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• New Members Welcome Session

  • When
    Thursday, April 09, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  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. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Consultants' Mastermind Series: Leveraging Certifications for Credibility and Business Growth

  • When
    Friday, April 10, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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   Consultants' Mastermind Series (Special Interest Group) 

  Leveraging Certifications for Credibility

  and  Business Growth

  Join the Consultants' Mastermind Series!

  In an increasingly competitive consulting landscape, professional credibility and differentiation are essential for sustained business growth. This Consultants’ Mastermind session explores how both professional credentials (such as CPTD) and trainer certifications (such as Crucial Conversations) can strategically position consultants as trusted experts while expanding their service offerings.

  Participants will examine how certifications contribute not only to knowledge enhancement, but also to market visibility, client trust, and pricing power. Through guided discussion and peer exchange, consultants will reflect on which certifications align with their niche, how to effectively integrate certified tools into their practice, and how to communicate these credentials as part of a compelling value proposition.

  The session will also highlight practical strategies for leveraging certifications in business development—ranging from proposal writing and branding to workshop design and client engagement.  

  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: Jessica Potter, CPTD 

  

  Event Details:

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

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• Mentorship Program: Mid Point Check In Event

  • When
    Saturday, April 11, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual Event: Zoom Platform

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  This is the 2026 Chapter Mentorship Mid-Term event. This event is an opportunity for all program participants to reconnect, share lessons learned, share program successes, work on overcoming roadblocks, and share best practices for the program and in the Talent Development field.

     

  The 2026 Mentorship Program Schedule:

  This is ATDSFL's 17th year of offering our annual Mentorship Program.  This year's program runs from February through June. 

  The program is structured with four key events.

  • Mandatory Orientation Webinar: Saturday, January 24^th, (10am – 11am) 
  • Kick-off Pairing Event: Saturday, February 7^th  (9:00am – 12:00pm); required to attend the entire event
  • Mid-term Event: Saturday, April 11^th (10am – 12pm)
  • Graduation Event: Saturday, June 20^th  (10am – 12pm)

  This event is only open to ATDSFL chapter members officially enrolled in the program.
  

  Contact Kerrian Gordon, the Director of the Mentorship Program at mentorship@atdsfl.org with questions.

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• An L&D Order Taker No More! with author Jess Almlie

  • When
    Tuesday, April 14, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual via Zoom

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  An L&D Order Taker No More! with author Jess Almlie

  Transform Your L&D Team Into Strategic Business Partners!

  Are you ready for your L&D team to be seen as more than order takers?

  Join us for an inspiring deep dive into what it truly takes to become a Strategic Business Partner (SBP) within your organization.

  In this session, we’ll explore insights from veteran talent development leader Jess Almlie, who shares the proven formula behind elevating L&D’s impact across the business.

  
  

  Discover how to shift mindsets, collaborate with confidence, strengthen business acumen, and use targeted tools that position L&D as indispensable partners to leaders at every level.

  What You’ll Learn:

  • How to assess your current SBP strengths and gaps
  • The mindset and behaviors that set strategic L&D teams apart
  • Practical tools, worksheets, and frameworks to boost credibility
  • Real stories—wins, failures, insights—from L&D pros across industries
  • How to build a team culture where every member operates like an SBP
  • Steps for driving impact even in organizations resistant to change

  Whether you’re an emerging L&D leader or a seasoned pro looking to amplify your influence, this session will help you build a modern, strategic L&D function that leaders trust and rely on.

  Based on Jess Almlie’s transformative book: L&D Order Taker No More! Become a Strategic Business Partner. You can get your copy through the ATD Bookstore and use the ATDSFL CHIP Code CH9060 at checkout. 

  

  Jess Almlie is an award-winning learning and talent development strategist, consultant, and speaker with 30 years of experience helping organizations elevate L&D from reactive service providers to strategic business partners. A former vice president of learning, Jess now works with companies and L&D teams to align learning with business strategy, build leader and team capability, and drive measurable performance results.

  Jess is a frequent speaker and workshop facilitator at ATD conferences and events and has proudly served as both a local chapter leader and a national advisor for chapters (NAC). She is also the host of the L&D Must Change podcast and author of L&D Order Taker No More! Become a Strategic Business Partner (ATD Press). In 2025, Jess was honored with the Learning Guild Master award for her contributions to advancing the learning profession.

  

  

  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 0.5 points.

  

  Event Details

  Agenda:

  6:00 - 6:15 p.m. | Welcome and Introductions

  6:15 - 7:45 p.m. | Presentation and Q&A

  7:45 - 8:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks

  
  

  Registration:

  Zoom link will be provided by email upon registration.

  Registration questions? Contact VP of Professional Development Kevin Coyne at profdev@atdsfl.org

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• 2026 Champions of Learning Celebration

  • When
    Friday, April 24, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    BRiC Campus in Boca Raton

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  ATD South Florida proudly presents our

  2026 Champions of Learning celebration!

  This event is a spectacular celebration of the best practices and successes in Talent Development across the South Florida community.

  Celebrate the leaders, teams and programs shaping the future of workplace learning!

  Champions of Learning is ATD South Florida’s signature annual celebration — bringing together HR, L&D, Talent, Coaching, and Organizational Development professionals for an evening of recognition, connection, and inspiration.
  

  For more than 25 years, this event has honored bold thinkers, courageous leaders, and best-in-class learning initiatives that move organizations forward.
  This year’s theme — Leading Without Limits — recognizes those who challenge convention, break silos, and design learning experiences that create real impact.
  

  If you care about learning.
  If you care about leadership.
  If you care about people.
  This night is for you.

  Overview of the Event

  Networking Hour
  The evening will begin with a networking hour. This is a great opportunity to network with professionals and learning teams across the South Florida communities. 

  Share ideas, swap stories and explore opportunities while making new friends! 

  Keynote Speaker: Liane Davey

  Organizational psychologist, author, and sought-after leadership speaker, Liane Davey challenges leaders to rethink how they show up, collaborate, and lead — especially when stakes are high and conditions are complex.
  

  Her keynote will leave you energized, provoked, and equipped to lead without limits.

  Past Presidents Panel

  Four former ATD South Florida Presidents come together on one stage to answer the burning questions every learning leader is asking.

  Real talk. Real stories. Real wisdom.

  Awards Ceremony

  Following the keynote, organizations and Learning and Talent Development professionals will be recognized for best practices in the field. The night will conclude with the announcement of the top award winners for best practices.

  Event Details
  

  • Dress is business casual.
  • Cash bar will be available.
  • Plated dinner.      

  
  

  Registration questions? contact us at info@atdsfl.org.

  
  

  

  Registration Timeframes

  • Early: Now - Sunday, March 15th ($79)
  • Regular: Monday, March 16 - Saturday, April 18th ($109) 
  • Late/Onsite: Sunday, March 19th - Friday, April 24th ($139)

  

       Evening Agenda:

  4:00 - Registration and Networking

  5:30 - Keynote with Liane Davey

  6:15 - Three-course Dinner

  6:45 - Past President's Panel

  7:30 Awards and Closing Comments

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• New Members Welcome Session

  • When
    Thursday, May 14, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  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. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• New Members Welcome Session

  • When
    Thursday, June 11, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  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. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• ATDSFL Mentorship Program - Graduation Event

  • When
    Saturday, June 20, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom OR Schmidt Family Complex Executive Education, SF 114 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL 33431
  • Spaces left
    24

  
  

  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!!

  ** Important Parking Instructions**

  

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