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• Building a Strategic Mindset with Mary Rapaport

  • When
    September 18, 2025
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom information will be included on your confirmation email

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  ATDps: September 2025 Virtual Member Event

  Building a Strategic Mindset

  In today's dynamic business landscape, strategic thinking has emerged as a crucial skill for leaders and teams to thrive. This thought-provoking presentation by Mary Rapaport, Chief Xceleration Officer, Strategist, and Strategy Coach at Xcelerate will equip talent development professionals with the tools and insights to create powerful development plans that foster strategic thinking within their organization.
  
  Mary will guide you through the essence of a strategic mindset, exploring its significance and why it has become a critical aspect of modern business success. We will delve into the historical backdrop of the decline in strategic thinking, examining the economic, social, and other factors that have contributed to the de-prioritization of strategic thinking in the workplace.

  
  Participants will learn practical and actionable approaches for developing the strategic capabilities of leaders and their teams. You will gain insights and ideas for helping your teams build, think, and operate more strategically.
  
  In this (60 min) workshop, participants will learn how to:

  • Unlock the Power of Strategic and Critical Thinking
  • Understand Economic and Social Factors That Stifle Strategic Thinking
  • Identify Where Strategic Thinking Falls Short
  • Learn Practical Approaches to Invite Strategic Contributions
  • Cultivate a Strategic Mindset

  
  

  Our guest: 

  Mary Rapaport is on a mission to democratize strategic thinking. She believes it's not just for the elite few, but for everyone in an organization. When everyone channels a strategic mindset, the business culture thrives, teams become more creative, and employees lean in and engage more. Cultivating this mindset helps leaders create a better (and more fun) place to work, fostering a stronger culture of creativity and innovation.

  As a strategic thinking architect, Mary empowers leaders and teams across all functions and levels to think, act, and lead more strategically. As the founder of Xcelerate, she builds learning strategy, designing and delivering immersive learning experiences that ignite "aha moments" and drive tangible business results.

                      
  

  

  
  

  Career & Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence & Decision Making, Lifelong Learning, Organizational Development & Culture, Future Readiness

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Registration:

  Pre-Registration - Members attend at no charge. There is no walk in availability. Pre-registration is mandatory.

  Pre-Registration - Non-Member $20.00. There is no walk in availability. Pre-registration is mandatory. 

  We are not able to issue refunds after the Friday prior to the meeting. Substitutions are encouraged.

  Special Instructions:

  Instructions to attend the virtual meeting will be included in your confirmation email and on the reminder email the day prior to the program. Please save these instructions. Real time assistance is not usually available. 

  
  

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• Partnership Program: Start2Evolve Virtual L&D Conference

  • Start
    September 24, 2025
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  • End
    September 25, 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual

  Occasionally, ATDps receives requests to share events that extend beyond our standard programming. We thoughtfully consider these promotions and sincerely hope they offer valuable opportunities for your professional development. 

  
  

  In the spirit of strengthening our L&D community, we want to offer ATD regional members a discount code (evolveatd) for 30% off. It's a great deal for a 2 day conference with top industry experts speaking on highly relevant learning & change topics. See details and the lineup. Users can enter the code at checkout to receive the discount.

  Are you the person driving how your organization learns, adapts, or transforms? If your answer is "yes" you'll need to save the date for Start2Evolve, our upcoming Virtual L&D Conference, Sep. 24-25, 2025!We’re bringing in bold speakers, fresh perspectives, and ready-to-use insights. See www.Start2Evolve.com for more details.
  

  Who should attend:
  • L&D leaders and instructional designers
  • Change enablement professionals
  • HR and talent development teams
  • Anyone aligning learning with transformation at work

  Two dynamic days to:

  • See how AI is reshaping content, personalization, and performance
  • Explore how L&D can lead real change and build organizational agility
  • Discover ways to deliver learning in the flow of work
  • Walk away with tools for planning, measuring, and designing inclusive learning

  We’re bringing in bold speakers, fresh perspectives, and ready-to-use insights. See www.Start2Evolve.com for more details.
  

  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/evolve-solutions-group/posts/?feedView=all

  
  Conference Website: https://www.start2evolve.com/
  

   

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• Partnership Program with Authors 365: Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully with Elaine Lin Hering

  • When
    September 25, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  What if silence is costing your team its best ideas? What if it’s holding you back from reaching your full potential? In times of rapid change and high complexity, silence is not neutral—it’s a barrier to innovation, inclusion, and meaningful progress.

