Join WSJ best-selling author Randi Braun for a free Mother’s Day workshop, Leading Like a Mother. Braun—currently writing her second book on working motherhood—will share practical tools to help you lead in your life and career without burning out, because something has to give, and it shouldn’t be you.

In this empowering session, you’ll learn how to stop doing it all, ditch the mom guilt, reclaim your ambition (whether that means climbing the corporate ladder or protecting more time on your couch), and bust the myth of “having it all.”

Come ready for a live Q&A and leave with strategies you can actually use!

Speaker Bio:

Randi Braun is the Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Something Major: The New Playbook for Women at Work. A member of the Forbes Coaches Council, Braun is the CEO & Founder of the women’s leadership firm, Something Major, a highly-regarded speaker, and an ICF-certified executive coach, who has worked with nearly 100 organizations including: Microsoft, Uber, BlackRock, JP Morgan, The Washington Post, PwC, and Cox Communications.

An expert at helping high-performing women thrive in demanding roles, her insights on women’s leadership have been featured in CNBC, The Washington Post, Forbes (where she writes her own by-line), Parents Magazine, and The Chicago Tribune, among others. Randi coaches, leads retreats and, when she’s not traveling to attend events like ours, Randi lives in Washington, DC with her spouse and three children.

Join us for this intimate gathering of women at The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown for a day of Escaping The Exhaustion Trap.

Join us on Friday, May 8th for Randi Braun's annual Something MajorRetreat at The Ritz Carlton Georgetown.

• Retreat Impact: Hosted by best-selling author, Something Major Founder, and certified women’s leadership coach, Randi Braun, we're thrilled to be back at The Ritz-Carlton for an experience that past attendees have described as "absolutely perfect," "transformational" and "exactly what I needed."

• Theme: Our retreat will focus on the topic of Escaping The Exhaustion Trap, workshopping some of the most popular content from her WSJ-best-selling book, Something Major: The New Playbook for Women at Work. Read more about our agenda below.

"As a two-time participant in Something Major Retreats, I have been equally amazed and impressed by the quality of conversation, instant camaraderie of women from completely different backgrounds, and the ease at which Randi facilitates thought-provoking discussion. Attending this annual event is the investment in yourself and your wellbeing that you didn’t know you needed."

- 'Iolani Bullock, VP of DEI at The Carlyle Group & Author of "Lenox Takes Flight"

Retreat Agenda & Details:

AM: Realigning Mind & Body

• Coffee & Connect: We'll begin the day with an opportunity to network with other women over coffee and light refreshments.

• Welcome & Escaping the Exhaustion Trap Workshop by Randi Braun: We are so good at crushing other people's goals but, too often, high-performing women feel crushed in the process... That's why this workshop will equip women with the tools to overcome exhaustion. This workshop is not about teaching participants to drink green juice or just turn their phones off: you will leave with real skills and tools (that Randi uses with her real coaching clients) to reimagine your relationship to your priorities, stakeholders, and to-do list -- maintaining excellence, while minimizing exhaustion.

• Nourishing Vinyasa Flow Yoga: After realigning our minds, we’ll realign our body with a nourishing vinyasa flow yoga class. This class is suitable for all levels.

PM: Recharging Our Spirit

• Networking Lunch: To recharge our spirits, following yoga we’ll sit down for a delicious networking lunch.

• Completion Workshop: We'll end the day with a final completion workshop and closing remarks from Randi.

Attire: Keeping it casual and relaxed, leggings/yoga clothes are required. Ponytails are not required, but strongly encouraged.

"I am still glowing from the magic that happened at Randi's Something Major retreat. I walked in not knowing what to expect and it was a transformative experience."

-Graciela Benveniste, Head of Institutional Business Marketing at BlackRock

Cost: $995/person

Pro Tip #1 - Ask Your Employer to Sponsor Your Seat: About 50% of our participants have their employer sponsor their participation as a leadership development and/or networking experience, while half of our attendees self-sponsor.

Reach out for a copy of our Business Case Kit if you’re interested in learning more about how your employer might sponsor your participation as a leadership development and/or networking experience (randi@somethingmajorcoaching.com).

Pro Tip # 2 - Reduced Rate for Overnighting at The Ritz-Carlton: For those coming from out of town, or for local Washingtonians who are looking for a reason to indulge, we have a room block available at the extremely discounted rate of $529/night for both Thursday, 5/7 and Friday, 5/8 , plus taxes and fees. Rooms are first-come-first-served and may only be booked after registration is completed. So, if you know you plan to overnight, please email Randi Braun at randi@somethingmajorcoaching.com as soon as you register. Of course, overnighting at The Ritz-Carlton is 100% optional.

