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SUMMARY:Emerging Leaders | Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in learning more about our Emerging Leaders 2025 program\, we encourage you to join us for one of our two information sessions\, being held in our office in Santa Barbara. \nWe will discuss the program\, application\, and selection process at the info session.  You will have the opportunity to hear from Emerging Leaders facilitators\, Katya Armistead and Miles Ashlock\, and meet several of our alumni to learn about their experience in Emerging Leaders.  \nINFO SESSION I\nDate: Thursday\, October 10\, 2024\nTime: 5-6 PM\nLocation: Leading From Within | 2050 Alameda Padre Serra\, Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA 93103 \nINFO SESSION II\nDate: Tuesday\, October 22. 2024\nTime: 12-1 PM\nLocation: Leading From Within | 2050 Alameda Padre Serra\, Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA 93103 \nWe ask that you RSVP below if you plan to attend the event: \n\n\nWe are here to help.  If you have any questions or need assistance\, please feel free to contact us by email or by phone: 805-770-3232
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/elp-info-sessions-2025/
LOCATION:LFW Convening Space\, 2050 Alameda Padre Serra Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, 93103
CATEGORIES:ELP Calendar,Home Page Calendar
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SUMMARY:Come Join Us for a Guided Nature Experience
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden\, this month\, there are two opportunities for LFW alumni leaders to experience the physical and psychological benefits of “forest bathing.”  Come join us and deepen your connection to nature while deepening your connection to self and others. Relax. Reconnect. Renew. \nForest bathing honors the ancient human practices of nature connection.  Elena Rios\, our guide for this experience\, will give you directions in the form of invitations to assist you in slowing down and observing with all of your senses. As you “bathe” in the fresh air and immune-boosting phytoncides\, you may begin to notice things in a way you may not have ever noticed before. The gathering ends with a ceremony of sharing tea made from locally foraged native plants and some healthy snacks. All you have to do is come and be yourself…and reconnect with nature and the more-than-human world.  Note: this walk includes slight downhill and uphill inclines on terrain that is rocky and uneven in certain portions. \nDates & Times: \nThe two dates LFW alumni leaders can sign up for are: \n\nWednesday\, October 9\, 2:00-4:00 PM\nThursday\, October 10\, 12:00-2:00 PM\n\nNote:  We are limited to 15 people per session\, so please do not sign up unless you are confident you will be there.  You also need to be able to arrive at least 15 minutes in advance of the start of the program. \nAbout Our Guide\, Elena Ríos: \nElena Ríos is an ever-evolving ANFT Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide and Inter-disciplinary Artist. From an early age\, Elena’s family cultivated in her an interest in the exploration and appreciation of nature and the more-than-human world. Elena Continues to participate with traditional circles of learning\, wellness\, and ways of being that are rooted in Indigenous knowledge. She believes this practice has the potential to assist us in noticing the Interconnectedness of All Things. She draws inspiration from her grandmother\, who was a curandera. She has had a partnership as a cultural practitioner with Japanese Shinto Priest\, Hiroji Seikiguchi for almost 20 years. Currently\, she is an employee of the Chumash Fire Department\, Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. She is an indigenous Azteca Chichimeca woman of the Americas with distant genetic Chumash links including multi-ethnic Spanish\, Scot-Irish ancestry.” Her guide style is informed by all of these previous life experiences.
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/guided-nature-experience/
CATEGORIES:Home Page Calendar
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Finance with Hilda Zacarias and Michael Williams - Santa Maria
DESCRIPTION:Start Within: Organizational Financial Communications\nTalk turkey with your team. Set informed budgets to make agreements with your board and funders and effectively manage programs. Support your core work with strong financial management. Join Non-profit financial guru Hilda Zacarias for the first hour workshop\, followed by: \nShow your cards: Public Financial Communications\nShow us what you got! From annual reports\, grant financials\, to 990’s and Guidestar/Candid\, how on top of your financial reporting is your team and how can fiscal fitness serve your public profile and development goals? Join multi-organization CFO Michael Williams for an hour interactive workshop\, followed by our mixer \n45 minute mixer including one on one questions and conversation\, along with refreshments to follow. \nWe hope to gather your thoughts on what areas of financial literacy are needed in our sector and communities \nEvent co-sponsored by Leading From Within\, the Fund for Santa Barbara\, and the Santa Barbara Foundation
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/lets-talk-finance-with-hilda-zacarias-and-michael-williams-santa-maria/
LOCATION:Santa Barbara Foundation | Santa Maria\, 2625 S. Miller Street Suite 101\, Santa Maria\, CA\, 93455
CATEGORIES:Home Page Calendar
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Finance with Hilda Zacarias and Michael Williams
DESCRIPTION:Start Within: Organizational Financial Communications\nTalk turkey with your team. Set informed budgets to make agreements with your board and funders and effectively manage programs. Support your core work with strong financial management. Join Non-profit financial guru Hilda Zacarias for the first hour workshop\, followed by: \nShow your cards: Public Financial Communications\nShow us what you got! From annual reports\, grant financials\, to 990’s and Guidestar/Candid\, how on top of your financial reporting is your team and how can fiscal fitness serve your public profile and development goals? Join multi-organization CFO Michael Williams for an hour interactive workshop\, followed by our mixer \n45 minute mixer including one on one questions and conversation\, along with refreshments to follow. \nThis Santa Barbara based workshop will also be hosted in Santa Maria. We hope to gather your thoughts on what areas of financial literacy are needed in our sector and communities \nEvent co-sponsored by Leading From Within\, the Fund for Santa Barbara\, and the Santa Barbara Foundation
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/lets-talk-finance-with-hilda-zacarias-and-michael-williams/
LOCATION:LFW Convening Space\, 2050 Alameda Padre Serra Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, 93103
CATEGORIES:Home Page Calendar
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SUMMARY:Information Sessions | Leading for Community Impact
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about our Leading for Community Impact program\, 2024 Cohort 6\, at one of our three information sessions being held in Lompoc\, Santa Maria\, and on zoom. \nAt the info session\, we will discuss the program\, application and selection process. You will have the opportunity to hear from our program facilitators\, Christa Roth and Danielle Quiñones-Ortega\, as well as meet several of our alumni to learn about their experience in Leading for Community Impact. \n \nAttending a session gives you greater possibility of ensuring this program is right for you at this time\, and therefore higher credibility in your application should you choose to apply. \n\nLompoc INFO SESSION \nDate: Friday\, December 8\, 2023\nTime: 9-10 AM | Coffee and pastries will be provided.\nLocation: South Side Coffee Co.\, 105 S H St\, Lompoc\, CA 93436 \nSanta Maria INFO SESSION \nDate: Friday\, January 5\, 2024\nTime: 9-10 AM | Coffee and pastries will be provided.\nLocation: Cubassimo Cuban Coffeehouse\, 4869 S Bradley Rd #118\, Orcutt\, CA 93455 \nZoom/Virtual INFO SESSIONS – additional session added!\nDates/Times: Tuesday\, January 9 at 12-1 PM -OR- Wednesday\, January 17 at 12-1 PM\nZoom link will be provided upon registration. \nWe ask that you please RSVP below if you plan to attend one of the sessions: \n\nWe are here to help.  If you have any questions or need assistance\, please feel free to contact our Programs Coordinator.
