ATD South Florida upcoming events

Your Fulfillment Blueprint Session 1 with ATD Suncoast Chapter (Wednesday, May 06, 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

This workshop series is a 7-week guided cohort experience offered by ATD Florida Suncoast Chapter in partnership with Bernie Borges, founder of Fulfilled Work Academy and creator of the Fulfillment Centric Leadership (FCL). This experience is capped at 20 participants.

The program is eligible for 7 APTD/CPTD credits!

Location: Session 1 will be hosted in person at South University.

Time: Session 1 will meet 6:00 - 7:30 PM EDT in person at South University. Register through the ATD Suncoast Chapter website for this exclusive event.

Cost: Florida Chapter members can register for $99 with the registration code. Non-Members can register for $149.

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Speaker Development SIG with ATD Central Florida (Thursday, May 07, 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

This SIG will help you move from hesitation to confident speaking. This is session 1 of a six-part series on Speaker Confidence led by Bridgett McGowen. In this one-hour online session, you'll begin developing presence, vocal clarity, and the trust you need to engage audiences in any setting. Expect short demonstrations, practical exercises, and peer feedback designed to reduce anxiety and sharpen delivery.

Register by May 7 at 11:58 AM EDT via the ATDCFL website. Use the registration code for a discount off the $275 non-member price.

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Consultants' Mastermind Series: Selling with Integrity and Ease (Friday, May 08, 2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Consultants' Mastermind Series (Special Interest Group)

Selling with Integrity and Ease

Join the Consultants' Mastermind Series!

Nobody likes feeling sold to—but let’s be honest, we all need to sell something. Whether it’s your consultancy services or your ideas - knowing how to do it well matters.

Join Dave Bricker for a fun, practical session on how to get paid what you’re worth without feeling pushy, awkward, or fake. You’ll explore simple ways to talk about your value, attract the right clients, and sell with confidence—while staying true to yourself.

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: Dave Bricker

Event Details:

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

Beyond the Smile Sheet, Launching the New Kirkpatrick Model with ATDNEFL (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Title: Beyond the Smile Sheet, Launching the New Kirkpatrick Model for Business Impact

Event Date: 5/13/2026

Event Time: 12PM - 1PM EDT

Location: Register on the ATDNEFL website for the Zoom link.

Cost: ATDSFL chapter members can register for free with the code. Non-members can register for $10.

This live webinar introduces the 2026 updated to the Kirkpatrick Model and explores how it evolves from a training tool into a system for Enterprise Performance Intelligence. Drawing directly from the book, we will examine how organizations can embed evaluation into leadership routines, performance management systems, and innovations efforts so that impact is not measured at the end, but designed from the beginning.

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Your Fulfillment Blueprint Sessions 2-7 with ATD Suncoast Chapter (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The program is eligible for 7 APTD/CPTD credits!

Location: Sessions 2 -7 will be hosted online. The Zoom link will be provided by registering through the ATD Suncoast Chapter website.

Time: Sessions 2-7 will meet 6:00 - 7:15 PM EDT online from May 13-June 24.

Cost: Florida Chapter members can register for $99 with the registration code. Non-Members can register for $149.

Not a member of an ATD Florida chapter? Join Today and take advantage of the resources and events.

New Members Welcome Session (Thursday, May 14, 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

We invite new Chapter members, and members-to-be, to join our virtual New Members Welcome session! 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.

Beyond the Basics: From Prompt Architect to AI Builder - Build Custom GPTs for Learning & Development (Tuesday, May 26, 2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT

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SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER
Association for Talent Development

Beyond the Basics:

From Prompt Architect to AI Builder - Build Custom GPTs for Learning & Development

Event Details

Date

May 26th, 2026

Time

12:30 pm ET

Location

OnlineVirtual Event

Type

SIG

Event Overview

Beyond the Basics is a workshop series brought to you by the AI Workgroup. Join Victoria Brenes (Director of the Learning Technologies SIG and AI Workgroup at ATDSFL) and Danielle Schaff (VP of Educational Initiatives at Capitol Region ATD) for a practical, hands-on session on building Custom GPTs for learning and talent development. In this session, you’ll move beyond one-time prompts and learn how to create a reusable AI partner that understands your workflow, supports your day-to-day work, and helps you design learning faster.

