Zone of Genius Workshops

Life changes when you discover your God-given gifts. Whether you're job searching or have a sneaking feeling you could be happier in a different role, Maddy and Lauren can help you go from getting-by to thriving at work and in life.

If you've ever thought, "When will someone ever hire me?" or "It's too risky to think about a career change right now," it's time to invest in yourself. (Especially if you're thinking "It's not a good time right now.")

Let's trade in limiting beliefs for community and confidence.

Invest in yourself with this 2-part series where you'll:

  • identify your talents through the "Zone of Genius" framework
  • learn how to find (or create!) a role that fits your unique skills
  • bring joy back to your work

The Zone of Genius is a tool and thought model, that helps you discover work that is most life-giving for you.

Many people in our generation feel stuck in traditional jobs, are experiencing burnout, are lacking inspiration, and are uncertain about integrating their talents and passions into a meaningful career.

The "traditional" career path is less common, prompting a reevaluation of how we approach our work and careers.

For those incredible women who have chosen homemaking as their current life work; again, there's so many tools to be gathered from this particular model.


Enter, the zone of genius workshops.

2 live workshops designed to engage, activate, inspire, and connect you with other like-minded people doing the same important personal growth & welcoming 2024 with all the fresh possibilities of a new year!

We created these as live webinars because we know the importance of community, connection & the energy of fresh inspiration.

We also have content & reflection packed videos/worksheets and materials inside the accompanying mini-course. For busy women who need to access inspiration on their own time.

We can't wait to see you in the workshops!

Look for the zoom links & pre-workshop handouts in your inbox!

~Maddy & Lauren

What:

2 live workshops, January 25 & February 22, 2024 (Yes, recordings will be available).

1 hour long, packed with info, inspiration, community & time for live Q&A and discussion.

3 handouts, 1 pre-workshops & 1 sent after each session. To solidify, personalize & go deeper with your experience of the zone of genius model in your own life. It's transformative!


Your Instructor


Lauren Sawyer & Maddy Pidel
Lauren Sawyer & Maddy Pidel

Lauren is a midwest-born, NYC-based entrepreneur and media producer. Professionally, she started her career as a morning news producer, helping open the historic 7 Burlington Station in Omaha, NE.

In NYC, Lauren founded in-house production at the trade association for local broadcast television, TVB.

She transitioned into the tech startup world in 2021, where she leverages a media background to create dynamic content and virtual events.

Personally, Lauren enjoys living a vibrant life of faith. She founded the community for Christian businesswomen “Rise and Come Alive” in May 2023, which has a podcast of the same name.

Lauren is a passionate mentor to people starting their career or seeking a change. She also enjoys following USA Figure Skating and supporting the arts – from Broadway to hosting private house shows.

Listen to “Rise and Come Alive

Follow @Riseandcomealive and @jrnjunkie


Maddy Pidel is a financial advisor, health & life coach, and loves supporting individuals towards living balanced, joyful & successful lives.

She started in a traditional finance career, pivoted towards entrepreneurship & being a business owner for a decade, and is now nestled nicely in between the 2 worlds; leveraging financial tools to support small business owners & successful individuals.

She is always reading a personal development book, loves working with clients, and in her free time, you'll find her cooking, running, gardening, and planning adventures with her 6 kids.

Follow her @maddypidel for daily adventures & musings.


Course Curriculum


  To make the most of our time together, please read & complete the worksheet, and a few of the encouraged reads
Available in days
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Frequently Asked Questions


Is this a recorded course or live workshops?
The workshops are meant to be attended live! There is a real power in those live connections & building community with likeminded individuals, along with Q&A with the workshop creators. With that said, we will have both workshops recorded, so if for some reason you're not able to join us for them live, you'll be able to access them.
How long do I have access to the recordings
You'll have access for 6 months to the worksheets & recordings. Of course, we hope you'll be inspired to share the link & invite a friend to check it out & get into their genius zone with us!
What if I am unhappy with the workshops?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase after the first workshop, please contact us for a partial refund.

We're so excited to welcome you, as friends & inspired companions on the journey as we continue to discover & lean into our genius zones. It's an exciting process, and something that we find is much better done with an inspired community. Join us!

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