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Meet ELE Contributing Members and get involved Thursday, October 2 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (or later, if the wine flows!) Location: Culturerox | 60 Witt Rd, South Barrington, IL 60010
Join Dirk Tussing, Deepa Kartha, and Alaska Fu—ELE Contributing Members—for an evening of authentic conversation.
No panels, no slides—just real talk, fresh insights, and lite refreshments. Bring a dish and your ideas for October 20th, as Alaska joins us as our newest co-Emcee.
Only 15 seats—RSVP now!
<img class="aligncenter" src="https://wp.ele.llc/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20251002-Potluck-Meetup.jpg" alt="" width="665" height="443" />
What to Expect
Not your usual networking. Session leaders will spark honest, low-pressure conversations with prompts that help us share what’s really on our minds. Safe, open, and meaningful.
Dress Code: Lakeside Casual Think comfort with style—like visiting a friend’s home in nature. ✔ Relaxed pants, skirts, or dresses in natural colors/patterns
Relaxed. Inviting. Effortlessly chic. Come ready for genuine conversation!

ELE Potluck South Barrington Meetup

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deepa.kartha

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alaska.fu

Meet ELE Contributing Members and get involved Saturday, Aug 16 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (or later, if the wine flows!) Location: At Dirk's Koi Pond | North Park, Chicago
Join Dirk Tussing and ELE Contributing Members for an intimate brunch where insight meets reflection and connection drives momentum. This is where we trade PowerPoint for people-first dialogue, and co-create what comes next for talent development.

<blockquote>
Real conversations. Trusted peers. This isn’t a panel or a presentation—it’s an invitation
</blockquote>
We are hosting two relaxed summer brunches with smaller groups from the ELE community. Join us by Dirk's Koi Pond for good conversation, fresh ideas, and easy networking.

🕰️ Choose the date that works for you: 
<ul>
 	<li>Saturday, July 12 at 11:00 AM (<a href="https://www.ele.llc/events/ele-brunch-2025-jul" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CLICK HERE</a> to register)</li>
 	<li>Saturday, August 16 at 11:00 AM (Register on this page)</li>
</ul>
It's potluck style. Bring a dish to share and a drink that pairs well.
🏃‍♂️ Seats are limited—only 12 per brunch! RSVP now to help us plan.
<img class="aligncenter" src="https://wp.ele.llc/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-ELE-Brunch-AUG-v715.jpg" alt="" width="733" height="469" />
Think: Casual, Thoughtful, and Fun.
This isn’t just a meal—it’s a journey. We’ll move through three reflective prompts to explore what we’re releasing, what’s taking root, and what big shifts we’re chasing. Expect honest, peer-to-peer connection around ideas that matter—personally and professionally.

Small group chats, zero pressure, and real talk encouraged.

Dress Code: Zen by the Koi Waterfall
Effortless. Expressive. Grounded.

Come dressed in soft fabrics and relaxed silhouettes—floral prints and organic colors welcome. Think garden elegance meets mindful presence.
✔️ Yes to: breezy linens, flowy dresses, nature-inspired colors and patterns
❌ No to: suits, ties, or anything that says “conference room”

<blockquote>🪷 Dress like you’re about to have your most important conversation of the summer—with someone who really sees you.</blockquote>
Additional Details
🌟 Space is limited to 12 guests for this trust-building experience.
🚗 Street parking is free and readily available.

ELE Meetup: Potluck Brunch | Chicago

newton.moore

laura.jones

rebecca.benson

erin.joslin

emily.decker-bess

nicole.defalco

angelica.janina.stilling

ELE Brunch

Meet ELE Contributing Members and get involved Saturday, July 12 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (or later, if the wine flows!) Location: At Dirk's Koi Pond | North Park, Chicago
Join Dirk Tussing and ELE Contributing Members for an intimate brunch where insight meets reflection and connection drives momentum. This is where we trade PowerPoint for people-first dialogue, and co-create what comes next for talent development.

<blockquote>
Real conversations. Trusted peers. This isn’t a panel or a presentation—it’s an invitation
</blockquote>
We are hosting two relaxed summer brunches with smaller groups from the ELE community. Join us by Dirk's Koi Pond for good conversation, fresh ideas, and easy networking.

🕰️ Choose the date that works for you: 
<ul>
 	<li>Saturday, July 12 at 11:00 AM (Register on this page)</li>
 	<li>Saturday, August 16 at 11:00 AM (<a href="https://www.ele.llc/events/ele-brunch-2025-aug" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CLICK HERE</a> to register)</li>
</ul>
It's potluck style. Bring a dish to share and a drink that pairs well.
🏃‍♂️ Seats are limited—only 12 per brunch! RSVP now to help us plan.
<img class="aligncenter" src="https://wp.ele.llc/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Strategic-Advisory-Board-Dinner-2025-JUL.jpg" alt="" width="679" height="427" />
Think: Casual, Thoughtful, and Fun.
This isn’t just a meal—it’s a journey. We’ll move through three reflective prompts to explore what we’re releasing, what’s taking root, and what big shifts we’re chasing. Expect honest, peer-to-peer connection around ideas that matter—personally and professionally.

Small group chats, zero pressure, and real talk encouraged.

Dress Code: Zen by the Koi Waterfall
Effortless. Expressive. Grounded.

Come dressed in soft fabrics and relaxed silhouettes—floral prints and organic colors welcome. Think garden elegance meets mindful presence.
✔️ Yes to: breezy linens, flowy dresses, nature-inspired colors and patterns
❌ No to: suits, ties, or anything that says “conference room”

<blockquote>🪷 Dress like you’re about to have your most important conversation of the summer—with someone who really sees you.</blockquote>
Additional Details
🌟 Space is limited to 12 guests for this trust-building experience.
🚗 Street parking is free and readily available.

matt.sernaker

diana.anderson

tanya.hinton

roberto.seif

ELE Strategic Advisory Board Dinner Wednesday, July 2 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (or later, if the wine flows!) Location: At Dirk's Koi Pond | North Park, Chicago
Join Dirk Tussing and fellow members of ELE’s Strategic Advisory Board for an intimate evening where insight meets reflection and connection drives momentum. This is where we trade PowerPoint for people-first dialogue, and co-create what comes next for talent development.

<blockquote>
Real conversations. Trusted peers. This isn’t a panel or a presentation—it’s an invitation
</blockquote>
Whether you're refreshing your leadership pipeline, piloting AI agents, or exploring new capability frameworks—this dinner is a place to think aloud with others who get it.
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-43297" src="https://wp.ele.llc/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ELE-Executive-Dinner.jpg" alt="ELE Strategic Advisory Board" width="540" height="455" />
What to Expect:

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🍷 Light wine tasting and informal mingling starting at 5:30 PM 🍽️ Dinner service around 6:30 PM 💬 3 curated conversation cards to guide us (before, during, and after the meal) 🌙 Outdoor setting by the koi pond—come as you are, stay as long as you'd like
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</ul>
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-43299" src="https://wp.ele.llc/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Conversations-at-Koi-Pond.jpg" alt="ELE Strategic Advisory Board" width="541" height="304" />

Dinner Theme: Burn, Bloom &amp; Breakthrough
This isn’t just a meal—it’s a journey. We’ll move through three reflective prompts to explore what we’re releasing, what’s taking root, and what big shifts we’re chasing. Expect honest, peer-to-peer connection around ideas that matter—personally and professionally.

Small group chats, zero pressure, and real talk encouraged.
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-43300" src="https://wp.ele.llc/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DURING-DINNER-1.jpg" alt="ELE Strategic Advisory Board" width="612" height="408" />
Dress Code: Zen by the Koi Waterfall
Effortless. Expressive. Grounded.

Come dressed in soft fabrics and relaxed silhouettes—floral prints and organic colors welcome. Think garden elegance meets mindful presence.
✔️ Yes to: breezy linens, flowy dresses, nature-inspired colors and patterns
❌ No to: suits, ties, or anything that says “conference room”

<blockquote>🪷 Dress like you’re about to have your most important conversation of the summer—with someone who really sees you.</blockquote>
Additional Details
🌟 Space is limited to nine guests for this trust-building experience.
🚗 Street parking is free and readily available.

ELE Potluck South Barrington Meetup

ELE Meetup: Potluck Brunch | Chicago

ELE Meetup: Potluck Brunch | Chicago

ELE Strategic Advisory Board Dinner

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