FAQs:

Who is this for? Any career-focused woman who is a mover-and-shaker in her workplace, who is looking to level up her leadership at work by reimagining her wellbeing; and who is looking to connect with other like-minded women who are invested in doing the same.

1. What’s included? The day’s agenda above, which includes the workshops, yoga class, lunch, wine tasting, and light refreshments in the morning upon arrival.

2. This sounds fun, but will I leave with anything tangible? Yes, the tools are SO TANGIBLE! In addition to leaving re-energized after an inspiring and restorative day, you will leave with your own Escaping The Exhaustion Trap game plan.

3. Will this event be held indoors or outdoors? We use a gorgeous indoor-outdoor space that accommodates us, rain or shine.

4. Will there be food? Yes, we’ll have a luxurious food and beverage program, including light refreshments in the morning and lunch, wine-tasting, and dessert in the afternoon.

5. What if I have dietary restrictions or allergies? No problem - that's what we love about our partners at The Ritz-Carlton: they take care of everything. Please share those after you register and please also alert the staff the day of the event.

6. Is there parking? Parking is not included, but retreat attendees will receive a discounted valet parking rate on the day of the event of $20 day. Wine will be served with lunch, so please plan to make your transportation plans responsibly.

7. What else do I need to know? Just like you’d sign a waiver any time you go to a new exercise studio, we’ll ask you to sign one when you arrive at the retreat. A signed waiver will be required to participate.

Other questions? Email Randi Braun at randi@somethingmajorcoaching.com.

Meet the Host, Randi Braun:

Randi Braun is the WSJ best-selling author of Something Major: The New Playbook for Women at Work. A member of the Forbes Coaches Council, Braun is the CEO & Founder of the women’s leadership firm, Something Major, a highly-regarded speaker, and an ICF-certified executive coach, who has worked with nearly 100 organizations and been featured by CNBC & The Washington Post, among others.

Terms & Conditions: Tickets are non-refundable. All participants will be required to sign a standard event waiver after registration to participate. Participants must comply with all instructions/requirements from the facilitators and/or Four Seasons hotel on the day of the event. Facilitators reserve the right to make any and all modifications to the program deemed necessary.

Build a business — and a life — that’s all yours.

Join WSJ best-selling author and leader-turned-coach, Randi Braun, Graduating Corporate — a day-long business-building bootcamp designed for women entrepreneurs (and aspiring entrepreneurs).

Join us for a powerful day packed with actionable tools, space to learn and reflect, hands-on group exercises, and unfiltered Q&A with Randi.

AM: The CEO Mindset
We’ll jump into our first workshop of the day, The CEO Mindset. Randi cannot teach you how to build your business if you don’t believe in yourself and your business. That’s why this workshop will take the “best of” the deep leadership coaching she is known for as a WSJ best-selling author.

• Participants will walk away from the morning workshop with tools to:

• Recognize and quiet your inner critic.

• Overcome fear of rejection, failure, and judgment.

• Build resilience and strengthen your belief in your worth.

PM: The CRO (CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER) Playbook
Every great Chief Revenue Officer that Randi ever worked with and learned from had their own playbook: a set of best practices that scaled businesses, moved markets, and paired happy customers with products and services they loved. What Randi learned along the way, while learning from some of the “greats,” is that business development works best when rooted in integrity, authenticity, and your unique perspective.

With the foundation of the morning’s coaching work, you’ll learn tools to build your own CRO Playbook — translating the skills best-in-class sales organizations use to your business — including:

• New frameworks to scope and define your offerings.

• Clarity around your pricing and marketing strategy.

• Business development best practices like “The Pilot” mindset

• An “Ask Me Anything” session with Randi and a closing exercise.

Throughout the day we’ll use a mix of group learning, reflection exercises, and breakouts. The day wraps with an “Ask Me Anything” and a closing exercise.

Read the full agenda or sign up below. 

About the Host, Randi Braun:

Randi Braun is the Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author of Something Major: The New Playbook for Women at Work, a speaker, and CEO of the leadership coaching and advisory firm, Something Major.

The coach who helps women crush it at work, without feeling crushed at the process, Randi has helped hundreds of women thrive at work.

💸Prior to founding Something Major, Randi was a fundraiser-turned-business-development leader. As a sales leader, Braun generated tens of millions of dollars for a diverse portfolio of organizations, including non-profits, publicly traded and privately held companies, and tech start-ups.

