ATD South Florida upcoming events

Instructional Design SIG with ATD Central Florida (Sunday, August 23, 2026)

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Instructional Design SIG

Learn from Shawntay

This virtual Instructional Design SIG session will provide members time to exchange feedback on projects.

Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026

Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM ET

Location: Online. Register to receive the Zoom link.

Speaker: Shwantay Skjoldager of ATD Central Florida

Registration Process: https://new.atdcfl.org/public-events?event=a8bf3f28-af7e-4bac-bfde-55eb97af9fc1Register for this event via the ATDCFL website.

Who can attend: This event is only open to CO-OP chapter members who previously attended a session in April and/or May of 2026. Contact operations@atdsfl.org for the access code.

This is a Show and Share session. You are invited to bring current projects, tools, ideas, or challenges and learn together through conversation and peer feedback.

Not a member of a Florida Chapter? Join today for members-only benefits.

Read & Reimagine Book Series: The Great Slapping...The Power of Mentorship: Real Growth, Real G.R.I.T by Yogi Mueller| Chapters 1 to 14 (Wednesday, August 26, 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Read & Reimagine Book Series

The Great Slapping...The Power of Mentorship:

Real Growth, Real G.R.I.T

by Yogi Mueller

Chapters 1-14

Join this virtual, book club session for an in-depth discussion of "The Great Slapping...The Power of Mentorship" by Yogi Mueller

Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT

Location: Online. Register to receive the Zoom link.

Speakers: Joanie Musser VP of Programs ATDCFL

Registration Process: Register for this event via the ATD Central FL chapter website.

Who Can Attend: This event is open to members of the following ATD Florida Chapters: South Florida, Central Florida, Suncoast, and Northeast Florida. Use the code (4PLABJ) to register.

This isn't your typical leadership read -- The Great Slapping: The Power of Mentorship delivers hard-hitting insight that challenges comfortable assumptions and drives measurable growth. In this online session we'll cover chapters 1-14, unpacking Yogi Mueller's G.R.I.T framework and the mentorship practices that produce real results. Expect candid discussion, practical tools for giving tough feedback, and strategies to create a culture that embraces disciplined development.

Attendees will leave with clear, actionable takeaways: how to structure courageous coaching conversations, set stretch expectations without demoralizing teammates, and design mentorship pathways that accelerate performance. We'll use guided reflection and small-group breakout discussions to translate ideas into a 30-day implementation plan, plus time for Q&A so you can test approaches with peers.

Not a member of a Florida Chapter? Join today for members-only benefits.

Welcome for New and Prospective Members (Thursday, September 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Welcome New and Prospective Members

We invite New and Prospective Chapter members: Join our virtual New welcome session! This networking and information session is just for you!

Lisa I. Perez, our Chapter's Director of Member Engagement, will walk participants through membership benefits and how to get most out of the Chapter membership.

Don't miss a session if you are new to our Chapter or are considering the membership. Bring a link to your LinkedIn profile, and be ready to meet new colleagues.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Register to receive the link for the virtual meeting.

Consultants' Mastermind Series: Grow Without Hiring: Build Your Digital Support Team (Friday, September 11, 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Consultants' Mastermind Series (Special Interest Group)

Grow Without Hiring: Build Your Digital Support Team

Join the Consultants' Mastermind Series!

Learning & Development consultants wear many hats, from marketing and proposals to scheduling, delivery, follow-up, and resource sharing. This interactive session helps consultants identify the repeatable tasks that drain time and explore how automation tools and digital systems can act like a “Digital Virtual Assistant"” to expand bandwidth without adding headcount.

Participants will brainstorm common consulting workflows, explore and share practical ways to reduce manual work, and see examples ranging from simple repeatable email responses and automations to more advanced lead capture, resource delivery, and follow-up workflows. Attendees will leave with one practical automation, template, or workflow improvement they can begin building within days.

The Mastermind Series is designed for seasoned consultants who have been managing their own practices for at least two years. This is a members-only event.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Host: Eivina Muniute-Cobb, Ed.D.

Content Contributor: Lisa Perez, SPHR,SHRM - SCP

Event Details:

Zoom link is provided in your registration email.
Questions, contact Eivina Muniute-Cobb at mastermind@atdsfl.org

Student Showcase 2026- Taking it to the Next Level (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT

Looking for opportunities to take it to the next level? The Association for Talent Development is the Professional Organization for everyone committed to helping others develop the knowledge and skills they need to succeed! Our members include Teachers, Professors, Trainers, Instructional Designers, Consultants, and Leaders.

