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i-Group

Membership in an i-Group promises much more than you could imagine.

Join like-minded leaders in a small group setting that meets regularly over 12 weeks. 


Develop leadership competencies relevant to you through facilitated discussion

Gain new understanding from the insights and experiences of other members

Discuss challenges you are facing in a safe, confidential and supportive setting

Receive the support needed to move forward


“Motivational”

When asked to describe the i-group experience, motivational is the word most often chosen.

Stayed with me

“The topics we discussed stayed with me and I found myself thinking about them several weeks after the session.”

Curtis, Executive Director

Peer support

“I don’t think we realize how important peer support is and how rarely it appears on our calendar without opportunities like the i-group.”

Sarah, Executive Director

Journey to Professional Success

Do you need clarity on how best to reach your goals?
Do you feel  disconnected from your purpose?
Do you want to advance your career?
Do you must need a plan to feel like you are moving forward?

If any of these questions resonate with you, then you will benefit from this experience!

Using a framework Melanie developed, leaders will create a comprehensive plan the for their own Journey to Professional Success.  Clearly articulate your vision for success.  Objectively assess where you are today.  Identify chronological goals and the resources needed to accomplish them.  

Like a journey, finding your  way to success  is  the process of connecting Point A to Point B.  While you will think comprehensively and strategically, the process is straight-forward and feels “very doable” to those who have already benefitted from this guided tool.  Please reach out to Melanie and see if this might be helpful to you.

Think Differently Idea:
Professional Eulogy

In this section, we offer an idea to inspire you to think differently.

Exercise:  Write your own professional eulogy. 
Fast forward to the end of your professional career and imagine what will be said about you.  Grab a pen and paper and write out your answers to these questions:

What words will be used to describe me as a professional?

What will they say about the work I did?

How will they describe what it was like to work with me?

What is the #1 thing that I would like to be remembered for in my career?

Then set it aside for a couple of days.  Come back to it then and think objectively about where you are today.  Will the trajectory that you are on now make it happen?  Are changes needed?  Talk about it with someone.    Melanie would be happy to visit with you during a free consultation.  Schedule a time here:

Download Professional Eulogy Exercise