ATD South Florida upcoming events

New Members Welcome Session (Thursday, April 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Apr 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.

Consultants' Mastermind Series: Leveraging Certifications for Credibility and Business Growth (Friday, April 10, 2026)

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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

Mentorship Program: Mid Point Check In Event (Saturday, April 11, 2026)

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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.

Leveraging DISC Across High Impact TD Initiatives with Ben Hippeli hosted by Northeast FL Chapter (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Learn how to use DISC to elevate your coaching program, help leaders hold their team accountable, and improve collaboration among senior leaders

About Our Host

Ben Hippeli is CEO & Executive Coach at Benchmark Training®. Ben helps leadership and sales professionals build a culture of profitability one Zoom meeting at a time. The key to his success is delivering complex leadership methodologies in an easy to understand manner that causes behavior change in the field – where it actually matters. As a four-time successful entrepreneur, an executive leader in a national nonprofit, and as an executive coach, Ben has seen and felt the challenges of running a small business and a large organization. His nearly 30 years of professional experience in the trenches helps translate textbook theories into real-world best practices. Not only does Ben work with current leaders and sales professionals, but also mentors the next generation of sales professionals as a Professor of Professional Selling at the University of North Florida and as the faculty advisor for the Osprey Sales Club. He also helps bridge the gap between college graduates and the business community as the faculty founder and leader of the Professional Selling Advisory Council at the University of North Florida and is a contributing author in the textbook, Leadership Strategies for the Hybrid Workforce: Best Practices for Fostering Employee Safety and Significance.

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

An L&D Order Taker No More! with author Jess Almlie (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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

Instructional Design SIG with Central FL Chapter (Thursday, April 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:30:00 GMT

The Florida ATD Instructional Design Special Interest Group (SIG) is a statewide, virtual learning community designed to support instructional designers and learning professionals across all Florida ATD chapters. The SIG provides a consistent, high-value space for members to connect, share practice, explore tools, and collaborate on real-world instructional design challenges.

What's In It For You?

Get unstuck faster with input from fellow instructional designers

Learn new tools, approaches, and shortcuts from peers
Build stronger connections through shared practice
Apply ideas immediately to your real-world projects

Formal ID-SIG Sessions

When: 3rd Thursday, every other month

Time: 6:30 PM ET

Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Remaining Dates for 2026:

April 16
June 18
August 20
October 15

In-Between Months

Informal working sessions
Open discussion forums
“Show & Share” opportunities where members bring current work, tools, or challenges

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

Leadership Development Readiness with Mark Mullen hosted by Suncoast Chapter (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Leadership Development Readiness: Shift from Managing to Leading

This 90-minute session introduces the E3C3 Methodology for Leadership Development Readiness. Participants will learn to shift from managing to leading, balance operational and human performance, identify leadership voids, and apply the Six Core Elements—Embrace, Empower, Engage, Challenge, Coach, and Celebrate. Walk away with a clear, practical approach to elevate your leadership and develop others.

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Note: While attending ATD Suncoast events, please be aware that photography, audio, and/or video recording may occur. Your attendance serves as your implied consent for ATD Florida Suncoast Chapter, Inc. to use your image in marketing and social media materials.

ATDCFL Read & Reimagine Book Club| Applying AI in Learning & Development by Josh Cavalier| Chapters 7-9 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Applying AI in Learning & Development

by Josh Cavalier

When: Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Time: 12 PM --1 PM EST
Location: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Read to Discuss Chapters 7-9

Join ATD Central Florida’s Read & Reimagine Book Club Series on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, for a focused, one-hour online discussion of Chapters 7–9 of Applying AI in Learning & Development by Josh Cavalier. With more than 30 years designing solutions across sectors, Josh brings practical, ethical, performance-driven guidance on using generative AI and LLMs to improve workplace learning. This lunch-hour conversation blends concise, actionable insight with peer exchange; perfect for busy L&D professionals seeking immediately usable ideas.

Purchase Your Copy in the ATD Bookstore.

***When purchasing from td.org ATD National,

use the ATDSFL CHIP code CH9060 at checkout.***

✨ About the Author:

Josh Cavalier is a learning and performance expert with more than 30 years of experience designing solutions for corporations, government agencies, and higher education institutions. He is the founder of JoshCavalier.AI, where he helps organizations apply generative AI, large language models, and related tools to improve human performance through consulting, workshops, and courses. A frequent conference speaker and host of the Brainpower YouTube show, he focuses on practical, ethical, and performance-driven uses of AI in learning and development.

✨ Who Should Attend?
Learning and development professionals who want to use generative AI to design, deliver, and measure more effective learning experiences. It is especially relevant for L&D leaders, instructional designers, HR and talent development practitioners, and learning technology owners who are responsible for integrating AI into strategies, workflows, and platforms. Whether someone is just beginning their AI journey or looking to mature existing AI-enabled learning practices, this book supports anyone tasked with aligning AI-powered learning to business performance.

✨ What to Expect:

You’ll explore how AI-powered learning platforms and business systems connect directly to organizational performance. You’ll learn how to evaluate and leverage AI-enabled tools to deliver smarter, more personalized, and data-driven learning experiences. Most importantly, you’ll see how to align AI initiatives with business strategy so learning becomes a measurable driver of results, not just a support function.

Tag a fellow ATD member and invite them along!

✨Break up your day with inspiring conversations, fresh insights, and a chance to spark your next big idea; join us for a lively lunch-hour chat.✨

Next Virtual Book Club Session: Wednesday, May 27th
Time: 12 PM - 1 PM EST
Where: Zoom Virtual Meeting

Meet Author Josh Cavalier!

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

2026 Champions of Learning Celebration (Friday, April 24, 2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT

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.

Happy Hour 4-5pm. Cash bar afterwards.

Plated dinner.

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

Registration Timeframes

4:00 - Registration and Networking

5:15 - Keynote with Liane Davey

6:15 - Three-course Dinner

6:45 - Past President's Panel

7:30 Awards and Closing Comments

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

Thu, 14 May 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.

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!!

** Important Parking Instructions**