Randi’s insights on women’s leadership have been featured by CNBC, Forbes, The Washington Post, and dozens of other outlets. When she’s not on the road keynoting conferences or leading retreats around the world, she lives in D.C. with her spouse and three kids.

Join us for The Something Major Power Lunch, a women’s leadership networking lunch in NYC

"Surround yourself only with people who are going to take you higher” - Oprah Winfrey

As busy women juggling it all, we know that networking is super important and enriching… and we’re also all super busy.

That’s why Wall Street Journal best-selling author and women’s leadership coach, Randi Braun, is hosting her Something Major Power Lunch: an intimate women’s leadership networking lunch.

By popular demand, we are bringing Something Major's signature women's networking luncheon back to NYC. We hope you'll join us on Friday, April 17th at 12:00pm at Motek Flatiron.

Our last Something Major Power Lunch in NYC sold out quickly, and space is limited with registration first-come-first-served. We're excited to host this lunch at Motek Flatiron.

"Thank you so much, Randi, for hosting such a wonderful event. I’ve been to so many networking events that can be intimidating or are not actually productive in building meaningful connections. But this one was so different. I felt so comfortable—and am very happy that I have three lunches scheduled with women from the event. I look forward to continuing to reach out to other women as well, thanks again!"

- VP of Communications & Something Major Power Lunch Alumna

What’s included: We’ll sit down for a leisurely, three-course meal at Motek Flatiron (928 Broadway, New York, NY 10010) where attendees can network and connect in a low-stress (high-fun) environment. You can expect to meet a dynamic group of women, hear inspiring insights from Braun, enjoy quality networking and (of course) enjoy a delicious meal, including wine.

Audience: This lunch is designed for experienced, career-focused professional women -- whether you're a leader in your organization, an entrepreneur, a woman in career transition, or a community mover-and-shaker -- looking to make authentic connections with other women.

Theme: In honor of spring, the theme of this Something Major Power Lunch will be Living Life in Full Bloom. We look forward to creating a safe, fun, and dynamic space for women to connect about this important topic.

Attire: Business casual (jeans permitted).

Refund Policy: Please note tickets are non-refundable. If you are not able to attend after you have purchased your ticket, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to another guest. Please email us in advance to confirm the change, to ensure the new ticket holder is granted admission to the event.

Dietary Restrictions: If you have dietary restrictions, please contact us (email below) after registering so we can alert the restaurant.

Have questions? Email Emilee@SomethingMajorCoaching.com to get in touch.

About the Host, Randi Braun:

Randi Braun is the Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Something Major: The New Playbook for Women at Work. A member of the Forbes Coaches Council, Braun is the CEO & Founder of the women’s leadership firm, Something Major, a highly-regarded speaker, and an ICF-certified executive coach, who has worked with 50+ organizations including Microsoft, Uber, Virgin, Accor Hotels, and Cox Communications, among others. An expert at helping high-performing women thrive in demanding roles, she coaches clients, runs retreats, and speaks frequently at conferences. Her insights on women’s leadership have been featured in The Washington Post, CNBC, Forbes, Talk Radio Europe (BBC), Thrive Global, Parents Magazine, and The Chicago Tribune.

Join WSJ best-selling author, Randi Braun, for a workshop on Ditching Mom Guilt. Braun will share the tools she uses with her clients to help them thrive in demanding jobs, while also managing their responsibilities as a mom.

Participants will leave empowered with new tools to release guilt and increase fulfillment, including:

-Strategies for decoding: the different types of caregiver guilt weighing them down.

-Tools for releasing guilt and regret: when “balance” feels impossible.

-Tactics for reimagining balance: in demanding, unpredictable roles both on and off the farm.

Join us for the Something Major Power Lunch, a women’s leadership networking lunch in Washington DC.

"Surround yourself only with people who are going to take you higher” - Oprah Winfrey

As busy women juggling it all, we know that networking is super important and enriching… and we’re also all super busy.

That’s why Wall Street Journal best-selling author and women’s leadership coach, Randi Braun, is hosting her Something Major Power Lunch: an intimate women’s leadership networking lunch in Washington, DC.

You’re invited to join us on Friday, March 27th at 12:30pm at Oyamel: for a Something Major Power Lunch sponsored by the World Trade Center Institute.

Previous Power Lunches have received rave reviews and have sold out quickly, which is why we're excited to do it again! Space is limited and registration is first-come, first-served. You can learn more about the Something Major Power Lunch or sign up below.

