ATD South Florida upcoming events

Growth Is Closer Than You Think: Finding Untapped Creative Intelligence in Yourself and Others (Tuesday, October 27, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Growth Is Closer Than You Think: Finding Untapped Creative Intelligence in Yourself and Others

The pressure to keep learning, adapting, and reinventing ourselves isn't letting up. For talent development professionals, that pressure comes from two directions: navigating change ourselves while helping others do the same.

Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Time: 12:00 - 1:30 PM ET

Location: Virtual. Zoom link will be provided after registration.

People are exhausted. Yet, when familiar approaches stop producing the results we need, the response is often to add another tool, strategy, competency, or expectation.

But, what if growth doesn't always require adding something new?

Creative Intelligence offers a refreshing alternative: an opportunity to expand how we approach challenges, work with others, and recognize possibilities we might otherwise overlook.

In this interactive 90-minute workshop, executive and leadership coach Veronica Scarpellino invites you to experience a different approach to familiar workplace challenges, discover what makes it effective, and explore how to bring that experience to the people you support.

Through reflection, discussion, and a practical workplace challenge, you'll gain a fresh perspective on growth and a simple, repeatable practice you can use with yourself, your teams, and your learners.

Come curious. Leave with more possibilities than you arrived with.

What to Expect

Through interactive exercises and discussion, participants will:

Rethink growth: Challenge common assumptions about what it takes to grow, adapt, and navigate change in demanding workplace environments.
Experience new possibilities: Apply a fresh perspective to a familiar workplace challenge and discover new options for moving forward.
Bring it to others: Practice a simple, repeatable approach they can use immediately and explore how to create similar opportunities for the teams, leaders, and learners they support.

Questions?

Contact our VP of Professional Development, Gaston Betoled (gbetoled@atdsfl.org)

Presenters

Veronica Scarpellino, PCC, BCC

Veronica Scarpellino, PCC, BCC, is an executive and leadership coach, author, and the founder of Goldfinch Leadership. She is the architect of Creative Intelligence (CQ), a methodology that helps individuals and organizations recognize and expand their capacity to navigate complexity, think creatively, and take meaningful action.

Trained first as an artist, Veronica brings more than two decades of experience spanning leadership development, coaching, higher education, and applied creativity. Her work combines emotional intelligence, creative thinking, and adaptive action to help people make better use of the capabilities they already possess.

She is the author of Second Draft: Rewrite Your Midlife Career With Creative Intelligence, endorsed by Marshall Goldsmith, and creator of the Certification in Creative Intelligence, which equips coaches, facilitators, and talent development professionals to bring CQ into their work with others.

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.

[TAG: Workshop] [Location: Virtual]

AI Project Lab: Build AI Role-Play and Coach Simulations from the AI Assistant You Already Use (Tuesday, October 27, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

AI Project Lab: Build AI Role-Play and Coach Simulations from the AI Assistant You Already Use

The AI Project Lab is a new hands-on workshop series from the AI Workgroup where participants bring their AI projects to completion through expert mentorship, focused collaboration, and practical guidance.

Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM ET

Location: Virtual. Zoom link will be provided after registration.

In this hands-on 90-minute lab, you will build a realistic AI role-play simulation from the AI assistant you already use every day, such as ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, or Google Gemini. No coding is needed.

You describe a real skill gap from your work, for example, a difficult customer call, a feedback conversation, or a sales call. Your AI assistant then helps you design the scenario and the character your learners will talk to, and it creates the simulation in Grasply for you. You will also use the files and knowledge you already have, such as your training materials, policies, or product information, to make the practice feel real.

You will spend most of the session building in small groups, then run your simulation live.

What to Expect

In this interactive session, you'll:

Build a role-play or coach simulation from the AI assistant you already use, with no new tool to learn.
Use your own materials and knowledge to make each practice scenario realistic and specific to your organization.
Leave with a working simulation that you can share with your team the next day.

Come build with us!

Questions?

Contact Victoria Brenes, VP of Technology, at tbrenes@atdsfl.org

AI Project Mentors

Edmundo Barrientos, CEO of Grasply

Edmundo is a seasoned engineer and entrepreneur with 20 years of experience building high-performance learning solutions across Latin America and the US. As both a founder and investor, he brings a rigorous technical lens to every problem and opportunity.

As CEO of Grasply, Edmundo sets the company's vision and leads its technology. That vision is his own: to empower people and organizations worldwide to transform knowledge into effective behavior.

Kaushal Sampat, Co-Founder of Grasply

Kaushal is the co-founder of Grasply.ai and a product strategist specializing in human-centered design. Following two decades at Google and across the AdTech and EdTech sectors, he has mastered the use of data to solve complex, real-world problems.

At Grasply.ai, Kaushal is building AI designed to unlock curiosity and accelerate personal growth. His mission is to empower organizations to scale personalized professional development, creating an AI platform that delivers adaptive learning experiences tailored perfectly to how individual employees naturally prefer to learn.

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, skill building, and networking 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

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.

[TAG: SIG] [Location: Virtual]

Read & Reimagine Book Study Land Your Next L&D Role: Creating a Career That Works for You with ATDCFL (Wednesday, October 28, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Read & Reimagine Book Study with ATDCFL:

Land Your Next L&D Role: Creating a Career That Works for You Chapters 1–8 | From Career Clarity to Career Positioning

This online book club help you to gain career clarity.

Date: Wednesday, October 28

Time: 12 PM - 1PM PM EDT

Location: Online. Register to receive the Zoom link.

Host:Joanie Musser, ATDCFL VP of Programs

Registration Process: You can register via the ATDCFL 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 (540843) to register.

