TEMPO Madison upcoming events

October Book Bag (October 20, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:15:00 GMT

The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.

Our host will be Jeane Kropp, 1201 Burning Wood Way. RSVP

Sip, Savor, Connect (October 29, 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Join us for an evening of connection, community, and great company at Madison's newest gathering space - the Madison

WHERE: Madison Public Market | 202 N. First Street

WHEN: Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 5:00 - 6:30 PM

We'll start with a guided tour of this vibrant new destination, celebrating local entrepreneurs, artisans, and makers from across our community. Then we'll settle in for wine and tapas crafted by Market merchant Cervato, while you connect with fellow TEMPO Madison members over good food and better conversation.

Guests are welcome!

Registration: $30 per person

Spots are limited, Register Early!

Women of Wisdom (WOW) & Travelers First Monday Lunch (November 02, 2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Join us on the first Monday of every month at noon for lunch to talk travel (and other rewiree stuff).

No agenda, no expectations. Just a chance to casually enjoy the company of incredible women, most of whom (but not all) are or have been Tempo members at one time. Current Tempo membership is not required.

We will meet at noon at the Imperial Garden, University & Allen Blvd., in the private room (Garden Room) off the main dining room.

No reply or reservations needed. Friends welcome.

Leading with Clarity: Lessons Learned on the Journey to CEO (November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Leading with Clarity: Lessons Learned on the Journey to CEO

A Members Only Luncheon

Speaker: Julie Fussner, CEO, Culver Franchising System, LLC

Tuesday, November 10 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | The Madison Club

Throughout her career, Julie Fussner has learned that leadership is built through thousands of decisions, conversations, challenges and opportunities to serve others. In this candid discussion, Julie will share her journey from corporate brand management to leading one of America's fastest-growing restaurant brands. She'll reflect on the leadership lessons that shaped her career, the challenges she's faced as a new CEO and the practices that help leaders create trust, clarity and alignment during times of growth and change. Attendees will leave with practical insights they can apply in their own careers and organizations.

About Our Speaker: Julie Fussner is the first woman to serve as Chief Executive Officer of Culver Franchising System, LLC, the franchisor of more than 1,100 Culver's restaurants across 26 states. Her appointment in 2025 marked a historic milestone for the brand and reflected her exceptional leadership, strategic insight and deep commitment to Culver's mission of genuine care. Julie joined Culver's in 2017 as Vice President of Marketing, bringing nearly two decades of experience in food consumer packaged goods, including leadership roles at Kraft Foods.

Throughout her career, Julie has demonstrated a unique ability to understand what drives people, how they feed themselves and their families, and what they value in a brand. Her leadership style is rooted in authenticity, integrity and a passion for people. As CEO, she continues to champion Culver's values of Midwest hospitality and purposeful growth, guiding the brand into its next chapter with bold vision and heartfelt care. Outside of Culver's, Julie and her husband, Don, have built a life in Wisconsin raising five boys and celebrating the joy of three grandchildren, a role she often says has taught her as much about leadership as any professional title.

Luncheon Choices:

Grilled Chicken Breast, mascarpone herb whipped potato, roasted butternut squash and pumpkin, whole grain – chicken demi
Butternut ravioli, brown butter roasted pumpkin, crispy brussels sprouts, maple – sage cream sauce, toasted walnuts

Registration: Retirees $38.00

Due to the luncheon space, this is a member only event.

Online Registration closes on Wednesday, November 4

Say the Hard Thing: A Playbook for High-Stakes Conversations (November 18, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Say the Hard Thing: A Playbook for High-Stakes Conversations

Speaker: Jane Boutelle, Founder & Coach, Conversation Lab

Wednesday, November 18 | 8:00 am - 9:30 am
WYSO Center for Music | 1118 E. Washington Ave. Madison, WI

We've all been there: rehearsing a conversation in the shower, drafting the email we never send, or saying "it's fine" when it isn't.

Maybe you need to ask for a raise or promotion. Give hard feedback. Address a conflict with a colleague. Advocate for an idea. Or finally say what you actually want.

The conversations we avoid are often the ones that matter most. And they can have a real impact on our careers.