  In this live, interactive author talk, leadership expert and former Harvard Law School lecturer Elaine Lin Hering offers a bold yet compassionate framework for reclaiming our voices. Based on her widely acclaimed book Unlearning Silence, this event is for anyone who has felt pressure to stay quiet, play small, or avoid rocking the boat.

  You’ll explore why silence shows up in our daily lives—not just in what we don’t say, but in how systems, cultures, and internalized stories teach us to withhold—and how to build the skills, awareness, and courage to change that. Expect thought-provoking storytelling, practical guidance, and a powerful call to action to unlearn silence—not just for ourselves, but for the people and spaces we influence every day.

  Practical Tools and Strategies You’ll Gain:

  • How to recognize the hidden ways we’re taught to stay silent—and how to disrupt that conditioning.
  • Techniques for speaking up effectively, even in high-stakes or high-power situations.
  • Ways to foster psychological safety and elevate unheard voices in teams and organizations.
  • Strategies for leaders to model and support authentic communication and dissent.
  • Tools to navigate the internal tension between wanting to speak and fearing the consequences.

  Ideal Participants for This Conversation:

  • Early- and mid-career professionals looking to grow their confidence and communication skills.
  • Managers and team leads seeking to build more inclusive, high-performing teams.
  • HR, DEI, and L&D professionals focused on cultural transformation.
  • Senior leaders ready to challenge norms and empower innovation through listening and voice.
  • Anyone who has ever held back—and is ready to reclaim the power of their voice.

  Make this your moment to step into more powerful, intentional communication. Register today!

  
  About the Author:

   Elaine Lin Hering, author of the national bestseller Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully, is a facilitator, speaker, and writer. She works with organizations and individuals to build skills in communication, collaboration, and conflict management. She has trained mental health professionals, political officials, religious communities, and leaders at companies including American Express, Capital One, Google, Nike, and many more. Elaine is a former Managing Partner of Triad Consulting Group and Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School, specializing in dispute resolution, mediation, and negotiation.

  Important note:  Once you have indicated interest with ATDps, the actual registration link is included in your confirmation and your reminder emails.  You will be registering via the Authors365 site to get access to the webinar.

  ATD Capabilities: Career & Leadership Development, Knowledge Management, Collaboration & Leadership, Communication, Performance Improvement 

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• Technology Special Interest Group (SIG) - Interactive Think Tank Session

  • When
    September 25, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom access provided upon registration

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  The Technology Special Interest Group (SIG) serves as a dedicated community for learning and development professionals who are focused on exploring and integrating technology to enhance talent development strategies and learning experiences.

  This SIG offers a platform for members to engage in meaningful discussions, share best practices, and stay informed about the latest trends and tools in learning technologies. Topics may include eLearning development, learning management systems (LMS), virtual facilitation platforms, mobile and microlearning, artificial intelligence in L&D, and learning analytics.

  Through regular meetings, expert-led sessions, and collaborative learning opportunities, the Technology SIG supports professionals at all levels—whether you are new to learning technologies or an experienced practitioner—by fostering innovation, collaboration, and continued professional growth.

  What we'll cover this month:

  • Desired topics and subjects for upcoming presentations
  • Ideas for special guests and speakers
  • Innovative ways to explore technology in L&D

  This is your chance to influence our agenda and share your insights, vote on ideas, and connect with like-minded professionals!

  
  

  Pre-registration is required to have the Zoom log in information sent. We are required to keep track of attendance. Also, there is no real time assistance available for this program.

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• Seattle Networking Interest Group

  • When
    October 02, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom access provided upon registration

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  Seattle Networking Interest Group

  
  

  Our Networking Interest Group meets virtually the first Thursday of every month for connection, conversation and conviviality! Whether you’re a current member or curious about becoming one, these structured gatherings are intentionally designed to help you:

  • Meet talent development professionals from across the Puget Sound region
  • Discover new ways to get involved with our Chapter 
  • Get the most value out of an ATD Puget Sound Membership 
  • Engage with Chapter Leaders
  • Experience and learn fun virtual connection building activities you can use at work

  Whether you’re an experienced trainer, facilitator, coach, instructional designer, consultant, or aspiring to work in one of the many fields of L&D, these meetings give you the chance to learn from and with others, feel more connected to the industry and get inspired to be an active member of the ATD Puget Sound community. 

  Can’t join us for the full 90 minutes? No problem! This is your open invitation to a virtual open house: anyone can "Zoom" by, whenever, and for however long you can stay.

  
  

  Pre-registration is required to have the Zoom log in information sent. Also, there is no real time assistance available for this program.

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• Career Portfolio Workshop: 7 week, 4-part interactive workshop series

  • Start
    October 07, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • End
    October 22, 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    15

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  In this interactive workshop series, you'll create a portfolio that effectively highlights your skills and achievements. Whether you’re updating an existing portfolio or starting from scratch, this workshop will provide insights and practical tips to help you stand out in your field. 

