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EP 11: Human Design - How You're Actually Wired to Lead

April 2026 Topic: Human Design: How You're Actually Wired to Lead Before viewing this workshop, be sure to get your free Human Design profile here: https://www.taramcfarland.com/mydesign [https://www.taramcfarland.com/mydesign] Description: Human Design is a glimpse into your energetic blueprint and who you were designed to be from day one. To get your chart, you must enter your date of birth, time of birth, and city of birth. Yes, this might sound a little 'woo', but we promise, it will be worth it! In this workshop, we'll cut through leadership advice telling you to hustle harder, show up bigger, or fit into a mold. In this session, we'll explore your aura type and the best way to structure how you lead. We'll decode your decision-making authority and strategy so you can make leadership decisions without the mental spiral, trusting your body's signals instead of overthinking every choice. Give yourself permission to lead in a way that works for YOU by understanding your Human Design. When you know and understand your design, you will: 1. Stop trying to lead like everyone else and create your version. 2. Listen to your body's signals to steer you in the right direction. 3. Give yourself permission to structure your days in a way that works for you. Stay Connected: Access your free chart: https://www.taramcfarland.com/mydesign [https://www.taramcfarland.com/mydesign] Human Design Breakthrough Session: https://calendly.com/taramcfarland/qhd-breakthrough [https://calendly.com/taramcfarland/qhd-breakthrough] Website: https://www.taramcfarland.com/ [https://www.taramcfarland.com/] About Tara McFarland Tara McFarland uses Human Design as a tool to help people who are finding themselves in the messy middle. As a civil engineer with over 25 years of experience and a self-professed overthinker, she's found Human Design to be the one tool that helps calm the mind loops of decision-making. Human Design isn't just another personality assessment. It's a way to understand how you're wired to make decisions and tap into energy around you.

EP 10: AI for Aligned Leadership

March 2026 Topic: AI for Aligned Leadership Description:  In this workshop, Shanice will introduce a simple, human-centered way to use AI as a thinking and systems partner to reduce overwhelm and decision fatigue—without losing your voice or values. Designed for women leaders across corporate and entrepreneurship, this session blends practical workflows with aligned decision-making so members can reclaim time, reduce cognitive load, and take action more sustainably.    In This Workshop, We Explore:    *  A simple framework for using AI to reduce decision fatigue (what to delegate to AI vs. what to keep human) *  Prompting basics that actually work (so outputs are useful, not generic) *  Three plug-and-play AI workflows for busy women leaders (planning, prioritizing, communication) *  How to build a “minimum viable system” that supports your current season *  One workflow implementation plan you can apply immediately Stay Connected:  * Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/notifications/?filter=all About Shanice Coombs:  Shanice Coombs is a Women’s Leadership and AI Workflow Strategist who helps women leaders reduce overwhelm and decision fatigue by building systems that support how they actually work and lead. She blends practical AI-enabled workflow design with emotional clarity and leadership capacity frameworks so success doesn’t come at the cost of burnout. Her work supports women across corporate leadership and entrepreneurship to create sustainable momentum with intention and ease.

EP 9: Navigating Life's Polarities

February 2026 Topic: A Practical Guide to Navigating Life’s Polarities Description:  In moments of leveling up, we often find ourselves caught between two important truths: wanting stability and craving change. Prioritizing others and needing time for ourselves. Seeking confidence and practicing humility. These aren’t problems to solve—they’re polarities to navigate. In this interactive session, we’ll explore the concept of polarities through a guided mapping process adapted from the Navigating Polarities method. You'll choose one real-life tension you're holding and learn how to move from stuck and spinning to grounded and clear—without having to pick just one side.   In This Workshop, We Explore:    *  How to recognize a polarity (vs. a problem to solve)  *  Surface the wisdom in both poles: why each side matters  *  Map your own polarity to reveal your unique “trap” patterns  *  Leave with a personal strategy for moving forward with clarity and self-trust  This session is perfect for anyone navigating growth—and looking for tools to move forward without abandoning any part of themselves. Stay Connected:  * Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-kornhauser/ * Learn more about her work and services: https://www.sarahkornhauser.com About Sarah Kornhauser: Sarah Kornhauser is Principal and Founder of The SDK Group. Sarah helps leaders scale without burning out and organizations grow without losing their soul.  At the intersection of strategy, leadership, and human dynamics, Sarah is a thought partner, facilitator, and coach serving leaders and organizations who give a damn—about people, about community, and about building a business that actually works.  With 15+ years of experience across the social sector, she's partnered with mission-driven leaders, startups, foundations, and nonprofits to navigate moments of change, growth, and reinvention.   Sarah has helped scale small teams, align boards, launch new initiatives, and guide organizations through everything from strategic pivots to cultural resets. She brings tried-and-true strategies and practical frameworks to the table—but never a one-size-fits-all approach. Every engagement is shaped by what’s most urgent, human, and possible for an organization right now. When she's not working with entrepreneurs and leaders, you can find her spending time outside with family, or hosting a great dinner party.