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/information-sessions-leading-for-community-impact/
CATEGORIES:Home Page Calendar,LCI Calendar
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SUMMARY:Leadership Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Leading From Within invites anyone from our community to join us in partnership with UCSB Arts & Lectures Thematic Learning Initiative for a Leadership Roundtable on Friday\, November 17 at noon. This will be a guided conversation featuring select leaders from our community to share thoughts and reflections based on the Arts & Lectures interview the evening prior (Nov 16) with Adam Grant\, author of a new book Hidden Potential (out late October – see description below). Note – the author will not be present at this event. \n“Bootstraps aren’t meant to be pulled alone”\, says social psychologist Adam Grant. Based on Grant’s book and presentation\, we’ll look at how teamwork\, coaching and building a support system provides the scaffolding we need to transform ourselves or others – and sometimes the world around us. \nLunch will be provided; spaces are limited – register below! \nThis is a free event located at Leading From Within’s office & convening space in the Riviera Business Park in Santa Barbara. \n \nWe recommend attending Adam Grant’s live talk November 16th at the Arlington Theater. A free copy of his new book Hidden Potential is included in the tick purchase. Learn more and buy a ticket at the Arts & Lectures website. This year\, A&L’s Thematic Learning Initiative theme is Cultivating Connection through Joy\, Creativity and Belonging.\n \nHidden Potential offers a new framework for raising aspirations and exceeding expectations. Adam Grant weaves together groundbreaking evidence\, surprising insights\, and vivid storytelling that takes us from the classroom to the boardroom\, the playground to the Olympics\, and underground to outer space. He shows that progress depends less on how hard you work than how well you learn. Growth is not about the genius you possess—it’s about the character you develop. Grant explores how to build the character skills and motivational structures to realize our own potential\, and how to design systems that create opportunities for those who have been underrated and overlooked. \nREGISTER HERE\nThank you for your interest. We have reached our capacity. If you are interested in being on the waitlist\, please email julie@leading-from-within.org. \n 
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/leadership-roundtable-adam-grant/
LOCATION:LFW Convening Space\, 2050 Alameda Padre Serra Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, 93103
CATEGORIES:Home Page Calendar,KHF Calendar
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SUMMARY:UCSB Arts & Lectures | Adam Grant
DESCRIPTION:UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Adam Grant \nHidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things \n\n\nThurs\, Nov 16 | 7:30 p.m. |  Arlington Theatre \nJust Announced: Five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova will moderate a discussion with visionary thinker Adam Grant on Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things \n\nGrant is the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Originals. His new book\, Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things\, explores how to build the skills and structures to achieve greater things\, and how to create opportunities for those who have been overlooked. We can all improve at improving – and when opportunity doesn’t knock\, there are ways to build a door. \n\n\nTicket purchase includes a copy of Grant’s bestselling new book\, Hidden Potential : The Science of Achieving Greater Things\nRelated Thematic Learning Initiative event on Identifying Hidden Potential facilitated by Leading from Within on Friday\, Nov 17 at 12 PM (author not present; limited space; registration required.)\n$50 / $40 / $30 / $15 UCSB and all students (Current student ID required)\nTickets & Info: www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu or call (805) 893-3535
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/ucsb-arts-lectures-adam-grant/
CATEGORIES:Home Page Calendar,KHF Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231020T083000
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SUMMARY:Resource Share
DESCRIPTION:What is your favorite resource to use in the workplace or at home that makes your life easier? Maybe you’re looking for another tool to add in your toolbox? \nJoin us and come prepared with one tool\, book\, worksheet\, software\, etc. that you use in your daily professional or personal life that improves your work. We will all be spotlighting our resources with everyone in attendance. If you want to include a resource that includes print-outs\, you can send it to us ahead of time and we will get copies made for all attendees. If your resource is electronic\, we will be compiling a virtual document so that everyone can access links\, spreadsheets\, etc. If you don’t have any good resources but you REALLY need some\, this is the workshop for you! You’ll also get a moment to see if others can offer or refer you to a resource to solve an issue in which one might be needed. \nPlease join us and feel free to absorb all of the golden nuggets that everyone will bring! \nThe event is hosted by Leading From Within’s Alumni Collaboration\, and is open to anyone in our social sector / nonprofit community of northern Santa Barbara County. \nLocation: Allan Hancock College Boardroom\, (Building B\, Administration\, room B-100)
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/resource-share/
LOCATION:Allan Hancock College\, 800 S College Drive\, Room B-100\, Building B\, Santa Maria\, CA\, 93454
CATEGORIES:Home Page Calendar,LCI Calendar
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SUMMARY:Mindful Presence Series - Fall 2023
