Career Coaching New York

Welcome to Coaches & Coffee – Fort Lee

## Welcome to Coaches & Coffee – Fort Lee **Great coaches don't grow alone.** Whether you're an experienced coach, newly certified, or transitioning into the coaching profession, this is a welcoming space to connect with fellow coaches who understand both the rewards and challenges of this work. Our gatherings are intentionally casual, supportive, and conversation-driven. There are no presentations, no sales pitches, and no pressure to have all the answers. Just authentic conversations over coffee with coaches who are committed to growing personally and professionally. ### What to Expect Every other Saturday, we'll meet for about an hour to: * Connect with fellow coaches in the local community. * Share ideas, experiences, and lessons learned. * Discuss meaningful coaching topics and real-world challenges. * Celebrate wins and support one another through the journey of building a coaching practice. * Build genuine relationships in a relaxed, judgment-free environment. Whether you're looking for fresh perspectives, encouragement, accountability, or simply a community that understands your journey, you'll find a seat at our table. ### What to Bring * Your favorite coffee or beverage ☕ * Curiosity * An open mind * A willingness to learn and share * Business cards are optional—authentic conversation comes first. ### Finding the Group We'll meet at a local coffee shop in **Fort Lee, NJ**. The exact location will be posted before each event.

Mid-Life Singles Connect: Intros & Photos for Ages 33-47

NOTE: This is not a live or in‑person event. This is an online discussion board where members post and interact at their own pace. Welcome to our online space for singles aged 33-47! This is a virtual discussion board designed for meaningful connections—no in-person meetup required. Introduce yourself, share your story, post tasteful photos, and get to know others who are in a similar life stage. Whether you're focused on career growth, enjoying your independence, looking for a serious relationship, exploring the idea of starting or growing a family, or simply seeking someone who gets the balance of adult life, this group is here to help you connect authentically. How to participate: * Start a discussion thread with your intro: tell us about your interests, lifestyle, values, and what you're hoping to find. * Add respectful photos that show your personality (please keep everything appropriate—no explicit or overly revealing content). * Reply to others with kindness and genuine interest. We're building a positive, supportive community, so please treat everyone with respect, courtesy, and consideration. Inappropriate behavior or content will not be tolerated. Let's make some great connections! Questions? Message the organizer. Please note the non-refundable $3 fee is for access to the discussion and photo board to meet other members in your age range.

UX Happy Hour irl (open to all levels)

######## You need to bring a physical Government Issued ID to be allowed to stay. It's the Law. ######## Whether you're a seasoned UX pro, just breaking into the field, or simply curious about design — this is your invite to pull up a chair and join the conversation. UX Happy Hour is a laid-back, no-agenda gathering where designers, researchers, product thinkers, and anyone design-curious can connect over drinks in a low-pressure setting. No slides. No networking theater. **Why attend:** • Meet new connection in organic way • Get feedback and fresh perspectives on your work (i.e. portfolio) or advice for your career • Stay sharp on what's happening in UX, AI, product, and tech right now • Meet potential collaborators, mentors, or future coworkers • Cheap drinks ($5 Guinness) **What to expect:** • Warm, welcoming crowd across all experience levels • Candid conversations about design, careers, tools, and everything in between • A great chill bar in the East Village to do it all in **Where to find us:** We're usually tucked in by the ATM at the back of Mona's. If you're not sure where we are, just ask the bartender — they know us! Come solo, bring a friend, or drag a coworker along. The more the merrier. Interested in sponsoring this event? Reach out to Danny (one of the organizers) for our sponsorship rate card.

Faith + Fortitude @ Work

Join us for an evening of faith, encouragement, and meaningful conversation as we explore what it looks like to trust God in our careers, callings, and daily work. Whether you’re navigating a career transition, building a business, leading a team, searching for your next opportunity, or simply seeking to honor God in your workplace, this gathering is designed to encourage and equip you. Together, we’ll discuss biblical principles for work and leadership, share experiences and challenges, pray for one another, and build genuine community with other professionals who desire to grow in both faith and fortitude. No matter where you are in your professional journey, you are welcome here. Come prepared to connect, be encouraged, and leave with practical insights and renewed confidence in God’s direction for your life.

(IN-PERSON) Get Sh*t Done Club: Saturday Work Session (Pizza Included 🍕)

This RSVP is for the IN-PERSON session only. 🙌 📍 Location: 1030 6th Avenue, 5th Floor (WALK UP!), New York, NY. Buzz the 5th floor! We also run an ONLINE session at the same time. Find it in our group's events if you'd rather join from home. 💻 Got a project you keep putting off? Bring it! 🙌 Get Sh\*t Done NYC is a friendly community of people who show up and actually finish things together: side projects, writing, job applications, business ideas, school work, that inbox from 2024. 😅 HOW IT WORKS 1\. Show up and settle in with your laptop \(or notebook\) and your unfinished project\. 2\. Quick intros: say what you're working on and one goal for the session\. 3\. Phones away\. We work in focused rounds with short breaks to check in\, cheer each other on\, and swap tips\. 4\. Pizza break 🍕 5\. We close by sharing what we got done\! 🎉 COST: Free to join, with a suggested donation of $15 (cash or Venmo at the door) to help keep the space going. Pizza is included! 🍕 HEADS-UP ABOUT THE SPACE: This is a no-frills pop-up. The room is sparse and simple: folding tables and chairs, nothing fancy, and it's a 4-flight walk-up on the 5th floor (no elevator). Bring a charger and headphones if you like. Coffee is welcome during rounds; the pizza break is the time for food. Come meet other doers and leave with real progress! 💪

