Executive Coaching New York

Rethinking Facilitative Leadership: Techniques that Stick

Since meeting at a previous IAF New York Chapter event, Mike Rossius and Douglas Williamson have been blending our different US and international experiences and rethinking what facilitative leadership can look like today. That collaboration pushed us to redesign some of the classic ideas and build practical, modern frameworks that actually help new leadership habits stick in real organizational life. In this workshop, we’ll walk you through the core principles that came out of that work and give you a chance to try the tools yourself so you can feel how they function in practice. We’ll also look at where technology meets facilitation and show you how we help leaders use AI as part of their preparation and decision‑making. Whether you’re a facilitator looking for fresh approaches or a leader who wants something you can apply right away, you’ll leave with tested methods that make leadership behaviors easier to adopt and sustain. This meeting will be in-person at Hudson Yards in New York, We'll send exact location details closer to the date. We will need to supply a list of names to the host for security. If you are not in the NYC area and wish to join via Zoom, please email dseidman@greensilkassociates. We will set Zoom and send you a link.

Welcome to Coaches & Coffee – Fort Lee

## Welcome to Coaches & Coffee – Fort Lee **Great coaches don't grow alone.** Whether you're an experienced coach, newly certified, or transitioning into the coaching profession, this is a welcoming space to connect with fellow coaches who understand both the rewards and challenges of this work. Our gatherings are intentionally casual, supportive, and conversation-driven. There are no presentations, no sales pitches, and no pressure to have all the answers. Just authentic conversations over coffee with coaches who are committed to growing personally and professionally. ### What to Expect Every other Saturday, we'll meet for about an hour to: * Connect with fellow coaches in the local community. * Share ideas, experiences, and lessons learned. * Discuss meaningful coaching topics and real-world challenges. * Celebrate wins and support one another through the journey of building a coaching practice. * Build genuine relationships in a relaxed, judgment-free environment. Whether you're looking for fresh perspectives, encouragement, accountability, or simply a community that understands your journey, you'll find a seat at our table. ### What to Bring * Your favorite coffee or beverage ☕ * Curiosity * An open mind * A willingness to learn and share * Business cards are optional—authentic conversation comes first. ### Finding the Group We'll meet at a local coffee shop in **Fort Lee, NJ**. The exact location will be posted before each event.

Your Next Chapter: A Six-Week Journey to Clarity & Purpose

Thank you for your interest in this coaching experience. This six-week coaching circle is designed for women who are navigating a season of transition and are ready to invest in themselves through guided reflection, meaningful conversation, and intentional action. Together, we'll create a supportive, confidential space where every woman has the opportunity to be heard, challenged, and encouraged as she reconnects with her voice, builds confidence, and moves toward the life she wants to create. **What to Expect** Each session includes: * Guided coaching and facilitated discussion * Individual reflection and journaling * Practical exercises to support personal growth * Meaningful conversation in a small, supportive group **What to Bring** * A journal and pen * An open mind * A willingness to reflect and participate **Group Size** This is an intentionally intimate coaching experience limited to **three participants** to create space for meaningful conversation and individual attention. **Location** The exact meeting location and arrival instructions will be shared with confirmed participants prior to the start of the cohort. I look forward to meeting you. **– Coach Liber**