DESCRIPTION:“There’s no greater gift to ourselves and those we are privileged to lead and work with than self-care; \nadding mindful presence increases self-care to a whole nother level.” \n – Wendy Sims-Moten\, First 5 Santa Barbara County\n4 sessions: Wednesdays\, September 27 – October 18\n3:00-5:00 PM\, in-person at Leading From Within\nKen Saxon and Jennifer Reitz are offering this four-session program series “Mindful Presence” at the LFW office located in the beautiful Riviera Business Park in Santa Barbara\, and you are invited to join them for the journey. We’ve been through so much challenge and disruption over the past few years. As a leader and person\, might this be a good time to reconnect with and prioritize yourself? Might investing in the qualities of your own presence help you to better support all those who rely on you – at work and elsewhere? \nWhat is this “Mindful Presence” program?\nThis program will support participants to lead their lives and their work with greater intentionality and presence\, and to explore practices to cultivate themselves and their leadership. In and between these four sessions\, participants will engage in: \n\npractices that cultivate mindfulness\, including different types of meditation and embodied practice\nmindful communications\, including cultivating presence and listening skills\nexploration on relevant themes fundamental to presence\ndesign (or re-design) of practices that can can help one live and lead with greater intentionality\ninspiration from peers also committed to growing in self-awareness and intentionality\n\nMindfulness\, embodied practice and self-reflection support leaders to bring their most vibrant and effective presence to the many challenges inherent in leadership roles\, and to guide their careers and their lives with greater intentionality and sustainability. As our mind is\, our life becomes – so it is critical for each of us to attend to the qualities of our mind. \nWho is this program for?\nThis Mindful Presence program is intended for nonprofit\, philanthropic and other social sector professionals and volunteers. \nCommitment\, Registration\, & Cost\nPlease register for this Mindful Presence Series with the intention to participate in all (or at least 3) of the sessions and between sessions. Your full engagement is required to achieve the benefits of the program. The program cost is $150\, and scholarships are available if needed. This is an ongoing leadership development opportunity\, which we advocate be supported as professional development wherever possible. \nPurchase tickets below. Spaces are limited! \nAbout Our Facilitators\nKen Saxon is Board Chair of Leading From Within (LFW)\, a facilitator in LFW’s Courage to Lead program\, and he was the founding instructor for LFW’s Emerging Leaders program. In 2021\, Ken completed the Training in Mindfulness Facilitation program of the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior.  He launched this Mindful Presence program in late 2021\, and loves co-teaching it with LFW board member Jennifer Reitz.. \n  \n \nJennifer Reitz is a Master Somatic coach\, trainer and organizational consultant with over 20 years experience in leadership\, team development\, organizational change\, and strategic planning – as well as a Leading From Within board member. She works with leaders and organizations to increase their personal and professional satisfaction and effectiveness by bringing their actions into alignment with their deepest commitments and goals. \n\n\nQuestions?\nIf you have any questions about this program offering\, please be in touch with Ken at ksaxon@silcom.com.
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/mindful-presence-series-fall-2023/
LOCATION:LFW Convening Space\, 2050 Alameda Padre Serra Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, 93103
CATEGORIES:Home Page Calendar
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SUMMARY:Headshot Happy Hour | Santa Maria
DESCRIPTION:Our Leading From Within Alumni Collaborative is hosting a headshot happy hour in Santa Maria for our alumni network plus larger nonprofit community in our north county region. This is a great opportunity for our alumni to reconnect and for additional community leaders to network. \nProfessional headshots are offered at a highly discounted rate of $20 per person – space is limited! Reserve your time/photo session by purchasing a ticket below. \nIf you don’t necessarily want a headshot but would like to join for wine\, food and socializing – you are welcome! Please RSVP below (no need to purchase a ticket). \nLocation: Allan Hancock College Winery\, 800 S College Dr rm 211 bldg o\, Santa Maria\, CA 93454
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/headshot-happy-hour-santa-maria/
LOCATION:Allan Hancock College Winery\, 800 S College Dr\, Room 211\, Bldg O\, Santa Maria\, CA\, 93454
CATEGORIES:LCI Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230808
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SUMMARY:Emerging Leaders | Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in learning more about our Emerging Leaders 2023 program\, we encourage you to join us for one of our three information sessions\, being held in Santa Barbara\, Los Olivos\, and on Zoom. \nAt the info session\, we will discuss the program\, application and selection process.  You will have the opportunity to hear from Emerging Leaders facilitators\, Katya Armistead and Miles Ashlock\, as well as meet several of our alumni to learn about their experience in Emerging Leaders.  \nSOUTH COUNTY INFO SESSION 2023\nDate: Thursday\, July 27\nTime: 5-6 PM\nLocation: Leading From Within | 2050 Alameda Padre Serra\, Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA 93103 \n*Canceled* MID-COUNTY INFO SESSION 2023\nDate: Thursday\, August 3\nTime: 5:30-6:30 PM\nLocation: St Mark’s In-The-Valley | 2901 Nojoqui Ave\, Los Olivos\, CA 93441 \nVIRTUAL INFO SESSION 2023\nDate: Monday\, August 7\nTime: 12-1 PM\nLocation: Zoom | You will be emailed the zoom link upon registration. \nWe ask that you please RSVP below if you plan to attend the event: \n\n\nWe are here to help.  If you have any questions or need assistance\, please feel free to contact us by email or by phone: 805-770-3232
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/emerging-leaders-info-sessions/
CATEGORIES:ELP Calendar,Home Page Calendar
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED- Arroyo Hondo Alumni Hike
