Empowerment Communities
come together in community
A signature program of the restoration project
Coaching & Connection in a Safe, Small-Group Setting
Empowerment communities are curated groups of 8-10 individuals who align on purpose and values and aspire to grow in their life, work, and leadership
Communities meet monthly either virtually or in-person to reflect, learn, share, and grow together in pursuit of empowering the individuals within and elevating them in their restored leadership journey.
Tap the button below to register and submit your deposit for our next cohort of Empowerment Communities. Our team will follow up with you to align you with your community and provide an overview of the next steps.
Our Most Recent Empowerment Communities
Scroll down the page for details and to sign up for your preferred community experience!
execution plan
How this works
- After you register and submit your $100 deposit, one of our team members from The Restoration Project will reach out to connect you with your facilitator and next steps.
- Your facilitator will send you an email approximately 4-6 weeks prior to your start date explaining the purpose, desired outcomes, roles, and community plan. Scroll further down this page for our community options and the dates/times they will meet in 2026.
- Monthly meetings will explore concepts and questions aligned with the objectives of the community.
- Meetings will run approximately 90 minutes and offer safe space for everyone to discuss, learn, and grown alongside each other.
- The Restoration Project team will lead the preparation, facilitation, notes, and follow up so participants are free to be present to learn and grow together.
desired outcomes
How you will grow
Empowerment community members will:
- Enhance your confidence and effectiveness in leadership and work.
- Create connection, trust, safety and understanding within the group to learn and grow together and set a foundation to maintain supportive confidants and allies from this group long-term.
- Identify and integrate new ideas and skills that improve your own success and that of your community and/or organization.
from a 2025 empowerment community participant:
“Thank you so much for the conversation this morning and being able to hold space for each other. Having conversations like this are one of the things that make me feel tethered, and know that I am on the right path…”
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do communities meet?
- Dates, times and locations vary by facilitator and group experience.
- Scroll to the individual community descriptions above for details.
How long do Empowerment Communities run?
- Empowerment Communities run for approximately 5 months, but that can vary depending on the topic of study and the facilitator’s intentions.
- Scroll to the individual community descriptions above for details.
How often do communities meet?
- Typically once per month, but this does vary by facilitator.
- Scroll to the individual community descriptions above for details.
How long are meetings?
- Approximately 90 minutes per session
What do we talk about in our community meetings?
- This will vary from community to community based on the facilitator’s plans.
- Some groups focus their community on concepts presented in a book. In this case, most meetings will ground in the content covered that month, offering opportunities to ask questions and/or discuss passages and key concepts.
- Some empowerment communities are driven by more individual coaching needs. In this case, meetings may focus on a couple of specific group members and unpacking key topics they want to discuss with the group or challenges they need assistance with.
Is there a cost for these communities?
- Yes. Membership in an Empowerment Community is $500 for the 5-month experience. This includes 5 90-minute long group sessions facilitated by a coach from The Restoration Project or one of our affiliates, a copy of the book of study, tools, resources, and follow up notes/recordings.
What if I can't attend a group session?
- After each call, your community leader will send follow-up notes and recordings so you don’t miss a thing!
Is the program payment made monthly, in installments, or as a one-time fee?
- Great question! To secure your place in the cohort, you will submit a $100 deposit at the time of registration, which will be applied to the program total. We ask that the remaining $400 balance is paid in a lump sum, and we will send you a payment link so it can be completed with your preferred method.
- If you need alternative payment options, please reach out to our team at help@the-restorationproject.com.
Will meetings be during the day or in the evening?
- Meeting times vary by facilitator and group experience.
- Scroll to the individual community descriptions above for details.
from a 2023 empowerment community participant:
“I wish I could fully express my appreciation for you inviting me to this group and your leadership/facilitation. Words aren’t enough, but know that this is special, a true gift to us all.”
Expectations and Agreements
Inspired by brene brown
Because Collective Change Starts with Individual Change
in order to successfully lead others, we must first lead ourselves. This is what we ask our empowerment community members to commit to:
- I will show up with an open mind and open heart.
- I will be authentic and honest – these sessions are a safe, judgment-free space.
- I will set boundaries and keep confidentiality.
- I will actively practice gratitude.
- I will embrace vulnerability to grow by leaning into discomfort and tough conversations.
- I will operate from empathy (connection and compassion) vs. shame (fear and blame).
- I will embody the core values of The Restoration Project during the next five months inside and outside our community: understand yourself and honor others, live with courage, lead with love, act with integrity, connect to something greater.
Next communities begin in Summer 2026
We are so excited to welcome you in!
