Chapter Events

We have many opportunities for members, students, and guests to hear about emerging trends in the industry, engage in learning activities and discussions, and network with peers throughout the year.

 

Monthly meetings are held remotely the third Friday of every month, with presentations starting promptly at noon EST.

Click on an event title for more details and to register.

Upcoming events

    • 01/19/2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Interactive Remote Learning Event
    • 57
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    DISC Styles: The Movie - See the Styles in Action

      Presenter:  Kerry Bayles

      Title:  Vice President of Learning and Development

      Organization:  Take Flight Learning

    Watch BirdBrains, Inc., the world’s first DISC styles movie, and discover how to bring the styles to life. In this unique blend of entertainment and education, you will experience a groundbreaking way to teach the styles visually, humorously, and even musically. Watch the trailer at http://bit.ly/BBItrailer and bring the popcorn!

    Each Attendee will receive a coupon for 50% off "Take Flight Learning DISC Profile".

    Each Attendee will automatically be entered into a drawing for a "Take Flight Learning DISC Profile and 1 Hour of Personal Coaching". (Value $350.00)  


    Learning Objectives:

    1. There is strength in flexibility. This session will teach people how to adapt their style to meet the needs of the people they interact within their organization and their lives.

    2.Use your strengths but don't overuse them. Individuals will learn the key skill of managing their emotions and behaviors. This is a fundamental skill of emotional intelligence, and they will see this in action throughout the movie.

    3.Don't impose your style on others. Individuals will discover the importance of treating others how they need to be treated, not how you want to be treated. Each of these key learning objectives will be linked to the concept of utilizing the styles to create a common language in their organizations.


    Speaker Bio:

    Kerry Bayles leads personality styles training programs, team building events, and delivers keynote talks across the United States and around the world. She is master certified in the DISC model, which she has used since 1994 to help people understand others and communicate effectively. Her sessions engage audiences and teach people about themselves and others in a way that is memorable, practical, and fun. As Vice President of Learning and Development with Take Flight Learning, Kerry has helped create several personality styles-themed training programs and team building programs. She is the lead trainer for Take Flight Learning DISC certifications. Her passion to constantly push the DISC model to the next level and share the styles with the world has impacted tens of thousands of people. Kerry has worked with clients that include Pepsi, TD Bank, Temple University, the FDA, Circle K, Godiva, Estee Lauder, GE, Johnson & Johnson, The World Bank, The Philadelphia Eagles and many, many more. Kerry’s dedication to self-improvement (hers and yours!) comes through in everything she does. From her beginnings as a teacher of history and psychology at the high school and college levels, through her Master’s degree in Education, to her second-degree Black Belt in Wado Ryu Karate, to her continual development of new courses and training programs, you’ll find her energy and enthusiasm contagious.


    Model Domain:

    Build Personal Capability - Communication, Emotional Intelligence and Decision Making

    Develop Professional Capability - Coaching, Career Leadership and Development, Learning Sciences

    Impact Organizational Capability - Organization Development and Culture


    Program Time = 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST

    Program Cost = Current Chapter Members Free | Guests $10.00 | Students $5.00


    *Registration will close at 5:00pm EST on Thursday 1/18/2024.

    *Registrants will receive an e-mail containing the link and login instructions prior to the event.


    Smoky Mountain Chapter has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. This program qualifies for a maximum of 1 point.

    • 02/16/2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Interactive Remote Learning Event
    • 57
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     Building Manager Capability through a

     Generative Coaching Approach

      Presenter:  Vince Eugenio; PhD, PCC

      Title:  SR Manager L&D Distribution

      Organization:  Harbor Freight Tools


    Generative coaching can have a significant impact on an organization's culture, the ability to improve relationships, and build trust with associates. In this webinar, we will cover how generative coaching can impact organizational culture:

    * Promotes a culture of learning and development. Generative coaching can help employees to identify their strengths and weaknesses, set goals, and develop plans to achieve those goals.

    * Fosters innovation and creativity. Generative coaching can help employees to think outside the box and come up with new ideas.

    * Builds trust and respect. Generative coaching can help managers to build stronger relationships with their associates. By demonstrating that they are invested in their employees' development and success, managers can build trust and respect, which can lead to a more positive and productive work environment.

    We will also cover how generative coaching can help managers to improve relationships and build trust with associates:

    * Provides personalized coaching. Managers can tailor their coaching to the individual needs of each employee. This means that employees are more likely to feel supported and understood, which can lead to stronger relationships with their managers.

    * Creates a safe space for dialogue. Managers can create a safe space where employees feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings. This can help to build trust between employees and their managers.

    * Focuses on development. Managers can help employees to develop their skills and abilities. This shows employees that their managers are invested in their success, which can lead to stronger relationships.


    Learning Objectives:

    1. Understand the impact on associate engagement through generative coaching techniques.

    2. Understand what is generative coaching and how to apply it.

    3. Understand how to have a generative coaching conversation.


    Speaker Bio:

    Dr. Vince Eugenio is an accomplished Leadership Coach and Talent Development expert with over 30 years of progressive national and international experience. He has won multiple industry awards for his various innovative approaches to developing organizational capability. Vince has held Sr. Manager, Sr. Director, Chief Learning Officer, Vice President and Senior Vice President positions in industries as diverse as telecommunications, financial services, staffing, information management, health care, media, non-profit, industrial supply and multi-family housing. Vince has significant experience in coaching, leadership development, succession management, curriculum design, and performance management. He has led the executive coaching program at his former organization, and is currently deploying coaching training in is current organization. He has implemented over 1,000, leadership development, sales and operations training programs focused on selection, onboarding, training and management development. These programs that have touched tens of thousands of employees. Vince has a keen focus on the sustainability of learning. As part of this approach, he has partnered with senior leaders to ensure comprehensive strategies to address leadership capability, culture, hiring, sponsorship, and executive commitment. This article that Vince co-authored with his wife, “The Strategy Model: Driving Organizational Capability to Business Impact” shows the integrated sustainability approach. Following the surround strategy methodology, Vince has implemented management, sales and operational training programs in multiple organizations with an emphasis on leadership development, coaching, performance management, SMART goal setting, and developmental planning. He has also designed and implemented succession management and leadership development approaches focused on the identification, coaching, development, retention, and promotion of high potential talent. Vince has been interviewed multiple times for both print and radio. These interviews as well as his other articles can be found on his LinkedIn profile. Vince holds a BS in Secondary Education and a MS and PHD in Adult Education from Georgia State University. He is a certified ICF Professional Coach, Executive and Leadership Development Coach, Career Management Coach, Whole Person Coach, Human Capital Strategist, MBTI Practitioner, DiSC Facilitator, PROSCI Change Management Practitioner, Organizational Development Practitioner, and holds a certificate in Leadership Program Development from the Center for Creative Leadership. He also has certifications from Korn Ferry for their Voices 360 feedback tool, Team Architect, and Leadership Architect programs.


    Model Domain:

    Build Personal Capability - Communication, Collaboration and Leadership

    Develop Professional Capability - Coaching, Learning Sciences

    Impact Organizational Capability - Organization Development and Culture


    Program Time = 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST

    Program Cost = Current Chapter Members Free | Guests $10.00 | Students $5.00


    *Registration will close at 5:00pm EST on Thursday 2/15/2024.

    *Registrants will receive an e-mail containing the link and login instructions prior to the event.


    Smoky Mountain Chapter has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. This program qualifies for a maximum of 1 point.

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