“Behind every successful woman candidate is a Circle of strong women who have her back.”
Helping progressive women candidates find their Power & Voice
Women’s Progressive Leadership Circles (WPLC) help women grow as leaders, face campaign challenges, and become confident in the political arena.
A Women’s Progressive Leadership Circle is your competitive advantage. Circles are your peer group, experiencing the same campaign challenges at the same time. WPLC allows you to raise and work through issues that are discussed nowhere else. With the leadership of corporate leadership coach Janine Moon and psychologist and political activist Bobbie Celeste, you will access mentorship and expertise as you navigate your political and personal life and create healthy support systems.
“This Circle gave me the opportunity to share [my experiences as a woman of color] in a way that I felt heard and where I did not feel dismissed or undervalued by the other group members.”
Powerful Tools
Women face distinct challenges in running a campaign. Women candidates are entering new situations, learning to juggle multiple roles, facing political party expectations, all within a traditionally male-dominated space. Circles provide campaign training in areas like communication and fundraising plans, but just as importantly we create a safe space to discuss the mental and emotional toll of campaign life. The Circle becomes a place for you to deepen the source of your power and strength of your voice during your campaign.
Peer Groups
Your peers can help you expand perspectives and “see” progressive landscapes more clearly. The wisdom of the Circle supports your emotional and mental needs throughout the campaign. You will wisely consider your steps and voice in your chosen political arena. The relationships created in your circle are significant during your campaign and beyond.
Our 2024 Women’s Progressive LEADership Circle applications are live!
Your Circle Leaders
(614) 648-7455 bobbieceleste@gmail.com
Activities & Affiliations
• Campaign Mentor & Volunteer
• Practicing Psychologist
• Peace Corps Volunteer, Fiji Islands
Bobbie Celeste
Bobbie is a psychologist whose passion is progressive politics. Her first campaign activity was leafleting at the polls for Carl Stokes for Mayor when she was in college. Since then, she has worked as a volunteer for Democratic Presidential, Gubernatorial, Congressional, State legislature and local races. As the spouse of State Representative Ted Celeste and sister-in-law of Governor Dick Celeste, she knows how campaigning can impact career and family-life. While raising two daughters, Bobbie also returned to school to become a counselor and later a clinical psychologist. She worked with the Ohio Psychological Association consulting and training psychologists on policy, ethics, and advocacy as well as lobbying for access to mental health treatment at the Statehouse and on Capital Hill. Her private practice focuses on helping individuals find the best match for their vocational and volunteer interests.
Recently Bobbie has contributed to the LEAD Ohio Academy for progressive candidates running for the Ohio Legislature and the POWER training programs for women through the Ohio State University Glenn College of Public Affairs. In 2018, she founded the Women’s Progressive Leadership Circles which she co-directs with Janine Moon.
Certifications
• Ohio Licensed Psychologist
Education
College of Wooster
Bachelor’s of Arts
The Ohio State University
M.A.; Ph.D. Psychology
(614) 746-4272 janinemoon@sprintmail.com
Activities & Affiliations
National Speakers Association, Professional Member
International Coach Federation, Member
Speaker on Political Framing for Progressives
Janine Moon
Janine works with organizations to develop leaders who want more resilient, agile, and committed associates. Janine’s unique experiences have made her practical, thought provoking, direct, and challenging. She has experienced “work” from the handle of a hoe on a family farm to the C-suite in a utility company to the juggling act of entrepreneurship. She spent a dozen years lobbying at the Ohio Statehouse and Congress and representing clients before regulatory agencies.
As owner of Workforce Change, Janine is a “Learning” expert who consults, coaches, and educates leaders in how to get results. She is one of 5 Master Certified Career Coaches in the country, has spoken professionally for over thirty years, authored 2 books, and is an adjunct faculty member for undergrad and graduate psychology programs at Franklin University in Columbus. She is a mentor in several community mentoring programs for Rela and The Ohio State University Young Professionals Alumni.
Certifications
Master Certified Career Coach, Career Coach Institute
Certified Executive Coach, Mentor Coach (2019)
Education
Bowling Green State University
Bachelor’s of Science
The Ohio State University
Master’s of Arts
“Having the expertise and support of Bobbie and Janine was invaluable.”