Students Lean In with the IWL | Institute for Women's Leadership

Lean In Circles are monthly gatherings offering motivation, learning, support and connections with other female students in a supportive, open environment. Lean in Circles are held worldwide with women of all ages.

The idea was based on the book Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg. In order to appeal to our audience of college students, we have paired an activity with our topic of discussion. We’ve found this has promoted our attendance and fostered the discussion.

Last Semester we held four Lean In Circles.

September’s Topic: Goal Setting, Activity: Goal Cork Boards

October’s Topic: Stress Management, Activity: Terrariums

November’s Topic/Activity: Group Think-tank
Panel members were invited to bring a male counterpart to brainstorm IWL initiatives and events to involve male students and gain a male perspective on the current initiatives and events the IWL has planned.

December’s Topic: Work-Life Balance, Activity: Ornaments

This semester we have an additional four Lean In Circles planned.

January

Topic: Reset Your Mindset

Activity: Heat Packs

February

Topic: Group Think-tank

Female guests are invited to bring a male counterpart to brainstorm IWL initiatives and events to involve male students and gain a male perspective on the current initiatives and events the IWL has planned.