EP 8: The Art Of Living Framework (slow living)

January 2026 Topic: The Art of Living Well - The Provence Inspired Framework for Intentional Leadership Description:  You've achieved the success you set out to create—so why does it feel like something's missing? In this workshop, Cynthia Moos, founder of Best French Forever and slow living curator, invites you to embrace a slower pace of life as a pathway to sustainable leadership. Through her ART of Living Well™ framework, inspired by her upbringing in Provence, you'll learn to reconnect to yourself and lead with intention. Walk away with practical tools and reflection questions to redefine success on your own terms, where ambition and aliveness coexist. In This Workshop, We Explore:  Stay Connected:  * Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiamoos/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiamoos/]  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiamoos/] * Follow her on Instagram: @bestfrenchforever * Learn more about her upcoming retreats in France or her community Le BFF Club: https://www.bestfrenchforever.com/ [https://www.bestfrenchforever.com/]  [https://www.bestfrenchforever.com/] * Email her directly: bonjour@bestfrenchforever About Cynthia Moos:   Bonjour ! My name is Cynthia. Born and raised in a small village of Provence, I moved to the U.S. in 2014 to live with my love and now husband. Like many who start a new life in a new country, I eagerly embraced the American culture, its opportunities and way of life. But as time passed, I felt a quiet disconnect from the rhythms and traditions that had shaped me. The long, lingering meals, the simplicity of everyday pleasures, the deep appreciation for beauty in the ordinary… They were my way of life. And I missed them. To reconnect with my roots, I started a monthly newsletter and called it Best French Forever. It was a love letter to France, celebrating its culture, language, and way of living (I still write it to this today, and you can sign up here [https://www.bestfrenchforever.com/newsletter]). What began as a personal outlet soon resonated with fellow Francophiles who shared my longing for France. Then, in 2020, as the world came to a halt and travel plans crumbled, I saw how many people felt the loss of connection to a place they loved. That’s when I launched a subscription box filled with treasures from Provence, bringing a little piece of France into homes across the U.S. But something was still missing… By 2023, I knew that Provence wasn’t just meant to be delivered in a box—it was meant to be felt, lived, and experienced. So, I pivoted. Instead of bringing Provence to women, I brought women to Provence. I created the BFF retreats [https://www.bestfrenchforever.com/provence-retreats-2026], immersive voyages where women could step away from the noise, slow down, and rediscover themselves through the art de vivre of my homeland. For those who can’t make the trip, I’ve created Le BFF Club [https://www.bestfrenchforever.com/le-bff-club], bringing a touch of France to your daily lives. It offers monthly gatherings online and cultural experiences in the Denver area to keep the spirit of Provence alive. By inviting women to experience a slower, richer, more intentional way of living, I hope when they return home, they bring with them: ✨ The joy of taking their time. ✨ The intention to savor, rather than rush. ✨ The wisdom to embrace beauty in the everyday. Because in a country that glorifies hustle and speed, choosing to slow down is, to me, a quiet revolution.

EP 7: Holiday Reset & HypnoBreathwork Session

December 2025 Topic: Holiday Reset & Hypnobreathwork Session Description: In this workshop, you'll explore powerful ways to regulate your nervous system—tools to help you show up with calm, clarity, and resilience in both life and leadership. Michelle Cooksey will guide you through a live HypnoBreathwork session, perfect for navigating the stress of the holidays and the year-end hustle, or anytime. Whether you’re brand new to breathwork or have practiced before, watch with an open mind—you’ll receive exactly what you need from this session. Waiver: BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS BREATHWORK SESSION, YOU ARE INDICATING THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED THIS WAIVER AND AGREE WITH IT. : https://www.kellystevens.co/hypnobreathwork-waiver [https://www.kellystevens.co/hypnobreathwork-waiver]   BONUS: Check out THREE more Virtual Hypnobreathwork Sessions curated just for the community in your Member Platform under "Breathwork Sessions". Stay Connected: * Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmichellecooksey/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmichellecooksey/] * Connect with Michelle on Instagram: @jmichellecooksey About Michelle Cooksey:  J. Michelle Cooksey is the Founder of The Be Light Company, LLC, where she coaches and consults senior corporate leaders to lead consciously and live fully. With over 20 years of leadership experience in the healthcare industry, Michelle has held roles spanning operations, manufacturing, quality, project management, change management, and strategic planning. She currently leads within a Fortune 9 company, guiding teams through complex business transformations. Known for her ability to create processes and systems that drive sustainable results, Michelle is an award-winning coach and leader who teaches the value of relationships—because true connection leads to greater impact, less effort, and more aligned results. Michelle holds a Master of Public Administration in Health Care and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®). Her career has been a journey—from an ego-driven leader who experienced severe burnout to a conscious leader who leads with heart and integrity. Through years of personal work, she’s embraced modalities that deepen self-awareness and self-love, bringing true peace and purpose to her work. Her most transformative tool is Hypnobreathwork®, in which she became certified in 2023. Today, she uses this method to help her clients release suppressed emotions, reframe limiting beliefs, and take aligned action toward their goals and dreams.