BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Women In Consulting - ECPv6.15.7//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Women In Consulting X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Women In Consulting REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20280312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20281105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20290311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20291104T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T133000 DTSTAMP:20251012T205120 CREATED:20250929T145500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T150023Z UID:10000143-1761219000-1761226200@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:Discover Your 3 Core Stories on October 23\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:Discover Your 3 Core Stories: Storytelling that Connects\, Converts\, and Creates Change \nJoin us online!\nThursday October 23\, 2025\n11:30 am – Noon PDT Open Networking\nNoon – 1:30 pm PDT Speaker Presentation\nIn this powerful and interactive talk\, Wendy Babcock will guide you through the process of discovering the three core stories that define your message and resonate with your audience. These stories are the foundation of your speaking and business success—whether you’re on stage\, in your marketing\, or engaging in client conversations. Learn how to harness them to connect deeply\, build trust\, and leave a lasting impact. \nKey Takeaways:\n\nDiscover your 3 core stories that reveal your unique value and connect with your audience on an emotional level\, creating authentic and lasting relationships.\nBuild trust and credibility by sharing your story in a way that resonates with potential clients and partners\, making you stand out in your industry.\nIncrease your visibility by learning how to incorporate your stories in marketing\, networking\, and speaking engagements to attract more clients and opportunities.\nCreate a story-based strategy that not only engages but also positions you as the go-to expert in your field\, transforming casual interactions into meaningful connections.\nLeverage storytelling to drive action\, inspiring your audience to take the next step with you\, whether it’s booking a call\, signing up for your services\, or referring others to you.\n\nAbout the Speaker This Month\nWendy Babcock\, International & TEDx Speaker\, Founder | CEO WHEN Stories\nWendy Babcock is the founder of WHEN Stories — a multi-platform media experience where powerful women take the stage to share the moment that changed everything\, then turn their story into a professionally recorded talk\, a published book chapter\, a podcast episode\, and a visibility platform that builds lasting legacy.\n\nWebsite  http://wendybabcock.com\nWHENStories  http://whenstories.com\nFacebook  http://facebook.com/wendybabcockpresents\nLinkedin  https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendybabcockspeaks/ URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/discover-your-3-core-stories-on-october-23-2025/ CATEGORIES:Expert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Trends1600x900.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angel Rampy":MAILTO:angel.rampy@coachangel.com LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/discover-your-3-core-stories-on-october-23-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T100000 DTSTAMP:20251012T205120 CREATED:20250110T011602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T223834Z UID:10000126-1762331400-1762336800@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:Sandbox Series: Leveraging Speaking Engagements on November 5\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:Online Experience \nMonthly on the first Wednesday\, January – December 2025\n8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Pacific / 11:30 – 1 p.m. Eastern\nJoin from anywhere! \nTopic for November 5\, 2025: Leveraging Speaking Engagements \nIn November\, we’ll be sharing ideas for leveraging speaking in our businesses. Bring your questions\, and get sparks of ideas from everyone in the room! \nFor Women In Consulting members\, the Sandbox is included in your benefits. If you are not yet a member\, we invite you to attend a Sandbox to get to know what Women In Consulting is all about. URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/sandbox-series-on-november-5-2025/ CATEGORIES:Sandbox ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Women-In-Consulting-Sandbox-Event-v2a.jpg LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/sandbox-series-on-november-5-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T113000 DTSTAMP:20251012T205120 CREATED:20250109T204752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T232917Z UID:10000119-1763028000-1763033400@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:SF Bay Area Networking Event\, Redwood City on November 13\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:Eager to expand your professional network? \nLook no further! We invite you to our networking event\, where like-minded consultants gather to foster new connections. \nRegistration is not required though it will help us plan. Plan your day and your coffee consumption to be in Redwood City at 10:00 am. \nKate Stephenson will be there to greet you and kick-off the