Community of Practice

Everyone is a leader – at work, at home, and in their community.

Community of Practice conversations are opportunities for any and all leaders to gather together and learn from each other. *NEW* in 2025, conversations are quarterly, via Zoom, on the 4th Tuesday of selected months (see dates below).

Starting in September 2025, join the Atlas of the Heart (by Brené Brown) Book Group, via Zoom, for 15 sessions. This program is limited to 10 individuals (more info below).

Calendar & Topics

Atlas of the Heart

We invite you to join our servant leadership
learning community!

NEW in 2025 – Quarterly Conversations

2025 Dates

March 25, 2025
May 27, 2025
September 30, 2025
November 25, 2025

Each conversation is on the 4th Tuesday of selected months from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm (CT) via Zoom.

Details

Conversations are FREE to attend, but registration through our Events Calendar is required.

Use this learning community to refresh and strengthen your personal and professional servant leadership practices!

“The sincere people I learn with in these sessions inspire me, and I leave each session with at least one new perspective, skill, or story that positively influences how I lead, work, and serve.”

– Kate Z.

Atlas of the Heart Book Group

The Atlas of the Heart (by Brené Brown) Book Group is a *NEW* community program of Sophia Partners, facilitated by Caroline Coughlin Lampereur. This book study was started with the intention of creating a welcoming, caring, and Sacred Circle for participants to be their authentic self and companion with others while listening, learning, and practicing the language of emotions.

Dates & Times

The Book Group begins September 9, 2025 and ends May 12, 2026. By registering for this program, you are committing to attend all 15 sessions.

Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month.

*Nov. & Dec. monthly (Nov. 11, 2025; Dec. 9, 2025)

Each session is from 10:00-11:30 AM (CT) via Zoom.

About the Book

Deadline to register is September 1, 2025.

Must purchase your own book (audio or hardcopy). Buy Book >
Minimum 6 people to run, maximum 10.

Pricing

We invite you to choose the option that aligns with your current financial situation. Every contribution supports access and equity in our programming.

Sponsoring – $450: Choose this rate if you are able to invest in making this program more accessible to others. Your generosity helps fund participation for those with less financial flexibility.
Supporting – $350: This rate reflects the true cost of your participation in the program.
Honoring – $250: This reduced rate is made possible through the support of others. We offer it to honor your presence and make the Sacred Circle more accessible.
Learning – $175: This deeply subsidized rate is for those who would not otherwise be able to join. We’re glad you’re here.

Keep the Work of Sophia Going

Donations help support the overall work of Sophia to strengthen individuals, build better and stronger teams, and create more caring communities in the places and spaces we share. We will graciously accept any amount of donation you feel appropriate to support our Community of Practice conversations!

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About Sophia Partners

Sophia Partners is a community-benefit, nonprofit organization dedicated to building a network of transformative servant-leaders who unleash the potential of people and create collaborative and thriving spaces and places.