DESCRIPTION:We have rescheduled to Sunday\, May 21 when the wildflowers should be incredible!\n\nLet’s Get Outside!\nArroyo Hondo Docent Led LFW Alumni Hike\nHosted by Katherine Harvey Fellows Alumni – Open to all LFW alumni! \nSunday\, May 21\n11:00 am\n\n\nJoin us for a 90-minute docent-led hike followed by a picnic lunch (provided): experience and learn about the scenic Arroyo Hondo Preserve and the work the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County is doing to preserve this “Jewel on the Gaviota Coast.”  \nHere’s an intro from their website: “The Arroyo Hondo Preserve is a magnificent canyon located west of Santa Barbara between Refugio State Beach and Gaviota State Park on 782-acres. Purchased from the Hollister family in late 2001\, Arroyo Hondo is protected forever and managed by the Land Trust as a natural and historic preserve. The preserve is rich in Chumash and early California history and the canyon and meadows are thriving with wildlife.” \nIf you haven’t been there before it is located between Refugio and Gaviota on the right side of the freeway.\nSpace is limited to 30 people\, so  RSVPs will be taken in the order they are received. \n\nEmail julie@leading-from-within.org with questions.\nRSVP Here\n\n\nIt is recommended to wear layered clothing and bring a hat\, sunscreen\, and water.    FYI\, pets are not allowed at this time. \nArroyo Hondo Preserve website link: https://www.sblandtrust.org/land/arroyo-hondo-preserve/
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/arroyo-hondo-alumni-hike/
LOCATION:Arroyo Hondo Preserve\, CA-1\, Goleta\, CA\, 93117
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SUMMARY:Mindful Presence Series
DESCRIPTION:“There’s no greater gift to ourselves and those we are privileged to lead and work with than self-care; adding mindful presence increases self-care to a whole nother level.” \n – Wendy Sims-Moten\, First 5 Santa Barbara County\n4 sessions: January 20 and 27\, February 3 and 10\, 2023\n9:00-11:00AM\, via Zoom\nKen Saxon and Jennifer Reitz are offer this four-session program series “Mindful Presence” on Zoom\, and you are invited to join them for the journey. We’ve been through so much challenge and disruption over the past few years. As a leader and person\, might this be a good time to reconnect with and prioritize yourself? Might investing in the qualities of your own presence help you to better support all those who rely on you – at work and elsewhere? \nWhat is this “Mindful Presence” program?\nThis program will support participants to lead their lives and their work with greater intentionality and presence\, and to explore practices to cultivate themselves and their leadership. In and between these four sessions\, participants will engage in: \n\npractices that cultivate mindfulness\, including different types of meditation and embodied practice\nmindful communications\, including cultivating presence and listening skills\nexploration on relevant themes fundamental to presence\ndesign (or re-design) of practices that can can help one live and lead with greater intentionality\ninspiration from peers also committed to growing in self-awareness and intentionality\n\nMindfulness\, embodied practice and self-reflection support leaders to bring their most vibrant and effective presence to the many challenges inherent in leadership roles\, and to guide their careers and their lives with greater intentionality and sustainability. As our mind is\, our life becomes – so it is critical for each of us to attend to the qualities of our mind. \nWho is this program for?\nThis Mindful Presence program is intended for nonprofit\, philanthropic and other social sector professionals and volunteers. \nCommitment\, Registration\, & Cost\nPlease register for this Mindful Presence Series with the intention to participate in all (or at least 3) of the sessions and between sessions. Your full engagement is required to achieve the benefits of the program. The program cost is $150\, and scholarships are available where needed. This is an ongoing leadership development opportunity\, which we advocate be supported as professional development wherever possible. \nRegister by completing the form below. Spaces are limited! \nAbout Our Facilitators\nKen Saxon is Board Chair of Leading From Within (LFW)\, an instructor in LFW’s Courage to Lead program\, and he was the founding instructor for LFW’s Emerging Leaders program.. In 2021\, Ken completed the Training in Mindfulness Facilitation program of the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior.  He launched this Mindful Presence program in late 2021\, and loves co-teaching it with LFW board member Jennifer Reitz.. \n  \n \nJennifer Reitz is a Master Somatic coach\, trainer and organizational consultant with over 20 years experience in leadership\, team development\, organizational change\, and strategic planning – as well as a Leading From Within board member. She works with leaders and organizations to increase their personal and professional satisfaction and effectiveness by bringing their actions into alignment with their deepest commitments and goals. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\nIf you have any questions about this program offering\, please be in touch with Ken at ksaxon@silcom.com.
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/mindful-presence-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221013T120000
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SUMMARY:Leadership Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Leading From Within invites anyone from our community to join us in partnership with UCSB Arts & Lectures Thematic Learning Initiative for a Leadership Roundtable on October 13 at noon. This will be a guided conversation featuring select leaders from our community to share thoughts and reflections based on the Arts & Lectures interview with David Gergen\, author of the book  Hearts Touched with Fire: How Great Leaders are Made. Copies of Hearts Touched with Fire are available from Leading from Within or the Arts & Lectures box office. \n  \nLunch will be provided\, and all guests will receive a complimentary book!  \nSpaces are limited. \nThis is a free event located at Women’s Economic Ventures\, 21 E Canon Perdido St Suite 301\, Santa Barbara\, CA 93101 (3rd floor). \nIf you are interested in attending the Arts & Lectures event on October 11th\, see their event page here. \nREGISTER HERE\nThank you for your interest. We have reached our capacity. If you are interested in being on the waitlist\, please email julie@leading-from-within.org. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/leadership-roundtable/
LOCATION:Women’s Economic Ventures\, 21 E Canon Perdido Street Suite 301\, Santa Barbara\, 93101
CATEGORIES:Home Page Calendar,KHF Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220929T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220929T180000
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SUMMARY:Yup\, Still Talking About Race: Where are we now post summer of 2020?
