what you are wanting from our Lean In community, what you've have liked and not liked this year, and your vision for the future - for yourself and our community.

Green Lake Walk, Talk & Cocktails

Walk and talk with Lean In Seattle Chapter! Join us for an evening stroll and conversation on the 2.8 mile loop around Green Lake, and then meetup for drinks at Shelter after.

Small Circles are a vital part of the Lean In experience- the place you find a supportive community, accountability and encouragement to take big risks. Lean In research shows that circles are stronger, more valuable and last longer if a member serves as group moderator and is trained in facilitation techniques.