$45 General Public, $20 for Spokes members   

Light breakfast refreshments and coffee included

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Time away from work can be a restorative and transformational experience, but our mindset surrounding work disconnect and self-care can make this difficult for busy professionals––especially in small organizations. Designed for nonprofit leaders and board directors, this interactive workshop will teach participants the benefits of a culture that supports Meaningful Time Away, the skills and processes needed to effectively implement an MTA program, and how management can set a positive example.

So, what is Meaningful Time Away? It's a purposeful approach to planning and experiencing time off work—whether it's a vacation, staycation, sabbatical, or a break for life planning and decision-making. By intentionally engaging with our time off, we can enhance our physical and mental well-being, boost productivity, and foster creativity in our work. As leaders, embracing and promoting MTA for ourselves and our employees can lead to increased engagement, retention, and reduced burnout.

In this class, you will learn:

What constitutes "Meaningful Time Away"

How a work culture supportive of Meaningful Time Away can benefit your nonprofit, from attracting and retaining talent to building trust, reducing burnout and more

How to implement the four phases of Meaningful Time Away: Planning, Transition, Being Present, and Re-Entry

How to be an empathetic and supportive leader/manager when your team members take time off

How to lead by example and manage your own Meaningful Time Away––even if you are the sole staff member!

Instructor: Kellie Conn, SPHR Kellie is an organizational development professional with 30 years of experience in coaching, organizational design, communication, and culture. She has served the community as a board member, volunteer, and/or consultant for The SLO Film Festival, Coastal Performing Arts Foundation, Ecologistics, Rotary Club of Los Osos, CASA, and the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. Kellie currently co-leads People and Culture Leadership Group, a coaching and culture consulting group specializing in leadership and career coaching, nonprofit culture consulting, and meaningful time away programs. She holds a Master’s Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the Florida Institute of Technology and is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources by the HR Certification Institute.