DESCRIPTION:  \nWhat has changed since the summer of 2020? Has DEI become the next box to check? Is the nonprofit sector supporting oppression? Are nonprofits transforming their staff and boards to be more reflective of those they serve? What are reparations? How can nonprofits explore and engage the concept of reparations? \nWe hope participants feel the co-creation of a space for open discussion around difficult topics. Through openness and emerging relationships\, our intention is to create accountability and change in the non-profit sector. \nConnie Alexander (Gateway Education; Courage to Lead) and LFW peers who have been convening since 2020 all invite you to examine\, reflect\, listen and build our connection as nonprofit leaders. See below for facilitator bio. \n\nABOUT THE FACILITATOR:\nConnie Alexander\nConnie Alexander is one of the Founders and Co-Executive Director of Gateway Educational Services\, and Gateway began in 2009. \nShe has 25 years of experience in higher education\, including teaching and student services. She holds degrees in Political Science and History. Her role with Gateway includes daily operations\, curriculum development\, training\, the College Readiness Program\, and Summer Camps. \nGateway Educational Services is the only nonprofit learning in Santa Barbara County. We serve students in grades K-12. Our vision is to change the academic trajectory of students left behind. All programs are assessment-based\, and curricula for improvement are created for each student. \nConnie has held several leadership roles in the African American community in Santa Barbara\, including the Black History Celebration Committee and the NAACP. \nConnie is a participant in the Courage to Lead 8th Cohort. \n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\nADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND FURTHER READING\nHistory and Social Justice \n\nWhy We Can’t Wait by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\nHow to be an Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi\nBetween the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates\nStony the Road: White Supremacy and the Rise of Jim Crow by Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr.\nKilling Rage by Bell Hooks\nHood Feminism by Mikki Kendall\nWhite Trash: The History of 400 of Class in America by Nancy Isenberg\nThe New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander\n\nLiterature \n\nThe Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates\nBeloved by Toni Morrison\nIn Search of Our Mothers Gardens by Alice Walker\nThe Hate U Give by Angie Thomas\n\nPodcasts \n\nThe 1619 Project \nPod Save the People
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/yup-still-talking-about-race-where-are-we-now-post-summer-of-2020/
CATEGORIES:Home Page Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T203000
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SUMMARY:Katherine Harvey Fellows Alumni Cooking Class!
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe will cook together and then head outdoors to share our meal together. We look forward to introducing you to the local nonprofit Apples to Zucchini Cooking School to learn more about the programs they are offering youth in our community. \nOur menu includes:\n* Lemony Quinoa (gluten-free) or Farro Salad — with roasted romanesco steaks\, soft-boiled eggs\, flatbread and hummus\n  \nDate:  Thursday\, August 25th\, from 6:00-8:30pm\nLocation: Apples to Zucchini Cooking School\, downtown Santa Barbara \nSpace is limited – RSVP today!\nLeading From Within is subsidizing part of the fees and will be providing beverages.\nParticipant Cost = $50 \n*Vaccination is required.
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/katherine-harvey-fellows-alumni-cooking-class/
CATEGORIES:KHF Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112206
CREATED:20220707T221041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T154056Z
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SUMMARY:Katherine Harvey Fellows Information Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about the Katherine Harvey Fellows program to see how this experience might serve you at this time in your leadership. \nKatherine Harvey Fellows (KHF) is a unique opportunity for people who want to make a greater impact within their community through civic engagement. This program offers participants a space to understand their strengths in leadership\, to connect with other professionals of diverse backgrounds and expertise\, as well as to gain new knowledge on what it means to collaborate on addressing a critical community issue. \nOur goal is for each participant to emerge from the KHF program feeling empowered to lead on issues and on behalf of people and communities they care most about. Importantly\, as is true for all Leading From Within programs\, we want each participant to develop and explore their own authentic form of leadership through a process of personal development and growth. All this with the overarching goal of empowering leaders to push for positive social change. \nAt the info session\, we will discuss the program\, application and selection process.  You will have the opportunity to hear from KHF Instructors Ben Romo and Brianna Aguilar\, as well as meet several of our alumni to learn about their experience in the program. 
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/khf-information-sessions/
CATEGORIES:KHF Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220714T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220714T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112206
CREATED:20220623T200925Z
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SUMMARY:Knowing Our Community | Social Gathering!
DESCRIPTION:Leading From Within is excited to host with our friends and partners of the Latino Giving Circle another social event for us to get to know each other better. Santa Barbara and surrounding communities are rich in diversity\, culture\, and language – particularly that of our Latino community members – and together we are looking to create more connection and opportunities for that to be celebrated and supported. We would love for you to be a part of continuing this conversation and connection.CCo \n  \nYou are specially invited to join us for this gathering\, over drinks and appetizers\, amongst close friends and supporters of Leading From Within and the Latino Giving Circle of Santa Barbara. \nThursday\, July 14 at 4:30 PM\n1221 Chapala Street\, 2nd floor\nDrinks and appetizers will be served\n  \nCon mucho gusto Leading From Within esta organizando\, con nuestros amigos y socios del Latino Giving Circle\, otro evento social para que continuemos conociendo nuestra comunidad. Santa Bárbara y las comunidades aledañas son ricas en diversidad\, cultura e idioma\, particularmente de los miembros de nuestra comunidad latina\, y juntos buscamos crear más conexiones y oportunidades para que eso se celebre y se apoye. Nos encantaría que seas parte de continuar esta conversación y conexión. \n  \nEstá especialmente invitado a unirse con nosotros en esta reunión\, con bebidas y aperitivos\, entre amigos cercanos y simpatizantes de Leading From Within y Latino Giving Circle de Santa Bárbara. \nJueves\, 14 de julio a las 4:30 \nCalle Chapala 1221\, 2do piso \nSe servirán bebidas y aperitivos\n\nRSVP here:
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/knowing-our-community-social-gathering-2/
LOCATION:Kiva Cowork Chapala Building\, 1221 Chapala Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220419T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220419T183000
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SUMMARY:Knowing Our Community | Social Gathering!
DESCRIPTION:Leading From Within is excited to host with our friends and partners of the Latino Giving Circle a social event for us to get to know each other better. Santa Barbara and surrounding communities are rich in diversity\, culture\, and language – particularly that of our Latino community members – and together we are looking to create more connection and opportunities for that to be celebrated and supported. Therefore\, this social event is just a kick-off to embracing that. \n  \nYou are specially invited to join us for this gathering\, over drinks and appetizers\, amongst close friends and supporters of Leading From Within and the Latino Giving Circle of Santa Barbara. \nTuesday\, April 19 at 4:30 PM\n1221 Chapala Street\, 2nd floor\nDrinks and appetizers will be served | Se servirán bebidas y aperitivos\n\nRSVP here:
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/knowing-our-community-social-gathering/
LOCATION:Kiva Cowork Chapala Building\, 1221 Chapala Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220217T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220217T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112206
CREATED:20220210T190817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T191438Z
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SUMMARY:Meet & greet with Nicholas Kristof & Sheryl WuDunn
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, February 17!\nSpecial meet & greet and Q & A with Nicholas Kristof & Sheryl WuDunn\, Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalists and Authors \nRSVP for Meet & Greet  \nClick here to purchase tickets here for the evening lecture via Arts&Lecture UCSB. \nNOTE: The evening lecture event includes an at-home viewing option\n(live stream only; no replay).\n\nRead more about Nicholas and Sheryl’s latest book\, Tightrope.
