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SUMMARY:🪑 The Collective Table - A Global Hospitality Collective Virtual Networking Call
DESCRIPTION:The Collective Table is a no-pitch\, no-posturing monthly meet-up for hospitality professionals who want honest conversation\, shared learning\, and real connection with people who get the work. Facilitated by Coach Brittany Blackman\, this one-hour virtual networking call allows passionate hospitality-minded people to join an interactive conversation around the industry\, work\, and what it’s like to live a servant-hearted life.\nOur Purpose & Intentions\n\n\n\nNow more than ever\, people are craving community — a place filled with like-minded individuals where there’s no judgment\, ideas can be shared freely\, and no question feels off-limits or too small to ask. We want to be intentional and clear about why we brought this group together and what we hope you experience by being part of it. This space was created to encourage honest conversations\, different perspectives\, meaningful connections\, and the kind of support that reminds you that you don’t have to figure it all out alone. A good community feels a little like pulling up a chair\, taking a deep breath\, and realizing\, “Oh good… these are my people.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Community Culture\n\n\n\nWe’re not here to create a long list of rules or make this feel like a place where you need to walk on eggshells. We’re here to create a space people actually want to be part of. How we show up matters. We ask that members come with curiosity over criticism\, respect over judgment\, and a willingness to listen as much as they speak. We encourage different perspectives\, thoughtful conversations\, and asking questions — even the messy ones. Support one another. Celebrate wins. Share ideas. Give feedback with kindness. Assume positive intent. Be open to learning. And remember there is a real human on the other side of the screen. You do not have to agree with everyone. You do not have to have all the answers. You just have to show up in a way that makes this space feel safe\, valuable\, and worth coming back to. The goal is simple: leave people better than you found them. \n\nOur Ideal Members\n\n\n\nHosts\, operators\, property managers\, and lodging professionals who: \n\nHave been in business long enough to know this is real work\, not passive income.\nAre likely around 2–7 years into the industry or business\, though this is not a hard rule.\nCare deeply about hospitality\, guest experience\, owner relationships\, team health\, and long-term sustainability.\nWant honest conversations with people who understand the real day-to-day challenges of the industry.\nAre open\, curious\, and willing to learn from others.\nDo not believe they have all the answers.\nAre willing to share both wins and mistakes so others can learn from them.\nWant to talk about what is working\, what is not working\, what to avoid\, and what they wish they had known sooner.\nValue the people side of the business\, not just revenue\, automation\, or growth.\nAre building something with intention\, whether that is for their family\, their team\, their future\, a sale\, or a long-term legacy.\nWant connection beyond conferences\, events\, and quick online comments.\nAre willing to participate\, not just sit back and consume.
URL:https://discoverfreedom.life/event/%f0%9f%aa%91-the-collective-table-a-global-hospitality-collective-virtual-networking-call-3/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Community Building: Vacation Rental Industry
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261027
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SUMMARY:The Next BIG Thing
DESCRIPTION:This one-day leadership conference is a fantastic way to mix and mingle with other local businesses in the 850 area code. The networking is fun\, and the content is educational and inspiring. It’s a great investment for any business owner\, founder\, or manager looking to expand their personal and professional development. \nI’ll be leading a very special Wellness Moment during the event\, bringing attention to something we’ve all seen and have passed by so many times. It’s something that doesn’t have to be expensive but can be a real advantage in increasing people’s focus\, productivity and calmness when anxiety-provoking situations occur.
URL:https://discoverfreedom.life/event/the-next-big-thing/
LOCATION:Sandestin Hilton\, 4000 Sandestin Boulevard\, Miramar Beach\, FL\, 32550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Speaking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Walton Area Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:gabrielle@waltonareachamber.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024
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SUMMARY:Women Vacation Rental European Conference (WVREC)
DESCRIPTION:This one day conference in Barcelona\, Spain\, is intended to bring together female leaders and entrepreneurs in the vacation rental/short term rental industry. It’s a special time to learn\, network\, and develop both personally and professionally. \nMy Session Title: She Didn’t See It Coming: How Smart\, Strong Women Still Get Stuck \nSession Description:\nA little silence here. A little shrinking there. A voice that gets quieter each time someone tells us who we’re allowed to be. \nJoin Brittany “Coach B” Blackman as she shares the part of her story she’s never put on a stage. Together\, you’ll open the pages of a chapter from her life where she slowly drifted away from herself in a season that tested her strength\, her confidence\, and her sense of who she was. What started as subtle control became emotional abuse\, fear\, and moments she wasn’t sure she’d survive. And like so many strong\, smart women\, she didn’t see it happening until she was already in too deep. \nThis session is for any woman who has ever felt lost\, stuck\, or small\, even if she looks unshakeable on the outside. It’s raw\, honest\, hopeful\, and grounded in the truth that your story doesn’t end where you broke. You are worth the fight it takes to walk toward something better.
