05/21/2026
It takes curiosity and courage to show up at a workshop called “The Confidence Circle” with women you don’t know. Many of us had never met before that morning. We are leaders, mothers, spouses and sisters. We are students, retired, changing careers, taking on new roles and responsibilities. Many of us overcame huge personal and professional challenges to get to where we are. Together, we went beyond surface level chit chat and experienced deeper, thoughtful connection.
Throughout the morning, we practiced deep listening and courageous sharing. We paired up and exchanged stories of our accomplishments - barriers we’ve overcome, risks we’re taking, passions we’ve poured ourselves into, career changes we’re managing. Then we took turns telling our partner’s story to the whole group. It was moving to hear everyone speak with such care about someone they had only just met.
We then shared how it felt to give and receive our stories, to talk about another woman’s accomplishments, and then to listen to another woman talk about our accomplishments. There was a feeling of admiration, respect, support and joy between us. It’s rare in everyday life to feel seen and heard in this way, to realize how many others carry similar experiences, and to celebrate each person’s unique journey of learning and perseverance.
In a time of relentless change, uncertainty, and endless Zoom calls, one of the most powerful ways to build confidence is saying yes to showing up - body, mind and heart - and embracing the experience of giving and receiving in community.
Thanks so much to this amazing group of women for showing up so fully, and to Lea Ann Hutter for facilitating The Confidence Circle.
Visit our event page (link in bio) for upcoming workshops that are open to both members and the public.
✨We can’t wait to see you in person ✨
