Keynote Speaker - Sam Kabert

SOUL/Life Balance: Try B.R.E.A.T.H. to Overcome Stress & Anxiety

This program is for the leaders in the workplace who want to drastically shift the way we do business to prioritize mental health first. Before we can even get into changing the workplace to prioritize psychological safety; we must first address our own mental health and we can do so through the 6-Step B.R.E.A.T.H. Process.

I'm giving you the exact blueprint I've used to transform my own life and that of my clients. If you're ready to rise above the chaos to cut through the noise and find inner stillness for yourself, then this program is exactly what you're looking for!"

Alise Isbell

Identifying Toxic Behavior Patterns

We have all dealt with toxic behaviors. What if we could identify the problem patterns before engaging in relationships? It’s easy to see yelling and screaming. Those actions stand out. The real damage is usually hidden by a mask or concealed by someone’s carefully crafted image.

Diagnosing or labeling people doesn't work, especially if we aren't licensed psychologists. What works is explaining and describing concrete, observable, and unproductive behaviors. This session shares practical concepts allowing you to avoid potential toxic situations or document bad behaviors if they already exist in your organization.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify general and specific toxic or manipulative behavior patterns.

2. Recognize deception cues, minimizing language and blame shifting language.

3. Learn practical strategies to reveal someone's true nature and avoid or escape their toxicity.

Susan Wood

Improve the S.C.O.P.E of Your Communication

Five simple techniques to improve your communication and make things easier for your audience.

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Andrea Woodworth, Autavius Hobbs, Tanya Bellard

Human Approach: Use Your Health Plan to Create a Culture of Wellbeing

Mike Coffey & Gary Fowler

Lisa Hammett

HR Resilience & Wellbeing: Building Mental Fitness for Sustainable Success

This presentation, based on the ground breaking research from Shirzad Shamine, New York Times best-selling author of Positive Intelligence, provides invaluable insights into recognizing, preventing, and managing HR burnout. The audience will discover practical strategies, evidence-based techniques, and actionable steps to cultivate mental fitness for managing stress and fostering well-being. Attendees will leave inspired and motivated to take positive action in their lives.

Jackie Sinclair

Smart Communication: Leveraging AI to Personalize Team Engagement and Drive Results

This session guides managers on how to use AI-driven tools to identify and adapt to their team members’ unique communication styles for optimal engagement and productivity. Topics covered include recognizing various communication preferences, utilizing AI insights to tailor one-on-one and group interactions, and building an inclusive, positive team culture through personalized communication. Attendees will leave with actionable techniques to foster trust, collaboration, and clarity across remote or hybrid teams, enabling higher productivity and engagement.

Monica Crishi & Cory Yeager

Bridging Gaps: Employee Benefits Trends and Strategy Innovation

Jamie Lewis Smith

5 Empowering Leadership Hacks to Retain Your Rock Star Talent

The United States is in the midst of a labor crisis with worker shortages projected to continue for years to come. The fierce war for talent means that your top talent have lots of options. Organizations that invest in their culture and people managers will thrive and those that don’t will not survive.

Your organization already holds the key to engaging and retaining your rock star talent: your managers! Yet, most managers are woefully unprepared to unlock the full potential of these employees, reducing their impact and driving them away.

In this jam-packed, interactive session, participants will be introduced to the art and science of Empowering Leadership to elevate managers’ skills to drive engage and inspire top talent while creating exceptional organizational outcomes. Attendees will assess their own organizations against best practices and leave with 5 science-backed hacks to supercharge their managers into empowering leaders who take care of business.

Dr. Davis McAlister

Future-Ready Talent Acquisition: Emerging Trends to Attract, Engage, and Retain Top Talent

Talent acquisition is more than filling positions, it's about building a workforce that supports organizational growth and resilience. In this session, we will dive into comprehensive talent strategies that address emerging trends in recruitment, engagement, and retention. Attendees will gain insights into utilizing AI for streamlined recruitment processes, creating a candidate-centered experience, and fostering a strong employer brand. We'll also explore the importance of internal mobility, skills-based hiring, and developing succession plans that maintain continuity in key roles. Additionally, this session emphasizes workforce development as a retention strategy, focusing on upskilling and growth pathways for employees. By the end, participants will be equipped with actionable insights to attract, engage, and retain talent, driving sustainable success.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the key components of a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that aligns with long-term organizational goals, including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices.
• Identify and apply emerging trends in talent acquisition such as AI-driven recruitment, candidate experience enhancement, and social media branding to attract top talent more effectively.
• Develop skills-based hiring practices and internal mobility programs to broaden candidate pools and foster a culture of growth within the organization.
• Establish succession planning frameworks that ensure smooth transitions in critical roles, fostering continuity and preparedness for future leadership needs.
• Integrate workforce development as a key retention strategy by providing employees with ongoing learning, upskilling opportunities, and clear pathways for career advancement.

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