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ATD Puget Sound provides a number of special events every year, from hosting our ever popular "Under the Hood" series at local businesses to our major events that bring together large cross-sections of our community. 

Events are posted to our website and are open to both members and non members.

If you have questions about special events, reach out to the Manager of Special Events or the Director of Programs.

 

Upcoming events

    • September 24, 2025
    • September 25, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • 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/

     

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


    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 

    • October 07, 2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • October 22, 2025
    • 6:30 PM
    • Zoom
    • 16
    Register



    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




    Past events

    August 19, 2025 Special In Person Event with Brandon Carson: Building the AI-Powered Workforce: Six Actions to Transform Talent Development
    August 06, 2025 Partnership with Kansas City ATD: Certification Study Group
    June 10, 2025 Individual Development Plan (IDP) Workshop
    June 03, 2025 Putting the Behaviors of Learning Leadership into Practice with David Kelly
    May 22, 2025 Partnership Program with Authors 365: Reset: How to Change What's Not Working with Author Dan Heath
    April 30, 2025 Partnership Program with Authors 365: Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact with Liz Wiseman
    April 02, 2025 Career Portfolio Workshop - a 4 part series
    March 27, 2025 Partnership Program with Authors 365: Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It with Jenny Wood
    March 06, 2025 ATD State of the Industry Report: New Indicators, New Actionable Insights in partnership with ATD Cascadia
    February 19, 2025 A sponsored program: Modern Mentorship Program Design: Aligning with Talent and Business Objectives
    January 29, 2025 Individual Development Plan (IDP) Workshop
    November 19, 2024 A sponsored program: Mentorship Reimagined: Leveraging Connections to Further Strategic Initiatives
    October 30, 2024 Career Portfolio Workshop - a 4 part series
    October 25, 2024 Special Learning Event: Data Fundamentals for Talent Development Workshop
    September 04, 2024 An ATDps Partnership with School of Story Design Trainings - The Instructional Story Design Experience
    August 28, 2024 An ATDps Partnership with School of Story Design Trainings - Humanized Virtual Training
    August 22, 2024 Full! Registration if closed. Wisdom for Everyday Living & Inspiring Others
    July 09, 2024 Getting Certified Series: Setting yourself up for success
    June 27, 2024 A Community Event: Elevating the People Side of Work
    May 19, 2024 Group Discount for ATD International Conference and Expo (ICE)
    April 18, 2024 ATD Houston Virtual Technology Conference
    March 08, 2024 State of the Industry Report In Partnership with ATD Cascadia
    September 14, 2023 Storytelling for Instructional Design: How to Design Learning Programs for Behavior Change
    July 28, 2023 The Gamification of Learning: A Certification for Talent Development & HR Professionals
    June 22, 2023 A Community Event: Elevating the People Side of Work
    June 15, 2023 Free Preview of Gamification for Talent Development: Deconstructing the Psychology of Games to Entice, Engage, and Encourage Learners
    March 01, 2023 Under the Hood at Pariveda Solutions – Unique Approach to Employee Development
    September 11, 2022 ATDps offers a 14 week CPTD Study Group
    August 30, 2022 The Certification Exam Experience: A discussion with a panel of Certified Professionals in Talent Development (CPTD)
    May 26, 2022 Elevating the People Side of Work
    March 20, 2022 ATDps offers a 13 week CPTD Study Group
    February 09, 2022 Project Management Essentials
    September 29, 2021 ATDps Summer School: Learning Simulations
    September 16, 2021 ATDps Summer School: UX Basics: The User-Centered Design Process
    August 25, 2021 ATDps Summer School: AI & Learning
    July 07, 2021 ATDps Summer School: Learning Cluster Design
    June 23, 2021 The Facets of Diversity: Frame It Before We Fix It
    June 17, 2021 ATDps Summer School: Fierce Conversations
    April 22, 2021 ATDps Coffee Conversations - Organizational Cultures with Author Jamie Jacobs
    April 08, 2021 Core Strengths - Results Through Relationship Intelligence
    March 17, 2021 ATD Puget Sound Trivia Spectacular - St. Patty's Day Edition!
    February 16, 2021 ATDps Coffee Conversations with Author Kassy LaBorie
    September 24, 2020 ATD Puget Sound Trivia Spectacular
    September 09, 2020 Whatfix: Learning in the Flow of Work (A sponsored program)
    December 04, 2019 Winter Extravaganza - The Business of Learning
    November 05, 2019 FULL - Registration is Closed! Under the Hood at Getty Images
    July 25, 2019 Summer Networking Extravaganza
    April 25, 2019 Under the Hood at Tableau - SOLD OUT!
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