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Upcoming

Shine On Circle, Fall 2019
Oct
4
to Nov 22

Shine On Circle, Fall 2019

  • Fridays, Oct 4 through Nov 22, 10am - 12pm

  • Eight Sessions

  • Palo Alto

There are few experiences more powerful than a close circle of like-minded peers facing the journey of life together.  We work in a circle format because this form generates connections to ourselves and others that encourage creativity and courage.  Together we'll engage in exercises and activities designed to lead toward purpose-driven action.  Unlike typical goal setting, our aim is to share a set of tools that will support you in manifesting what matters most to you in all aspects of your life.  We hope that what we share will get you into action, will deepen your sense of meaning, and help you feel more integrated -- and less like a push-pull between different areas in your life.

Together we will explore our dreams, discover our daring edge, and create meaningful connections that will ignite our courage.  Shine On Collaborative has designed tools that will help you play, improvise, innovate, and explore.  In the course of the eight sessions, each circle member will design and step into their own personal dare.  We will cheer each other on and learn together what it means to craft a life that is connected, creative and courageous.

This circle will be facilitated by Jill Johnson, Leadership and Personal Development Coach.

FALL CIRCLE

Fridays from 10:00 - 12:00pm, Oct 4 through Nov 22 

Email Jill to sign up: jillj727@gmail.com

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Shine On Circles, Signature Series and Women Circling 50 (NEW!)
Feb
26
to May 1

Shine On Circles, Signature Series and Women Circling 50 (NEW!)

We will be offering TWO circles beginning in January!  The WEDNESDAY circle will follow our signature Shine On Circle format.  The TUESDAY circle will be composed of and adapted for women who are circling the age of 50.

OPTION ONE: Shine On Circle, Signature Edition

  • 8 Sessions

  • Wednesdays, 10am-12pm

  • Mar 6 - May 1, 2019 (skipping 4/3)

  • Palo Alto

  • For more information, contact Jill Johnson at jillj@gmail.com

This small supportive group is for women who want to live lives of purpose and impact, but could use help to transform their aspirations into concrete actionable goals. The Shine On signature circles provide a learning structure that transforms aspirations into action by supporting women’s voices, values, self-development and wholeness. We encourage women’s leadership in a variety of capacities by identifying unique gifts and interests, collaborative guidance and learning, defining the gap between current situation and goal, and empowering purposeful change.

Investment: $395

OPTION TWO: Shine On Circle, Women Circling 50 (NEW!)

  • 8 Sessions

  • Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm

  • Feb 26 - Apr 26, 2019

  • Palo Alto

  • For more information, contact Lauren Meltzer at laurenmeltzer@yahoo.com

Circling 50. Just a number, right? But it’s also when new changes are happening to your body, your priorities, your life. And no one is really talking about, let alone bringing humor to the bumps along the way. In this 50’s circle, you’ll get to bond with other women going through a similar time in life, dream and take chances, acknowledge your gifts and strengths, and learn tools that you can use the rest of your life. You will feel supported by other women who want to connect, as you explore and dare.

Investment: $395

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Shine On Circle, Fall 2018
Oct
12
to Dec 7

Shine On Circle, Fall 2018

  • Eight Sessions: Fridays, Oct 12 through Dec 7

  • 10am - 12pm

  • Palo Alto

  • Maximum of 8 participants

There are few experiences more powerful than a close circle of like-minded peers facing the journey of life together.  We work in a circle format because this form generates connections to ourselves and others that encourage creativity and courage.  Together we'll engage in exercises and activities designed to lead toward purpose-driven action.  Unlike typical goal setting, our aim is to share a set of tools that will support you in manifesting what matters most to you in all aspects of your life.  We hope that what we share will get you into action, will deepen your sense of meaning, and help you feel more integrated -- and less like a push-pull between different areas in your life.

Together we will explore our dreams, discover our daring edge, and create meaningful connections that will ignite our courage.  Shine On Collaborative has designed tools that will help you play, improvise, innovate, and explore.  In the course of the eight sessions, each circle member will design and step into their own personal dare.  We will cheer each other on and learn together what it means to craft a life that is connected, creative and courageous.

