HiPower Spring Refresh
The Annual HiPower Spring Refresh is the first event of the year where all HiPower Alumni come together to work on concrete ways to increase our visibility … and then have a few drinks and catch up with one another!
2024 Spring Refresh Agenda
Hybrid Spring Refresh
Day 1: Friday, March 22nd, 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PT) / 5:00pm – 7:00pm (CT) (Virtual)
3:00 - 3:05 pm PT Welcome & Kickoff
3:05 - 3:50 pm PT Facilitator: Elizabeth Bohannon, Founder & Principal of Co.lab Coaching & Consulting (Ring 8) - Play Workshop
3:50 - 4:05 pm PT Guest Speaker, Ashlie Beringer (Partner, Gibson Dunn) - Storytelling
4:05 - 4:55 pm PT Ask & Answer Part 1* - Whether you have burning questions or insightful answers come ready to share.
*Don't forget to document your questions in advance. You can do this in the HiPower Asana Project "Spring 2024 HiPower Ask & Answer."
4:55 - 5:00 pm PT Close
In Person Sonoma County Dinner
7:00 - 9:00 pm PT Ancillary Dinner* - The Swiss Hotel (18 W Spain St, Sonoma, CA 95476 )
*Separate RSVP required
Day 2: Saturday, March 23rd, 9:00am - 5:00 pm PT (Sonoma Golf Club, Sonoma, CA)
9:00 - 9:30 am PT Arrival & Check In - Sonoma Golf Club (17700 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476) *Breakfast is on your own.
9:30 - 9:33 am PT Kickoff & Welcome
9:33 - 9:45 am PT Icebreaker
9:45 - 10:45 am PT Morning breakout sessions, where you get to choose your own adventure!
Option A: HiPower Writes/Op Ed
Harness the power of words to advocate for change, share your insights, and make your voice heard.
Option B: LinkedIn Profile Refresh
Is your LinkedIn profile in need of a makeover? Get ready to level up your professional brand and take your career to new heights.
Option C: Creative Writing
Ignite your imagination and bring your ideas to life on the page.
10:45 - 11:00 am PT Break
11:00 - 12:00 pm PT Ask & Answer Part 2* - Our Texas Hipowerites who will join us virtually for part 2 of the HiPower Ask & Answer session.
*Don't forget to document your questions in advance. You can do this in the HiPower Asana Project "Spring 2024 HiPower Ask & Answer,"
12:00 - 1:00 pm PT Lunch
1:00 - 1:15 pm PT Regroup & Afternoon Session Kickoff
1:15 - 2:15 pm PT Fun with AI Tools
Guest Speaker: Peter Swain, international speaker, best selling author and advocate for AI enablement
2:15 - 2:30 pm PT Break
2:30 - 3:30 pm PT Shedding Stereotypes, Seeking Pure Joy & DANCE LESSON
Speaker: Lena Cheng, Health-tech Marketing & Fractional CMO (Ring 8)
3:30 - 5:00 pm PT Recess Reception*
Let loose, unleash your inner child, and have fun! We have a variety of outdoor and indoor games in store for you. From classic bocce to the creative chaos of Pictionary there will be something for everyone.
*We will have lite appetizers and wine, beer and cocktails available. Sonoma afternoons get chilly so bring a jacket or coat!
6:00 - 8:00 pm PT Ancillary Dinner* - Gehricke Wines Tasting Room (32 Patten St, Sonoma, CA 95476)
*Separate RSVP required
Day 2: Saturday, March 23rd, 10:00am - 4:00 pm CT (Austin, TX)
10:00 - 10:15 am CT Gather & Welcome
10:15 - 10:45 am CT Meditation/Centering Session
10:45 - 11:45 am CT Reconnect & Refresh: The Shield Exercise and Bracelet Making
11:45 - 1:00 pm CT Lunch & Conversation: Visions for the Future of Austin HiPower
1:00 - 1:45 pm CT Virtual Ask & Answer: All HiPower Members
1:45 - 2:00 pm CT Austin Ask & Answer: Austin HiPower Alumni
2:00 - 3:00 pm CT Snack Time & Recess: Games and Fun
3:00 - 3:55 pm CT Joyful Brainstorm Dash : Bets Recommendations for “Play”
3:55 - 4:00 pm CT Wrap Up