URL:https://discoverfreedom.life/event/women-vacation-rental-european-conference/
LOCATION:Casa de la Seda\, Carrer de Sant Pere Més Alt\, 1\, Barcelona\, Ciutat Vella\, 08003\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Public Speaking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tara Home Consulting":MAILTO:cristiana@tarahomeconsulting.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T110000
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SUMMARY:☕🫱🏼‍🫲🏼 Coffee and Connections - Virtual Meetup for VR Suppliers/Vendors
DESCRIPTION:WHO SHOULD COME – Does this describe you?\n✔️ a vendor/supplier providing a service/product to vacation rental property managers\n✔️ ambitious\n✔️ enjoy building relationships\n✔️ eager to share and learn\n✔️ want a sense of community\n✔️ believe we are better together\n✔️ don’t own a high horse (fun fact\, my sister is allergic to them) \nFor my property manager friends feeling left out\, hang tight – Join us for our ongoing Sips and Strategies online events! \nAre you a vendor and a PM? No cross pollinating; sign up where you spend most of your focus in your business. Don’t be weird about it 😉 \n  \n📢 DO NOT FORGET to pre-register so you can hop in immediately once it’s showtime! Registration required for entry. ⚠️ \n \nWHO THIS IS FOR:\nThis casual virtual meeting gathers vendors/suppliers together who provide services/products to vacation rental property managers. If you are not representing a vendor\, you will be removed from the invite. \nTHE INTENTION:\nI hope to foster a more cohesive community amongst the vendors within the industry. This is a place where we’ll connect\, learn\, and create valuable relationships outside of the conferences. \n  \nNotetakers will not be permitted access. \nHost reserves the right to record the session for private review only – these meetings will not be shared publicly. \nA feedback request form may be sent post-session for your input.
URL:https://discoverfreedom.life/event/%e2%98%95%f0%9f%ab%b1%f0%9f%8f%bc%f0%9f%ab%b2%f0%9f%8f%bc-coffee-and-connections-virtual-meetup-for-vr-suppliers-vendors-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Building: Vacation Rental Industry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coach Brittany Blackman":MAILTO:allin@discoverfreedom.life
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
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SUMMARY:STR Hospitality Summit
DESCRIPTION:This 3-day gathering is a hospitality immersion for folks who eat\, breathe\, and are wildly passionate about hospitality. There will be a blend of wellness retreat with business talk – all surrounding conversations of the vacation rental/short term rental industry. \nI’ll be leading 2 interactive Sponsor workshops\, furthering the belief and understanding that those who so generously support gatherings like these are valued and should receive their own learning and growth at events. \nI’ll also be leading a reflective conversation where we introduce The Collective Table. \n  \nEnter promo code: BRITTANY for extra credit and to earn yourself a discount!Add New Event
URL:https://discoverfreedom.life/event/str-hospitality-summit/
LOCATION:Brookledge\, 7177 Antioch Rd\, Middle Grove\, NY\, 12850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Public Speaking
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260824T193819Z
CREATED:20260824T193303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T193819Z
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SUMMARY:🪑 The Collective Table - A Global Hospitality Collective Virtual Networking Call
DESCRIPTION:The Collective Table is a no-pitch\, no-posturing monthly meet-up for hospitality professionals who want honest conversation\, shared learning\, and real connection with people who get the work. Facilitated by Coach Brittany Blackman\, this one-hour virtual networking call allows passionate hospitality-minded people to join an interactive conversation around the industry\, work\, and what it’s like to live a servant-hearted life.