Join us!
Friday, April 10, 2026
10:00—11:30 AM CT
Register for the Zoom link and details.
What is it for?
Do you ask good questions, see things differently, and like to make new connections? Do you have expertise, experience, and curiosity? Join us to learn about Maria Soyka as a coach & facilitator — and help her take it all to the next level.
Not a webinar—
Expect a low-pressure space to learn, contribute, and connect. Plan to have your camera on—option to unmute. Wear what you wear when Zooming for work or school. No expertise is needed. We’ll serve as your guide every step of the way.
Get the setup.
In minutes, you’ll be briefed on Maria’s business — what it is, what she does, how it works. No pitch, just a quick overview.
Tackle it together.
Bring your ideas, your instincts, and your hard-won wisdom—no pressure to talk in front of a large group.
Leave connected.
Walk away with new insights, new allies, and a co-created resource you’ll want to share.
Who will be there
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Maria Soyka
Coach + Facilitator
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Tim Schuster
Founder & Lead Facilitator
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Participants
Creators, connectors, professionals, and curious people who show up to learn, contribute, and connect.
"Cool format, well facilitated-very enjoyable!"
— Jill Morenz, President & CEO @ Aviatra Accelerators
“Exceptionally well run in a fantastic format.”
— Gina Lensky, Lead L&D Consultant @ Fusion Risk Management
"I loved the pacing, the variety, meeting new people, and seeing the impact. The energy was lovely!"
— Merry Lin, Author | Speaker | Resilience & Wellness Expert
"I loved it. 90 mins flew by."
— Jonah Katrina Jala, Director, #HACK2025
HOW IT WORKS
What is the format?
Step 1: Quick Overview + Context
We’ll use a quick interview and overview, followed by light Q&A about Maria’s mission, vision, challenges, and opportunities.
Step 2: Facilitated Ideation—With No Pressure
We’ll explain it all step by step. Many folks are often surprised by how many ideas they have to offer once we get started.
Step 3: Bring It All Together
Brainstorming generates more than new ideas! Join us to celebrate, connect, and engage with the founders and risk-takers who are creating the future.
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3 Session Design Principles
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Max Value in Minimal Time
🧭 Tight structure, expansive outcomes
→ Creativity loves constraints. A compressed 90-minute session—but with pacing, clarity, and purposeful transitions creates space for expansive thought. The result: sharp focus without fatigue, and momentum without dilution. -
Participation Without Pressure
🧩 Multiple ways to show up.
→ We designed for contribution without obligation. Insight rounds and breakout moments offer space for different voices to enter—without requiring everyone to speak to the whole group. This supports inclusion, honors psychological safety, and invites both introverts and extroverts to meaningfully engage. -
Momentum Over Resolution
⚡ Design for movement, not final answers.
→ We don’t push for consensus. Instead, we generate energy, alignment, and individual-level next steps. A closing engagement survey captures what stuck, what sparked, and what’s next—so teams leave with traction, not just discussion.
Momentum for moments that matter.
30+ Thinkers. 90 Minutes. 100s of Ideas & Connections. 1 Challenge.
Experiences that build communities around entrepreneurs and projects that solve problems and make a difference.
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