Traffic Toastmasters Meeting

**Join Traffic Toastmasters! 🚦🎤** Looking to become a more confident speaker and stronger leader? Traffic Toastmasters offers a supportive and high-energy environment where you can build communication and leadership skills at your own pace. Whether you're preparing for presentations, leading teams, or simply want to express your ideas more effectively, our meetings provide practical experience, real-time feedback, and a welcoming community. Open to all levels—from beginners to experienced speakers—our sessions are designed to help you grow with confidence and clarity. 📩 *For the Zoom link:* Please go to : https://2286.toastmastersclubs.org/ or e-mail traffictoastmastersclub2286@gmail.com Take the next step in your personal and professional growth—join us and experience the difference.

Dating Games: A Fun Twist on Speed Dating

For tickets and information: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002594423830](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002594423830) **IMPORTANT NOTE: CLICKING THE RSVP AND PAY ORGANIZER BUTTON ON MEETUP DOES NOT GET YOU A TICKET/ SPOT. YOU HAVE TO CLICK THE LINK TO THE EVENTBRITE PAGE AND PURCHASE A TICKET THERE. PRICE GOES UP AS EVENT TIME APPROACHES AND MAY SELL OUT SO GET YOUR TICKET ON EVENTBRITE ASAP.** **\*This is a multigroup event so event responses are only a portion of the total number of attendees** NYC Speed Dating - Dating Games Is your dating life starting to feel monotonous? Do your dates resemble job interviews more than actual chemistry? Sick of dedicating your entire evening to getting to know just one person? Then check out **“Dating Games” Speed Dating!** It’s a lively, modern twist on the classic format. Join us for a one-of-a-kind social experience for NYC singles! Meet new people, win raffle prizes, and connect with other fun, like-minded singles. It’s not only a great way to meet a potential partner—it’s also perfect for finding new friends or even future wingmen/wingwomen. **Suggested age range: 20s, 30s & 40s.** Our warm, welcoming host will get things started before dividing everyone into small groups at various tables. You’ll chat, mingle, and play lighthearted social games with groups of about 4–5 singles. The games are easy, super fun, and designed to help everyone open up and connect. After each round, you’ll rotate tables—just like traditional speed dating—so you'll eventually meet all the singles attending. You’ll also receive a “match sheet,” where you can mark anyone you’d like to speak with again. If they choose you as well, the host will email you each other’s contact information within roughly 24 hours so you can plan a date. Let’s be honest—we’re all tired of endless swiping on apps and meeting people who may not be anything like their profiles. A “Dating Games” Speed Dating night is a far better way to connect because you meet real people *in person* and get a genuine sense of who they are. This is an entirely new, innovative take on speed dating! We appreciate the idea behind traditional speed dating, but it can be tough to keep conversations flowing. That’s why at “Dating Games” events, you’ll have entertaining, easy-to-play games to help break the ice and avoid the typical interview-style awkwardness. We find this format helps people connect more naturally and meaningfully. ### WIN PRIZES! You’ll enjoy an evening full of fresh faces, interactive games, and social fun—no special skills needed, just a little luck! Our friendly host will guide the whole experience and help everyone get acquainted. Throughout the night you’ll play multiple games while getting opportunities to interact with all the singles of the opposite sex. When you win a game, you earn a raffle ticket—giving you chances to win prizes! ### IMPORTANT: THIS IS A PRE-PAY EVENT ONLY Tickets **must** be purchased online in advance—registration at the venue will *not* be available. As the event nears and space becomes limited, the price will increase to $35. *See more upcoming NYC events at [WWW.FRIENDZYEVENTS.COM](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dating-games-a-fun-twist-on-speed-dating-in-nyc-tickets-1982239058384?aff=oddtdtcreator)* For tickets and information: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002594423830](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002594423830)

Improve Your Public Speaking Skills — Columbia University Toastmasters

Building AI Capability: Internal vs. FDEs: opportunity for people analytics?

