Rebekah Gabany’s Post

if you're a networking addict like me there's nothing worse than two events scheduling at the same time... so I made a calendar to help combat that issue! check it out below and let me know of you've got an event we should add #networking #networkingaddict #letsgettogether

😎It’s free to join this Meet Up! And you can just show up; no registration needed. 👉Our program is “Powerless to Empowered: Discover Your Voice, Equilibrium and Wellbeing with Cultural Intelligence.” Studies indicate that parents and teachers interrupt their girls twice as much as their boys. But this isn’t just true for kids. A study of legislative deliberations show that #women need to constitute a super majority, roughly 70% of the room, to achieve parity in influence. If they don’t, they have a difficult time being perceived as powerful, influential or important. How this impacts women 😳This reality takes a toll on women. The most fundamental bias women inadvertently internalize – the one underlying all the others – is the message that women are inherently less worth listening to than men. This message takes its toll as subterfuge and self-denial tend to do. And we pay with an internal dialogue of self-criticism and self-loathing – not smart enough, not pretty enough, not a good enough mother, not a good enough professional. What you can do Join us!👩❤️💋👩 Come and leave with three tools you can use today to feel confident communicating with just about anyone. You’ll also uncover the cultivated feminine habit of prioritizing the needs of others and how this impacts women, their families and their organizations. Then discover how caring for you is actually what enables you to genuinely care for others.🤘 🎯I deeply appreciate how these powerful women use their voice to genuinely care for themselves, their community and their organizations. Miranda Hauser, Anne Collier, Lorna Gibbar, Jennifer Morales, MBA, MLIS (she/her), Beth Redmond-Jones, Patte Ackermann, Cathy L. Davis, Kimberly St. Clair, Valentina Arango, MBA, Natalya Narishkin, Adriana Perez, Gabriela Matute Urdaneta, Kandi Chamberlain, Heather Karr Anderson, MPH, Gerri Harris, Jessica Jacobsen, MSPM, Michela Henke-Cilenti DMgt. Beverly Jenkins, Jennifer Harre, Alison Engelhardt, Abby Narishkin, Amy Lemire CSP® DTM®😎💕

Wouldn't it be great to attend more gatherings and fewer meetings? For the past couple of years, I've been trying to apply the ideas in The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker to design meetings that we facilitate. This includes a gathering that is in the works and I'm sharing some of our planning journey here. My first step was to pitch the idea of hosting a gathering to the client. In my experience, some clients LOVE this idea and others have a hard time breaking out of their meeting comfort zone. For the meeting that is in the works, our client is people-centered in his leadership style, and also determined to bring cultural sensitivity to a project that includes white and Hispanic museum educators, leaders from local Hispanic community organizations, and Hispanic families. Not surprisingly, he approved my pitch! Our next step was to figure out the purpose of the meeting. If you've read Parker's book, you know that this is key! I used the 5-why approach to help narrow down on why we are gathering. We are still refining our idea, but my favorite part of our purpose statement so far is this: 'We’re stronger together when everyone feels comfortable to speak their minds." There's some minimal business-oriented language that follows this statement, to provide more specific context for our why. As we were narrowing down on our why, my colleague, Regina Ayala Chávez, suggested that our gathering should be a sobremesa. I'm still learning about this tradition, but from what I think I understand, in many Latin cultures this is time spent after a meal where you linger and chat and enjoy one another's company. This has become our category for the gathering (i.e. the type of gathering we intend to host). Next steps will include using our purpose and our category to design the gathering itself. Who will we invite (and not invite)? Where will it be? What will we eat? How will we honor the traditions of a sobremesa and do some business at the same time? Stay tuned for updates. If this seems up your alley, I highly recommend Parker's book and workshop....a huge thank you to Sarah Garlick who recommended it to me! Want help thinking about a gathering of your own, particularly to think about connections between science museums or science communicators and local communities? Send me a note. I'd love to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e9W6DJMb

Seattle Event Professionals and those that schedule industry events at Seattle hotels! Share this with our network! You know how I am always complaining about events pulling from the same audience all happening at the same time? There is a solution! Attached is the Seattle Events Calendar, managed by Jana Heinrichs, CERP Make sure whoever schedules events checks the calendar first (it’s a featured post in Seattle Event Professionals, located on Facebook), to ensure there are no conflicts. Once you do set a date, make a comment on the calendar and the admin will update, so others that check the calendar don't book their events on that day, especially if it's an event that is pulling the same attendees. #eventslife #eventprofs #pnwevents 

Capturing moments of connection and camaraderie at conferences is always so heartwarming. There's something special about photographing people hugging and sharing in those genuine, joyful moments. It's a reminder of the power of human connection and the sense of community that can be fostered at these events. #conferencehugs #connection #community"#EventPhotography #EventPlanning #ClientSatisfaction #ProfessionalEvents #HappyClients #HugShot #EventHappiness #ConferenceMoments #BusinessNetworking #ColleagueConnections