This event showcases the opportunities offered by the South Florida Chapter for Student Members. Learn how becoming a Student Member can elevate your skills, connections, and career path.

Key Benefits:

Mentorship Program
AI Workgroup Sessions with Portfolio Ready Projects
Free and Discounted Professional Development Sessions and Workshops
Virtual and In-Person Networking Sessions
Volunteer Leadership Opportunities

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Register to receive the link for the virtual meeting.

Activating Purposeful Influence: Using the ASPEN Method to Build Professional Momentum (Tuesday, September 29, 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Activating Purposeful Influence: Using the ASPEN Method to Build Professional Momentum

This virtual workshop equips participants with skills to transform their expertise into influence by using the ASPEN Method.

Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Time: 12:30 - 2:00PM ET

Location: Virtual. The Zoom link will be provided after you register.

Speaker: Jenn T Grace

Session Description:

Many talented professionals possess deep expertise, yet their insights often remain static. These ideas stay trapped in silos because experts lack a clear pathway to influence organizational change. This session introduces the ASPEN Method, a strategic framework designed to help leaders and talent development professionals move beyond being "technicians" of their craft to become "trusted guides" of their mission.

By grounding professional strategies in a foundational alignment of Purpose, Vision, and Impact, this interactive workshop teaches you how to build a personalized Influence Ecosystem. We move past the pressure of performative visibility and into a structured rhythm of intentional, values-aligned actions that build trust and accelerate organizational transformation.

Participants discover how to treat their specialized knowledge not as a stand-alone asset, but as a platform for driving meaningful, sustained results, even if you never plan to write a book. We will focus on the "long game" of building a career or business around purpose, providing you with a tactile roadmap to turn your expertise into your legacy.

Through interactive exercises and strategic mapping, participants will:

Establish a Foundational "Why": Apply the "But Why?" filter to strip away surface-level goals and align professional initiatives with a deeper core purpose.
Audit for Influence: Conduct a strategic inventory of current assets and "gold in the archives" to identify underutilized knowledge that can be leveraged for current goals.
Map a Professional Ecosystem: Visualize how core work connects to the four anchors of organizational success: results, thought leadership, internal advocacy, and team development.
Navigate Roadblocks with Resilience: Draft proactive "IF this, THEN that" structured backup plans to maintain momentum when facing technical or organizational challenges.
Build Sustainable Rhythms: Design a daily, weekly, and monthly execution schedule that focuses on consistency over perfection to prevent burnout while maintaining impact.

About our Presenter:

Jenn T. Grace is a nationally recognized speaker, award-winning author, and strategist working at the intersection of expertise, authority, and communication. With 20+ years of experience,Jenn helps professionals move beyond simply having knowledge to ensuring their insights are recognized, trusted, and used to drive organizational impact.

She is the founder of Publish Your Purpose (PYP), a certified B Corp, and creator of the Institute for Author Growth and Impact (AGI). Jenn has authored eight books, including Promote Your Purpose. Based in Connecticut, she is a fan of the outdoors, hot sauce, Halloween, and making her own gin.

Welcome for New and Prospective Members (Thursday, October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Welcome New and Prospective Members

We invite New and Prospective Chapter members: Join our virtual New welcome session! This networking and information session is just for you!

Lisa I. Perez, our Chapter's Director of Member Engagement, will walk participants through membership benefits and how to get most out of the Chapter membership.

Don't miss a session if you are new to our Chapter or are considering the membership. Bring a link to your LinkedIn profile, and be ready to meet new colleagues.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Register to receive the link for the virtual meeting.

Consultants' Mastermind Series: The Retention Toolkit: Practical Strategies Consultants Can Bring to Their Clients (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Consultants' Mastermind Series (Special Interest Group)

The Retention Toolkit: Practical Strategies Consultants Can Bring to Their Clients

Join the Consultants' Mastermind Series!

Employee turnover rarely happens overnight. More often, people leave after a series of small experiences that gradually erode trust, motivation, and commitment.

In this Consultants' Mastermind session, psychologist and retention strategist Dr. Sharon Grossman will share practical tools consultants, coaches, and learning professionals can use to help leaders recognize retention risks before it’s too late. Using the Performance Habit framework, participants will explore everyday leadership behaviors that strengthen communication, recognition, accountability, and engagement.

