SEPTEMBER
KEEPING ON TRACK Accountability Program – Fall Session A
September 13 – November 22, 9:30-11am (Bi-weekly)
The KEEPING ON TRACK Accountability is a great way to build structure and accountability for you and your business. Participants will consistently meet with a group of business owners and help one another set and achieve goals, prioritize, stay focused and motivated, gain feedback and ideas and in general keep each other moving in the right direction!
Session A will include 8 participants and meet bi-weekly for about 3 months. Each week you will have an opportunity to report your progress, solicit feedback and develop goals for the following weeks. After a kickoff meeting with Adelaide & Amy, group participants will be given guidelines and take turns facilitating the remainder of the gatherings. Meetings will be held on Monday mornings from 9:30-11am.
***Session A will start on Monday, September 13.
Please let us know if you would like to participate by emailing victoria@ingoodcompanyworkplaces.com.
New Member Gathering
September 14, 10am-Noon
RSVP: igcrsvp@gmail.com with MEMBER GATHERING in the subject line.
We love to host this event a few times a year to connect with new members in a small group format. This gathering will be a great opportunity for us to introduce you to some other great new IGC members, learn more about what is going on with you and your business, share information about upcoming programs and happenings IGC, and discuss the best ways you can take advantage of your membership. Please let us know if you can join us!
“DR” IS IN: CAROL MORLEY, Defineum
September 15, 10am -Noon
RSVP: carol@defineum.com
Is your life living you?
IGC member Carol Morley, founder of a unique life strategy company called Defineum,can help you take a more deliberate approach to living your life so that you’re living by your own design, not by happenstance. Discover how to create a roadmap for the life you truly want to be living, a life that fully reflects your unique passions, principles and priorities. Learn about the latest research in life fulfillment and come away with some powerful tools and resources for making your life truly sing! Defineum is the life coaching company of choice for smart, sophisticated people who want a custom guide to an uncompromising life.
Email carol@defineum.com to schedule a 20 minute session.
health & wellness bi-annual meet & greet
September 15, 2-4pm
RSVP: victoria@ingoodcompanyworkplaces.com with HEALTH in the subject line.
Come one, come all! We are hosting the first bi-annual large meet and greet for all IGC members who are in the health and wellness industry! This is a great way to build your referral base, meet peers, and put a name with a face. The next gathering is scheduled for the spring.
Meet the Author: Laura Vanderkam, 168 Hours
September 15, 6:30-8:30pm
RSVP: igcrsvp@gmail.com with VANDERKAM in the subject line.
We all have 168 hours a week. How are you using yours? Drawing on stories from her new book, 168 Hours, author Laura Vanderkam debunks various myths about how people spend their time, and talks about how we can all use our time better.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: CAROL MORLEY, DefinEum
September 16, 3-5pm
RSVP: igcrsvp@gmail.com with MORLEY in the subject line.
Is your life living you?
IGC member Carol Morley, founder of a unique life strategy company called Defineum, can help you take a more deliberate approach to living your life so that you’re living by your own design, not by happenstance. Discover how to create a roadmap for the life you truly want to be living, a life that fully reflects your unique passions, principles and priorities. Learn about the latest research in life fulfillment and come away with some powerful tools and resources for making your life truly sing! Defineum is the life coaching company of choice for smart, sophisticated people who want a custom guide to an uncompromising life.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: KATIE KARLOVITZ, on speaking terms
September 21, 3-5pm
RSVP: igcrsvp@gmail.com with KARLOVITZ in the subject line.
Katie Karlovitz of On Speaking Terms notes that the recent on/camera “brain freeze” of Arizona governor Jan Brewer is a good example of what not to do in an interview or public presentation. Credibility and poise go hand in hand, so in order to be poised in public you’ve got to prepare yourself…for just about anything.