conversation. URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/sf-bay-area-networking-event-redwood-city-on-november-13-2025/ LOCATION:CoffeeBar\, 2020 Broadway\, Redwood City\, CA\, 94063\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Women-In-Consulting-Networking-Event-v4a.jpg GEO:37.4868066;-122.226694 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CoffeeBar 2020 Broadway Redwood City CA 94063 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2020 Broadway:geo:-122.226694,37.4868066 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T100000 DTSTAMP:20251012T205120 CREATED:20250110T011900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T162659Z UID:10000127-1764750600-1764756000@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:Sandbox Series on December 3\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:Online Experience \nMonthly on the first Wednesday\, January – December 2025\n8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Pacific / 11:30 – 1 p.m. Eastern\nJoin from anywhere! \nWe invite you to join this open forum to explore\, experiment\, and learn from each other about tools and tips for our businesses. \nFor Women In Consulting members\, the Sandbox is included in your benefits. If you are not yet a member\, we invite you to attend a Sandbox to get to know what Women In Consulting is all about. URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/sandbox-series-on-december-3-2025/ CATEGORIES:Sandbox ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Sandbox-Online-102067852-1600x900-1.png LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/sandbox-series-on-december-3-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251209T133000 DTSTAMP:20251012T205120 CREATED:20250109T211919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T211919Z UID:10000121-1765281600-1765287000@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:South Bay Holiday Networking on December 9\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:Informal Networking\nConnect with professionals from various industries\, exchange ideas\, and expand your network.We’re getting together for an informal\, in-person networking event \nRegistration is not required though it will help us plan.  \nWe hope you’ll join us! \nHost: Ellen Grace Henson will be there to greet you and kick-off the conversation. URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/south-bay-holiday-networking-on-december-9-2025/ LOCATION:Hercules Draft House and Cantina\, 165 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd\, Los Gatos\, CA\, 95030\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Women-In-Consulting-Networking-Event-v2a.jpg GEO:37.2280799;-121.9799497 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hercules Draft House and Cantina 165 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd Los Gatos CA 95030 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=165 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd:geo:-121.9799497,37.2280799 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280218 DTSTAMP:20251012T205120 CREATED:20250804T151108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T020820Z UID:10000140-1834358400-1834444799@www.independentconsultingwomen.org SUMMARY:Getting to Yes: Presentations that Compel - Recorded Session Available Now DESCRIPTION:If you’re not successfully getting to “yes” in 8 out of 10 of your presentations\, you could be missing some critical steps.\nPresentations come in all shapes and sizes – new business pitches\, championing a new idea\, creative proposals\, or recaps of your excellent work are just a few examples. No matter their form\, all presentations have one common goal: to convince someone to do something. Often it’s something they did not know they wanted to do. \nJoin Deb Doyle\, president of Stage2 Marketing and founder of the Marketing Heroes™ Training Program\, for an interactive workshop about the secrets of successful presentations. \nKey Takeaways\nIn this talk\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nUse a desired outcome to focus your message\nKnow when you’ve included enough information\nManage a presentation after it leaves your hands\nMake it easier for people to say “yes.”\n\nAbout the Presenter\nDeb Doyle is an award-winning marketer with extensive experience as an agency account director\, a corporate marketing director\, and an adult educator. This year\, her consultancy\, Stage2 Marketing\, will celebrate its 15th anniversary. Deb developed her presentation secrets by influencing groups of independent franchisees to agree to her recommendations. She uses those skills to smooth the creative approval processes in medical device companies and has a 70% RFP success rate for her airport concession clients. For more information on Deb Doyle\, her experience and services\, visit the company website here. URL:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/getting-to-yes-presentations-that-compel-recorded-session-available-now/ CATEGORIES:Expert Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Presentation-1600x900-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angel Rampy":MAILTO:angel.rampy@coachangel.com LOCATION:https://www.independentconsultingwomen.org/event/getting-to-yes-presentations-that-compel-recorded-session-available-now/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR