# Event Details - **Event Name**: When Change is Important- and Still Does Not Happen - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Seeking to change a stubborn habit or leadership behavior and failing. Time to try a different approach with this workshop.About this EventYou’ve tried motivation, accountability, reminders, and discipline. And still, it doesn’t stick. This workshop starts with a liberating truth: This is not a willpower problem.Instead, there are hidden forces—often invisible to us—that quietly work against change in order to protect us. Until those forces are understood, real change remains frustratingly out of reach.In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn a proven, research-based process that helps you:● Identify what’s really blocking change (beyond habits and surface behaviors)● Understand the hidden commitments and assumptions keeping you stuck● Replace self-criticism with clarity and compassion● Create a practical path forward that works with your internal system—not against itIt’s a powerful framework for sustainable change, especially for thoughtful, capable people who are tired of feeling stuck despite their best intentions.You’ll leave with:· A clear map of why change has been so difficult· A new way to think about resistance (in yourself and others)· A concrete strategy you can begin using immediatelyIf you’ve ever said, “I know what to do—I just don’t do it,” this workshop is for you.About the PresentersKari Meyer is a leadership coach who partners with leaders across business and nonprofit sectors to navigate complexity, change, and high-stakes challenges. With more than 35 years of leadership experience, she helps individuals and teams build confidence, gain clarity, and achieve success on their own terms.Most recently, Kari led a multi-state team of 50 real estate professionals, overseeing $300M+ in annual sales and driving 30% year-over-year growth. Previously, she was an Associate Partner at Accenture and later co-founded a strategic planning firm serving national trade and professional associations.Based in Washington, DC, Kari enjoys improv comedy, hiking in the Shenandoah Mountains, and time with her three adult children.Janet Syme Piller is a leadership coach who offers personalized coaching for leaders stepping into new roles, rethinking their approach, or exploring what’s next, particularly women and professionals in transition.With more than 30 years of leadership experience across international finance, government, and nonprofit sectors, Janet is a leadership coach who partners with individuals navigating change and transition. Drawing on two decades in senior roles at the World Bank, she brings a calm, strategic, and cross-cultural perspective to helping clients lead with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.A California native, now based in Northern Virginia, Janet enjoys singing, reading, doing anything outdoors and spending time with her family.PLEASE NOTE: WORKSHOP IS IN PERSON AT THE WOMENS CENTER IN VIENNA, VARefund, Cancellation, No Show & Re-Scheduling Policy:Participants who register for the workshop and do not attend or cancel their registration less than 24 hours prior to the start of the program, will not receive a refund.Refunds (not including the processing fee) will be issued with 24 hour cancellation notice after the program has completed. Please submit your refund request for the event to: twcadmin@thewomenscenter.orgParticipants who are not able to attend and have contacted the Women’s Center 24 hours prior to the workshop can re-schedule for the same workshop on another day, up to 6 months after the initial workshop date.Full refunds will be issued for any program cancelled by The Women’s Center. If the program is rescheduled, we will offer to transfer the cost to the new date in lieu of a refund. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/e80e1bf0-1aa9-11f1-addc-399c2b4ffec3-rimg-w1200-h317-dc000000-gmir.png - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vienna/when-change-is-important-and-still-does-not-happen/100001984487428319 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, fine-arts, comedy, trips-adventures, nonprofit, trekking - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.18, max: 23.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Vienna - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Women's Center - **lat**: 38.9136956 - **long**: -77.229613 - **full address**: The Women's Center, 8230 Old Courthouse Rd, Vienna, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: When Change is Important- and Still Does Not Happen - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/cddf12a187ebb3043d2cc4f85c92159b73a09d6bfaa2ee5ea9d61b5aab23714f-rimg-w612-h423-dcc3c3bf-gmir.jpg?v=1772945276 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is When Change is Important- and Still Does Not Happen being held? - **A:** When Change is Important- and Still Does Not Happen takes place on Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Women's Center, 8230 Old Courthouse Rd, Vienna, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for When Change is Important- and Still Does Not Happen? - **A:** Tickets for When Change is Important- and Still Does Not Happen are priced at USD 23 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityIndividual AdmissionUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing When Change is Important- and Still Does Not Happen? - **A:** When Change is Important- and Still Does Not Happen is organized by The Women's Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** When Change is Important- and Still Does Not Happen is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vienna, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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