\nOur Purpose & Intentions\n\n\n\nNow more than ever\, people are craving community — a place filled with like-minded individuals where there’s no judgment\, ideas can be shared freely\, and no question feels off-limits or too small to ask. We want to be intentional and clear about why we brought this group together and what we hope you experience by being part of it. This space was created to encourage honest conversations\, different perspectives\, meaningful connections\, and the kind of support that reminds you that you don’t have to figure it all out alone. A good community feels a little like pulling up a chair\, taking a deep breath\, and realizing\, “Oh good… these are my people.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Community Culture\n\n\n\nWe’re not here to create a long list of rules or make this feel like a place where you need to walk on eggshells. We’re here to create a space people actually want to be part of. How we show up matters. We ask that members come with curiosity over criticism\, respect over judgment\, and a willingness to listen as much as they speak. We encourage different perspectives\, thoughtful conversations\, and asking questions — even the messy ones. Support one another. Celebrate wins. Share ideas. Give feedback with kindness. Assume positive intent. Be open to learning. And remember there is a real human on the other side of the screen. You do not have to agree with everyone. You do not have to have all the answers. You just have to show up in a way that makes this space feel safe\, valuable\, and worth coming back to. The goal is simple: leave people better than you found them. \n\nOur Ideal Members\n\n\n\nHosts\, operators\, property managers\, and lodging professionals who: \n\nHave been in business long enough to know this is real work\, not passive income.\nAre likely around 2–7 years into the industry or business\, though this is not a hard rule.\nCare deeply about hospitality\, guest experience\, owner relationships\, team health\, and long-term sustainability.\nWant honest conversations with people who understand the real day-to-day challenges of the industry.\nAre open\, curious\, and willing to learn from others.\nDo not believe they have all the answers.\nAre willing to share both wins and mistakes so others can learn from them.\nWant to talk about what is working\, what is not working\, what to avoid\, and what they wish they had known sooner.\nValue the people side of the business\, not just revenue\, automation\, or growth.\nAre building something with intention\, whether that is for their family\, their team\, their future\, a sale\, or a long-term legacy.\nWant connection beyond conferences\, events\, and quick online comments.\nAre willing to participate\, not just sit back and consume.
URL:https://discoverfreedom.life/event/%f0%9f%aa%91-the-collective-table-a-global-hospitality-collective-virtual-networking-call-2/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Community Building: Vacation Rental Industry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T110000
DTSTAMP:20260824T191831Z
CREATED:20260823T230818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T191831Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership Training: The Employee You Can't Figure Out - How different brains show up for work
DESCRIPTION:You’ve got that one person on your team you just can’t figure out. The one you’ve quietly filed under difficult\, checked-out\, or defiant. But what if it was never about attitude and their brain just runs on a completely different operating system than yours? \nWe all operate differently. Some of us need the checklist; others need the big picture. Some want every detail; others just the headline. Some thrive in the noise; others can’t think until it’s quiet. None of it is right or wrong\, but when a leader assumes everyone works the way they do\, good people get misread. \nThis hands-on session is for CEOs\, managers\, and leaders ready to slow down and actually understand their people. Through honest conversation and interactive exercises\, we’ll start to see the differences and what we could stand to understand better in the people around us. \nYou’ll walk away able to: \n\nTell the difference between “won’t” and “can’t” — and lead accordingly\nRead how the people around you actually operate\, instead of assuming they work like you\nHave the honest\, curious conversation that moves people forward\n\nYour clear\, obvious path might be someone else’s hardest day. Come find out what your people have been wishing you understood. \nSpots are limited so the room stays focused\, honest\, and worth your time. \nThe workshop begins at 9:00 AM CT and will conclude at 11:00 AM CT.