CFO AI Leverage Report: AI Budgets, ROI and Finance Sign-Off

Enterprise AI is moving from experimentation into the finance office. Open Future Forum has released the **CFO AI Leverage Report, Edition 1**, introducing the **Enterprise AI Buying & Budget Index** and the **CFO AI Leverage Index**. The report examines how CFOs and senior finance leaders are evaluating AI budgets, buying authority, ROI, productivity, governance and the question now sitting at the center of enterprise AI adoption: **Can AI help companies grow output without growing headcount at the same rate?** Read the report here: [https://openfutureforum.com/research/cfo-ai-leverage-report](https://openfutureforum.com/research/cfo-ai-leverage-report) This private executive discussion will focus on what the report means for CFOs, founders, finance leaders, AI operators, investors and enterprise executives. We will look at how AI buying is shifting, who signs off on AI purchases, what finance teams are measuring, and why AI ROI is becoming a CFO-level issue rather than only a technology issue. According to the report, enterprise generative AI spending reached approximately **$37 billion in 2025**, more than tripling from the prior year. At the same time, the share of AI spend funded from experimental innovation budgets fell from **25% to 7%** in one year, showing that AI is moving into core operating budgets. The report also draws on Open Future Forum’s 2026 executive community activity, including **200+ executive registrations across 20+ events**, with **60+ finance leaders and operators**, **50+ security leaders**, and **100+ founders**. In an early directional read, **3 in 5 finance leaders asked said the CFO or finance organization signs off on AI purchases**, rather than the CEO or IT. This discussion is connected to the **CFO Executive Forum**, Open Future Forum’s invitation-only community for CFOs and senior finance leaders of high-growth companies. The CFO Executive Forum hosts small, off-the-record gatherings across Silicon Valley focused on AI, capital allocation, governance, growth, risk, productivity and the changing role of the finance function. Learn more about the CFO Executive Forum here: [https://openfutureforum.com/cfo-executive-forum](https://openfutureforum.com/cfo-executive-forum) **What we will discuss** How CFOs are evaluating enterprise AI spend Why AI budgets are moving from innovation budgets into operating budgets Who signs off on enterprise AI purchases How finance leaders are measuring AI ROI Whether AI can create real headcount leverage Where AI improves productivity, margin and capital efficiency Why founders selling AI tools need to understand the finance buyer How boards and investors are starting to ask harder questions about AI value **Who should attend** This event is designed for CFOs, VPs of Finance, controllers, finance operators, CEOs, founders, investors, enterprise AI leaders and executives responsible for AI budgets, AI transformation, productivity, governance or capital allocation. **Why this matters** The first phase of enterprise AI was about adoption. The next phase is about leverage. Executives are no longer asking only whether AI works. They are asking whether AI creates measurable business value, improves productivity, reduces operating drag, supports growth and helps teams do more without simply adding more tools, more vendors and more headcount. That is a finance question. The CFO AI Leverage Report and Enterprise AI Buying & Budget Index are designed to track that shift over time. **Key links** CFO AI Leverage Report: [https://openfutureforum.com/research/cfo-ai-leverage-report](https://openfutureforum.com/research/cfo-ai-leverage-report) CFO Executive Forum: [https://openfutureforum.com/cfo-executive-forum](https://openfutureforum.com/cfo-executive-forum) Open Future Forum: [https://openfutureforum.com](https://openfutureforum.com/)

Improve Your Public Speaking Skills — Columbia University Toastmasters

PRACTICE PUBLIC SPEAKING - Hybrid Meeting

**🎤**🌟 **Speak Up, Stand Out: Conquer Your Fear with Us!** 💪**🎤** Are you ready to kick those public speaking jitters to the curb? Join us at Graybar Toastmasters for an interactive meeting designed to improve your public speaking and leadership skills. We offer a safe and supportive space to: ✨ Boost your confidence ✨ Improve your communication skills ✨ Manage social anxiety ✨ Deliver impactful presentations with ease ✨ Ace your next interview With help from our members, you'll unlock your full potential and become a skilled and confident communicator. It's also a great way to practice your English and network with a dynamic and diverse group of professionals. The Graybar Toastmasters family is here to support you every step of the way on your journey to become a confident public speaker, and the leader you were meant to be. See you there!

Master the Art of Public Speaking & Leadership while having fun!

Bergen Toastmasters has been active for more than 25 years. With over 25 members, there is a solid base of experienced speakers and new members joining each month. You can also network with fellow communicators and leaders at regional Toastmasters conferences and training events. Stop by and join one of our meetings, We'd love to meet you and have you as a guest! Please give us your email in the comments so we can contact you. Thank you.