Unfortunately, most people aren’t taught how to approach the moments that can really make a difference to their public image— speaking up at just the right moment in a meeting, introducing yourself to someone over the phone, or being asked to go on camera to represent your company in a news program— are all chances to build a good reputation for yourself. Visibility is a crucial part of leadership and promotion.
Katie Karlovitz will review various scenarios that call for people to be comfortable, confident and genuine in public. She believes it’s time to “ditch the elevator pitch” and start tuning in to how people really think and feel about their work, and how they can express it in ways that are interesting and concise. She’ll include lively examples of some of her clients’ successes, and tips you’ll be able to utilize immediately. All levels of presenting expertise are welcome…there’s something for everyone, including how to structure a message, making small talk at business gatherings, working with PowerPoint, and managing stage fright.
“DR” is in: Ariana Rabinovitch, array designs
September 22, 10am-Noon
RSVP: ariana.rab@gmail.com
Need a new logo or marketing material for your business? Considering updating what you already have? Array Designs can help you fine-tune your message and convey it in a clear and meaningful way. Contact ariana.rab@gmail.com to schedule an appointment for a free consultation with Ariana Rabinovitch of Array Designs.
Make sure to bring your ideas and samples of any existing materials you currently use to promote your business.
1:1 Affinity Group
September 22, 1-3pm
RSVP: ewolper@mindspring.com
You’ve networked, now what? In this meeting, we will discuss best practices for keeping in touch with new contacts and how to assess whether or not a contact will be helpful over time. As always, this promises to be a lively and informative exchange of ideas! Come join us!
This group is designed for those who own businesses that serve clients on a 1-to-1 basis. We will discuss, through selected topics, different ways in which to serve our clients, educate ourselves and maintain our sanity. Our meetings will be a combination of related topic exploration and ‘support group.’
IGC BOOK CLUB
September 22, 3-5pm
RSVP: igcrsvp@gmail.com with BOOK CLUB in the subject line.
This month we will be discussing The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp for those of us who want to increase our own creativity, inspiration, and inventiveness. The meeting will be facilitated by Caroline Green.
SOCIAL MEDIA AFFINITY GROUP
September 23, 1-3pm
RSVP: igcrsvp@gmail.com with SOCIALMEDIA in the subject line.
The summer might be on its way out, but doesn’t mean your socializing has to be!
We’re kicking off the Social Media Affinity Group with new chairs, Jessica Silverstein and Natalie Sulimani, new speakers and a survey to find out what you, the members, want to learn.
We know that when it comes to social media, knowledge runs the spectrum and we want to make sure that we are going at your speed. So, please, take a moment (literally) to take this survey and enter to win $10 at Argo Tea (because it’s that good).
Thanks in advance and look forward to seeing you at the next meeting on Thursday, September 23rd. Caroline Green of IvanExperts will be talking about using apps for greater efficiency in our businesses. Everyone, please bring your iPhone, iPad, Andriod, etc and a list of 2-4 apps that have made you and your business more efficient.
Social Media Start Up Survey
“DR” IS IN: AIMEE HARTSTEIN
September 28, 10am-Noon
RSVP: aimeehart@gmail.com
Many people experience times in their lives when they need a little help. Whether it be challenges with relationships, family issues, work problems, or finances, the insight of a trained therapist can be extremely useful. Please join Aimee Hartstein, LCSW, for a complimentary consultation. The time will be spent assessing the situations causing you the most difficulty and creating an action plan of what to focus on next.
Amazing Social Media Classes @IGC
This fall, we are so excited to be offering social media classes with IGC member Melea Seward of Chief Amusement Designer. Melea is a rock star web marketer, intuitive marketer and more! Her classes will cover the nuts and bolts of social media tools, creating online campaigns and search engine optimization for small business owners. This is a great opportunity to explore how social media can grow your business AND enhance your social media expertise.
Melea Seward is a technologist, writer, speaker, and teacher who has taught Search Engine Optimization and Digital Media Strategy to business owners, non-profits, artists, and entrepreneurs since 2005. She runs the site Chief Amusement Designer and is a member of In Good Company.
