The Changemaker Circle
Helping "Grand-Pairs" Create a Better World on Their Own Terms
The purpose of the CHANGEMAKER CIRCLE is to elevate your voices as leaders ready to promote progress and preparedness for an interconnected and rapidly changing world. The CHANGEMAKER CIRCLE will provides information, inspiration and ongoing support for past participants in See HER Rise Programs and Retreats.
In this Mastermind-style program for See Her Rise participants, you will continue to engage in your unique "Changemakers Journey" and apply it to reach your goals as a leader driven to make real and lasting change in the world.
The CHANGEMAKER CIRCLE is an opportunity for you to stay connected with the See Her Rise community of "Grand-Pairs" as you cultivate positive action and change within your circles of influence. As leaders across ages and sectors, women and girls like you are key to making positive change happen.
You will apply the Changemaker Journey system within your circles of influence and learn to expand that circle to elevate your voice for maximum impact and influence on your chosen initiatives.
The CHANGEMAKER CIRCLE provides a safe and confidential environment for 4 to 6 intergenerational pairs to share needs and ideas as well as gain input from the wisdom of a sisterhood of other female leaders. To accomplish this, the Changemaker Circle is structured with regular meetings of 1.5 to 2 hours for facilitated conversation and action-focused dialogue.
Like all Mastermind groups, the Changemaker Circle requires that you set goals, provide ideas to help others and hold one another accountable for progress.
In the Changemaker Circle, you will be challenged to grow, make progress on your stated goals, and to encourage the growth and progress of others.
Participants in mastermind groups report great strides in meeting their personal and professional goals.
In the Changemaker Circle, your forward momentum will be geared specifically toward propelling your development individually and collectively in your quest to have your voice heard and your initiatives take root and grow.
Joining the Changemaker Circle is a serious commitment. If selected, you will be asked to show up to each meeting and participate as both a giver and a receiver of ideas and advice.
You will take turns raising an issue or concern while others listen carefully, ask clarifying questions, and offer ideas to help you move the issue forward. This process is called being “IN the circle.” When you are “IN”, you will share, receive and commit to taking some form of action based on the input of others.
Each Grand-Pair will be “IN” at least every other meeting. At this time, all Circles are meeting in the online environment via Zoom.
Here's what some recent Changemaker Circle participants have to say about their experience:
A sisterhood of sorts forms under Patti's wise and gentle guidance, and within that mutual support, group members can find direction and courage to act on their ideas.
This Changemaker group has been like a life raft that has been essential in helping me to navigate these turbulent and stressful times. Our meeting each week provides a moment of calm in what often feels like a week of chaos.
Working with Patti is like being part of building a small, but mighty community of women that are serious about change-making. Opportunities to hear and to be heard creates space for bravery, truth and courage to act. When this energy comes together, seeds are planted and positive change manifests
I have loved getting to know everyone in our group and felt comfortable in this space to share my heart- even with challenging topics. I feel that this group has allowed me to grow and reach into a deeper part of myself and to walk confidently into the next phase.
Applications for membership in Changemaker Circles will be completed for those interested in continuing their experience together in community at the conclusion of any See Her Rise event or retreat. Retreat participation is a pre-requisite for Circle Membership.