Monthly LIVE Masterclass in NYC

## EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF THE MASTERMIND at our LIVE Masterclass in New York City! ### **Connecting, Activating, and Elevating Business Women and Entrepreneurs.** ### **The Business of WE Invites You To Join Us at a Monthly Masterclass & Mastermind from 5:30-8:30pm in NYC!** ### **INVESTMENT: $77.00** **REGISTRATION: [https://bizofwemasterclass.eventbrite.com](https://bizofwemasterclass.eventbrite.com)** Join our signature monthly Masterclass. Experience the Power of this Mastermind setting. Secure your seat at the boardroom table, and spend a productive evening with us! Hear from our expert speaker, be inspired, be transformed, be supported, and be held accountable! If you can't make it this month, we meet on the last Thursday. 5:30-6:30pm — Check-in & Networking 6:30-7:00pm — Welcome & Introductions 7:00-7:30pm — Special Guest Speaker 7:30-8:00pm — Mastermind Session & Inner-Circle 8:00-8:30pm — Wrap Up & Networking SPACE IS LIMITED... RESERVE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! **RSVP: [https://bizofwemasterclass.eventbrite.com](https://bizofwemasterclass.eventbrite.com)** **INVESTMENT: $77.00** *(For integrity & capacity, please register before the virtual door closes Thursday afternoon)* *** 2026 LIVE EVENTS SCHEDULE: * Monthly Masterclass & Mastermind: Last Thursday of the Month in NYC * International Women's Day Conference: Friday, March 6th, in NYC * Wellness Retreat Getaway: April 22nd - April 27th, in Punta Cana * High Tea Business Salon & Soiree: Thursday, July 30th in Staten Island * 11th Annual Entrepreneurs Summit: Monday, October 26th, in NYC * Holiday Mixer and Marketplace: Saturday, December 12th in Brooklyn Event Links: [https://bizofwe](https://bizofwe/).[eventbrite.com](https://bizofwe.eventbrite.com/) ARE YOU SEEKING RESOURCES, CONNECTIONS, AND A VIBRANT COMMUNITY OF INSPIRED, PASSIONATE, AMBITIOUS, AND LIKE-MINDED WOMEN TO SHARE THE JOURNEY? The Business of WE (Women Entrepreneurs), an organization that is redefining personal and professional development for women through the power of collaboration and partnership, is launching the WE Thrive Community for women of all ages in the New York City and Tri-State area. With the expansion of the WE Thrive Community, in addition to the annual wellness retreat and business summit, we offer monthly Masterclasses and quarterly intensives. Our goal is to provide a community of #LadyBosses like yourself, with trusted connections, personal, professional and business development tools and self-mastery resources. WE ARE PART OF A COMMUNITY OF POWERFUL AND CREATIVE WOMEN. WE are emerging entrepreneurs, seasoned small business owners, executives, accountants, lawyers and creatives… Some of us are the #LadyBoss at home or modern moms and homemakers. Others are in between jobs, looking to make a career change or professionals looking to build leadership skills that will catapult them up the corporate ladder. No matter where you’re at, The Business of WE is where dreams re-emerge and WE get inspired. Where masterminding and brainstorms happen, meaningful connections are made and collaborative partnerships are born. Where uncertainty and intimidation perish and WE Thrive! **RSVP: [https://bizofwemasterclass.eventbrite.com](https://bizofwemasterclass.eventbrite.com)** Our signature monthly Masterclass and Mastermind workshop will be held on the last Thursday of every month from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in midtown, Manhattan. These Masterclasses are designed to help women navigate through their business and professional challenges using the collective intelligence of others. The powerful conversations created between like-minded women who are committed to growing, evolving and manifesting for themselves and others can catalyst everyone involved to new heights of achievement. Our goal is to provide our community of women with trusted connections, business development tools and self-mastery resources. SPACE IS LIMITED. RESERVE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! INVESTMENT: $77 **RSVP: [https://bizofwemasterclass.eventbrite.com](https://bizofwemasterclass.eventbrite.com)** Please feel free to INVITE A FRIEND! Help us expand our network (and yours) by inviting other like-minded women to join us. THE MORE OF US, THE MORE WE CAN ACCOMPLISH! *\*Gentlemen: This one's just for the ladies… please pass this info on to women you feel can benefit by attending. Thank you for sharing! :-)*