Beginner: Online Social Media Tools – A Primer
September 28, 10am-Noon
RSVP: igcrsvp@gmail.com with SOCIALMEDIAPRIMER in the subject line.
If everyone is doing social media: using it, engaging in it, how do you filter all the noise? And how do you stand out and actually make an impact? This workshop will get you up-to-speed on social media tools, how to manage your time, how to craft your messages for these new mediums, and how to build your web presence at the center of your social media strategy. And more importantly than anything, how to listen.
Talking Shop With ad & amy
September 28, 12-2pm
RSVP: victoria@ingoodcompanyworkplaces.com with TALKING SHOP in the subject line.
Bi-monthly lunch meeting where we focus on YOU! Bring a challenge or concern and get feedback and advice.
“dr” is in: amy shapiro, aws nutrition
September 29, 10am-Noon
RSVP: amy@awsnutrition.com
Looking to revamp your diet? Need to lose or gain a few? Confused by all the nutrition information out there and ready for some real answers? Is your child a picky eater? Want to learn how to dine out without filling out? Fighting a food allergy? Need healthy snack or lunch ideas?
Join Amy Shapiro, founder of Real Nutrition NYC for a complementary nutrition session and start eating better in minutes without deprivation! Amy Shapiro, MS, RD, CDN, is dedicated to healthfully and successfully guiding clients to their optimal nutrition, weight, and overall wellness. She helps individuals integrate realistic food plans, smart eating habits, and active living into their daily routine so they can meet their goals and get the results they crave. Her motto is simple, “Real Food. Real Life. Real Solutions.”
Social Media Class
Intermediate: Creating Online Connection for Offline Engagement
September 29, 12 – 2pm
RSVP: igcrsvp@gmail.com with ONLINE in the subject line.
What you do online should ultimately have an impact offline. Your online campaigns should be targeted at building stronger relationships, growing your business, finding–and connecting–to your target market. Join IGC member Melea Seward of Chief Amusement Designer to look at location-based online tools (Twitter, Foursquare, Gowalla, Facebook Places) to help you consider how your activity both in the world–and online–can enhance your business. If you regularly attend events, conferences, host gatherings, and participate in other social/business gatherings, this workshop is for you.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Liliana Parodi-Huml and Dr. Don Huml, D.C. DCBCN,Huml Integrative Health Care
September 29, 3-5pm
RSVP: igcrsvp@gmail.com with HUML in the subject line.
How much is your health worth?
The medical concept is that disease causes a lack of health. The reality is the other way around! Lack of health and vitality causes the average business owner an incredible loss of productivity and money (and we’re not just talking about insurance premiums).
The body is a self healing organism and increasing your body’s innate ability to heal itself is not a luxury in today’s world. Discover how to increase your energy, slow down your aging process, and allow your body to express itself to its fullest capacity so you can be more effective in your personal and business activities.
Meet IGC Member Liliana Parodi-Huml, and Dr. Don Huml, D.C. DCBCN, owners of Huml Integrative Health Care, a Wellness and Vitality Center in Brooklyn, NY. Their center provides nutrition, chiropractic, physical training, acupuncture, massage, and physical therapy services to increase your quality of life.
Dr. Don Huml, a Clinical Nutritionist and Chiropractor, brings over 30 years of experience to women, men, and children seeking health through nutrition and life-style modification. His mission is to help patients achieve their goals of a high quality of life through better health care strategies, self awareness and self empowerment. He recently held the position of President of the Council of Nutrition of the American Chiropractic Society for eight years.
Liliana Parodi-Huml is the Sales and Marketing Director at Huml Integrative Health Care.
Social Media Class
SEO Literacy for Small Business Owners
September 30, 10am-Noon
RSVP: igcrsvp@gmail.com with SEO in the subject line.
If you own a business, you need to know how search engines work. SEO is a literacy issue even after your content is optimized. You need to learn how to get other, notable sites to point to your website, how to create search-friendly, relevant content, and how to make that content spread. This workshop, led by Melea Seward of Chief Amusement Designer, provides an overview on how search engines work, how to optimize on-site content, and what to look at when you view your analytics.
OCTOBER
“DR” IS IN: FRANCINE SMILEN, Advantage Performance Group of NY
October 6, 10am-Noon
RSVP: fsmilen@mindspring.com
Have you ever thought about buying a franchise or about opening your own business in training and organizational development?
If so, please sign up for a session with Francine Smilen, Owner of the New York Franchise of The Advantage Performance Group. Francine purchased her franchise over 8 years ago and has built a very successful business in training and organizational development. Here is your chance to learn about the “roses and the thorns” of owning a franchise, being in your own business and competing in the world of Training and OD in NYC.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: DIANE O’CONNELL, write to sell your book
October 6, 3-5pm
RSVP: igcrsvp@gmail.com with O’CONNELL in the subject line.
From Brand to Book: How to Write a Book that Sells, and Sells Your Business
What can a published book do for you? PLENTY! It can help you define your brand, build your reputation, attract more clients and increase sales. Being a published author will give you credibility, drive traffic to your web site, help you get booked as a speaker and position you as a “thought leader” in your field. If you’re thinking about the benefits of publishing a business book, this seminar is for you! You’ll learn how to:
* define your unique brand, and make it a “hook” for your book
* identify and write for your ideal client
* build and capitalize on your “author’s platform”
* choose the publishing method (traditional, eBooks, self-publishing) that’s right for you, and will help grow your business
You’ll also learn the secret to writing a book effortlessly — and with limited time. Register early, as this seminar will fill up quickly.
“DR” is in: the art of styling with silfath pinto
October 7, 10am-Noon
RSVP: silfath@senseyourstyle.com
Would you like to feel excited and inspired when opening your closet?
Is it time for you to own your style and dress with ease and confidence?
Silfath Pinto is a style expert dedicated to bring a great dose of fabulousness and confidence in your lives. She works with individuals with one essential focus: using style and fashion to reveal your potential and nurture your confidence. Her impeccable eye for styling combined with a non-judgmental demeanor and pragmatism create a warm and safe environment where style become easy, exciting and empowering!
Discussion ideas
- Assessing your power look for interviews and presentations
- Your best colors and how to create amazing color stories with your outfits
- Identify your best assets and finding ways to enhance them
- Reclaiming your closet in 3 steps
Contact silfath@senseyourstyle.com to schedule a 20-minute session. Make sure to bring ideas, specific situations, clothes and accessories to be discussed!
Talking Shop with Ad & Amy
October 13, 11am-1pm
RSVP: victoria@ingoodcompanyworkplaces.com with TALKING SHOP in the subject line.
Bi-monthly lunch meeting where we focus on YOU! Bring a challenge or concern and get feedback and advice.
1:1 AFFINITY GROUP
October 13, 1-3 pm
RSVP: ewolper@mindspring.com
Back by Popular Demand!
Fun with Fee Structure
In this session we will address questions regarding fee structure. How to decide what to charge? How to structure your fees? What impact can these decisions have on your ability to reach your target market?
Come with questions and ideas. As always, this promises to be a lively discussion!
Cultivating an Online following panel
October 13, 6:30-8:30pm
RSVP: igcrsvp@gmail.com with ONLINEFOLLOWING in the subject line.
Join us to learn from 3 remarkable women who have all successfully cultivated a significant online following in different ways.
We will be talking about the best practices, tools, etiquette, dos and don’ts involved when you are trying to reach a wide audience online and get them invested in your brand.
Panelists include:
Melanie Notkin, SavvyAuntie.com
Chloe Jo Berman, GirlieGirl Army
Amanda Steinberg, Dailyworth.com
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: JEZRA KAYE, speak up for success
October 14, 3-5pm
RSVP: igcrsvp@gmail.com with KAYE in the subject line.
You Know It, Now Show It!: Build Your Business or Promote Your Passion with GREAT Public Speaking
You’ve worked hard to master your business or professional skills, and now it’s time to let the world know — with lively, clear and effective communications.
All business speech is “public speaking,” and becoming a GREAT public speaker will help you attract more clients or customers, serve them more effectively and make more money.
This seminar will put you on the road “from good to GREAT.” You’ll learn how to:
- Speak in a way that commands respect
- Organize your thoughts to persuade
- Develop your unique communications assets
- Ask for (and get!) what you want from colleagues, customers and clients
If you’re ready to show the world your strengths, your skills and your passion, this seminar is for you!
“DR” is in: Carla Tanz
October 15, 10am-Noon
RSVP: carlatanz@gmail.com
Something to think about: Your skin is your largest organ. Your face is what people look at every day. Taking care of it is simpler than you may think.
Wouldn’t it be nice to REALLY try before you buy your next skincare or personal care product? Do you wish you really understood what is good for your skin and what is not so good? Wouldn’t it be wonderful to really love the products you are using and actually finish them. As an Arbonne independent consultant with a 17 year background in sales & marketing in the beauty/personal care industry I love helping people understand what works, why and how to save money & time. Our time together will be spent demystifying skincare products, learning about ingredients to look for that really work and if given the choice what ingredients you might want to consider avoiding and why. We will have fun and you will become smarter about taking care of your skin. Guaranteed.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Renée FISHMAN
October 18, 3-5pm
RSVP: igcrsvp@gmail.com with FISHMAN in the subject line.
Demystifying the NYC Real Estate Market
In NYC, the real estate market is always a topic of conversation, but is a subject that often frustrates and intimidates people. Whether you’re thinking of buying in NYC or just want to be able to hold your own the next time people are discussing the market, join award-winning real estate broker Renée Fishman for an engaging seminar in which she will demystify the market. This seminar will empower you with clear answers to the most frequently asked questions, including: What’s the difference between mortgage brokers and lenders? What is a Pre-approval and why do you need one? Why should you use a real estate broker and how do you find a good one? What is the difference between co-ops and condos, and why does it matter? How long will the process take? You’ll also learn how to assess your affordability — and why price isn’t the only relevant factor in the equation.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: JUSTINE CLAY, pitch perfect
October 20, 3-5pm
RSVP: igcrsvp@gmail.com with CLAY in the subject line.
Pitch Perfect – Business essentials for creative talent
• Do you have skills, services or a steady stream of great ideas, but no clue how to pitch them or to whom?
• Are you a creative professional looking to build new business and lasting client relationships, but shudder at the thought of making a cold call?
• Are you swamped managing clients and day-to-day projects instead of selling your creative skills?
• Are you an independent professional who needs help defining and articulating your unique skill or services?
If so, Pitch Perfect is for you. During this interactive 2-hour seminar, Justine Clay will take you through the 10 essential steps that will help you transform your bright ideas into business. From defining your unique skill and connecting with your ideal clients, to managing your project like a pro, you’ll leave the seminar with ideas and tools you can use right away.
Justine Clay is the founder of Pitch Perfect and Plum Creative – an agency dedicated to the outsourcing needs of agencies and clients. For over a decade, Justine made the perfect match between independent creative talent and clients that include Bloomingdale’s, Coach, Lucky Brand, Reebok, Tommy Hilfiger, Vogue and West Elm. Pitch Perfect was launched in 2010 and born of the desire to share her knowledge and experience with a wider range of creative talent and entrepreneurs.
PRODUCT AFFINITY GROUP
October 22, 9:30-11am
RSVP: Jill Stern, Jillable@mac.com
Product Affinity Group is an eclectic group of business owners in various stages of bringing a product to the market. Some already have products, some have products and distribution, others are developing product or thinking about product.
We will meet every 2 months and discuss consumer goods, the marketplace, distributors, reps, trade shows, e-commerce(a topic that we could spend a lot of meetings on) and anything else product related!
SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOPS @IGC, October 22 & November 2
Don’t miss social media workshops with IGC member Melea Seward of Chief Amusement Designer. Melea is a rock star web marketer, intuitive marketer and more! These workshops will cover how website analytics can help grow your web traffic, advanced search strategies & tools and email marketing. This is a great opportunity to explore how social media can enhance your business.
Analytics: How to Make Sense of your Website Analytics as a Marketing Tool– Grow Your Web Traffic — and Your Business
October 22, 11am-1pm
RSVP: igcrsvp@gmail.com with ANALYTICS in the subject line
You probably have Google Analytics or another analytics program installed on your website. Now you have information: how many visitors come to your site, where they come from, how long they stay, and more. Learn some strategies for increasing the relevance of your website content for your visitors, increase your site traffic, your conversion rate, and provide a better experience to users.
Find Your [Right] People: Where Do Your Customers Hang Out in the World and Online? Get More (Strategically) Connected
October 22, 2-4pm
RSVP: igcrsvp@gmail.com with SEARCH in the subject line.
Social networks, both online and off-line, are becoming more exclusive, and even more niche. Having good search–and research–skills is key to finding the people you want to connect with online and discovering influencers in those spaces. This workshop will get into advanced search tools, research strategies offline, and give some creative solutions to marketing your business via influencers you don’t know…yet.
Email is A ‘Sacred Space’: Get Serious About Growing Your Email List and Use it Wisely
November 2, 3-5pm
RSVP: igcrsvp@gmail.com with EMAIL in the subject line.
This workshop is about building relationships — and business — through email marketing. Build trust, leverage permission-based marketing and increase your open rates–and engagement. Use email marketing in conjunction with social media, your website, and more.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: JENNIFER EDWARDS, sustainable stress reduction
October 26, 3-5pm
RSVP: igcrsvp@gmail.com with EDWARDS in the subject line.
Release Tension and Stress: Bring Your [Everyday] Body to Work Action Steps and Applications to Work, Live, & Feel Better
Presented by IGC member and stress reduction expert, Jennifer Edwards, this workshop is for anyone who experiences physical, emotional and mental tension, and/or symptoms of stress.
What you will learn:
- Understand the physical stress response and how to work with, instead of against, your body, emotions, and mind.
- Learn minute-practices:
- Mental tips and tools to quiet the mind in seconds
- Physical relaxation techniques
- Mental focus and breathing practices
- ‘Ground’ in your body while at work, at home, and on-the-go
- Explore how to relieve stress symptoms including:
general stiffness / soreness – IBS – stress headaches – overwhelm – brain fog- depression – emotional over-load – anxiety – difficulty staying focused
- Leave with an action plan that works with your life & lifestyle.
Jennifer Edwards is a Cultural Critic, Author / Essayist, Choreographer, Master Teacher, and the founder of JenEd Productions. She is fascinated by applied self-awareness, the body-mind connection, kinesthetic intelligence, sociology, and neurobiology as they relate to the human experience. Edwards writes for the Living, Politics, and Arts sections of the Huffington Post and is a spokes person on stress reduction for the American Heart Association. Learn more about Jennifer and her practice visit: www.jened.com
Social Media Affinity Group
October 28, 2-4pm
RSVP: igcrsvp@gmail.com with SOCIALMEDIA in the subject line.
Join us on October 28th from 2-4 when we recap and talk about the amazing Social Media Classes at IGC! We want you to bring your best practices and your not so best practices for a lively discussion. We will also be talking about Twitter and the apps out there that can help keep the conversation going. What better way to brainstorm about your social media campaign than with like minded entrepreneurs? We hope to see you then.
NOVEMBER
GROW it!
November 2, 9, 16 and 23, 11am-1pm
RSVP: victoria@ingoodcompanyworkplaces.com with GROWIT in the subject line.
