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Belonging Roundtable

Free monthly virtual strategy session for community leaders

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Where Intentional Belonging Becomes Your Competitive Advantage

Hi, I'm Eli Walker, and if you're anything like the incredible leaders I work with, you're already doing something right! You've been creating spaces where people feel valued and connected—whether in your Fortune 500 company or as a solopreneur—and you've seen firsthand how authentic belonging drives success.

But let's be honest: while you're proud of the culture you've built, you know there's more to unlock. Perhaps you're struggling to scale that sense of belonging as your team grows. Maybe you intuitively create inclusive environments but can't quite articulate the "how" when you’re asked to plan a new live event.

Whatever belonging questions you're holding, my Belonging Roundtable is an intimate, action-oriented community for leaders who understand that belonging isn't just a "nice-to-have"—it's a powerful business strategy that directly impacts engagement, retention, and results. I invite you to join our community where diverse leaders gather in a confidential space to share real challenges.

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Join via Zoom on the last Thursday of every month from 1:00 - 2:00 pm EST.

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What you’ll experience

Cross-Pollination of Ideas
Gain inspiration from how belonging principles apply across different industries and contexts

Practical Tools
Successful case studies from diverse contexts provide actionable inspiration

Grow Your Network
Connect with peers to maintain momentum on your belonging initiatives

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Research-Backed Frameworks Explore the science of belonging and how it drives measurable business outcomes

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Belonging Toolkit
Access exclusive resources, templates, and assessments to implement in your organization or community

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Collaborative Problem-Solving
Workshop your specific belonging challenges with peers who understand the nuances

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Who this is for

Eli Walker’s Belonging Roundtables welcome community-focused leaders across all contexts:

  • Corporate Executives & HR Leaders seeking to boost engagement and performance through belonging

  • Solopreneurs & Creators building online communities where members feel genuinely connected

  • Event Planners & Experience Designers looking to transform attendee experiences through strategic belonging practices

  • Team Leaders & Managers responsible for cultivating high-performing, inclusive teams

  • Community Builders working to strengthen connections in physical or digital spaces

Street Cred.

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“I met Eli Walker after attending one of her monthly Belonging Roundtables. Super inspiring and uplifting! The community-focused session was enjoyable and relatable. She has fun and interactive activities that allow us to apply our real-world experiences and challenges.

I have taken so much away from her sessions to share with my clients and fellow community builders.If you are a community leader, facilitator, or in any way part of a team that hosts events, Eli offers endless ways to increase online participation.

Thanks, Eli, for sharing your fun and energetic spirit to help create belonging in our community.”

- Deb Schell, Community Cultivator with Find Calm Here

About your facilitator

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Belonging Roundtables are facilitated by Eli Walker, founder of The Uplift Center and renowned belonging expert. With a background spanning leadership development, community building, and interactive storytelling, Eli brings a multidisciplinary approach to fostering genuine connection.

Through her work, she has helped organizations of all sizes transform their cultures, events, and communities through intentional belonging practices.

Learn more about Eli's approach and expertise at www.eliwalkerstories.com.

Join via Zoom on the last Thursday of every month from 1:00 - 2:00 pm EST.

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Questions?
Contact us at belonging@theuplift.center or schedule a 15-minute consultation to explore how the Belonging Roundtable can help you leverage belonging as a strategic advantage.