Launching New GEL Groups!! – come learn more at an information session

GROWING EDGE LEADERS

an invitation to elevate your executive leadership

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WE’RE STARTING NEW GEL GROUPS!

We designed Growing Edge Leaders (GEL) to provide a

proven and powerful set of resources for high-impact

community leaders to grow their leadership and their impact.

If you are motivated to invest in your (or another’s) growth

as a leader, we invite you to learn more about GEL.

— Ken Saxon, LFW Founder, GEL Facilitator —

Leading From Within is launching new 2026-27 groups of its Growing Edge Leaders program for high-impact community leaders in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. Growing Edge Leaders (GEL), as its name suggests, is for seasoned executives who are committed to staying on their “growing edge” – the places where you find yourself being called to grow and stretch the margins of your capacities.

A GEL group is a group of +/- 12 experienced, cross-sector community leaders who meet for a full day each month to learn together and to support each other to solve problems, evaluate opportunities, and grow their leadership capabilities. LFW designed this intensive executive peer group to provide the best possible resources to keep leaders learning, growing their community impact, and thriving as humans. How might your leadership benefit from a facilitated all-day peer group and a one-on-one executive coach all dedicated to supporting you?

TO LEARN MORE:

  • VISIT: Learn about GEL membership on our website
  • ATTEND: Join us for an Information Session
  • FAQ:Check out our Frequently Asked Questions
INFORMATION SESSIONS

Join us to learn more about Growing Edge Leaders (GEL) at one of our information sessions. Attending an information session will give you a greater sense as to what this new program offers, as well as if it’s right for you or a leader you support. At the in-person sessions, you’ll also get a taste of the GEL program experience.

At each information session, we will discuss all the components of GEL membership as well as the application process. You will have the opportunity to hear from our Founder Ken Saxon, GEL Program Manager Judy Hawkins, GEL alumni and others, to ask questions, and connect with other community leaders.

JOIN US:

Wednesday, June 10 | 3:30 -5:00 PM | “A Taste of GEL”

Leading From Within | 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Suite 202, Santa Barbara

Thursday, June 18 | 9:00 -10:30 AM | “A Taste of GEL”

Leading From Within | 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Suite 202, Santa Barbara

Monday, June 22 | 4:00 -5:00 PM | Basic Program Introduction

Zoom | Virtual Gathering

RSVP HERE

GEL membership is open to social sector and community leaders from

nonprofits, philanthropy, healthcare, education, government, the

private sector, and other community leadership roles

2026-27 GEL applications due June 30

Please contact our Operations Director, Rubi Castellanos with questions or concerns regarding the program and/or the application process.

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