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The Practice of Coaching Peer Circles


The Practice of Coaching Peer Circle is a 6-week coaching training program to support emerging women leaders in technology. Featuring 2-day virtual training from the renowned Roy Group, participants will forge deep relationships with their peers and learn to lead through compassionate question asking during the program.  

This program will grow the number of women who self-identify as role-models in technology. When we have more role-models, it creates a positive ripple effect that inspires other women to continue growing their careers in technology too. Presented by Chic Geek and TD Bank, we’re committed to building gender diversity in technology by retaining the amazing talent we already have.

Key Dates

The Practice of Coaching 2-day exclusive virtual training: 

  • Thursday, September 15 | 9AM - 1PM MT

  • Friday, September 16 | 9AM - 1PM MT

Plus an intentional practice session, 1-hr every week with a cohort of 6 -10 individuals to connect and have lively discussion on how to further improve your coaching skills. Proposed Intentional Practice session (virtual) on the following dates:

  • Peer Circle Kick-off Event: Friday, September 23 | 12PM - 1PM MT

  • Intentional Practice 1 : Friday, September 30 | 12PM - 1PM MT 

  • Intentional Practice 2: Friday, October 7 | 12PM - 1PM MT 

  • Intentional Practice 3: Friday, October 14 | 12PM - 1PM MT 

  • Intentional Practice 4: Friday, October 21 | 12PM - 1PM MT

Who should attend?

  • Intermediate women in technology looking to advance their careers in leadership 

  • Currently lead a team or aspire to lead a team 

  • Want to understand how to leverage coaching practices to be a better lead, manager or parent

  • Individuals who are advocates for women in technology and want to help other women find thriving careers in tech by volunteering as a mentor with Chic Geek’s Career Pathing program

Deadline to Register: Tuesday, September 6 @ 5PM

What you’ll get out of it

  1. Roy Group Coaching Kit (Moleskine notebook, pen and sticker pack) 

  2. Understand the difference between mentor, advisor and coach and when to use each framework 

  3. A cohort of peers that you will build close relationships over the 5-month program; connections you will carry into the rest of your career

  4. Accountability to put your coaching training into practice at work and through Career Pathing 

  5. Become a  more compassionate, empathetic, confident-building leader who will positively impact tech workplaces

Cost

The value of this program is $1750 per person and is available for our Career Guides by Pay What You Can donation. Proceeds go back to Chic Geek to support the community of women in technology.

Register

Deadline to Register: Tuesday, September 6 @ 5PM

We’re finalizing the official registration, but in the meantime, drop your email below and we’ll notify you when it’s live.

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Download the justification toolkit which includes a sample letter to get you started.

What we expect

  • Attend the full 2-day training session (Thursday, September 15 & Friday, September 16 from 9AM - 1PM on both days). If you can’t make it, we encourage you to wait until the next time this training runs. 

  • Make space in your calendar to attend the weekly practice sessions. This is your opportunity to build your peer cohort and make meaningful connections. While these sessions aren’t mandatory, they are encouraged (and if you manage to attend them all, you’ll have your pick of a Chic Geek goodie at the end of the program)

  • Open-minded and open-hearted participation 

  • Participation by donation. We’re happy to help get your employers on board to support your development.

Meet the Speakers

Iain Duncan

Practice Lead, Social Impact

Iain Duncan is Roy Group’s practice lead for Social Impact and brings a lifetime of experience in the social impact sector. His experiences range from starting an off-grid environmental education centre in India to developing a region-wide community development program in the Amazon.

Vivienne Damatan

Learning Lead, Women & Emerging Leaders

Vivienne Damatan has served in leadership positions across multiple industries including sales, corporate and educational recruitment, community-based organizations, and technology—in three different countries. She is a certified coach with the International Coaching Federation and is Accelerating Coaching Excellence-trained through the World Business Executive Coach Summit.

DEI COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY

Chic Geek is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we invite people of any gender expression, race, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any underrepresented group to participate. To read our full DEI Commitment, click here.

Proudly presented by TD Bank

TD is proud to support and promote women's economic empowerment.

The Women in Enterprise segment aims to facilitate the success and growth of women entrepreneurs and women led businesses. TD has dedicated champions in market to deliver the tools and resources needed to engage with female business owners. Diversity and Inclusion have always been a priority at TD and the Bank is committed to contributing to gender equality in business, both within its walls and in its sales and services practices.