Join a group of your peers for an informal and intimate discussion on something you're interested in or passionate about! Get to know members of the community, help each other reach goals and expand your network and knowledge all at the same time. There is no better way to meet more Athena members than by joining a Peer Group.

Peer Groups are a space for members to build a network of peers around a shared interest. It is an interactive forum to connect, exchange thoughts and ideas, request guidance, share lessons learned, and receive insights from other leaders.

Peer Groups meet virtually either monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly, depending on the topic/interest.

These session are hosted by members of the Athena community who have related experience to the topic and are interested in playing a key role in these discussions. Athena facilitates and manages logistics for the groups to ensure a smooth process and experience for the host and involved members.

Peer Groups use 'Chatham House rules': they are never recorded and are a safe space to connect without judgement.

The topic of each session is decided by members of the group or the host, ahead of the session. Every session is different and the details are not shared en masse on the Athena calendar, so be sure to show up for every session.

To view upcoming Peer Groups navigate to the 'Content' menu and select 'Upcoming Events'. Here you'll be able to view our Calendar of all upcoming events. To specifically view upcoming topics and session times for Peer Groups, use the filter bar at the top of the screen.

When you find a session you'd like to join, click the RSVP button. Don’t forget to immediately add the event to your own calendar (option will appear once you RSVP.

*Pro Tip: If you are interested in a Peer Group but cannot make the next session, RSVP anyways! This will add you to the RSVP list, which will send out information and updates for upcoming sessions for the same Peer Group. This way, you'll always be informed of any new activity in the group.

Each Peer Group session is 1 hour long. Sessions are held monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly, depending on the topic and host. Participants can choose to join every session or join whenever they can.

The Athena team reviews all Peer Groups on a quarterly basis to ensure we are able to meet member demands and continue our level of high value service.

If you have any further questions or would like to suggest a Peer Group topic, please reach out to [email protected].