Who Is in Your Inner Circle?
A few weeks ago, while in my hometown, Ottawa, I met with two amazing friends, Nickie and Deena, for a brainstorming and strategy day. We booked a space downtown with a massive floor-to-ceiling whiteboard, grabbed our laptops, snacks, pens, and paper, and dug right in.
We are three people who are building and working towards our dreams.
Nickie is a filmmaker, journalist, producer, and communications expert who runs a copywriting business (the Power of Why episode with Nickie is launching on Oct 29). Deena? She's a filmmaker, editor, writer, and strategist. As for me, I'm a talent and business strategist who helps leaders design distinct workspaces and build systems to retain top talent. I also have a podcast called The Power of Why.
We're all doing our thing, but we also know we don't have to build things alone. We help each other strategize, think differently, and dream bigger
Here is how we approached the day:
We each wrote three priorities for the next three months on the whiteboard.
We split our time into thirds, allowing us to dive into our priorities and obstacles.
While one person was at the whiteboard, the other two asked questions, offered fresh perspectives, brainstormed solutions, and shared resources.
We asked each other questions like, "Who do you need on your team?" or "Have you thought about doing X?" When one person had a block, the others offered ideas and resources.
It was laid back, but we were so productive. We created a relaxed environment and got shit done.
By the end, we all left with more clarity, actionable steps for the next quarter, and the energy that comes from working with the right people.
Have you ever spent a day like this with some of your fav people?
Imagine what you could create or finish if you made space for an intentional brainstorming and strategy day. It's more than just getting work done. It's about dreaming bigger, supporting, and moving forward with intention.