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/meet-greet-nicholas-kristof-sheyl-wudunn-2022/
CATEGORIES:Home Page Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220205T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220205T120000
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SUMMARY:Courage to Lead Alumni Hike
DESCRIPTION:CTL Alumni Outdoor Activity \nJOIN US FOR A\n\n\nCTL ALUMNI HIKE*\n\n \nSaturday February 5th\, 2022 | 8:30am\nRattlesnake Trailhead\, Montecito\, CA \n*Logistics\, directions and map will be provided the week beforehand \n\n\nCome\, let’s gather from all CTL Alumni cohorts for a morning hike in the beautiful Santa Barbara foothills\n\n – with options for varied levels of hiking and endurance\n\n.\nRSVP HERE \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur initial Courage to Lead retreats centered time\, journaling\, and observations in nature. Through city living and demanding pandemic times\, we may live at a distance from the natural world and our inner nature too.\nThese two landscapes have much in common and inform each other.\n\n“The natural world desperately needs people who appreciate it\, have reverence for it\, listen to it\, preserve\, and restore it. With the same urgency\, so does the soul need this kind of attunement and nurturance. \nCut off from the land\, we lose our sense of place\, grounding\, our sense of home and belonging on this earth; when we are out of touch with our souls our lives become barren\, starved at the roots of what deeply animates us.”  \n(adapted from Geography of Grace\, courageandrenewal.org)\n\nHow might a Saturday trail hike – or nature gathering – with beloved CTL friends reinvigorate your body and refresh your mind?\n\nEryn Shugart and Judy Hawkins will host our Courage to Lead alumni – all cohorts – for a short\, medium or longer hike.\n We invite you to reground connections to one another with possibilities for walk-and-talk\, touchstone metaphors\, pauses for viewing vistas and welcomed silence.\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP HERE \n\nQuestions about this gathering?\nPlease contact: Eryn: eryn@santabarbaraeducation.org or\n\n                         Judy: judy@rubyroadleadership.com
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/courage-to-lead-alumni-hike/
CATEGORIES:CTL Calendar,Home Page Calendar
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SUMMARY:Leading for Community Impact | Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in learning more about our Leading for Community Impact (Cohort 4\, 2021-22) program\, we encourage you to join us for one of three information sessions\, being held in Santa Maria\, Lompoc\, and on Zoom. \nAt the info session\, we will discuss the program\, application and selection process.  You will have the opportunity to hear from our program facilitator\, Christa Roth\, as well as meet several of our alumni to learn about their experience in Leading for Community Impact.  \n\nSanta Maria INFO SESSION 2021\nDate: Wednesday\, July 14\nTime: 12-1 pm | Lunch will be provided.\nLocation: Moxie Cafe\, 1317 W McCoy Ln\, Santa Maria \nLompoc INFO SESSION 2021\nDate: Wednesday\, July 21\nTime: 9:30-10:30 am | Breakfast will be provided.\nLocation: The Mission Club\, 4300 Club House Rd\, Lompoc \nZoom/Virtual INFO SESSION 2021\n1st Date/Time: Wednesday\, July 28 at 12-1 pm\n2nd Date/Time: Monday\, August 9 at 9:30-10:30 am\nZoom link will be provided upon registration. \nWe ask that you please RSVP below if you plan to attend the event: \n\nWe are here to help.  If you have any questions or need assistance\, please feel free to contact us by email or by phone: 805-770-3232
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/lci-info-sessions-2021/
CATEGORIES:Home Page Calendar,LCI Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210604T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210604T131500
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CREATED:20210513T180036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210517T161511Z
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SUMMARY:Storytelling for Impact
DESCRIPTION:Storytelling for Impact\nPresented by Jessica Bortman\nThis 75-minute webinar will be focusing on storytelling for impact\, crafted by Jessica Bortman of Cold Spring Communications. In the context of the past year of disruption and the coming transitions\, we will talk about the power of story as a tool for understanding our experience and making sense of the world. We will look at what makes a good story and how to craft one\, and the power of sharing stories to shape our world and lead our organizations going forward. \n  \n\nRegister here:\n\n\nAbout our presenter:\nJessica Bortman \nJessica graduated with honors in Art History from University of California Santa Cruz. She went on to the graduate Film Production and Directing program at UCLA\, and worked in the film industry as a story analyst and development assistant. \nCollaborating with Boxtales Theatre Company\, Jessica wrote the full-length adaptation of The Odyssey that premiered at the Lobero Theater\, as well as co-directed Boxtale’s popular touring play Leyendas de Duende\, Magical Tales of Latin America. \nJessica has worked with nonprofits\, businesses\, and individual executives to sharpen their stories and performance skills. She provides one-on-one consulting as well as leading workshops and trainings. \nLearn more about Cold Spring Communications.\n 
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/storytelling-for-impact/
CATEGORIES:Home Page Calendar,Virtual Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210330T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210330T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112206
CREATED:20210305T191201Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Women in Leadership – A Discussion for Everyone\nFacilitated by Diane Adam and Emily Smith of Touchstone Central Coast.\nChanging the opportunities for Women as Leaders through Leading with Love and operating with a Servants Heart. Servant leaders come to the table with different expectations. They prioritize their team and empower their team to do the best they can. Women\, often\, are the most effective and have a leadership advantage with this style of leadership.  \nThe pandemic of 2020\, unfortunately\, has created a loss of nearly 3 million women in the workforce. This past year threatens to wipe out all the progress made over the last several decades to close the gender gaps and if not addressed will exacerbate existing inequalities. This presentation and panel discussion will provide an outline for Servant Leadership and how to support women in the workforce and create an environment that women want to work in. \n  \n\nRegistration is full!\nWe have reached full capacity and can no longer take more registrants. We apologize for any inconvenience\, and hope to offer another opportunity for engagement in the near future.  \nThank you for your support and understanding. \n\nAbout the Facilitators:\nDiane Adam \nWhen I left a career in Clinical Laboratory Science I had a realization that I wanted to be with people more than with microscopes. The decision was easy then and I have been rewarded many times over with positive relationships and learning opportunities. I am always on the lookout for more! \nA favorite saying at Touchstone is “we are all leaders in our own life” and Leading with Love means to me that I must endeavor to be a good colleague\, friend\, and human being. I strive to be empathetic\, compassionate and receptive in my relationships and communications with people no matter the setting. \nIn my 20+ years as a community volunteer and non-profit leader\, I have exercised honesty with my word and openness with my heart. Through a lens of empathy I have been able to prove myself in board rooms and work rooms alike. Important to my process is a collaborative spirit along with a dose of fun and creativity. \nThere is nothing like the feeling of being heard\, acknowledged and validated. These feelings are especially important for me to foster during interactions with clients. As an active listener\, I love to be present with individuals in terms of time and attention. I delight in opportunities to meet people where they are\, in their work space and in their comfort zone. It is an honor to cultivate growth and teamwork as well as to connect talents of individuals with desired outcomes for themselves or for a group. \nWhether I am leading a board of directors\, making connections between people or being a worker bee\, recognizing individuality and people’s unique value is top of mind. The people and organizations I have been privileged to serve say they appreciate my spirit\, can do attitude and follow through. \nTouchstone Central Coast is a dream realized and Leading with Love keeps that dream alive. \n  \nEmily Smith \nAs a professional in industry\, a community-volunteer and with over 20 years of experience in education\, I’ve been fortunate to work alongside and lead diverse group of teams and individuals. \nRecognizing the power in on-going learning\, growth and development\, I consider myself a life-long learner. It is through this lens that I work with clients to discover a successful path in their life and work journey. One of my favorite quotes is “Your life is a story\, make it a bestseller.” It is my goal to establish a trusting relationship that inspires\, empowers and motivates clients to progress and succeed. I consider it an honor to assist clients in establishing clear goals\, bringing awareness to underlying beliefs and committing to a measurable action plan\, ultimately creating their own “bestseller.” \nI have learned throughout my own journey\, that we all have a personal story. When we work from the heart we listen more\, taking time to understand one another. This results in more opportunities to learn and grow. Sharing and listening removes barriers. Leading with love may seem unconventional\, but it is good for ANY organization or relationship. There is no business or life without people. When people thrive\, so do your business and your relationships. \nWhen you demonstrate caring approaches to work and life\, people respond positively and more productively. Showing genuine concern and compassion for the people you share life with doesn’t diminish your respectability or reputation as a strong leader\, but instead brings out the best in others while fostering an environment that is supportive and trusting. The result of practicing good leadership is high morale\, good employee retention\, and sustainable long-term success for you and those with whom you work with. \nI look forward to working with you on your personal leadership journey – from the inside out. \n\nLearn more about Touchstone Central Coast.\n 
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/women-in-leadership/
CATEGORIES:Home Page Calendar,Virtual Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201110T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201110T170000
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SUMMARY:Building Your Self-Care Toolbox
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, November 10 @ 3:30-5:00 on Zoom!\nJoanna Hill\, Health Educator & Internship Advisor at  UCSB Health & Wellness\, will be facilitating a virtual workshop for our Leading From Within network on how to “Build Your Self-Care Toolbox”.\nThese are challenging and stressful times: We all need multiple self-care tools to be our best for ourselves\, our organizations\, and all our relationships.   \nThis workshop gives you a quick introduction to some of the best\,  including:  \n\nStress management\nCompassion\nCreating daily structure (nutrition\, sleep\, movement\, rest)\nMaking time for self-care\nPersonalizing self-care\, including for BIPOC\n\nJoin us in exploring new practices of self-care\, and how they can be implemented into your daily routines. During this challenging moment in history – from a global pandemic to social rights movements and Election Day – providing personalized care to yourself is critical to your wellbeing and ability to continue leading our community. \nTo learn more about our facilitators\, read their bio’s below. \nRSVP Here\n\n\nJoanna Hill is a Health Educator for the UCSB Department of Health & Wellness. Over the years\, she has trained students\, staff\, and faculty on all areas of Health & Wellness\, her passions being body image and meditation. Joanna enjoys exploring Santa Barbara with her family and sweet dog\, Maisy. \nMallory Russell is a Health Educator with the UCSB Department of Health and Wellness. She teaches cooking series and workshops that focus on food\, nutrition\, and basic skills. With a background in landscape architecture\, she always found herself drawn to food and has worked in a variety of culinary worlds: educational farms\, commercial kitchens\, school gardens\, catering\, health clinics\, and teaching pop-up cooking and nutrition classes. These experiences drove home the power of food to shape our environment\, our identity\, our communities\, and our health. \nArzoo is a fourth-year Biological Sciences B.S major. Her favorite aspect of being an intern is being able to teach several aspects of holistic health that are not normally talked about to the UCSB community. She loves being surrounded by like minded people who are just as passionate about health promotion and public health. Arzoo is pursuing a career in medicine\, hoping to travel and work as a doctor in underserved communities in the future. Health & Wellness has solidified her passion to advocate for health equity\, diversity and inclusion in the medical field and inspired her to support our underserved populations at UCSB.
