Upcoming Events
Below you'll find a list of upcoming EO Connecticut Learning events, including important dates. Whether you're a Member, Accelerator, Strategic Alliance Partner, Spouse/Life Partner, or a Prospective Member, these events are designed to be valuable. Be sure to register early to secure your spot.
All upcoming events are also listed on the EO Network HERE.
MyEO Breaking Barriers Dinner
The Breaking Barriers Dinners can be best described as a Forum for a night on a specific topic. The Moderator comes prepared with questions to guide the conversation and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to share and ask questions. Everyone is expected to participate. There are no voyeurs.
The Breaking Barriers Dinners can be best described as a Forum for a night on a specific topic. The Moderator comes prepared with questions to guide the conversation and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to share and ask questions. Everyone is expected to participate. There are no voyeurs.
An ideal participant comes with an open mind and genuine curiosity. Everyone is expected to be vulnerable and share at a deep level. The goal of the dinner is not to change your mind but rather to allow you to share and hear the different perspectives of those around the table. We thank you in advance for having the desire and courage to listen to what might be uncomfortable.
This dinner is focused on the topic of Children and Money.
This topic has a quantifiable aspect as well as a qualitative influence. Specifically, how does money impact a child's development, ambition, and values. Growing up with access to money and/or a generous inheritance can provide children with unparalleled opportunities, freeing them from financial burdens and enabling them to pursue their passions without monetary constraints. It can also be a stepping stone to philanthropy, entrepreneurship, or deep dives into arts and sciences. However, the flip side is the risk of fostering entitlement or complacency. As parents, how do we balance these and provide the right guidance so we do not diminish the value of hard work and personal achievement in a child's eyes.
Forum Mashup: Unlocking Next-Level Peer Learning with Amy Castronova
Join us for an exclusive, high-energy workshop designed to elevate your Forum experience and unlock the true potential of your peer group. In this Forum Mashup, we’ll dive into advanced techniques for maximizing group dynamics, fostering deeper connections, and enhancing your leadership skills.
Led by an EO Global Certified Trainer, you’ll learn how to improve communication, facilitate powerful discussions, and navigate complex Forum challenges with confidence. Through interactive sessions, you’ll gain actionable insights on how to take your Forum to the next level, ensuring every meeting is more impactful and rewarding. Throughout the day, we’ll cover:
Mastering the art of open and honest communication
Strengthening trust and vulnerability within your group
Advanced strategies for handling sensitive topics
Building stronger, more meaningful peer relationships
Facilitating high-value, solution-driven discussions
By the end of the workshop, you'll be equipped with the tools and confidence to create a Forum that accelerates both personal and professional growth. Whether you’re looking to deepen your Forum experience or enhance your leadership capabilities, this is your opportunity to level up.
Chapter Retreat 2026
Join us for a powerful two-day retreat led by renowned EO facilitator Mark Sanna. Designed for EO Connecticut Members, SAPs, Accelerators, and SLPs, Life with Intention is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. Spouses and partners are welcome—and encouraged. This immersive experience helps you step away from daily demands, reconnect with your core values, and move forward with clarity and shared purpose.
Experience Life With Intention:
Slow Down & Reconnect: Through guided reflection, facilitated meditation, and deep listening exercises, you’ll shift from stress and reactivity into awareness and clarity. Identify your core personal and family values and examine how aligned your current life truly feels.
Challenge What’s Holding You Back: Explore the beliefs and patterns that may be limiting your growth. Gain insight into what drives meaningful achievement — and what may be standing in the way.
Design What’s Next: Using creative exercises and a Life Balance Visual Inventory, you’ll thoughtfully map the next chapter of your personal and professional journey. Transform insight into intention, and intention into action.
Meet Your Facilitators:
Mark Sanna: With 17+ years in EO and experience as a two-term Chapter President, Mark leads transformational retreats for EO and YPO Forums, Spousal Forums, and corporate teams. As Founder & CEO of Breakthrough Coaching and author of multiple books, he blends practical business insight with deep personal development work. His Life with Intention retreat has helped hundreds of leaders gain clarity, alignment, and purpose—without sacrificing ambition.
MB Gustitus: MaryBeth “MB” Gustitus is an entrepreneur, integrative coach, facilitator, and behavioral analyst who guides individuals and Forums toward meaningful transformation and breakthrough. An EO member since 2018, she has served on the EO Boston Board as Member Engagement Chair and Forum Chair. MB is known for creating spaces where vulnerability, reflection, and connection spark powerful personal and professional growth.