In this practical, interactive session, Jane Boutelle of Conversation Lab will share a playbook for navigating high-stakes conversations with clarity, confidence, and humanity. You'll learn how to prepare without over-scripting, say what you mean without over-explaining or apologizing, stay grounded when emotions run high, and be both direct and likeable.

Most importantly, you'll have a chance to apply what you learn to a conversation that matters to you—so you can leave ready to have the conversation you've been putting off.

Attendees will walk away from this session having prepared for an important conversation, so they’re ready to face it with confidence.

About Jane Boutelle, Founder of Conversation Lab

Jane has always been the person friends, family, and work colleagues come to for guidance about high-stakes conversations. Her combination of listening skills, empathy, broad work and life experience, and professional training make her ideally suited to help people build self-advocacy skills, resolve conflicts, navigate career moves, ask for raises/promotions, and refine their communication styles to be more clear, compelling, and human.

A certified Wayfinder Life Coach, Jane founded Conversation Lab to focus on helping professional women close the “influence gap,” where their impact and recognition don’t always keep pace with their competence on the job. She brings to this role a wide-ranging background of professional experience. Most recently, as co-founder of Digsite, a software company, she led all things customer- and culture-related. Previously, she was a team leader and product manager at tech companies such as Intuit and Apple, where she provided guidance to professionals at all stages of their careers.

Registration:

TEMPO Madison Members: $30.00 | Attendees: $35.00

Women of Wisdom (WOW) & Travelers First Monday Lunch (December 07, 2026)

Mon, 07 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Join us on the first Monday of every month at noon for lunch to talk travel (and other rewiree stuff).

We will meet at noon at the Imperial Garden, University & Allen Blvd., in the private room (Garden Room) off the main dining room.

No reply or reservations needed. Friends welcome.

Women of Wisdom (WOW) & Travelers First Monday Lunch (January 04, 2027)

Mon, 04 Jan 2027 18:00:00 GMT

Join us on the first Monday of every month at noon for lunch to talk travel (and other rewiree stuff).

We will meet at noon at the Imperial Garden, University & Allen Blvd., in the private room (Garden Room) off the main dining room.

No reply or reservations needed. Friends welcome.

Women of Wisdom (WOW) & Travelers First Monday Lunch (February 01, 2027)

Mon, 01 Feb 2027 18:00:00 GMT

Join us on the first Monday of every month at noon for lunch to talk travel (and other rewiree stuff).

We will meet at noon at the Imperial Garden, University & Allen Blvd., in the private room (Garden Room) off the main dining room.

No reply or reservations needed. Friends welcome.

Women of Wisdom (WOW) & Travelers First Monday Lunch (March 01, 2027)

Mon, 01 Mar 2027 18:00:00 GMT

Join us on the first Monday of every month at noon for lunch to talk travel (and other rewiree stuff).

We will meet at noon at the Imperial Garden, University & Allen Blvd., in the private room (Garden Room) off the main dining room.

No reply or reservations needed. Friends welcome.

Women of Wisdom (WOW) & Travelers First Monday Lunch (April 05, 2027)

Mon, 05 Apr 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Join us on the first Monday of every month at noon for lunch to talk travel (and other rewiree stuff).

We will meet at noon at the Imperial Garden, University & Allen Blvd., in the private room (Garden Room) off the main dining room.

No reply or reservations needed. Friends welcome.

Women of Wisdom (WOW) & Travelers First Monday Lunch (May 03, 2027)

Mon, 03 May 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Join us on the first Monday of every month at noon for lunch to talk travel (and other rewiree stuff).

We will meet at noon at the Imperial Garden, University & Allen Blvd., in the private room (Garden Room) off the main dining room.

No reply or reservations needed. Friends welcome.

Women of Wisdom (WOW) & Travelers First Monday Lunch (June 07, 2027)

Mon, 07 Jun 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Join us on the first Monday of every month at noon for lunch to talk travel (and other rewiree stuff).

We will meet at noon at the Imperial Garden, University & Allen Blvd., in the private room (Garden Room) off the main dining room.

No reply or reservations needed. Friends welcome.