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‼️ Stay up to date with the September 2025 Chapters Brief!
Thank you for being on this journey with us and thank you for your feedback!!
A big thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the Chapter Lead Engagement Survey! Your insights are invaluable and help us shape the future of this program. We’re diving into the feedback and will share key takeaways and actions in December. Stay tuned.
Now, for the November updates!
🎉 1000th Chapter Event: A Milestone Worth Celebrating
Our community just hit a major milestone—1,000 volunteer-led events since 2019! 🎉 Check out this special video from Culture Amp CEO Didier Elzinga thanking you all for your contributions.
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I’m thrilled to share that the Culture First community has reached an incredible milestone—our 1,000th volunteer-led event! 🎉
As a Chapter Lead, I’ve had the privilege of being part of a global movement that’s dedicated to creating a better world of work. These events are more than just gatherings—they’re spaces where we can connect, share ideas, and support one another in our mission to create a better world of wok.
What makes this milestone even more special is knowing that it’s been driven by passionate volunteers from around the world, all united by a shared purpose. I’m so proud to be part of this community and to have contributed to this journey.
To find a local chapter near you or attend an event virtually, check out chapters.culturefirst.com. Here’s to continuing to build connections, foster meaningful conversations, and drive change together! #CultureFirst #Community #FutureOfWork
👋 Welcome to Our New Chapter Leads!
We’re excited to introduce three amazing new chapter leads:
Xin Yi YAP (Singapore): Relaunching the Singapore chapter!
Nikki Maw (Wellington, New Zealand): Launching a brand-new chapter!
Iris McQuillan-Grace (Southern Connecticut): Co-leading the Southern Connecticut chapter!
Be sure to connect and welcome them to the community whether that's on Slack or LinkedIn.
💰 Community Discounts: Cozy Juicy Real, The Primary Shift & Transform
Take advantage of exclusive discounts!
**The Primary Shift (formerly Scaling Intimacy):
Each course is a 2 week intensive training held on Zoom, complete with essential mindsets, practical tools, invaluable feedback, and fresh inspiration for the year ahead!
Facilitation Finesse (Feb 2025): This four-session course is designed for facilitators with 1-10 years of experience. You’ll explore your unique strengths and gain the mindsets and tools to respond effortlessly to the needs of the room, guided by the “Four Facets of Great Facilitation."
Designing Dynamic Experiences (Mar 2025): Join our four-session course to master the Dramatic Arc Event Template and design transformative learning experiences in less time than ever before. You’ll apply the framework to a real event, and receive invaluable feedback, leaving with a high-level outline ready to implement.
Use code CULTUREFIRST10 for 10% off ($995 early bird until Dec 20)
- Groups of 5+ get 20% off, email connect@theprimaryshift.com for custom code
Intro workshops: These 90 minute virtual workshops will cover the essential frameworks from the longer courses that will shift your practice right away, as well as give you a sense of what our private Team Training sessions are like.
Intro to Facilitation Finesse (December 5th)
Intro to Designing Dynamic Experiences (December 10th)
Use code VIPFREE for complimentary registration
**Cozy Juicy Real:
Facilitate Your Own Virtual Games: Use code 20FORREAL for 20% off (lifetime discount) valid throught November 29th.
Play the IRL Board Game: Use code CULTUREFIRST for 20% off.
**Transform:
Our community will have a presence at Transform again next year. We have just signed contracts and will be sending out a community discount code in the coming days. If you're intersted in attending, send me a DM on slack and I'll get you the code... hot off the press!!
🏋️♀️ New Workshops for Q4
We’re thrilled to announce our newest workshops available for booking!
Embracing Neurodiversity: Unlocking Hidden Talent in the Workplace (with Tameka Allen)
Thrive Under Pressure (with Cherry Ward + Rebecca Niebler)
Inclusive Facilitation 101: Learn how to amplify all voices in your gatherings (with Richard Leong)
Dealing with Toxic Behavior: Tackle workplace challenges and build healthier teams (with Rebecca Del Secco)
These facilitators are ready to be booked on your 2025 calendar! Learn more here.
