General Discussion

Change Your Questions Workshop

Meeting Sept 14

Wise Women Network Technical Setup

Catherine welcomed participants to the Wise Women Network meeting and acknowledged some technical difficulties, including a venue change from Google Meet to Zoom due to her unfamiliarity with Google Meet. She apologized for the confusion caused by the time change in the second message and expressed excitement about the session. Participants discussed minor technical issues, such as lighting and breakout room settings, and confirmed that the meeting was being recorded.

Wise Woman Network Community Launch

Catherine introduced the Wise Woman Network, a forum aimed at providing community and support for individuals in various life transitions, particularly focusing on women but also welcoming men. She shared her personal journey and vision, emphasizing the importance of leaving a lasting impact across four generations. The network seeks to foster transformational lifestyles and encourage self-examination, aligning with the theme of reframing personal perspectives as discussed in the book "Change Your Questions, Change Your Life." Catherine highlighted the need to shift focus from personal gain to exploring possibilities and understanding others' intentions, aiming to build a community in a "me culture."

7-Week Personal Growth Workshop Plan

Catherine outlined a 7-week workshop plan focused on personal growth and mindset change, using a workbook and discussions to explore themes like change, choice maps, and making peace with one's inner critic. She emphasized that participation is valued over completing all materials, and the sessions will be recorded for future access. The workshop will meet every two weeks, with the final session on December 7th, and participants were asked to journal their expectations, areas of stuckness, desired takeaways, and target relationships for transformation.

Workshop Goals: Question Thinking Transformation

The group discussed their expectations and goals for a workshop on question thinking, sharing personal experiences and challenges. Participants expressed a desire to improve communication, develop curiosity instead of judgment, and transform relationships with family and partners. Many mentioned feeling stuck in certain areas of life, such as work or emotional situations, and sought tools to overcome these challenges. The group also shared their hopes for gaining new perspectives and confidence through the workshop.

Workshop Expectations and Leadership Training

Catherine led a discussion about an upcoming workshop, where participants shared their expectations and goals. Alyssa expressed hopes for accountability in reading and communication skills, while Donna Moore discussed balancing retirement with family responsibilities. Catherine introduced a leadership diagram and mentioned an upcoming two-day training session, inviting interested participants to attend in person.

Personal Transformation and Vision Setting

Catherine discussed the importance of examining one's current reality and setting a vision for personal transformation. She emphasized that while one cannot change others, they can work on themselves to inspire positive change in relationships. Catherine highlighted the tension between one's vision and current reality, and the need to resist negative influences that pull one back. She also mentioned her upcoming workshop "Change Your Questions" and planned to set up breakout rooms for further discussions.

Personal Growth and Change Reflection

Catherine shared her personal growth journey around managing reactions to criticism and judgment, emphasizing the importance of questioning one's own interpretations rather than assuming things are about oneself. She assigned homework for the next meeting in two weeks, which includes reflecting on what change would make the world better and how one can contribute, as well as reading the introduction and chapters 1 and 2 of the "Change Your Questions" book and completing its first chapter workbook exercises. The group discussed the homework assignment and confirmed the next meeting date, with Catherine emphasizing that while the sessions will be recorded, participants should complete the workbook exercises for the most benefit.