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/building-your-self-care-toolbox/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:CTC Calendar,Home Page Calendar,Virtual Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201015T160000
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SUMMARY:Community Snapshot of the Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Near the start of the Covid-19 pandemic\, First5 Santa Barbara County and VIVA Social Impact Partners commissioned a series of interviews with families and representatives from community-based organizations\, school districts and agencies across the social sector. The stories that have arisen highlight themes and topics all of us are struggling with.  \nRead here: \nFamily and Community Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic \nInterview Findings\n  \nOn Thursday\, October 15th at 4-5 pm\, we invite you into a collaborative space open to all leaders in our social sector – program alumni\, partners and friends – to speak about these shared experiences and potentially provide insight on how our social sector leaders can respond now and in the future. Our facilitators\, Michelle Robertson (First5) and Laura Bowen (VIVA Social Impact Partners)\, will be sharing the community stories they’ve captured in “snapshots” for an open reflection. \nRSVP below – or – Click here to join on Zoom!\n\n 
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/community-snapshot-of-the-pandemic/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:CTC Calendar,Home Page Calendar,Virtual Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112206
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SUMMARY:Higher Education & COVID-19: What is the Plan Today?
DESCRIPTION:KATHERINE HARVEY FELLOW ALUMNI\, VIRTUAL GATHERING\nThursday\, October 1\, 12pm-1pm\n\nJoin us for a Zoom panel featuring several of our Katherine Harvey Fellows alumni.\nZoom link: zoom.us/j/580099157\nLearn how local colleges are adapting to challenges surrounding the pandemic and what fall looks like for UCSB\, SBCC\, Allan Hancock and Westmont campuses. \n   \nClick here to join our session via Zoom sometime between 11:55AM and 12PM. If you come early\, several of us will be there to help with troubleshooting technical needs. No RSVP needed.\n\nIf you are experiencing technical issues during the Zoom session\, contact Angela on our LFW team at angela@leading-from-within.org or call/text her at (805) 881-3237.\n\n\n\nYou do not have to have a Zoom account to attend this meeting. You may be prompted to download the software\, once you have clicked on the link above. You may also wish to create an account\, but that is not required to participate in a Zoom meeting. Please let us know if you have any limitations or accessibility issues with technology tools and resources.
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/higher-education-covid-19/
CATEGORIES:CTC Calendar,Home Page Calendar,KHF Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200916T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200916T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112206
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SUMMARY:Transcendental Meditation & Self-Care for Social Sector Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Introduction | What is Transcendental Meditation?\nJoin us on Wednesday\, September 16th at 4-5 pm to learn about a new offering from Leading From Within. \nRegister below or Join on Zoom\n\n\nWhat is Transcendental Meditation (or TM for short)?\nIt’s a simple\, natural\, effortless technique practiced 20 minutes twice each day while sitting comfortably with the eyes closed. \nThe TM technique allows your active mind to easily settle inward\, through quieter levels of thought\, until you experience the most silent and peaceful level of your own awareness — pure consciousness. \nSix things you should know about it:\n1. It is absolutely effortless — It’s so easy and enjoyable that anyone can do it. This makes it very different from other techniques.  So\, \n\nNo concentrating or trying to control the mind\nNo trying to “empty the mind”\nNo monitoring of thoughts (e.g. mindfulness)\n\n2. Authentic — The TM technique was founded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi over 50 years ago\, and has been taught in almost all countries around the world. It can only be taught by certified TM teachers in a structured and standard course. Even Maharishi did not claim to have invented TM but revived the knowledge and practice of it from the Vedic tradition. \n3. Evidence-based — Hundreds of published research studies on the TM technique have documented major benefits for: \n\nReduction of stress and anxiety\nCoherent brain function\nCardiovascular health\nImproved harmony in relationships\n\n4. Unique — Other meditations often claim to be the same or similar to the TM technique. However the differences are quite important. No other has the depth of scientific research relating to it. No external dependency on someone else or on an app to guide your meditation\, once learned. \n5. Established — Over six million people have learned the TM technique and experienced its benefits — people of all ages\, cultures\, religions\, and walks of life. \n6. Nothing to believe in — The TM technique is not a religion\, philosophy\, or lifestyle. No belief or expectation is needed for it to be effective. In fact it can help if you are a little skeptical because then you wont be trying to make it work (see point 1) \n\nPlease contact us with any questions.
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/transcendental-meditation-self-care-for-social-sector-leaders/
CATEGORIES:CTC Calendar,Home Page Calendar,Virtual Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200625T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112206
CREATED:20200414T184025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T191634Z
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SUMMARY:Time to Connect |  Katherine Harvey Fellows
DESCRIPTION:Leading From Within hosts online gatherings for each alumni group\, facilitated by a program instructor or alumni coordinator. Join the conversation and connect with your alumni community: \nKatherine Harvey Fellows Alumni\nNext: Thursday\, June 25 at 4 – 5 pm | Special Guest Alana Walczak \nJOIN ZOOM MEETING \n\nAll LFW program alumni should receive emails regarding upcoming alumni gatherings. If you are not personally receiving these messages and would like to\, please contact our administration.
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/time-to-connect-khf/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Home Page Calendar,Virtual Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200617T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200617T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112206
CREATED:20200519T212536Z
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SUMMARY:Inclusivity in the Workplace: Putting it Into Practice
DESCRIPTION:Learn how employers and allies in the workplace can make spaces more inclusive for all. \nA panel of three expert speakers will lead an interactive discussion around how to support gender\, disability\, and racial inclusivity in the workplace and provide clear actions for you to create positive change.\n\n\nOUR PANELISTS\nDuane “DeeJay” Johnson\, Manager\, Student Leadership Programs\, UCSB Housing\, Health and Life coach and local performance artist “Vivian Storm”  \nDr. Helen Rhee\, Professor and Co-Chair\, Religious Studies\, Westmont College  \nMax Rorty\, LCSW\, Behavioral Health Manager at SBNC and Co-Founder SBTAN \n\n\nJoin us Wednesday\, June 17 at 6:00 p.m. ! Click here to RSVP  -OR-  Join the event now via Zoom
URL:https://leading-from-within.org/events/inclusivity-in-the-workplace/
CATEGORIES:ELP Calendar,Home Page Calendar,Virtual Meetings
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