Small Groups gathering to connect, share, and grow.
Community Circles is a transformative space in Eagle County where individuals and teams build meaningful connections, grow as leaders, and develop personally and professionally through values-driven conversations and a supportive community.
Benefits:
- Facilitated leadership topic conversations.
- Clarity on what you value and how that influences your decisions.
- A deeper understanding of your natural strengths and how to use them effectively.
- A chance to reflect on your habits and look at what you’re truly driving toward.
- Deliberate practice in strengthening soft skills like storytelling, active listening, and decision-making.
- Engaging in leadership dialogues and networking with other like-minded individuals in the community.
- Access to a trained professional coach who provides individualized support.
- Science-backed tools and readings to help build your leadership competency and capabilities.
- A shared meal every time!
New Individuals
Next 2025: See dates below
Three month program commitment
Teams / Groups
Empower your team
Three month program commitment
“The Community Circle was a space that I didn’t realize I needed. The genuine support without judgment, the ability to reflect deeply about my values on personal and professional level, and the chance to hear other women’s stories left me feeling valued, seen, and stronger than I was before. Hailee does an incredible job creating a space for community engagement, open conversations, and offers tools that can positively affect your well-being. It’s impacted me deeply in a way that’s hard to explain in a few sentences, but I’d highly recommend this experience to anyone that is looking to share, listen, grow, and learn.”
Natalie
“Hailee is an excellent congregator, community organizer, and leader of women, not to mention an amazing chef among her many talents! I was glad to take part in the Community Circle Pilot program that she led, as I learned more about myself and how to frame and focus my goals and values in both my personal and professional life.
Alexandra Kluttz,
She led awesome, thought-provoking sessions and created a safe space for us all to be genuine and vulnerable while also holding us accountable for our own growth and reflection.”
Business Transformation Consultant
“Hailee created an inviting and welcoming space for complete strangers to come together and discuss important topics related to our personal and professional growth.
Julia S., Social Worker
Each month, the Community Circle was something I looked forward to and knew I would walk away with deeper insight into my own values and strengths.
I highly recommend the Community Circles to anyone looking to discover more of their own self with the help of an encouraging group of people!”
New Individuals
New to Community Circles? This is the place for you! Join this group and gain insight on your values, strengths, goals and habits. This requires a three month commitment.
Join us on our journey | Monthly
- Open Group: Location and upcoming dates announced seasonally.
Cost: $300/person
“Participating in Community Circles pilot program was an incredibly enriching experience. Hailee’s adeptness at fostering a welcoming environment and establishing individual connections with the participants underscores her proficiency as a facilitator. The sessions were thoughtfully curated and structured, yet flexible enough to adapt as needed. I felt at ease expressing my thoughts and perspectives openly, knowing they would be met with understanding and respect. The insights and perspectives I gained during these sessions continue to be invaluable as I navigate my personal and professional challenges with newfound clarity and resilience. The most significant highlight for me is the new friendships formed and the wisdom everyone shared in our Community Circles sessions that continue to inspire and guide me along my journey of self-discovery and growth. I’m thankful for the opportunity to be part of such a nurturing community within the Vail Valley. I wholeheartedly endorse joining a Community Circles group—it has the potential to be a deeply impactful and empowering experience.”
Kathleen Sedillo
Teams / Groups
Want to experience a different type of training? One that combines skill building and depth in connection? You’re in the right spot!
Empower your team:
- Customizable three 2.5 hour sessions
- Three month program
The Nitty Gritty:
Community Circles
In-Person | Eagle County
Small group leadership and personal development experiences designed to build strong foundations through shared conversation and shared experience.
Format
Monthly, facilitated sessions
Groups of 5–10 participants
Three-session commitment to begin
(Location and upcoming dates announced seasonally.)
Investment
3 Sessions: $300
Community Circles are designed for adults who:
- Want meaningful connection in Eagle County
- Are committed to personal growth and self-awareness
- Feel stuck, stretched, or ready for the next level
- Value leadership development both personally and professionally
- Want thoughtful conversation beyond surface-level networking
This is intentional community.
Community Circles create space for real conversation, practical tools, and shared learning.
Each session includes:
- Facilitated discussion
- Experiential activities
- Reflection and application
- A shared meal
The focus is simple:
Deepen connection. Strengthen leadership. Increase self-awareness.
You will leave with insight you can apply immediately at work, at home, and in your community.
What You’ll Gain
Participants typically:
- Clarify personal core values
- Understand and leverage their strengths
- Strengthen communication skills
- Practice active listening
- Build confidence in decision-making
- Learn tools for habits, goals, and prioritization
- Develop emotional intelligence
- Expand their leadership toolkit
- Gain peer support during real-life challenges
- Strengthen local community connections
Core Sessions
Session 1: Values
Session 2: Strengths
Session 3: Goals
After the first three sessions, groups may choose additional topics such as:
- Emotional Intelligence
- Time Management
- Personal Mission Statements
- Effective Feedback
- Conflict Resolution
- Making Choices & Owning Outcomes
- Healthy Challenge & Courage
To protect the space, participants commit to:
Respect – Everyone gets to be who they are.
Confidentiality – What’s shared here stays here.
Attendance – Show up on time and fully participate.
Hailee Rustad 