Know Your Voice: Find Your Power

# Know Your Voice: Find Your Power **A live, 90-minute Zoom masterclass for greater confidence, presence, and self-expression** **Cost:** $7 **Where:** Live on Zoom **Length:** 90 minutes **Choose one date:** * **Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern** * **Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 6:30 PM Eastern** [https://accentjweinman.com/know-your-voice-find-your-power/](https://accentjweinman.com/know-your-voice-find-your-power/) When people come to me for accent work, the conversation is almost always about more than pronunciation. They want to feel comfortable speaking up. To express their ideas without second-guessing themselves. To be heard clearly—and feel more like themselves when speaking English. Pronunciation is part of that. But so can the way you breathe, the tension you carry, your speaking habits, and what you’re thinking or anticipating before you say a word. **That’s what we’ll explore in this masterclass.** While this isn’t an accent reduction class, it addresses something that often brings people to accent work in the first place: wanting greater confidence and freedom in how they communicate. I’m Judy Weinman, a speech-language pathologist and communication coach. For more than 30 years, I’ve helped people communicate with greater clarity, ease, and expression. I’d love to share this part of my work with you. ## What we’ll explore * **The connection between mind, body, breath, and voice**—and how each influences the others. * How tension and habits can make your voice feel smaller, less expressive, or harder to use. * Ways to bring more resonance, warmth, and conviction into your speech. * How to begin changing patterns such as rushing, holding your breath, or fading at the ends of sentences. **You won’t just hear about these ideas. You’ll try them.** I’ll guide you through practical exercises so you can notice what changes in your voice—and how you feel when you speak. You can participate as much or as little as you’d like. There’s no need to prepare anything, and no one will be put on the spot. ## The details **Cost:** $7 **Where:** Live on Zoom **Length:** 90 minutes **Choose one date:** * **Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern** * **Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 6:30 PM Eastern** It’s the same masterclass on both dates—choose whichever works for you. **This is a live-only class; there will be no replay.** Please reserve the time so you can take part in the exercises. Sessions will be recorded for my own use, and short excerpts may be used in future promotional materials. If you prefer not to appear, you’re welcome to keep your camera off and use only your first name. You can still take part in all the exercises. ## Reserve your place **Please complete your $7 registration here:** [https://accentjweinman.com/know-your-voice-find-your-power/](https://accentjweinman.com/know-your-voice-find-your-power/) **A Meetup RSVP alone does not register you for the masterclass.** Use the link above to choose your date and complete registration. This is work I love sharing, and I’d be delighted to have you join me. Judy

Friday Improv Jam 6:30-8:30pm ($10)

**Improv NOW! Jam: A Performance-Driven Lab** Ready for a night of unscripted discovery? Join us for the Improv NOW! Jam—an electric, collaborative performance space where improvisers and audience members alike come together to create something brand new. **This is a performance-driven event.** We are a community of performers taking risks, developing characters, and crafting stories in real-time. Whether you are hitting the stage to sharpen your instincts or sitting in the audience to enjoy the magic, you are an essential part of the night. **The Experience** We keep the format fluid to match the energy in the room, creating a fast-paced and engaging experience: * **The Scenework Hour:** We dive into grounded scenes. Expect everything from tight, 2-person beats to larger group dynamics that explore relationships and comedic character work. * **The Ensemble Hour:** We shift into longer, collaborative sets. We work together as an ensemble to weave characters and situations into cohesive, story-driven comedy. **Who Should Come?** * **Performers:** If you want to practice your craft, take risks, and perform for a live, supportive crowd, this is your lab. * **Audience:** If you love live, unscripted comedy, come watch the magic unfold! If you feel inspired, you're welcome to switch roles at any time. **Details** * **Time:** 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM * **Cost:** $10. Please pre-arrange electronic payment (Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, CashApp) with the host or handle it on-site when you arrive. * **The Vibe:** We play to the height of our intelligence. We bring the focus and intensity of a show to an intimate, supportive environment. **Questions?** Reach us at [nycimprovnow@gmail.com](http://nycimprovnow@gmail.com%2A%2A/) *Note: Photos may be taken for promotional purposes.*

Making Better Bets: A Field Guide to Product Strategy with Andrew Skotzko

“Be more strategic” is advice every product leader has heard. But knowing what to actually DO? That's the hard part. Join us for an early look at *[The Strategy Cycle](https://thestrategycycle.com/)*, the new book from product leadership coach [Andrew Skotzko](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewskotzko), which is a practical guide to turning a messy set of research, goals, stakeholder opinions, and competitive pressure into a real product strategy. Andrew frames strategy as a theory of winning, expressed through a cycle of bets. Plans, roadmaps, and goal lists all have their place, but a real strategy gives them direction and makes planning season suck a lot less. Mind the Product founder Martin Eriksson says the book shows you what to do on Monday morning—and “what to do in week 7 when the strategy is quietly falling apart.” Andrew will walk through the two halves of the cycle: **Craft the strategy.** Start with a two-page strategy sketch, distill what’s really going on in your market, name the challenge that matters most, and define why customers will choose you and keep choosing you. Then turn that into a portfolio of bets with a clear line between what’s in and what’s out. **Live the strategy.** Crafting the strategy is only about 40% of the work. The rest is deploying it, keeping it alive when shiny new things start arriving in week two, and evolving it as you learn. You’ll walk away with: * A practical way to frame strategic choices as bets * A starting template for your own strategy sketch * Tactics for keeping strategy alive after planning season ends This session is built for anyone responsible for setting direction in a fast-moving environment. Bring your hardest strategy questions. **Sponsored by:** * **[Askable:](https://www.askable.com/)** the UX research platform that grounds fast product decisions in real human evidence * **[Pendo:](https://www.pendo.io/)** Product Context for your Apps and AI Agents