Capturing moments of connection and camaraderie at conferences is always so heartwarming. There's something special about photographing people hugging and sharing in those genuine, joyful moments. It's a reminder of the power of human connection and the sense of community that can be fostered at these events. #conferencehugs #connection #community"#EventPhotography #EventPlanning #ClientSatisfaction #ProfessionalEvents #HappyClients #HugShot #EventHappiness #ConferenceMoments #BusinessNetworking #ColleagueConnections

As the summer months slowly close, the Mattapan community gears up for one of its most anticipated events of the year - the "Townhall Meeting". It's a gathering that comes once a year, but its impact can be felt for months, even years, to come. And this year's event, scheduled for August 14th from 6-8pm, promises to be the most thrilling yet. Picture it: a packed house, community members from all walks of life jostling for a seat, chattering away in excitement. The air pulsates with anticipation, with a sense that this meeting will be a turning point for Mttapan. As community leaders step up to the podium, the crowd falls silent, eager to hear what's in store. The roster of topics on the docket is long and diverse, ranging from education and job creation to healthcare and affordable housing. But what really sets this year's Townhall Meeting apart is the sense that something big is just on the horizon. The energy in the room is electric, with each speaker bringing fresh ideas and insights to the table. "The key is to listen, to truly listen," one speaker notes, her words resonating with the audience. "Only by coming together as a community can we effect real change." Other speakers nod in agreement, adding their own perspectives to the discussion. And as the night wears on, the conversation grows more heated, the urgency of the moment driving the attendees to speak out and make their voices heard. So mark your calendars and join us on August 14th for what promises to be an unforgettable evening of community, inspiration, and collaboration. It's a chance to make a real difference in our town, to help shape the future for generations to come. As one attendee puts it, "This is where the magic happens. This is where we can truly make Mattapan shine." Don't miss out. #MatatapanTownhall #CommunityMatters #BuildingOurFuture

There is something truly genuine about moments of connection and camaraderie that unfold at conferences. Photographing people hugging and sharing in joyful moments serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of human connection and the sense of community that can be created at these events. 📸🤝 #conferencehugs #connection #community"#EventPhotography #EventPlanning #ClientSatisfaction #ProfessionalEvents #HappyClients #HugShot #EventHappiness #ConferenceMoments #BusinessNetworking #ColleagueConnections

Hello. Привіт. Hallo. ሀሎ. مرحبًا. Bonjour. Bonjou. שלום. Jambo. سلام. ሰላም. Molo. शुभ दिन. Dobrý deň. I was reminded today of the simple power of the word Hello when I re-watched Sloane Davidson's Ted Talk on it. (https://lnkd.in/eg83mA4z. So often we get caught up in the busyness of our work, the grant deadlines, the reports due next week, the services that need to be completed or emerging crises. Let us remember the simple power of hello and that hospitality, in social work, business, or any industry for that matter, should be a two way conversation. A dialogue that that is approached with a posture of humility and cultural sensivitiy that provides a safe space in which communication lines open, and pathways to integration by walking alongside one another are forged. From Danny Meyer's book (Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006): "Hospitality exists when you believe the other person is on your side. The converse is just as true. Hospitality is present when something happens for you. It is absent when something happens to you. Those two simple prepositions - for and to- express it all"(p. 20). "Hospitality is how the delivery of that product makes its recipient feel. Service is a monologue - we decide how we want to do things and set our own standards for service. Hospitality, on the other hand, is a dialogue. To be on a guest's side requires listening to that person with every sense, and following up with a thoughtful, gracious, appropriate response"(p. 65).  

Expanding Your Network for Collective Impact Today, I had the privilege of attending the Focus St. Louis event, moderated by Dr. Benjamin Ola. Akande PhD , with an inspiring panel featuring Arnold Donald (Past President & CEO, Carnival Corporation), Kathy Mazzarella (Chairman, President & CEO, Graybar), and Dr. Mark S. Wrighton, Ph.D (Chancellor Emeritus, Washington University in St. Louis). Each speaker shared profound insights on building ecosystems, fostering relationships, and retaining talent within our region. Key Takeaways: Building an Ecosystem: Arnold Donald: Be authentic and listen. People will guide you on how to help them if you genuinely engage. Kathy Mazzarella: Focus on relationships and trust. Helping others achieve their dreams will naturally grow your ecosystem. Dr. Mark S. Wrighton: Networking with the community is rewarding both personally and professionally. Building Courage to Connect: Arnold: Attend events, even those outside your comfort zone. Seek advice from people who challenge you. Kathy: Step into your fear and recognize your value in every conversation. Focus on collective talents over labels. Mark: Say "yes" to opportunities and actively engage when asked to contribute. Retaining Talent: Mark: Proactively identify and nurture local talent. Arnold: Don’t worry too much if people leave; many return with valuable experiences that benefit the community. One of the most powerful reminders from today’s discussion was that none of the panelists were originally from St. Louis, but all chose to stay and make a meaningful impact. Their experiences demonstrate that by embracing authenticity, trust, and collaboration, we can create ecosystems that not only support individual growth but also strengthen our communities. Thank you to FOCUS St. Louis and the incredible panelists for such a thought-provoking session! #LifeatLochmueller #buildyourecosystem #growyournetwork #StLouis