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We host community speaker events and learning opportunities to help you continually grow and inspire others as a leader. We expand your community knowledge, strengthen your leadership skills, and connect you to others who want to collaboratively solve local issues.
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April 26, 2024
Elected Leaders Programs
San Mateo Public Library, 55 W. Third Avenue, San Mateo
Are you an elected leader in SMC’s city/county councils? Join your elected peers for this innovative, professional development workshop designed for you in your leadership role.

April 24, 2024
Immersion Programs
via Zoom
Is Leadership CORPS (for senior leaders) or Emerging Leaders (for rising leaders) right for you? Attend an Info Session and be inspired! Learn all you need to know and why you should apply.

March 14, 2024
Leadership Skills Programs
via Zoom
Discover strategies you can use to be a courageous conversation leader at this free, lunchtime, leadership workshop. A Leadership Council Learning event facilitated by Inclusion Counts.

February 29, 2024
Leadership Skills Programs
Location varies by date.
Leaders of all levels: Register today for this professional development that will help you explore your leadership strengths in a dynamic, interactive, peer learning experience.

January 30, 2024
Community Events
Menlo Park City Hall and Virtual Options
Hear from the five candidates for SMC Board of Supervisors, District 4. The top two vote getters will move on to the general election in November.

November 28, 2023
Leadership Skills Programs
12 noon - 1:30 p.m. PT via Zoom
Join us for a timely, in-depth discussion of the mounting legislation that is dictating how American classrooms are run.
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June 14, 2023
Immersion Programs
Virtual via Zoom
We invite San Mateo County nonprofits to apply for a Community Acceleration Project (CAP) Team who will help your organization with a project or initiative. Come to an Info Session to learn more!

March 30, 2023
Leadership Skills Programs
Virtual Online Event
How can you ensure your staff can bring their whole selves to work? AbilityPath leaders will facilitate a discussion about inclusive practices and share practical strategies for your workplace.

March 27, 2023
Immersion Programs
Virtual Online Event
Join us for an Info Session to learn how our 9-month Leadership Immersion Programs can help you accelerate your impact on your organization, community, and San Mateo County.

April 14, 2026
Immersion Programs
via Zoom
This one-hour Immersion Program Information Session will tell you everything you need to know about our 10-month Leadership CORPS and Emerging Leaders programs.

April 23, 2026
Chan Zuckerberg Community Space, Redwood City, 8:30 am - 12 pm
AI can analyze, but only humans connect. This workshop sharpens your communication, builds trust, and strengthens presence—helping you adapt, influence decisions, and remain irreplaceable.
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April 27, 2026
Community Events
Chan Zuckerberg Community Space, Redwood City, 9:00 - 11:30 am
What if luck wasn’t random, but something that you could actively create? In this engaging and interactive workshop, Dr. Tina Seelig, Stanford professor and author of 18 books, explores how “luck” is often the result of deliberate actions and consistent effort.
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April 3, 2025
Community Events
Carolands Chateau
Don’t miss an exceptional afternoon of leadership inspiration at the historic Carolands Chateau. Hear from distinguished speakers Chris Ernst (Chief Learning Officer, Workday) and Kishshana Palmer (CEO, ManageMint) as they share powerful insights on navigating today's leadership challenges.
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March 14, 2025
Leadership Skills Programs
Via Zoom
Feeling burnt out? With expert coaching, uncover root causes of burnout and develop an action plan so you can focus on the most important aspects of your life.
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February 27, 2025
Elected Leaders Programs
CZI Community Space, Redwood City
Elected leaders in San Mateo County are invited to this two-day innovative program to help them build relationships, learn best practices for effective governance, and focus on issues that will help them positively impact their elected entities and communities.

December 10, 2024
Leadership Skills Programs
SSF Library | Parks & Rec
Unlock your leadership potential with CliftonStrengths workshops! Led by Gallup Certified Strengths Coach Alicia Santamaria, learn to use your natural talents as strengths that drive your success.
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October 26, 2024
Leadership Skills Programs
Virtual via Zoom
Feeling burnt out? Ready to refocus and make space in your life? Spend 3 short hours with expert leadership coaches and move towards leading with more choice, intention, and purpose.
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September 23, 2024
Community Events
North Fair Oaks Community Center
Hear from the District 4 Candidates for SMC Board of Supervisors, Lisa Gauthier and Antonio Lopez. Hosted by Thrive Alliance, Choose Children (a project of SVCF), and Leadership Council SMC.

September 20, 2024
Immersion Programs
via Zoom
Attention SMC Nonprofits, Cities, Government Agencies, and Commissions! Apply for a Community Acceleration Project Team to help your organization improve services, tackle a project, or capitalize on an opportunity.
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August 20, 2024
Immersion Programs
1 - 2 pm, via Zoom
What’s a Community Acceleration Project (CAP) Team and why does my organization need one? Attend this CAP Information Session to find out.

May 22, 2024
Leadership Skills Programs
Virtual
day-long Summit. Brought to you in partnership with Louisville Leadership