Events

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

April 3, 2025

Community Events

Carolands Chateau

LEAD 2025: Redefining Leadership in a Changing World

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.

Category 3
invite only EVENT

March 14, 2025

Leadership Skills Programs

Via Zoom

Purposeful Leadership Program March 2025

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.

Category 1
invite only EVENT

February 27, 2025

Elected Leaders Programs

CZI Community Space, Redwood City

Elected Leaders Training 2025

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.

Category 2
invite only EVENT

December 10, 2024

Leadership Skills Programs

SSF Library | Parks & Rec

Lead with Strength: Unlock Your Potential with CliftonStrengths

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.

invite only EVENT

October 26, 2024

Leadership Skills Programs

Virtual via Zoom

Purposeful Leadership Program

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.

invite only EVENT

September 23, 2024

Community Events

North Fair Oaks Community Center

Board of Supervisors D4 Candidate Forum

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.

invite only EVENT

September 20, 2024

Immersion Programs

via Zoom

Application Deadline-Community Acceleration Project (CAP)

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.

invite only EVENT

August 20, 2024

Immersion Programs

1 - 2 pm, via Zoom

Info Session—Community Acceleration Project (CAP)

What’s a Community Acceleration Project (CAP) Team and why does my organization need one? Attend this CAP Information Session to find out.

invite only EVENT

May 22, 2024

Leadership Skills Programs

Virtual

2024 LeadingBetter Summit

day-long Summit. Brought to you in partnership with Louisville Leadership

invite only EVENT

April 14, 2026

Immersion Programs

via Zoom

Info Sessions-Emerging Leaders and CORPS 2026-27

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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invite only EVENT

April 23, 2026

Chan Zuckerberg Community Space, Redwood City, 8:30 am - 12 pm

Leadership Presence: The Human Advantage in an AI World

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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invite only EVENT

April 27, 2026

Community Events

Chan Zuckerberg Community Space, Redwood City, 9:00 - 11:30 am

Turning Aspirations into Achievements: A Crash Course on Luck

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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invite only EVENT

Past Events

April 26, 2024

Elected Leaders Programs

San Mateo Public Library, 55 W. Third Avenue, San Mateo

When Everyone Leads for Elected Leaders

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.

invite only EVENT

April 24, 2024

Immersion Programs

via Zoom

Info Sessions for Leadership CORPS and Emerging Leaders Programs 2024-2025

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.

invite only EVENT

March 14, 2024

Leadership Skills Programs

via Zoom

Conversation Strategies for Challenging Times

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.

invite only EVENT

February 29, 2024

Leadership Skills Programs

Location varies by date.

Leadership Lab: Talents to Strengths

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.

invite only EVENT

January 30, 2024

Community Events

Menlo Park City Hall and Virtual Options

Candidate Forum - SMC District 4

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.

invite only EVENT

November 28, 2023

Leadership Skills Programs

12 noon - 1:30 p.m. PT via Zoom

Culture Wars in the Classroom

Join us for a timely, in-depth discussion of the mounting legislation that is dictating how American classrooms are run.

invite only EVENT

June 14, 2023

Immersion Programs

Virtual via Zoom

Join an Info Session—Community Acceleration Program for Nonprofits

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!

invite only EVENT

March 30, 2023

Leadership Skills Programs

Virtual Online Event

Inclusive Employment Practices for a Diverse Workforce

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.

invite only EVENT

March 27, 2023

Immersion Programs

Virtual Online Event

Attend an Info Sessions for Leadership CORPS and Emerging Leaders Programs

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.

invite only EVENT