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Allie_p @alliep.bsky.social · 5d

Great leaders know: it’s the people who define culture & do the work. Yet we often underinvest in them. Workshops, trainings & offsites give space for learning, connection & fun—without the pile of work waiting after vacation.

Allie_p @alliep.bsky.social · 8d

Recipe for an offsite

4.5 tablespoons strategic planning or reviewing of the plan
2 cups celebration
2 cups learning
A heavy pour of mindfully curated and planned togetherness
A dash of manufactured magic
1 cup clear outcomes and next steps

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Allie_p @alliep.bsky.social · 9d

Last call for Extraordinary Machines apps! Deadline - Oct 6 + $500 “procrastinator discount."
You’ll walk away with:
• Strategic insights to use right away
• A network that actually responds
• Upgraded leadership toolkit
• Clarity on what’s next
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The Secret to Creating Professional Development Experiences That Actually Matter

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Allie_p @alliep.bsky.social · 14d

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Allie_p @alliep.bsky.social · 14d

In preschool, my daughter played “someone’s missing”—one hid, the rest guessed who was missing.
How often do we hide instead of allowing ourselves to be seen?
Extraordinary Machines helps women step out, connect & leave with real takeaways.
Apps close Oct 1. Link in comments, DMs open.

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Allie_p @alliep.bsky.social · 23d

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Check out this months newsletter!

Investing in Yourself

Are you ready to do something for you?

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Allie_p @alliep.bsky.social · 28d

Part 3 company offsite concerns: We’ve always gotten good feedback, why change?

Good is relative. Most teams haven't experienced a great offsite. A great offsite shifts team dynamics, speeds up decisions & creates momentum that lasts or years.
You’re investing the time & money; why settle for good?

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Allie_p @alliep.bsky.social · Sep 4

Part 2 of common tech company offsite concerns: “A facilitator isn’t in our budget.”
But with flights, hotels, meals, and lost work time—you’re already investing big.
A facilitator ensures that investment pays off. The real question: what value are you leaving on the table without one?

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Allie_p @alliep.bsky.social · Sep 2

Kicking off a 3 part series to cover common concerns for planning offsites & bringing in a facilitator:
Part 1: We want people to connect not spend our time in formal sessions
Great facilitation marries content sessions & team bonding to create frameworks for real conversation to sustain remote work

Allie_p @alliep.bsky.social · Aug 14

The first deadline for Extraordinary Machines is tomorrow.

This is a room for women in leadership who want real systems, not just good vibes.

If you are looking for honest strategy and smart company, this might be it.

Apply here: daydreamsinruby.com/retreat/

#WomenInLeadership #FallRetreat

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Allie_p @alliep.bsky.social · Aug 13

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Allie_p @alliep.bsky.social · Aug 12

There is a moment, right before fall really kicks in, where you can still set the tone.

I wrote about that window and what it might look like to use it well.

Read here: open.substack.com/pub/seasoned...

#Leadership #WorkCulture

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Allie_p @alliep.bsky.social · Aug 6

I am gathering 14 accomplished women for a leadership weekend that is all depth and no fluff.

It is not about unplugging. It is about tuning in to what matters and building momentum you can carry forward.

Apps due August 15.

Details here: daydreamsinruby.com/retreat/
#WomenInLeadership

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Allie_p @alliep.bsky.social · Aug 5

It is somehow August.

While you are melting in the heat or wondering where summer went, here is a quick check-in.

What is keeping you up at night about your team or work?
What would make it better?

If you want to talk it through, I am here.
#Leadership #WorkCulture

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Allie_p @alliep.bsky.social · Jul 30

So many tools, so much burnout. I love being productive but lately I’ve caught myself trying to optimize every moment of my day. And funny enough… it makes me less productive. I wrote about that in my latest post.
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The Productivity Paradox: How Our Obsession with Efficiency is Making Us Less Productive

Despite our obsession with productivity tools, optimization techniques, and AI solutions, workers are more burned out than ever, working longer hours, and ironically becoming less productive as they s...

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Allie_p @alliep.bsky.social · Jul 23

Took my kid shopping before camp. We got to the fitting room and he looked at me and said,“What am I supposed to do now?”

It had been so long, he forgot the steps.

Made me think about work.We forget how often others need context for things we take for granted.

Say the quiet parts too.
#Leadership