** Given the mass layoffs in Washington, DC we’ve introduced a new option for this Power Lunch: We are holding a limited number of tickets for women in career transition due to a layoff.

** When you register for your own ticket, you’ll also have the opportunity to help sponsor a seat for a woman who’s been impacted. If you would like to be entered into the lottery for one of those sponsored tickets, please fill out this form.

"Thank you so much, Randi, for hosting such a wonderful event. I’ve been to so many networking events that can be intimidating or are not actually productive in building meaningful connections. But this one was so different. I felt so comfortable—and am very happy that I have three lunches scheduled with women from the event. I look forward to continuing to reach out to other women as well, thanks again!"

- VP of Communications & Something Major Power Lunch Alumna

About the Event:

• What’s included: Mix and mingle before we sit down for a leisurely, multi-course meal at Oyamel where attendees can network and connect in a low-stress (high-fun) environment.

• What makes the Something Major Power Lunch different: WSJ best-selling author Randi Braun created the Something Major Power Lunch because she hated most of the networking events she was attending: packed ballrooms where the conversation was hit-or-miss, terrible food, and wasted time. That's why Something Major Power Lunch is intimate (capped at 30-35 women max), structured with a program that gets women connecting, and always at the best restaurants around town.

• Audience: This lunch is designed for experienced, career-focused professional women -- whether you're a leader in your organization, an entrepreneur, a woman in career transition, or a community mover-and-shaker -- looking to make authentic connections with other women.

• Theme: In honor of Women's History Month our theme will be Women Supporting Women. We’ll discuss how we can uplift goals by uplifting ourselves and each other.

• Attire: Business casual (jeans permitted).

• Have questions? Email Randi@SomethingMajorCoaching.com to get in touch. If you have dietary restrictions, please contact us using the address above after registering so we can alert the restaurant.

About the Host, Randi Braun:

Randi Braun is the Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Something Major: The New Playbook for Women at Work. A member of the Forbes Coaches Council, Braun is the CEO & Founder of the women’s leadership firm, Something Major, a highly-regarded speaker, and an ICF-certified executive coach, who has worked with 50+ organizations including Microsoft, Uber, Virgin, Accor Hotels, and Cox Communications, among others. An expert at helping high-performing women thrive in demanding roles, she coaches clients, runs retreats, and speaks frequently at conferences. Her insights on women’s leadership have been featured in The Washington Post, CNBC, Forbes, Talk Radio Europe (BBC), Thrive Global, Parents Magazine, and The Chicago Tribune.

Join as coaches Randi Braun & Johnny Guidry pull back the curtain on tactics to make your job search strategic, intentional, and effective.

About this Event

2020 has flooded the job market with applicants... so how do you make sure you are seen and heard? When the job market feels tight and we're all stuck at home, how do you give yourself permission to get intentional about what you really want instead of just submitting as many applications as possible? 

Join coaches Randi Braun and Johnny Guidry via Zoom on Friday, December 4th at 12pm EST in conversation about how to jump start or re-energize your job search. They'll be sharing the guidance that pushes their clients towards a purpose-driven life, pulling back the curtain on methods to make your job search both intentional and effective. 

Whether you're job-searching after a lay-off, returning to the workforce, or just itching for a new adventure, you will learn tactics for:

• Networking remotely

• Interviewing like a pro

• Optimizing your resume and LinkedIn

• Gaining clarity around your drivers and priorities

• Staying resilient and checking yourself on limiting beliefs

• Finding "purpose" while also finding a job

Johnny and Randi will be taking your questions live, so bring your questions and a friend. This Zoom event is free but advanced registration is required.

About the Hosts

Randi Braun: Specializing with working women and mothers, Randi Braun is an executive coach, speaker, and the Founder of SomethingMajorCoaching.com. She has coached emerging and established leaders across the Fortune 500, government, medicine, non-profit, financial services and real estate investment firms, media, professional services firms (law, public relations, consulting), start-ups, and trade associations. A thought leader on women's professional advancement, she has been featured by The Washington Post, Forbes, Parents Magazine, and The Chicago Tribune among others. 

Johnny Guidry: A 16-year veteran of private-sector Human Resources and Training, Johnny Guidry is a motivational speaker, coach, facilitator, and the founder of RefractiveCoaching.com. Having experienced a period of intense darkness that pushed him onto a path of emotional, spiritual, and professional growth, Johnny uses public speaking and coaching to connect his clients and audiences to their highest source of inner wisdom. His podcast, Refractive (www.refractivepodcast.com), is anchored in stories of authentic living, career growth, and spiritual connection.