Step Away for Growth
You’ll rarely catch us at KR Squared sitting still. We’re a team that thrives in motion, in brainstorms, in the thick of big creative builds. But every once in a while, we do something radical for a marketing agency:
We stop.
We pause the inboxes, hit pause on the decks, and lock the metaphorical doors for a few hours. Not for a holiday party or a lunch-and-learn, but for something even more important: professional development that actually fuels us.
That’s why we’re so proud to sponsor Cospire, a platform that’s doing more than just gathering professionals in a room. It’s creating space for real conversations, meaningful mentorship, and high-level thinking that doesn’t feel stiff or surface-level. (Seriously, have you seen the upcoming guest speaker?)
For us, events like these aren’t about checking a box. They’re about filling our cups in a way that keeps us sharp and energized, not just as creatives, but as leaders, partners, and whole humans. We believe that when you step away from your desk with intention, you come back better.
Plus, the data backs up what our gut tells us. According to LinkedIn’s 2023 Workplace Learning Report, companies that prioritize employee development see 24% higher profit margins than those that don’t. And yet, most professionals say they don’t have time to focus on growth during their 9–5. That’s exactly the kind of cycle we’re trying to break.
We don’t believe burnout is a badge of honor. We don’t believe that creativity lives in back-to-back meetings. And we definitely don’t believe that being “too busy” is a reason to stop evolving.
So yes, we’re locking the doors for a few hours. We’re gathering with fellow professional women who care as much about craft as they do about character. And we’re showing up fully, not just to network, but to be inspired and reminded why we do this work in the first place.
If you’ve been craving that same spark, if you want to connect with a room full of smart, generous people who get it, join us at Cospire. You’ll find us with notebooks open and phones silenced. Because we know this time away from our desks? It’s not time off. It’s time invested.