This session goes beyond basic setup. We’ll show you a structured, step-by-step framework for building a Custom GPT that can support training design, content creation, and learning strategy. Together, we’ll build a Custom GPT live, and you’ll have the opportunity to create your own.

Key Concepts

Define the Role: Give your GPT a clear professional identity, tone, and expertise so it responds like a trusted instructional design partner.
Clarify the Learning Need: Build smart intake questions that gather the right context and audience details before generating content.
Design the Experience: Structure your GPT to consistently produce agendas, learning objectives, and practical application activities.
Set Quality Standards: Embed professional best practices directly into responses.
Format the Output: Ensure responses are clean and usable.
Refine Through Iteration: Turn your GPT into a collaborative partner that asks for feedback, improves drafts, and evolves over time.

Questions? Contact Steve Yudewitz at technology@atdsfl.org

Panelists

Victoria Brenes

Director of the Learning Technologies SIG, ATDSFL

Victoria Brenes is a doctoral candidate at Nova Southeastern University, with a focus on integrating generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) into computer science education.

As Director of the Learning Technologies SIG at ATDSFL, she founded and leads the AI Workgroup.

Her background includes web development and computer science instruction. Victoria has published research on computer science and GenAI education and presented at conferences in the US and abroad. She is currently based in France and has explored over 60 cities across Europe and South America.

Danielle Schaff

Vice President of Educational Initiatives, Capital Region ATD

Danielle Schaff is a Senior Consultant in Change Management, Learning and Development at New York State Technology Enterprise Corporation (NYSTEC) with expertise in project management and learning technologies.

She has over twenty years of experience in learning and organizational development. Danielle is a certified PMP and lifelong learner.

She is currently working on an EdD in Organizational Innovation, and holds an MBA in Nonprofit Management from Walden University, a MS in Education from the College of Saint Rose, and a BA in Art and Architectural History with a minor in Music from Wesleyan University.

Special Guest Moderator

Amanda J. Hagzan, M.S

Principal Consultant at NYSTEC

Amanda J. Hagzan is a Learning & Development professional.

She is an ATD Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), an ATD Master Instructional Designer, and a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner.

Prior to NYSTEC, Amanda was the Assistant Director for Instructional Technologies at Albany Medical College, managing and providing instruction on learning technologies for many years.

The AI Workgroup Gatherings are FREE for ATD South Florida chapter members.

What is the AI Workgroup

The AI Workgroup is a collaborative community dedicated to exploring and leveraging AI, specifically for talent development professionals, students, and other practitioners. We foster knowledge sharing and skill building through monthly meetings and our online community. Our goal is to empower you to confidently apply AI tools and strategies in your professional and academic work.

Want to know more? AI Workgroup Home Page

The ATD South Florida Chapter has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of Certified Professionals in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. This program qualifies for a maximum of 1 point.

AI-Generated Content Disclaimer: At the AI Workgroup, we believe in embracing the tools we explore. Therefore, some of the content on this page, including descriptions of our events, has been developed with the aid of generative AI.

ATD South Florida Chapter

New Members Welcome Session (Thursday, June 11, 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

ATDSFL Mentorship Program - Graduation Event (Saturday, June 20, 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

ATD South Florida is inviting you to our 2026 Mentorship Program Graduation Event!!

This event will be offered in a hybrid format.

Please join us for a live, in-person breakfast at FAU College of Business at the Boca Raton Campus or join us online via Zoom.

We will be serving breakfast and engaging in a fun, energetic graduation event.

See you there!!

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