What if your next L&D role isn't about finding another job—but getting clearer about the career you actually want?

Whether you're actively job searching, considering a career change, trying to break into L&D, ready for your next promotion, or simply wondering “What’s next for me?”, this ATDCFL book study is designed to get you thinking—and doing.

Join fellow talent development professionals as we explore the first eight chapters of Sarah Cannistra's Land Your Next L&D Role: Creating a Career That Works for You. Cannistra challenges the idea that there is one “right” formula for career success. Instead, she introduces the ABCDs of L&D Career Success: Alignment, Branding, Community, and Development—a framework for intentionally building a career around your strengths, interests, values, goals, and the impact you want to make.

You don't have to be job hunting to join us.

Bring your book, your questions, your experiences—and maybe even that career decision you've been thinking about.

Let's Read. Reflect. Reimagine. And get clearer about what comes next.

For This Meeting: Read Chapters 1–8

Our conversation will take us through two important stages of the career journey:

Laying the Foundation

Chapter 1: The 4 L&D Career Success Codes

Chapter 2: Setting Goals and Creating Your L&D Career Timeline

Chapter 3: Discovering Your L&D Career Confidence and Competence

Chapter 4: Finding Your L&D Niche

Chapter 5: Motivation, Mindsets, and Habits

Positioning Yourself in the L&D Market

Chapter 6: Career Leveling, Placement, and Quantifying Your Value

Chapter 7: Creating Your Niche-Aligned Resume and Cover Letter

Chapter 8: Building Your L&D Personal Brand

Come Ready to Reflect, Share & Work. This won't be a chapter-by-chapter book report. We'll use Sarah's ideas as a springboard to talk about our own careers.Get the Book - Choose the format that works best for you:

ATD Press — Purchase the paperback or PDF directly from ATD.

ATDSFL members: Use Chapter Incentive Program (ChIP) code CH9060 when ordering.

Amazon — Available in book formats through Amazon.

Audible — Listen to the audiobook. The Audible edition also includes the accompanying PDF with the book's supporting materials.

Want to Go a Little Deeper?

Sarah also hosts The L&D Career Club Podcast, where she shares additional strategies and conversations about breaking into, navigating, and growing a career in Learning & Development.
About Sarah Cannistra

Sarah Cannistra is an L&D leader, career coach, author, and host of The L&D Career Club Podcast. Over the course of her career, she has worked across the L&D profession in roles including trainer, instructional designer, director of training, and head of learning.

Her own path into L&D wasn't traditional—she began her career in sales before discovering that coaching, training, and helping others grow was where she wanted to focus her career. Since then, Sarah has built and led learning and leadership programs, hired L&D professionals, and helped more than 1,000 people navigate careers in the field.

Her philosophy behind Land Your Next L&D Role is especially fitting for an ATDCFL book study: L&D professionals spend their careers helping other people learn, grow, and develop. It's time to apply some of those same principles to our own careers.

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

[TAG: Book Club] [LOCATION: Virtual]

Academic Showcase 2026- Taking it to the Next Level (Wednesday, October 28, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Looking for opportunities to up your game? 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 Students, Teachers, Professors, Trainers, Instructional Designers, Consultants, and Leaders.

This Networking event showcases the opportunities offered by the South Florida Chapter for the Members of our Academic community. We have new benefits for those that are part of the educational system. Learn how you can take advantage of these and new opportunities. Being an Academic Member can elevate your skills, connections, and career path.

Key Benefits:

Special Academic Pricing for Membership and Select Events
Priority Access for Mentorship Program and CPTD Certification Programs
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.

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.

Consultants' Mastermind Series: Different Minds, Better Teams: A Consultant’s Guide to Neurodiversity (Friday, November 13, 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Consultants' Mastermind Series (Special Interest Group)

Different Minds, Better Teams: A Consultant’s Guide to Neurodiversity

Join the Consultants' Mastermind Series!

Every team brings together people who think, work, communicate, and solve problems differently. For Learning & Development consultants, these differences create both challenges and opportunities. How can we help leaders recognize and embrace neurodiversity, better support neurodivergent employees, and create workplaces where everyone can thrive?

In this interactive Consultants’ Mastermind session, we’ll exchange experiences, explore real-world challenges, and share practical strategies for helping leaders build more inclusive and effective teams.

Together, we’ll explore how to recognize different thinking and working styles, support neurodivergent employees, and coach leaders to better understand and respond to their team members’ needs.

Come ready to share your insights, learn from fellow consultants, and walk away with fresh perspectives and actionable ideas you can bring into your consulting practice.

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.

Guest Facilitator: Carol Berkhimer, CPTD

Event Details:

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

Consultants' Mastermind Series: Holiday Circle - Celebrating Wins, Sharing Wisdom, and Setting Intentions (Friday, December 11, 2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Consultants' Mastermind Series (Special Interest Group)

Holiday Circle - Celebrating Wins, Sharing Wisdom, and Setting Intentions

Join the Consultants' Mastermind Series!

As the year comes to a close, join us for our Holiday Mastermind Circle — an opportunity to reconnect, reflect, and celebrate another year of growth, learning, and impact as consultants, advisors, and changemakers.

Together, we’ll look back at the goals we set, the successes we achieved, the unexpected opportunities we embraced, and the lessons we learned along the way. Beyond projects and contracts, we’ll celebrate the relationships, breakthroughs, and experiences that made this year meaningful.

Through peer conversations, we’ll share our proudest accomplishments, explore challenges that helped us grow, and exchange strategies and insights that made a difference in our personal and professional journeys.

Come ready to celebrate your wins and gather fresh inspiration as we look ahead to 2027!

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.

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, 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.