This circle will be facilitated by Jill Johnson, Leadership and Professional Development Coach.

FALL CIRCLE

Fridays from 10:00 - 12:00pm, Oct 12 through Dec 7 

Email Jill to sign up: jillj727@gmail.com

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Duke University Technology Scholars Peer Mentoring Workshop
Apr
7
11:00 AM11:00

Duke University Technology Scholars Peer Mentoring Workshop

Kirsten will present the "Power of Peer Mentoring" to the Duke Technology Scholars (DTECH).  While the importance of mentoring is widely known, studies suggest that women find it more challenging to develop mentoring relationships than men do. Companies tackle this problem through formal mentoring programs, but often informal mentoring relationships are most impactful.  This workshop will illustrate why deeper relationships contribute to increased confidence and career success.  Equipped with an understanding of the value in peer mentoring, participants will learn and practice how to better create meaningful connections.

The Duke Technology Scholars Program is a comprehensive effort to inspire a more diverse group of Duke undergraduates to choose careers in computer science and electrical & computer engineering. 

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Shine On Circles, Spring 2017: Social Action and Signature Series
Jan
20
to Mar 24

Shine On Circles, Spring 2017: Social Action and Signature Series

We will be offering TWO circles beginning in January.  The FRIDAY circle will follow our signature Shine On Circle format.  The WEDNESDAY circle will be composed of and adapted for women who are interested in exploring and engaging in SOCIAL ACTION, in a professional capacity or through voluntary service.  

OPTION ONE: Shine On Circle, Social Action Edition

  • 8 Sessions

  • Wednesdays, 10am-12pm

  • Jan 25 - Mar 22, 2017 (Note: we will not meet on 2/22)
  • Palo Alto

OPTION TWO: Shine On Circle, Signature Edition

  • 8 Sessions
  • Fridays, 10am - 12pm
  • 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, and 4/21
  • Palo Alto

For more information about registering, please direct questions to Kirsten Romer at kirsten@shineoncollaborative.com or click here.

 

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Shine On Post-Election Gathering
Dec
1
10:30 AM10:30

Shine On Post-Election Gathering

  • RInconada Library, Embarcadero Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Please join us for a post-election gathering.  We will provide some loose facilitation integrating a bit of mindfulness and design thinking techniques, in order to help us organize around common concerns and desired avenues for action. We are delighted to partner with our friend Nancy Rosenthal, creator of The Illuminate Project, whose goal is to make social action inspiring and easier for people and families.  Please RSVP here, so we know how many people to expect. 

 

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Shine On Circles: Winter/Spring
Feb
24
to Apr 20

Shine On Circles: Winter/Spring

There are few experiences more powerful than a close circle of like-minded peers facing the journey of life together.  We work in a circle format, because this form generates connections to ourselves and others that encourage creativity and courage.  Together we'll engage in exercises and activities designed to lead toward purpose driven action.  Unlike typical goal setting, our aim is to share a set of tools that will support you in manifesting what matters most to you in all aspects of your life.  We hope that what we share will get you into action, will deepen your sense of meaning, and help you feel more integrated -- and less like a push-pull between different areas in your life.

Together we will explore our dreams, discover our daring edge, and create meaningful connections that will ignite our courage.  Shine On Collaborative has designed tools that will help you play, improvise, innovate, and explore.  In the course of the eight sessions, each circle member will design and step into their own personal dare.  We will cheer each other on and learn together what it means to craft a life that is connected, creative and courageous.

 

Winter Circle 

Wedesdays from 10:00 - 12:00am, February 24 - April 20 [Note: we will not meet on April 6]

Email Kirsten to sign up: kirsten@shineoncollaborative.com

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Shine On Event: Winter Solstice Yoga
Dec
22
7:30 AM07:30

Shine On Event: Winter Solstice Yoga

Celebrate the Winter Solstice (the darkest night, and shortest day of the year) with sparkling candlelight and the company of friends.

Enjoy a quiet moment for yourself before the rush of the holiday week really gets going. Nourish your body and soul with gentle yoga, an opportunity for reflection, and the beauty of candlelight and friendship. 