GROW it! Alumni Group
November 4, 11 and 18, 2-4pm
RSVP: victoria@ingoodcompanyworkplaces.com with ALUMNI in the subject line.
Join us for a 3 session Grow It Alumni Group! During these 3 meetings, a group of 8 members who have previously participated in Grow It! will have an opportunity to present a current business challenge and utilize the group for feedback and idea generation. The format will be a modified version of the Grow It! class but have a few surprises too! It is also a wonderful opportunity to learn from other members’ experience and gain perspective and best practices for your business. This class will be limited to 8 please sign up ASAP if you would like to participate.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: CAROLINE CENIZA-LEVINE & DANA SKALLMAN
November 3, 3-5pm
RSVP: igcrsvp@gmail.com with LEVINESKALLMAN in the subject line
Diversified Income for Entrepreneurs
If you’re like many service professionals, including us, you spend a lot, if not all, of your time trading hours for money. It’s hard to grow and scale when it all revolves around you. One possibility is to create a product or service that complements what you already offer. Let’s have a collaborative discussion about where you are now, what product and services might complement your work, and how you can make that happen. We have all gone through one of the worst recessions in decades and unemployment is at an all time high. This reality highlights the importance of having more than one source of income and a need to change the way we work. Diversifying our offerings is the starting point.
Matchmaking Event
November 4, 6:30-8:30pm
1:1 AFFINITY GROUP
November 10, 1-3 pm
RSVP:ewolper@mindspring.com
Identifying Your Target Market
In this session we will look at different ways to identify your target market. How do you attract that specific demographic? How do you know if you will appeal to them? What if you don’t know your who your target market is?Come with questions and ideas. As always, this promises to be a lively discussion!
1:1 is a monthly group designed for members who consult and coach on an individual basis and have to navigate all that goes along with those kinds of client relationships.
Social Media Affinity Group
November 16, 3-5pm
RSVP:igcrsvp@gmail.com with SOCIALMEDIA in the subject line.
Are you GEOSOCIAL?
There has been a lot of talk about location sharing apps. This month’s Social Media affinity group will delve in to what apps are out there and how they might highlight your company. As I am writing this description, this article was trending on mashable.com: On Location-Sharing and the Facebook Versus Foursquare Non Sequitur.
As always, bring your best practices, your most frustrating issues and how you want social media to propel your business.
IGC BOOK CLUB
November 16, 3-5pm
Location TBC
RSVP: igcrsvp@gmail.com with BOOK CLUB in the subject line.
This month, we will be discussing The Art of Non Conformity by Chris Guillebeau.
AUDREY SCHWARTZ
November 18, 10am-Noon
RSVP: aschwartz1@news.nef.com
You have finally launched your own business but one remnant of your former corporate life remains with you–your 401(k). Have you even looked at your quarterly statement in the past year?
Sign up with for a session with Audrey Schwartz, a financial representative with New England Wealth Strategies. This is your chance to take control of your retirement assets. Bring in your most recent statement and together, we will assess your risk tolerance and review your asset allocation. Audrey has been working in finance for over 20 years. She enjoys working with professional women who have neglected to plan for their retirement whether its in the next year, 5 years or 30.
Contact Audrey at aschwartz1@news.nef.com or through her website at www.audreyschwartz.net to schedule your 20 minute session. And don’t forget your retirement statement.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: LINDA DeCARLO
November 30, 1-3pm
RSVP: igcrsvp@gmail.com with DeCARLO in the subject line
Jumpstart Your Boldest Goals
How To Move Through Procrastination, Overwhelm And/Or Burnout To More Ease, Enjoyment And Accomplishment In Your Business And Your Life
Is negative energy, such as frustration, overwhelm, doubt or burn-out, keeping parts of your business or your life on hold? Are you waiting for the right time, for circumstances to change, the economy to improve or to “get around to” moving forward? What would it be worth to you to finally move forward with even one bold goal? What is the cost to you of staying where you are?
