February 2026

AT A GLANCE

Your February innovation Women Month-at-a-Glance memo is here! This is a guide for events and programs available to our community. Whether you’re looking to connect with our team, collaborate with others or learn something new, we’ve got everything you need in one place. (Our speaker members have access to additional sessions - another great reason to join.) Check it out!

This email includes:

• The month-at-a-glance calendar
• Speaker Friend Friday (SFF) events & registration links
• Upcoming free webinar details & registration links
• Info about our educational programs (members-only)
• Lioness Magazine community event information

Cheers!

Bobbie (and the IW Team)

Speaker Friend Fridays

Join us every Friday at 8:45 am ET for Speaker Friends Friday on Zoom. We have discussions with speakers, authors, event managers, business owners, podcasters and other professionals.

You can also join us on February 6 and 20 for West Coast Speaker Friends at noon ET/9:00 am PT. It's every first and third Friday each month. All are welcome.

Get More Speaking Opportunities

Featuring Bobbie Carlton

February 11, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET

Join us for this free session where we’ll show you how to find and land speaking opportunities, craft a strong speaker presence and tap into the Innovation Women community and our tools that support your growth every step of the way. Learn more about what to expect here.

Upcoming IW Webinars

The Hero's Shield: Psychological Safety as Your Superpower

Featuring Shari Collins

February 4, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET

Creating an environment where employees feel safe to express themselves, share ideas, and take risks without fear of retaliation is essential to fostering innovation, collaboration, and overall well-being.

Led by a certified educator and psychological safety practitioner, this workshop is designed to introduce attendees to the concept of psychological safety at work—what it is, why it matters, and how it can be cultivated in the workplace, especially noting the intersections of race.



Participants will explore the framework of Dr. Timothy Clark: 1. Inclusion Safety 2. Learner Safety 3. Contributor Safety 4. Challenger Safety, with time for brief engagement after each level. This session provides attendees with actionable tools to foster a supportive environment, contributing to a more positive culture.

Regardless of your role or years of experience, this workshop equips you with the tools to ensure people feel safe, heard, and valued.

Knowledge Sessions

Bi-Weekly on Fridays at 11:00 am ET

This month: February 6 & 20

These sessions cover Profile Reviews, Concept Clinics and Ask Me Anything segments. Come with a filled-out profile, a concept that needs refining or any other questions. The sessions are first-come, first-serve and for members only.

Kickstart Cohort Program

Our Kickstart Cohorts are a combination of expert guidance on how to use the Innovation Women platform and an accountability group. We'll show you how to best use our platform and tools while discussing how to position yourself as a speaker. Exclusive to members. Learn more here.

Next session starts Thursday, February 5th, 2026, at noon ET. Check out more scheduling options here.

Speaker Coaching Cohort

The program includes an easy-to-understand process, hands-on exercises, templates, personalized feedback, and practical strategies to ensure your presentation stands out. You’ll work in a small group, have regular breakouts and guided working sessions. This is a 4-week course plus a bonus session with our founder to review your presentation. Exclusive to members. Learn more here.

Next session starts Tuesday, February 3rd 2026, at 11:00 am ET. Check out more scheduling options here.