AI and the Human Variable: Culture in the Age of AI
featuring Stephen Starks
This online workshop will focus on how the human side of work informs the changes driven by AI.
Date: Monday, September 28, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
Location: Online. Register to receive the Zoom link.
Speaker: Stephen Starks
Registration Process: Register at the ATDCFL Website to receive the Zoom Link.
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 (SR2TYH) to register.
Not a member of an ATD Florida chapter? Join Today and take advantage of the resources and events.
[TAG: Workshop] [LOCATION: Virtual]
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 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.
Luminous 2026
Presented by ICF South Florida
Members of ATDSFL are invited to ICF South Florida's biennial, in-person conference for professional development and networking with a like-minded community.
Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Time: 8:00AM - 6:30 PM EDT
Location: Pullman Miami Airport, 5800 Waterford District Dr, Miami, Fl 33126
Registration: ATDSFL Members can register through ICF South Florida website.
Cost: ATDSFL Memberscan register at Early Bird Rate of $75 until September 25, 2026 using the code ATD15-LUMINOUS2026. The regular registration rate is $90.
As leaders for ATD South Florida, we believe that part of our duty to the Talent Development community is to be a trusted advisor and a source of personal and professional support and development. And we believe that partnering with ICF (International Coaching Federation) South Florida is a great way to convene like-minded communities. Some of us are dual members and we value both communities and we'd love to see you in more collaborative spaces.
We hope you'll join us in Miami this October!
While Luminous brings together the coaching community, this year’s conference offers plenty for talent development, learning, HR, and leadership professionals as well.
Under the theme of learning, connecting, and growing, Luminous will bring together coaches, business experts, and industry leaders for a full day of practical insights, meaningful conversations, and professional development.
Throughout the day, an exceptional lineup of speakers—including Sophia Casey, MCC; Connie Kadansky, MCC; Angelique Rewers; Fernando Celis, MCC; Joshua Steinfeldt, PCC; and Scott Lappin—will explore topics ranging from leadership and professional growth to business development, communication, visibility, entrepreneurial mindset, and leveraging AI.
It’s also a great opportunity to connect across our professional communities, exchange ideas, and expand your network with professionals who share a passion for developing people and organizations.
An optional VIP Networking Lunch with Angelique Rewers is also available for $55, offering a more intimate opportunity for conversation, networking, and business insights.
We hope you’ll join us for a day of learning, connection, fresh perspectives, and inspiration—and for another opportunity to strengthen the connection between South Florida’s talent development and coaching communities.
Register today and take advantage of the extended Early Bird rate for ATDSFL Members through September 25.
[Tag:Workshop] [Location: In-person]
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:
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:
[LOCATION:Virtual]
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