Participants will leave with practical activities and strategies you can immediately use with clients to help leaders create workplaces where great people want to stay.

The Mastermind Series is designed for seasoned consultants who have been managing their own practices for at least two years. This is a members-only event.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Host: Eivina Muniute-Cobb, Ed.D.

Content Contributor: Sharon Grossman, Ph.D.

Event Details:

Zoom link is provided in your registration email.
Questions, contact Eivina Muniute-Cobb at mastermind@atdsfl.org

Welcome for New and Prospective Members (Thursday, November 12, 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Welcome New and Prospective Members

We invite New and Prospective Chapter members: Join our virtual New welcome session! This networking and information session is just for you!

Lisa I. Perez, our Chapter's Director of Member Engagement, will walk participants through membership benefits and how to get most out of the Chapter membership.

Don't miss a session if you are new to our Chapter or are considering the membership. Bring a link to your LinkedIn profile, and be ready to meet new colleagues.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Register to receive the link for the virtual meeting.

Welcome for New and Prospective Members (Thursday, January 14, 2027)

Thu, 14 Jan 2027 23:00:00 GMT

Welcome New and Prospective Members

We invite New and Prospective Chapter members: Join our virtual New welcome session! This networking and information session is just for you!

Lisa I. Perez, our Chapter's Director of Member Engagement, will walk participants through membership benefits and how to get most out of the Chapter membership.

Don't miss a session if you are new to our Chapter or are considering the membership. Bring a link to your LinkedIn profile, and be ready to meet new colleagues.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Register to receive the link for the virtual meeting.

Welcome for New and Prospective Members (Thursday, February 11, 2027)

Thu, 11 Feb 2027 23:00:00 GMT

Welcome New and Prospective Members

We invite New and Prospective Chapter members: Join our virtual New welcome session! This networking and information session is just for you!

Lisa I. Perez, our Chapter's Director of Member Engagement, will walk participants through membership benefits and how to get most out of the Chapter membership.

Don't miss a session if you are new to our Chapter or are considering the membership. Bring a link to your LinkedIn profile, and be ready to meet new colleagues.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Register to receive the link for the virtual meeting.

Welcome for New and Prospective Members (Thursday, March 11, 2027)

Thu, 11 Mar 2027 23:00:00 GMT

Welcome New and Prospective Members

We invite New and Prospective Chapter members: Join our virtual New welcome session! This networking and information session is just for you!

Lisa I. Perez, our Chapter's Director of Member Engagement, will walk participants through membership benefits and how to get most out of the Chapter membership.

Don't miss a session if you are new to our Chapter or are considering the membership. Bring a link to your LinkedIn profile, and be ready to meet new colleagues.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Register to receive the link for the virtual meeting.

Welcome for New and Prospective Members (Thursday, April 08, 2027)

Thu, 08 Apr 2027 22:00:00 GMT

Welcome New and Prospective Members

We invite New and Prospective Chapter members: Join our virtual New welcome session! This networking and information session is just for you!

Lisa I. Perez, our Chapter's Director of Member Engagement, will walk participants through membership benefits and how to get most out of the Chapter membership.

Don't miss a session if you are new to our Chapter or are considering the membership. Bring a link to your LinkedIn profile, and be ready to meet new colleagues.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Register to receive the link for the virtual meeting.

Welcome for New and Prospective Members (Thursday, May 13, 2027)

Thu, 13 May 2027 22:00:00 GMT

Welcome New and Prospective Members

We invite New and Prospective Chapter members: Join our virtual New welcome session! This networking and information session is just for you!

Lisa I. Perez, our Chapter's Director of Member Engagement, will walk participants through membership benefits and how to get most out of the Chapter membership.

Don't miss a session if you are new to our Chapter or are considering the membership. Bring a link to your LinkedIn profile, and be ready to meet new colleagues.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Register to receive the link for the virtual meeting.

Welcome for New and Prospective Members (Thursday, June 10, 2027)

Thu, 10 Jun 2027 22:00:00 GMT

Welcome New and Prospective Members

We invite New and Prospective Chapter members: Join our virtual New welcome session! This networking and information session is just for you!

Lisa I. Perez, our Chapter's Director of Member Engagement, will walk participants through membership benefits and how to get most out of the Chapter membership.

Don't miss a session if you are new to our Chapter or are considering the membership. Bring a link to your LinkedIn profile, and be ready to meet new colleagues.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Register to receive the link for the virtual meeting.