Feel like your meetings could be less frequent and more productive? Join Deb Gurke, trained facilitator, teacher and business coach, as she shares some innovative strategies for improving meetings and driving real results. You’ll learn how to improve conversations, embrace creativity and focus on collaboration to ensure ideas will be successfully implemented. And you’ll leave with the tools needed to lead more efficient meetings in service of the mission and vision of your organization!

Think you’ve got what it takes to be an authentic leader? At this workshop led by Roger Wolkoff, professional speaker and facilitator, you’ll learn about the L.E.A.D.E.R.S model, and identify seven essential traits you’ll need to flex to become a genuine leader. Through an interactive presentation and some take-home materials, you’ll feel empowered to become the best possible leader you can be! Take the first step now. 

Life doesn’t always go as planned. And if you’ve experienced the loss of a loved one or undergone a major, life-altering event, it can feel impossible to move forward. But there’s hope. Join Dr. Stacey Bean as she explores her own unexpected journey that led her from western medicine as an emergency room physician to her calling to build Indigo Trails Holistic Health and Horse-Centered Coaching in Verona. This talk gives you a glimpse into the powerful coaching she and her healing herd of horses offer, and demonstrates how this form of coaching can help you let go of what’s holding you back from leading your best life. You won’t want to miss this inspiring event.

Get your heart pumping with an empowering workout at DreamBank! Join Melissa and Leo of Canvas Club Boxing and learn the basics of boxing technique, then transition to their signature upstart class where you’ll learn combos, work with pads and do speed and agility drills. Haven’t boxed before? No worries! This class is perfect for all levels. We’ll provide hand wraps and gloves, you just come ready to sweat.

Want to give back to your community? It’s not always as easy as it sounds! With over 5,000 nonprofits in Dane County alone, it can be challenging to find the right opportunity to match your talent, skills, and best of all, passion. Join us and discover how you can find the right volunteer opportunity based on your time, talent, and desire to make a difference in your community. It’s a great first step on your mission to give back.

Want to start your dream job hunt but aren’t sure where to begin? Join local career coach, Nikki Ryberg, in this workshop where you’ll learn practical resume and job search tips to help land your dream job in this season of your life. You’ll leave with tips, tricks and shortcuts to show you exactly how to do this in today’s modern market, plus get some take-home materials, like a resume builder worksheet and job search checklist, to help speed up the process. 

Have you ever experienced the shock of an unexpected life change? A change where it feels like someone threw your life vision to the floor and the pieces flew everywhere? Unexpected changes in our lives can disrupt our dreams and leave us picking up the pieces, not knowing how to put them back together. In this inspiring program, Julie Rothamer Cruz, Health Coach and Founder of JRC Healthful Living LLC, shares insights on rebuilding your life with joy and gratitude during challenging times. YOU have the power to recreate your life vision piece by piece — and flourish while doing it. Come ready to create and grow!

Start feeling happier and healthier with this relaxing, body-strengthening yoga session in DreamBank’s inspiring space! This combination is designed to help you achieve a renewed attitude of mindfulness and gratitude. Yoga newbie? No worries. We’ll teach you the basics and provide a yoga mat.

Bring your little yogis to DreamBank for an imaginative session on the mat! Yoga instructors from little om BIG OM weave stories, games and music together for a fun class that helps kids increase their focus, get active, and discover new confidence in their abilities.

Come make luscious bath bombs using simple household ingredients and essential oils. Bath bombs are a great way to relax after a long day of activity and they can ease stress and help aid in sleep or motivation — whichever you need! Don't have a bathtub? Don’t worry! These bath bombs are also effective as shower steamers. There will be two back-to-back sessions for this event, please only register for one. This craft is perfect for ages 12 and older.

Come make luscious bath bombs using simple household ingredients and essential oils. Bath bombs are a great way to relax after a long day of activity and they can ease stress and help aid in sleep or motivation — whichever you need! Don't have a bathtub? Don’t worry! These bath bombs are also effective as shower steamers. There will be two back-to-back sessions for this event, please only register for one. This craft is perfect for ages 12 and older.

Dreaming of getting started as a runner? Join Nora bird for our drop-in running group! We’ll be meeting each Monday over the summer to provide support and fun to add to your running routine. Can’t make a session? No problem! Join us when you can, and meet other running novices as you put your legs to the test. This running group is for all fitness levels and will meet every Monday from June 3rd-August 26th.  

Your story is comprised of scenes – but what makes one greater than another? Whether it works alone, or is part of a larger story, designing memorable scenes is an important skill to have in your writer’s toolkit. Put all the pieces you’ve learned so far — getting started, creating characters, and world-building — and learn how to make you scenes come alive!

Great leadership can be the difference between an engaged workforce and high employee turn-over. That’s why we must treat our team members as our very best customers! At this event led by certified speaking professional and self-proclaimed “recovering CPA,” Rob Bell, you’ll learn about the difference between management and leadership, explore characteristics of inspiring leaders and discuss the importance of communication. And you’ll leave ready to inspire your employees, making your organization a great place to work!

Ever wondered if you could make it in the music industry? You don’t need to be a rock star to make a good living. Join life-long musician and founder & CEO of Broadjam Inc, Roy Elkins, to learn about career development, marketing, sales and financial focus (specifically how to make money in your local market). After this eye-opening review of the industry, you’ll feel empowered to pursue your music career! It’s time to make a living that makes you happy. 

Between the Independence Day holiday, family vacations, and fewer school blood drives, summer is a particularly difficult time to ensure hospitals have adequate blood supplies to serve patients in need. To make it easy for you to donate, we’re bringing the blood drive here to Spark! We need to fill 35 appointments to meet our goal, so please sign up, bring a friend, and spread the word. We’ll have an array of refreshments and snacks for you to enjoy after your donation.

Did you know?

• You can save up to three lives with one donation
• Less than 38% of the population is eligible to donate and only 5% actually
• Blood and platelets cannot be manufactured and can only come from volunteer donors

Small shifts in thinking can have a big impact on your life! Especially when you’re pursuing a dream. Join Alecia Jacobson, life coach and owner of Gym 608, as she shares tricks and techniques that will help you recognize what isn’t serving you, and gives advice on how to transform your mindset in a way that will transform your life!

Spend a morning meeting new friends at DreamBank! While the kids enjoy interactive story time and crafts, grown-ups can explore our exhibit and enjoy a cup of coffee in our inspiring space. Free snacks, fun and learning abound so bring your hungry bellies, listening ears and colorful imaginations! 

Would you like to be a part of a Community of Good? In this inspiring presentation, Eric Salzwedel, Founder of Do Good Wisconsin, shares how simple it can be to share and showcase people and organizations making a difference near you. Do Good Wisconsin is a platform dedicated to sharing inspiring content and showcasing individuals, organizations, and businesses "Doing Good" in Wisconsin!

Ever feel stressed, out of energy or like you’re headed for burnout? You’re not alone! Stress is all around us, and if left unattended, it can cause detrimental effects on ourselves, our family, our friends, and even the people we work with. In this inspiring presentation led by life coach, Kirsty Blattner, you’ll be guided through 3 different ‘sublime stations,’ to help activate your laughter, calm your energy levels and zap stress into another dimension. Come discover what you’re capable of achieving from a place of sublime!