This is an informative, inspiring and fun presentation. You will learn key concepts that will help you feel more grounded, focused and empowered and will lead you to inspired (vs. frenetic) action.
December
“DR” is In: Linda DeCarlo, LINDA DECARLO TRAINING AND COACHING
December 6, 10am-Noon
RSVP: ldspeaking@aol.com
Break The Cycle: From Overwhelm To Results
Are you stuck in some areas of your life/ business and in overdrive in others? Or do you find you are actually bouncing back and forth between the two…..procrastinate this week, push like crazy the next. Would you like to get out of this cycle and find a better way?
You will leave this session with a shift in perception, and better able to take inspired actions that will give you the results you want with more joy and less stress. What would it be worth to you to move joyfully forward with even one goal? What is the cost to you for staying where you are?
IGC member Linda DeCarlo is an international trainer and coach. She has conducted over 600 workshops for over 80,000 participants in 45 states and around the world. Linda delights in offering profound principles, practical strategies and unwavering support for women entrepreneurs with heart. Email Linda to schedule a 30 minute session.
IS IMITATION THE SINCEREST FORM OF FLATTERY? OR MAYBE IT’S JUST INSULTING…
December 7, 1-3pm
RSVP: igcrsvp@gmail.com with IMITATION in the subject line
Our recent brush with the copycat from Ireland has sparked quite a bit of conversation within the membership and it seems that unfortunately many of us have been the victims of idea theft at one point or another. Yet drawing inspiration from the marketplace is not only inevitable but is an important part of good entrepreneurship. So where do you draw the line? And how do you properly handle the imitation or adaption of your ideas?
During this discussion group we are going to talk about:
- Ways to handle instances of idea theft
- How to respond to blind requests for business information
- Your own approach to sharing ideas and imitation
- The best ways to reach out to others when you’re looking for some behind the scenes data
Join us!
IGC Holiday Party
December 7, 6-9pm
RSVP: victoria@ingoodcompanyworkplaces.com with HOLIDAY in the subject line.
Join us for an evening of merriment with drinks, dancing & gingerbread house decorating!
member spotlight: jane lee, MSW Dream Circle 4 Sessions
December 9 & 16, 3-5pm
RSVP: igcrsvp@gmail.com with LEE in the subject line
Unlocking the Mystery and Interpreting your Dreams
Being a solo entrepreneur and home based business owner can be very stressful. The anxiety and fear of where to get more clients or land that big account and running a business can get so overwhelming that it shows up in our dreams. Forming a dream circle which will comprise of 4 sessions. The first session is on December 9 and the second session is on December 16. The remaining two will be in January- TBA.
Join Jane Lee as we uncover these mysteries and learn how to interpret your dreams. Listed below are some of the juicy details. This is a fun and exciting program guiding you to look deep into your dreams and uncover the possibilities. Space is limited. This is the first time this program is ever presented at IGC.
*Are you fascinated by your dreams and interested in interpreting them?
*Understand how to recall your dreams
*Learn what dreams are
*Find out about Astral travel and Lucid dreams
*Learn the most common dreams and their meanings
*Use your dreams to overcome fears and phobias and more…
Talking Shop with Ad and Amy
December 14, 12-2 pm
RSVP: victoria@ingoodcompanyworkplaces.com with TALKING SHOP in the subject line.
Bi-monthly lunch meeting where we focus on YOU! Bring a challenge or concern and get feedback and advice
1:1 AFFINITY GROUP
December 15, 1-3 pm
RSVP: ewolper@mindspring.com
Taking Stock: Assessing and Setting Goals as the New Year Approaches
In this discussion, we will look back on the past year to evaluate whether or not we met our professional goals. Did you reach the number of clients you had targeted? Finish that new website? Write your new blog? Print your new business cards? We will also explore new goals for next year.
Come with questions and ideas. As always, this promises to be a lively discussion!
1:1 is a monthly group designed for members who consult and coach on an individual basis and have to navigate all that goes along with those kinds of client relationships.
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