URL:https://discoverfreedom.life/event/leadership-training-the-employee-you-cant-figure-out-how-different-brains-show-up-for-work/
LOCATION:Walton Area Chamber of Commerce\, 63 South Centre Trail\, Santa Rosa Beach\, FL\, 32459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coach Brittany Blackman":MAILTO:allin@discoverfreedom.life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T110000
DTSTAMP:20260824T192231Z
CREATED:20260824T192231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T192231Z
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SUMMARY:☕🫱🏼‍🫲🏼 Coffee and Connections - Virtual Meetup for VR Suppliers/Vendors
DESCRIPTION:WHO SHOULD COME – Does this describe you?\n✔️ a vendor/supplier providing a service/product to vacation rental property managers\n✔️ ambitious\n✔️ enjoy building relationships\n✔️ eager to share and learn\n✔️ want a sense of community\n✔️ believe we are better together\n✔️ don’t own a high horse (fun fact\, my sister is allergic to them) \nFor my property manager friends feeling left out\, hang tight – Join us for our ongoing Sips and Strategies online events! \nAre you a vendor and a PM? No cross pollinating; sign up where you spend most of your focus in your business. Don’t be weird about it 😉 \n  \n📢 DO NOT FORGET to pre-register so you can hop in immediately once it’s showtime! Click EVENT LINK to sign up today ⚠️ \n \nWHO THIS IS FOR:\nThis casual virtual meeting gathers vendors/suppliers together who provide services/products to vacation rental property managers. If you are not representing a vendor\, you will be removed from the invite. \nTHE INTENTION:\nI hope to foster a more cohesive community amongst the vendors within the industry. This is a place where we’ll connect\, learn\, and create valuable relationships outside of the conferences. \n \nNotetakers will not be permitted access. \nHost reserves the right to record the session for private review only – these meetings will not be shared publicly. \nA feedback request form may be sent post-session for your input.
URL:https://discoverfreedom.life/event/%e2%98%95%f0%9f%ab%b1%f0%9f%8f%bc%f0%9f%ab%b2%f0%9f%8f%bc-coffee-and-connections-virtual-meetup-for-vr-suppliers-vendors/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Community Building: Vacation Rental Industry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coach Brittany Blackman":MAILTO:allin@discoverfreedom.life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260824T191738Z
CREATED:20260824T191738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T191738Z
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SUMMARY:🍹🧠 Sips and Strategies - Virtual Meet-up for Property Managers
DESCRIPTION:You should attend if you…\n✔️ are a vacation rental property manager (can wear any hat in the business – or all of them)\n✔️ can’t make industry events because you’re super busy\n✔️ enjoy networking with other like-minded hospitality folks\n✔️ are servant-hearted\n✔️ are passionate to share and learn\n✔️ want a community you can lean on\n✔️ believe together\, we can accomplish more\n✔️ don’t own a high horse (fun fact\, my sister is allergic to them) \nIf you’re a vendor/supplier servicing the vacation rental space\, check out my Coffee and Connections events. \nAre you a vendor and a PM? No cross pollinating; sign up where you spend most of your focus in your business. Don’t be weird about it 😉 \nHit me up if you have any questions. I’m really excited to bring us together 🫶 \n  \nREQUIREMENT: Pre-registration through zoom is required before the event so I can approve every request and not have any delays letting people in once it’s go-time. Click the zoom link directly to register. \n \nWHO THIS IS FOR:\nThis casual virtual meeting gathers vacation rental property managers together to brainstorm\, network\, and share sentiments. There are no sales. If you are not representing a vacation rental property manager\, you will be removed from the invite. \nTHE INTENTION:\nTo gather creative\, outgoing minds among the vacation rental industry who seek connection and collaboration. We build relationships\, learn and grow from each other\, and cultivate a supportive environment of like-minded professionals. \nNotetakers will not be permitted access. \nHost reserves the right to record the session for private review only – these meetings will not be shared publicly. \nA feedback request form may be sent post-session for your input.
