There’s something special about

all-women events—business and social.

As someone who went to an all-girls

grade and middle school (K-9),

I still feel a shift in the air

at events like these.

Men who are guests feel it, too

…in a very positive way.

The reception from women…

the level of perception, connection…

the intent to learn and grow…

is palpable in a way that’s hard to describe.

Last week, I did two sessions for

65 women from the Platinum Group at

Women Presidents Organization (WPO):

those who run companies

with $10mm–$50mm in revenue.

The Platinum Group is a savvy, fun,

spirited, insightful collection of business leaders

who are keen to learn…and laugh.

(I did two back-to-back sessions:

the first on how to Risk Forward®;

the second on how to Rock The Room®.)

One woman asked me at dinner

what I thought it was that

made women’s events

so special, and I couldn’t find the words….

But I can say this:

if you are a woman reading this,

it’s worth finding your community––

business and/or social;

and if you are a man reading this

(as a father, husband, or friend),

encourage the women in your life

to attend women-focused events and gatherings.

The opportunities for growth in unexpected ways

…are extraordinary.

Risk Forward & Rock On,

P.S. Every event requires immense prep, so at the end of a whopper few days, I went down to the waterpark at the hotel and floated along in the lazy river to celebrate.

P.P.S. During the workshops, I did some hilarious exercises with the women on various presentation and communication skills, and added a lot of humor…hence the pix of them busting up.