About us
A monthly, in-person gathering for thoughtful professionals who want real conversations about work — beyond hustle culture, LinkedIn polish, or networking theater.
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Real conversations about work, without the LinkedIn veneer.
Most work events are networking theater or inspiration you forget by tomorrow.
This isn’t that.
The old rules of work aren’t holding.
And many of us are figuring out what comes next without a playbook.
New Work Seattle Meet Up is a monthly gathering for thoughtful professionals navigating that in-between moment — staying ambitious without pretending nothing is changing.
What this is:
A calm, grounded space to talk honestly about work —
what’s working, what’s not, what you’re questioning, and what you’re trying to build next.
Think:
Real conversation, not posturing
Smart people, no performative hustle
Light structure, deep signal
Relief instead of inspiration
You’ll leave feeling clearer, less alone, and more oriented — not hyped up or fixed.
What we’ll do:
Each month has a loose theme (things like Sustainable Ambition, Boundaries That Actually Hold, Leading Without Self-Sacrifice, When Success Starts to Feel Weird).
The flow is simple:
>>> A short framing to set the tone.
>>> Small-group conversations (actual dialogue, not icebreakers).
>>> Optional peer coaching on real challenges.
>>> Space to name wins, experiments, and quiet successes.
Who it’s for:
This is for you if...
You’re successful on paper but something feels off.
You care deeply about your work and your life.
You’re allergic to fluffy self-help and grind culture alike.
You want community without performance.
You’d rather have one real conversation than twenty business cards.
Many attendees work in leadership, tech, healthcare, creative, or impact-driven roles — but titles matter less than mindset.
Who it’s not for:
If you want a keynote, this isn’t it.
If you want to pitch your startup, not the room.
If you believe overwork is a moral virtue.
If you’re looking for answers instead of better questions.
Practical details:
📍 Seattle (locations rotate; always cozy, central, and human-focused)
🕕 One weekday evening per month
⏱ ~90 minutes
☕ Come as you are. Leave lighter.
Why this exists:
Because too many smart, capable people are carrying their questions alone.
Because community shouldn’t feel like another performance.
Because the future of work won’t be built by the loudest voices — but by the most honest ones.
If you’ve been craving that kind of room…
this is probably your place.
Upcoming events
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