The Next Chapter: Looking Back, Leaning Forward, A WIA Vision Circle

As we step into a new year, many of us are carrying lessons, practices, and questions shaped by the year behind us.

The Next Chapter: Looking Back, Leaning Forward is a warm, facilitated vision circle designed to help us pause together, reflect on what truly worked, and imagine what we want to carry forward into what comes next.

This is not a talk or presentation.
It’s a small, participatory gathering focused on shared reflection, sense-making, and connection.

Together, we’ll explore:

• What supported you over the past year — in your work, leadership, or life
• What you’re ready to leave behind
• What you want next January’s version of yourself to be saying

To support reflection in different ways, we’ll also have optional art materials available for anyone who would like to create a simple artifact for their year — a visual or tactile reminder of what they’re carrying forward.

We’ll provide basic art supplies such as colored pencils, markers, paint pens, and small canvases. If you enjoy working with collage or other media, you’re warmly invited to bring magazines, stickers, or your favorite creative materials to use or share. Participation in the creative portion is completely optional.

You don’t need a plan, goals, or polished answers. Curiosity, honesty, and listening are more than enough.

The intention is for everyone to leave feeling grounded, refreshed, and inspired — with a clearer sense of what matters to them and how we can support one another as a community.

Space is intentionally limited to keep the experience intimate.

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What to Expect

• A small, welcoming circle (not a large meetup)
• Structured conversation so everyone has space to speak
• Reflection, listening, and lived experience — not advice-giving
• Optional creative reflection using simple art materials
• A calm, supportive environment

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Who This Is For

Women and underrepresented folks working in or around agile, product, technology, leadership, or organizational change — especially those looking for thoughtful conversation and community beyond frameworks and buzzwords.

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Good to Know

• No preparation required
• Participation is invitational; listening is always welcome
• Creative activities are optional — you can simply listen and reflect
• You’re welcome to bring your own collage or craft materials if you’d like
• Location details will be shared with registered attendees