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‼️ Stay up to date with the September 2025 Chapters Brief!
Happy April! I am feeling a deep sense of gratitude and pride in our community! It's incredible to watch us collectively grow and evolve together. Some of you have launched businesses and things are really thriving. Some of you have gotten new jobs and some of them being through connections in the community. Some of you have made new friendships from this community. Some of you are getting incredibly speaking opportunities. Some of you are growing quite the thought leadership on LinkedIn. Some of you have such an engaged and consistent chapter it's inspiring. I'm in awe noticing it all. The quote that comes to mind is 'a rising tide lifts all boats.'
We are really changing the landscape of this industry together! We're being the change we want to see in the world!
Now on to all chapter updates you may want to know about...
🌍 Gear up, folks! Culture First Global is just three weeks away:
Americas: May 14th // EMEA + APAC: May 15th
This isn't just any conference—it's a free, virtual extravaganza of ideas, inspiration, and integration! The theme is 'better culture, better bottom line.'
Our very own chapter leads, Zech Dahms, Acey Holmes, Sonja Montague MacKay, and Hannah Irfan Siddiqui are jazzing up the opening and closing sessions. Let’s rally to support them! 🎉
📍In-Person Community Viewing Parties
And for those near Chicago, New York, London, Melbourne, or Auckland—spread the word! We’re throwing in-person viewing parties that you won’t want to miss.
💡Dream Big Time!
With all this big bold moves talk, many of you have got big dreams for this community! Let’s gather brainstorm together. Whether it's hosting our own conference or touring across North America, it’s time to dream big. Check out the Doodle poll link to pick our brainstorming session times in late May / early June.
Ongoing Communications
Hot off the press! Join our new LinkedIn group to keep the conversations flowing and the connections growing, especially for those who stray from Slack and emails. It's your new digital hangout to share and care!
Event Idea!
Post Culture First Global Coffee/Breakfast
Looking for a simple way to connect with your community?
Host a post conference breakfast or coffee with your community members. Think of this like a book club. Whether they attended the conference or not, come and learn from your fellow community members.
What's your Facilitation Style?
Discover your unique style with a free online course from the Conversation Factory, spearheaded by our community's friend Daniel Stillman. The free course, titled "Developing your Facilitation Style: What are your Hats?" is a great resource.
Also, I recently listened to Daniel's podcast for a stellar episode on ‘How to interview (like) a rockstar' and it was sooo helpful to prepare for the Megan Rapinoe interview. I thought some of you may enjoy this!
Small Consistent Actions
🔑 Keep it simple! Remember, it's the small, consistent actions that build our community fortress. Yes, we aim for at least four events a year, but the magic often happens in those smaller, more frequent gatherings. Simplicity is your secret sauce!
And I can't stress this enough, it's okay if you fall off for a little while. There are just natural ebbs and flows to being a chapter lead. No need to apologize if you need to take a few months off. We get it! We're here whenever you come on back!
🗣️ Post Culture First Global Chapter Event
We want to amplify you and your thought leadership to our global chapter community! We're hosting a post Culture First Global community event to reflect and share our key takeaways from the virtual conference. Interested in speaking? You’ve got 2-4 minutes to shine—reach out to Jessie to be listed as one of our event speakers.
Event Title: ' Beyond Culture First Global 2024: Putting Our Learnings into Action and Cultivating Connection'
🗓️ Date: May 29th (Americas) / May 30th (APAC)
⏰ Time: 3:00pm PT / 6:00pm ET / 8:00am AEST
📍Location: Registration Page Here
Culture Amp Blog Post
'Menopause in the workplace: 5 strategies to support women'
Women between the ages of 45 and 54 make up approximately 20% of the U.S. workforce. And yet, at a time when these women are at the peak of their careers, many are suffering in silence as menopause symptoms affect both their work and personal lives.
Luckily, businesses are starting to take notice of this underserved employee demographic. In 2022, only 4% of large organizations offered or planned to offer a specialized menopause benefit, but that number encouragingly rose to 15% in 2023. Still, these numbers are far too low. Offering menopause benefits – like flexible working hours, workplace accommodations, and mental health resources – not only sets your business apart as an employer but also supports your female employees as they navigate a new chapter in their lives.
'What's Trauma Got to Do With It'
Event Details:
Hosted by the Global Chapter
📅 Date: May 1st
⏰ Time: 9:00am PT / 12:00pm ET / 5:00pm BT
📍Location: Registration Page Here
Event Description:
Join us to explore the profound impact of trauma awareness and the trauma-informed approaches on personal, professional, and societal development. In today's world, trauma is ubiquitous. From unconscious biases to systemic inequalities, trauma manifests in myriad ways, shaping our perceptions, behaviors, and interactions.
Through engaging discussions and real-world examples, we'll delve into the fundamental thesis that trauma awareness is a key to meaningful transformation. Whether it's navigating unconscious biases, addressing gender disparities, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, or fostering employee well-being, understanding trauma is essential.
Our expert speakers, Natalia Bayurova & Sarah Giencke, will highlight the importance of adopting trauma-informed practices not just as part of organizational policies, but as a profound shift in individual and collective consciousness. We'll explore trauma informed strategies for fostering vulnerability, building authentic community connections, and embracing the capacity to be present with our emotions—essential elements for personal and professional growth.
In this AI era where technology often disconnects us from our humanity, we'll emphasize the irreplaceable value of human connection and empathy, and the need for trauma awareness. As we navigate the complexities of modern life, the capacity to be present with “what is,” becomes paramount, serving as the foundation for meaningful transformation at every level.
Whether you're an individual seeking personal growth, a team aiming for greater cohesion, or a company committed to sustainable and regenerative development, this educational session offers invaluable insights into the transformative power of trauma-informed approaches. Join us as we embark on a journey towards authentic connection, resilience, and positive change.
**Lastly, if you have ideas for speakers or content for the global chapter, please let Jessie know!
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