Team "So What" weekly meeting Essex, Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, Morris Counties

• What we'll do We are a team of men who support one another and help each other grow concerning our "Way of being" in what occurs in our day to day lives. The most important relationship a man will have in his life is the relationship he has with himself. How he shows up in the world stems from that relationship. I experience great joy watching men grow and come to terms with who they are. This is not about figuring out who we are. It's about creating a vision of the best we can be and making that happen. Captain Roloff We are a part of an international men’s organization consisting of over 850 throughout North America and is open to any adult man who seeks to live a purposeful, passionate life and seeks to achieve new levels of personal success. Get an inside view here: http://www.legacymag.org/ Within North America, there are hundreds of men’s teams that consist of anywhere from 5 to 25 men per team. Teams usually meet weekly at men’s homes, places of business or public areas. Teams strive to provide an environment where men get to step out of their daily routine and get another perspective, unload any emotional or mental burdens, commit to success as they define it, and have fun in the process. • What to bring Bring your "A" game • Important to know Contact: Captain John Roloff 856-419-3372 johnr207@gmail.com

Dance floor to stage toastmasters launch meeting

### A Communication & Leadership Community for Dance Lovers Do you love dance? Whether you enjoy dancing yourself, love watching performances, support the dance community, or simply appreciate the joy and creativity that dance brings, this community is for you. Dance is a powerful form of expression. At Dance Floor to Stage Toastmasters, we help dance lovers develop the confidence to speak, connect, lead, and inspire—both on and off the dance floor. You don't need public speaking experience. You don't need to be a professional dancer. In fact, you don't even need to dance. If you love dance and want to grow your confidence and communication skills in a supportive community, you belong here. ✨ Why Join? Many of us are passionate about dance, but expressing ourselves with words can sometimes feel more challenging. Whether you want to: • Introduce yourself confidently at dance events • Build meaningful connections with others • Share your stories and ideas more effectively • Develop leadership and communication skills • Become more confident in everyday life this community is designed to support your growth. 🌟 What to Expect • A welcoming and encouraging atmosphere • Fun speaking activities and impromptu topics • Opportunities to practice public speaking and leadership • Constructive and supportive feedback • Networking with fellow dance lovers from diverse backgrounds Your voice matters just as much as your movement. 💃 Celebrate your passion for dance. 🎤 Find your voice. ✨ Step into the spotlight.

The AI Briefing by Startup Grind - The Workforce Gap in AI Readiness

**👉 [CLICK HERE](https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-new-york-city-presents-the-ai-briefing-by-startup-grind-the-workforce-gap-in-ai-readiness/) TO RSVP FOR FREE 👈** **The AI Briefing is a recurring AI deep-dive for decision-makers.** Each month, we select one high-signal industry report, circulate it in advance, and meet to cut through the noise. **📜 This Month's Source:** [2026 People Readiness Report](https://www.kyndryl.com/us/en/insights/people-readiness-report-2026) *(Kyndryl – Jun 2026)* Kyndryl's newest survey of 1,100 business and technology leaders found something specific: workforce readiness dropped 6 points this year, to just 23%, even as broad AI deployment climbed to 57%. **The gap between rollout speed and people readiness is widening.** Leaders agree the technology itself isn't the constraint anymore. 79% say AI will outpace their organization's ability to adapt its workforce, governance, and operating model. And the confidence gap tracks straight down the org chart: **half of executive leadership believes their teams are enthusiastic about AI, but only 3 in 10 individual contributors and entry-level employees agree.** The same survey found 66% of organizations have already given AI agents unsupervised read and write access to their core systems of record. **Trust and governance haven't caught up with what's already running in production.** **🏔️ The Mission:** Where adoption, the C-suite divide, and agentic governance actually meet * Every AI Briefing this year has examined one piece of this from the top: how fast enterprises adopted, where leadership's confidence outran execution, and how governance is lagging behind autonomous agents. This session looks at the piece none of those touched directly: **whether the workforce itself is ready**, and what the data says happens to trust and outcomes when it isn't. * We'll use Kyndryl's own segmentation, the small group of organizations it calls **Pacesetters**, to ground the conversation in what readiness actually requires versus what most organizations are doing instead. **📊 The Format:** * We'll open with the readiness numbers: adoption at 57%, workforce readiness at 23% and falling, and the widening distance between what executives report and what individual contributors experience. * From there, the room works through Kyndryl's Pacesetter data: the 9% of organizations that redesigned roles, built change management, and got measurably better outcomes for it. What's replicable here, and what's easy to claim but hard to actually execute. * We'll also spend time on the report's agentic AI numbers: two-thirds of organizations already letting agents act on core systems without a person in the loop, and what that means for a governance conversation this room started in August. **🤝 Who Should Attend:** * **Enterprise Executives:** Compare your own workforce-readiness numbers against Kyndryl's benchmark, and see what actually separates the 9% of organizations getting outcomes from the 91% still catching up. * **Founders & Builders:** See where the readiness gap (skills visibility, change management, trust-building) is becoming a real buying trigger for enterprise customers, not just a talking point in their RFPs. * **Product, Data, and Operations Leads:** Get concrete detail on what change management and role redesign look like at organizations that have already done the work, not just the aspiration. **📬 The Prep:** This is a working session, not a lecture. Read the report [here](https://www.kyndryl.com/us/en/insights/people-readiness-report-2026). Bring a specific example from your own org, especially anywhere the gap between leadership's read and the floor's experience showed up. **👉 [CLICK HERE](https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-new-york-city-presents-the-ai-briefing-by-startup-grind-the-workforce-gap-in-ai-readiness/) TO RSVP FOR FREE 👈**

Friday Improv Jam 6:30-8:30pm ($10)

**Improv NOW! Jam: A Performance-Driven Lab** Ready for a night of unscripted discovery? Join us for the Improv NOW! Jam—an electric, collaborative performance space where improvisers and audience members alike come together to create something brand new. **This is a performance-driven event.** We are a community of performers taking risks, developing characters, and crafting stories in real-time. Whether you are hitting the stage to sharpen your instincts or sitting in the audience to enjoy the magic, you are an essential part of the night. **The Experience** We keep the format fluid to match the energy in the room, creating a fast-paced and engaging experience: * **The Scenework Hour:** We dive into grounded scenes. Expect everything from tight, 2-person beats to larger group dynamics that explore relationships and comedic character work. * **The Ensemble Hour:** We shift into longer, collaborative sets. We work together as an ensemble to weave characters and situations into cohesive, story-driven comedy. **Who Should Come?** * **Performers:** If you want to practice your craft, take risks, and perform for a live, supportive crowd, this is your lab. * **Audience:** If you love live, unscripted comedy, come watch the magic unfold! If you feel inspired, you're welcome to switch roles at any time. **Details** * **Time:** 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM * **Cost:** $10. Please pre-arrange electronic payment (Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, CashApp) with the host or handle it on-site when you arrive. * **The Vibe:** We play to the height of our intelligence. We bring the focus and intensity of a show to an intimate, supportive environment. **Questions?** Reach us at [nycimprovnow@gmail.com](http://nycimprovnow@gmail.com%2A%2A/) *Note: Photos may be taken for promotional purposes.*