URL:https://discoverfreedom.life/event/%f0%9f%8d%b9%f0%9f%a7%a0-sips-and-strategies-virtual-meet-up-for-property-managers/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Community Building: Vacation Rental Industry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coach Brittany Blackman":MAILTO:allin@discoverfreedom.life
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTSTAMP:20260824T145909Z
CREATED:20260824T143804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T145909Z
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SUMMARY:Built to Lead Conference
DESCRIPTION:This one-day conference is built to connect women in the construction and adjacent industries. It’s a great day filled with growth\, connection and leadership. \nMy breakout session: The Leadership Blueprint They Forgot to Give Women in Construction \nSession description: \nHow do I build authority? How do I handle conflict without blowing everything up? How do I get tough personalities to actually respect me? \nMaybe you’ve Googled these questions. Maybe you’ve just thought them. Either way\, you’re not alone. \nHere’s the truth nobody says out loud: most of us fall into management because we’re “good with people”\, not because anyone actually trained us for it. There’s no playbook. No one warns you that the higher you climb\, the lonelier it gets. So we figure it out in silence\, making it up as we go and wondering why it feels so hard. Today\, that changes. \nAnother reality is that most leadership training wasn’t designed with you in mind. It doesn’t account for directing a resistant crew\, confronting the colleague who talks over you\, or challenging a decision from above — all while navigating the unspoken double standard that rewards men for the same directness that gets women labeled difficult. \nUsing Radical Candor as our foundation\, we’ll get brutally honest about the communication patterns keeping talented women from the authority\, respect and influence they’ve already earned. You’ll discover exactly where you’re losing ground without realizing it\, and replace people-pleasing\, over-explaining and conflict-avoidance with something far more powerful: clarity and brevity\, with a southern smile. \nThrough real talk and small-group discussion built around actual job-site scenarios\, you’ll stop managing how you’re perceived and start leading in a way that’s undeniably\, authentically yours. \nYou’ll leave equipped to: \n\nPinpoint exactly where your communication is costing you respect and influence\nUse Radical Candor to handle tough personalities and conflict without burning bridges\nBuild authority that works across generations\, personalities and gender dynamics\nSay the hard thing — directly\, professionally and without apology\n\n  \nEvent begins at 9:00 AM and ends at 4:00 PM local time.
URL:https://discoverfreedom.life/event/built-to-lead-conference/
LOCATION:Emerald Grande\, 10 Harbor Bouldevard\, Destin\, FL\, 32541\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Speaking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contractors Connect":MAILTO:info@beespokeconsulting.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T170000
DTSTAMP:20260824T193803Z
CREATED:20260824T192517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T193803Z
UID:2439-1787846400-1787850000@discoverfreedom.life
SUMMARY:🪑 The Collective Table - A Global Hospitality Collective Virtual Networking Call
DESCRIPTION:The Collective Table is a no-pitch\, no-posturing monthly meet-up for hospitality professionals who want honest conversation\, shared learning\, and real connection with people who get the work. Facilitated by Coach Brittany Blackman\, this one-hour virtual networking call allows passionate hospitality-minded people to join an interactive conversation around the industry\, work\, and what it’s like to live a servant-hearted life.\nOur Purpose & Intentions\n\n\n\nNow more than ever\, people are craving community — a place filled with like-minded individuals where there’s no judgment\, ideas can be shared freely\, and no question feels off-limits or too small to ask. We want to be intentional and clear about why we brought this group together and what we hope you experience by being part of it. This space was created to encourage honest conversations\, different perspectives\, meaningful connections\, and the kind of support that reminds you that you don’t have to figure it all out alone. A good community feels a little like pulling up a chair\, taking a deep breath\, and realizing\, “Oh good… these are my people.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Community Culture\n\n\n\nWe’re not here to create a long list of rules or make this feel like a place where you need to walk on eggshells. We’re here to create a space people actually want to be part of. How we show up matters. We ask that members come with curiosity over criticism\, respect over judgment\, and a willingness to listen as much as they speak. We encourage different perspectives\, thoughtful conversations\, and asking questions — even the messy ones. Support one another. Celebrate wins. Share ideas. Give feedback with kindness. Assume positive intent. Be open to learning. And remember there is a real human on the other side of the screen. You do not have to agree with everyone. You do not have to have all the answers. You just have to show up in a way that makes this space feel safe\, valuable\, and worth coming back to. The goal is simple: leave people better than you found them. \n\nOur Ideal Members\n\n\n\nHosts\, operators\, property managers\, and lodging professionals who: \n\nHave been in business long enough to know this is real work\, not passive income.\nAre likely around 2–7 years into the industry or business\, though this is not a hard rule.\nCare deeply about hospitality\, guest experience\, owner relationships\, team health\, and long-term sustainability.\nWant honest conversations with people who understand the real day-to-day challenges of the industry.\nAre open\, curious\, and willing to learn from others.\nDo not believe they have all the answers.\nAre willing to share both wins and mistakes so others can learn from them.\nWant to talk about what is working\, what is not working\, what to avoid\, and what they wish they had known sooner.\nValue the people side of the business\, not just revenue\, automation\, or growth.\nAre building something with intention\, whether that is for their family\, their team\, their future\, a sale\, or a long-term legacy.\nWant connection beyond conferences\, events\, and quick online comments.\nAre willing to participate\, not just sit back and consume.