A big thank you to everyone who applied and to the committee of chapter leads who voted on these new workshops. Your thoughtful input is crucial in shaping our program and ensuring its success!
I also want to thank our mentors for this quarter, Julia Grassa, Craig Forman and Ahmed Raza who have been supporting these new facilitators in getting their workshops really fine-tuned and ready for their debut!
💅 Upcoming Bevy Trainings: “Bevy Refreshed”
***Please prioritize attending one of these sessions. They will be recorded as well.
Bevy is getting a massive update! New features and a new dashboard. These changes will impact everyone.
Come and get a tour of the updated Bevy dashboard with our CSM, Morgan England! These sessions will help you navigate the new tools and streamline event planning whether you are new to Bevy or been a long time user!
Session 1: Dec 17, 7:00 AM PT | 10:00 AM ET | 3:00 PM BT | 2:00 AM AEDT (Dec 18)
Session 2: Dec 17, 4:00 PM PT | 7:00 PM ET | 12:00 AM BT (Dec 18) | 11:00 AM AEDT (Dec 18)
📞 New Check-In Call Process: Easier, Flexible, Streamlined!
We’ve revamped how you join Chapter Lead Check-In Calls!
You'll get occasional emails for these to register via Bevy rather than us all on one shared calendar invite like before. Create recurring calendar invites for your convenience. The zoom link will stay the same.
NOTE - We may also may make additional changes after reviewing the chapter lead engagement survey.
NAM (+EMEA) Check-ins
NAM (+EMEA) Check-ins
EMEA (+NAM East) Check-ins
EMEA (+NAM East) Check-ins
APAC (+NAM West) Check-ins
APAC (+NAM West) Check-ins
Monthly
Third Thursday (Wed for NAM)
at 12pm AEST / 5pm PT
Zoom link - https://cultureamp.zoom.us/j/99012808960
Culture First Podcast is Back!
"Patagonia's Vincent Stanley on creating a purpose-driven work culture"
In this Culture First Podcast episode, Vincent Stanley, Patagonia’s Director of Philosophy, dives into how the company builds a responsible and impactful work culture. Listen now for insights on environmental responsibility, storytelling, and more.
Navigating Career Transitions: Trends and Insights from 2024 and Beyond
Event Details:
Hosted by the Global Chapter and Culture First Works
📅 Date: December 19th / 20th
⏰ Time: 2:00pm PT / 9:00am AEST
📍Location: Registration Page Here
Event Description:
As we approach 2025, the workplace continues to evolve at a rapid pace. From shifting organizational structures to new leadership challenges, navigating a career transition has never been more complex—or more full of opportunity.
Join us for an exclusive end-of-year event with industry leaders Jessica Liu and Zech Dahms, founders of the Culture First Works chapter—a community supporting purpose-driven individuals in their career transitions. During this session, they’ll share key insights from 2024 and offer a forward-looking perspective on what’s ahead in 2025. Whether you're in the midst of a career shift or preparing for future changes, this event will provide actionable insights to guide your journey.
We will cover:
The most impactful trends in leadership, culture, and career transitions from 2024
How to thrive in the evolving world of work—whether through promotion, transitioning to a new role, or pursuing self-employment
Practical strategies for building resilience and purpose-driven careers as we head into 2025
If you’re looking to stay ahead of workplace shifts and successfully navigate your next career move, this event is for you. Plus, if you're seeking ongoing support, consider joining the Culture First Works chapter to connect with a community of like-minded professionals. Don’t miss this opportunity to set yourself up for success in the coming year!
🤝 Promote Other Chapter Events: We're Stronger Together
I want to give a special shoutout to Christy Tonge, SF chapter lead, who’s always fantastic at promoting other chapter events during their gatherings. It’s a great habit for all of us to adopt! Just because someone is part of one chapter doesn’t mean they shouldn’t join other events—especially topic-based ones like our new Global Trauma (Sarah Giencke + Natalia Bayurova), Mental Health and Neurodiversity at Work (Stephanie Loredo), and soon-to-launch Psychedelics at Work and Founders chapters. Make sure to check the calendar, and encourage your members to explore what’s happening across the entire chapters community!
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