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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.
Upcoming Events
February 26, 2026
Chan Zuckerberg Community Space, Redwood City, 8:30 am - 12 pm
Strategic thinking is a skill every leader can build. This workshop teaches you to step back, focus on what matters, and lead with clarity, confidence, and influence.
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February 19, 2026
Filoli House & Gardens, 8:30 am - 3 pm
Step away from the noise of daily demands and immerse yourself in the arts as a powerful catalyst for reflection and new thinking.
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November 12, 2025
Chan Zuckerberg Community Space, 8:30 am-12:00 pm
Sign up for this 3-Workshop LEAD Local ELEVATE Package! Participants will gain technical skills—resilience, clarity, and presence—to thrive in the complexity of today’s fast-changing world.
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November 12, 2025
CZI Community Space, Redwood City, 8:30 am - 12 noon
This half-day workshop will provide practices to help you stay grounded and lead effectively during times of ambiguity.
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October 29, 2025
Pacifica City Hall, Pacifica, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Explore the impacts of climate change along our coastline and see how local communities are responding in this half-day workshop.
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October 1, 2025
CZI Community Space, Redwood City, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
A full day of workshops designed to enhance your ability to communicate, engage authentically, and build trust through communications.
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September 26, 2025
Immersion Programs
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San Mateo County nonprofits, government agencies, or commissions can apply to work with one of our Community Acceleration Project (CAP) teams.
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September 9, 2025
Immersion Programs
1 - 2 pm, via Zoom
What’s a CAP and why does my organization need one? Attend this CAP Information Session to find out.
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April 24, 2025
Immersion Programs
via Zoom
Is Leadership CORPS (for senior leaders) or Emerging Leaders (for rising leaders) right for you? Attend an Info Session or drop in for Office Hours to get your questions answered. Learn all you need to know and why you should apply.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
Register for Info Session #1, June 14, 2023, 10-11 a.m.Register for Info Session #2, June 22, 2023, 1-2 p.m.
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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.
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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.
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