  We’ll cover the essentials of creating a career portfolio, from choosing a suitable format to effectively presenting your work. 

  
  

  Outcomes

  In this 7-week, 4-part interactive workshop series, you'll create a portfolio that presents at least one current work sample that effectively highlights your relevant skills and achievements.

  Where are you Starting From?

  • If you do not currently have a career portfolio, you will create a best draft of a shareable portfolio using Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides.
  • If you currently have a career portfolio, you will gain insights and practical tips to improve and update your portfolio and explore formats to present your portfolio.

  You’ll receive peer feedback and guidance in every workshop, and by the end of the program, you'll have experience presenting your best draft.

  What to Expect in Each Session:

  Week 1: Collaborative Workshop #1 (10/7)

  Select 1-3 current work samples to present in a portfolio related to your current and/or target job

  Week 2: Collaborative Workshop #2 (10/14)

  Compare examples of portfolios and draft write-ups for your work samples

  Week 3: Individual work time and office hours

  Create a first draft of your portfolio and attend an optional Office Hours session for work time or guidance

  Week 4: Collaborative Workshop #3 (10/28)

  Present your first draft, receive peer feedback, and create a plan to improve your first draft and write-ups

  Weeks 5 and 6: Individual work time and 1:1 sessions with the facilitator

  Implement your plans to improve your first draft, explore how you want to present your portfolio, and 1:1 check-ins with the facilitator for feedback

  Week 7: Collaborative Workshop #4 (11/18)

  Present the best draft of your portfolio and create a plan to improve your best draft for use in professional settings

  Program Requirements

  To make the most of this experience, all participants are asked to:

  • Attend all collaborative workshop sessions and complete the requested work in between (1-2 hours a week)
  • Actively participate in Slack discussions and program surveys
  • Reach out to the portfolio program team if challenges arise during the process

  
  
  You’ll receive peer feedback and guidance in every session, and by the end of the workshop, you'll refine your portfolio and get it close to publishing.

  
  

  Kerry Hollenberry is a learning experience designer with a background in secondary education. She feels fulfilled in opportunities to connect with others and tailor the learning experiences. Kerry has achieved one of her career goals after creating her professional portfolio and facilitating the first portfolio workshop for ATD Puget Sound.

  
  

  
  

  ATD Capabilities: Career & Leadership Development, Communication

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• In-Person Networking Night

  • When
    October 16, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Stoup Brewing Capitol Hill (1158 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122)

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  Come out on Oct 16th for our quarterly chapter in-person networking event! Join other current and aspiring talent development professionals in the Puget Sound area for low-key conversation and connection and to learn more about getting involved with the ATDps chapter. This event is open to both members and non-members. We hope to see you there!

  Register in advance so we can know to expect you!
  

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• Fully Connected – How Learning Lessens Loneliness & Strengthens Social Connection At Work

  • When
    October 27, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom information will be included on your confirmation email

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  ATDps: October 2025 Virtual Member Event

  Fully Connected – How Learning Lessens Loneliness & Strengthens Social Connection At Work

  Workplace loneliness is a hidden force impacting 72% of global workers. Research from Gallup, Cigna, and Deloitte have found that socially disconnected employees are 7x more likely to be disengaged, miss work 5x as often, and quit 3x as much. Learning how to build meaningful connection at work has become paramount in an age of growing isolation and loneliness. Join Wall Street Journal bestselling author Steven Van Cohen in this fun, interactive workshop, where you'll learn the secrets for moving team members from isolated to all-in.
  

  
  

  As a result of this session, you will learn:

  • Communication is not connection.
  • Loneliness and social disconnection has a major impact on engagement and retention.
  • Icebreakers and team off sites are not the solutions to better-connected colleagues.
  • Belongingness happens when people feel like they matter, feel like their work matters, and have one meaningful connection with someone at work.
  • Connection is created through the display of pro-social behaviors.
  • Spotlighting the significance in others is key to a connected workforce.

  
  

  Our guest: 

  Steven Van Cohen is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, internationally recognized leadership consultant, and tech founder.

  His latest book is Connectable – How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated To All In.

  For over a decade, Steven has helped leading organizations like Home Depot, Salesforce, Bank of America, and Netflix improve worker well-being, reduce employee disconnection and boost team belonging.

  Steven’s top-ranked insights have been featured in CNBC, Forbes, Fox News, Fortune, Fast Company, and Inc.

  Steven holds a MSOD from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Illinois. He resides in sunny California with his wife and two daughters.