Featuring our friend, Stanford University yoga instructor and life coach, Katherine Agostino.

We hope to see you there!


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Shine On Meetup: Anita Diamant
Dec
15
7:00 PM19:00

Shine On Meetup: Anita Diamant

Come join us for the Palo Alto JCC’s Evening with Anita Diamant, New York Times bestselling author of The Red Tent and The Boston Girl. Ms. Diamant’s novels beautifully portray the significance of community and friendship among women, through times of both triumph and despair. In The Red Tent she wrote that “on the day that the intelligence and talents of women are fully honored and employed, the human community and the planet itself will benefit in ways we can only begin to imagine.” Shine On shares this vision, and it underlies so much of what we do.

This event promises to be memorable as we hear from the author who has brought us such resilient and inspiring heroines.

We will be gathering in the lobby beforehand, starting at 7pm, to say hello, and we will have some conversation starter cards to get you chatting with friends you came with or new friends from the Shine On community. 

Purchase your ticket directly through the JCC, here.

 

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Shine On Salon: Sheila Hamilton
Dec
4
5:00 PM17:00

Shine On Salon: Sheila Hamilton

Join us to celebrate  the launch of  Sheila Hamilton's new book, All the Things We Never Knew.  

"All the Things We Never Knew is a boldly beautiful page-turner about loving and losing someone with mental illness.  With unblinking honesty and profound compassion, Sheila Hamilton brings us vividly into her confusion, sorror, and ultimate healing."  --Cheryl Strayed

Come meet Sheila Hamilton, 5 time Emmy Award winning journalist and host of "Speaking Freely," Portland's most popular radio talk show, as she discusses her new book, All the Things We Never Knew, A chronicle of her journey with mentally ill husband, David.  It is a compassionate portrait of how difficult it can be to come to terms with mental illness and psychological difficulty in our lives. Though this is undoubtedly a challenging topic, if you've ever listened to Shelia's radio show in Portland, you'll know that Sheila models a kind of gutsy compassion and generosity of spirit that guarantees a lively and hopeful discussion.  

Great conversation, fresh learning, and real connection.  See you there.

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2015 Haas Women In Leadership Conference, Peer Mentoring Workshop
Mar
14
2:30 PM14:30

2015 Haas Women In Leadership Conference, Peer Mentoring Workshop

Join Cristina and Kirsten as they unlock the power of peer mentoring at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Management's Women in Leadership Conference!  While the importance of mentoring is widely known, studies suggest that women find it more challenging to develop mentoring relationships than men do. Companies tackle this problem through formal mentoring programs, but often informal mentoring relationships are most impactful.  Drawing on the principles of positive psychology, this workshop will illustrate why deeper relationships contribute to increased confidence and career success.  Equipped with an understanding of the value in peer mentoring, participants will learn and practice how to better create meaningful connections.

University of California, Berkeley
Haas School of Management

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Shine On 2015
Feb
6
9:30 AM09:30

Shine On 2015

Come join us for Shine On 2015 -- a fun, juicy morning in which you’ll connect with an inspiring group of women and experience how warm interpersonal connections can fill our hearts and fuel our dreams. Starting with a splash of great music and movement, then shifting into a series of thoughtful participatory discussions, this gathering will fill you with energy and warmth, giving you the boost you need to keep your 2015 intentions on track.

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Shoebox Project Party
Dec
10
9:00 AM09:00

Shoebox Project Party

When Sharon Wong attended our Playing Big Event on November 2nd, she was feeling called to organize a volunteer project to support women in need, and in just a few short weeks, she has launched the Palo Alto chapter of The Shoebox Project.  Through talking to friends, social media, and pure zest, Sharon has generated a local grassroots movement.  Shoebox Project parties are popping up all over town, local businesses are donating goods, local media is spreading the word.  We are thrilled that Sharon has put her commitment to helping women in need into action through her leap. And we can’t think of a better way to celebrate this blossoming of generosity and goodwill than by hosting a very casual, come as you are Shoebox Project Party of our own this month!

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