URL:https://discoverfreedom.life/event/%f0%9f%aa%91-the-collective-table-a-global-hospitality-collective-virtual-networking-call/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Community Building: Vacation Rental Industry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260824T191856Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership Training: Can Your Team Hear What You're Actually Saying?
DESCRIPTION:How much is miscommunication actually costing you? \nNot in theory. In real numbers. The project that had to be redone. The deadline that slipped because two departments had “different understandings.” The great employee who quit and said in the exit interview that they “never really knew what was expected.” \nHere’s the uncomfortable truth most leadership training tiptoes around: the problem usually isn’t your people. And it isn’t you\, either. It’s the invisible gap between what gets said and what gets heard\, and almost no one has ever been trained to see it\, let alone close it. \nThink about your last week. How many times did you re-explain something you were sure you’d already covered? How often did you review work and think\, “How did they get ~that~ from what I said?” How many meetings ended with nods and started over the next day with confusion? \nYou’ve probably tried the usual fixes. More meetings. Longer emails. Detailed SOPs. Follow-up messages to confirm the follow-up messages. And still\, things fall through the cracks because none of those fix the actual problem. They just add more words to a channel that’s already leaking. \nThis workshop takes a completely different approach: instead of telling you where communication breaks down\, it lets you feel it. \nHere’s what the experience is like:\nYou’ll work in pairs and small groups on a series of deceptively simple challenges — ones that seem easy right up until the moment they’re not. Within minutes\, you’ll watch confident\, articulate\, experienced leaders (including yourself) discover just how much of their “clear communication” depends on assumptions the other person doesn’t share. It’s humbling. It’s hilarious. And it rewires how you talk to your team — because you’ll never again assume that “I said it” means “they got it.” \nBetween rounds\, we debrief. This is where the real work happens: connecting what just occurred at the table to what happens every day in your business. The instruction that seemed obvious to you. The question your employee was afraid to ask. The feedback that landed as criticism when you meant it as coaching. You’ll leave this training with language and tools you can use immediately — not concepts to file away\, but phrases and habits to use in your very next conversation. \nWhat actually changes after these two hours:\nYou’ll diagnose miscommunication before it costs you — spotting the moment understanding breaks instead of discovering it a week later in botched work. You’ll ask questions that surface what your people are actually thinking\, instead of questions that just collect nods. You’ll give direction that works even when you’re not in the room to clarify — which is the difference between a team that waits for instructions and a team that takes initiative. And you’ll build the kind of psychological safety where your people tell you the truth early\, while problems are still cheap to fix. \nFor owners and managers\, there’s a bigger payoff underneath all of it: you stop being the bottleneck. When your communication lands the first time\, you delegate with confidence\, your team moves without constant check-ins\, and you get back the hours you currently spend repeating\, correcting\, and refereeing misunderstandings. \nThis isn’t a lecture\, a webinar\, or a slideshow with a workbook. It’s two hours of doing\, laughing\, failing forward\, and connecting with other Florida panhandle-area leaders who face the same challenges you do. Many past participants say the conversations with fellow business owners were worth the seat alone because it turns out everyone’s fighting the same invisible gap\, and nobody talks about it. \nSeats are intentionally limited to keep the experience personal and the conversations honest. If leading humans is part of your job — this room was built for you. \n  \nThe workshop begins at 1:00 PM CT and will conclude at 3:00 PM CT.
URL:https://discoverfreedom.life/event/leadership-training-can-your-team-hear-what-youre-actually-saying/
LOCATION:Walton Area Chamber of Commerce\, 63 South Centre Trail\, Santa Rosa Beach\, FL\, 32459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coach Brittany Blackman":MAILTO:allin@discoverfreedom.life
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