  Connect with Steven: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-van-cohen-ms-351582a/

  
  

                      
  

  

  
  

   Performance Improvement

  
  

  
  

  Registration:

  Pre-Registration - Members attend at no charge. There is no walk in availability. Pre-registration is mandatory.

  Pre-Registration - Non-Member $20.00. There is no walk in availability. Pre-registration is mandatory. 

  We are not able to issue refunds after the Friday prior to the meeting. Substitutions are encouraged.

  Special Instructions:

  Instructions to attend the virtual meeting will be included in your confirmation email and on the reminder email the day prior to the program. Please save these instructions. Real time assistance is not usually available. 

  
  

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• Seattle Networking Interest Group

  • When
    November 06, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom access provided upon registration

  Register

  Seattle Networking Interest Group

  
  

  Our Networking Interest Group meets virtually the first Thursday of every month for connection, conversation and conviviality! Whether you’re a current member or curious about becoming one, these structured gatherings are intentionally designed to help you:

  • Meet talent development professionals from across the Puget Sound region
  • Discover new ways to get involved with our Chapter 
  • Get the most value out of an ATD Puget Sound Membership 
  • Engage with Chapter Leaders
  • Experience and learn fun virtual connection building activities you can use at work

  Whether you’re an experienced trainer, facilitator, coach, instructional designer, consultant, or aspiring to work in one of the many fields of L&D, these meetings give you the chance to learn from and with others, feel more connected to the industry and get inspired to be an active member of the ATD Puget Sound community. 

  Can’t join us for the full 90 minutes? No problem! This is your open invitation to a virtual open house: anyone can "Zoom" by, whenever, and for however long you can stay.

  
  

  Pre-registration is required to have the Zoom log in information sent. Also, there is no real time assistance available for this program.

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• Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable in L&D Measurement with Jeffery Berk

  • When
    November 18, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom information will be included on your confirmation email

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  ATDps: November 2025 Virtual Member Event

  Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable in L&D Measurement

  Many learning practitioners fail to tap into the power of analytics because of their discomfort with one or more elements associated with the measurement and evaluation process. This session will review topics like ROI, benchmarks, self-reported data, impact indictors, negative data, low impact learners, NPS, AI and roughly reasonable. The goal is to dispel the myths behind these and make what is considered uncomfortable to many comfortable and confident to all.

  
  

  As a result of this session, you will:

  • Readiness to face measurement fears and overcome them;
  •  Confidence and Comfort to address evaluation challenges and move past them.

  
  

  
  

  Our guest:  Jeffrey Berk

  Performitiv is a learning impact optimization technology company. As COO Jeffrey helps shape the strategy and manages day-to-day operations. Jeffrey has been in the learning measurement field for nearly 20 years. He has co-authored 2 books on human capital analytics. He is an adjunct professor on performance measurement and process improvement in Chicago.

  Connect with Jeffrey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyberk/

  
  

                      
  

  

  
  

   Knowledge Management, Data & Analytics

  
  

  
  

  Registration:

  Pre-Registration - Members attend at no charge. There is no walk in availability. Pre-registration is mandatory.

  Pre-Registration - Non-Member $20.00. There is no walk in availability. Pre-registration is mandatory. 

  We are not able to issue refunds after the Friday prior to the meeting. Substitutions are encouraged.

  Special Instructions:

  Instructions to attend the virtual meeting will be included in your confirmation email and on the reminder email the day prior to the program. Please save these instructions. Real time assistance is not usually available. 

  
  

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• Seattle Networking Interest Group

  • When
    December 05, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom access provided upon registration

  Register

  Seattle Networking Interest Group

  
  

  Our Networking Interest Group meets virtually the first Thursday of every month for connection, conversation and conviviality! Whether you’re a current member or curious about becoming one, these structured gatherings are intentionally designed to help you:

  • Meet talent development professionals from across the Puget Sound region
  • Discover new ways to get involved with our Chapter 
  • Get the most value out of an ATD Puget Sound Membership 
  • Engage with Chapter Leaders
  • Experience and learn fun virtual connection building activities you can use at work

  Whether you’re an experienced trainer, facilitator, coach, instructional designer, consultant, or aspiring to work in one of the many fields of L&D, these meetings give you the chance to learn from and with others, feel more connected to the industry and get inspired to be an active member of the ATD Puget Sound community. 

  Can’t join us for the full 90 minutes? No problem! This is your open invitation to a virtual open house: anyone can "Zoom" by, whenever, and for however long you can stay.

  
  

  Pre-registration is required to have the Zoom log in information sent. Also, there is no real time assistance available for this program.

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