Meeting/Event Information

Jenna Armato

Bridging the Multigenerational Gap in the Workplace

About Jenna

Jenna is the CEO of Armato & Associates Training and Development. She works with individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations in Leadership Development, Growth & Resilience, and Effective Communications.

Jenna is a John Maxwell certified Coach, Speaker and Trainer, a DISC and EQ certified Trainer, a Faculty Member of the Empowered Living Teaching Team.

Prior to becoming a coach and trainer, Jenna spent 20 years working in the advertising and marketing industries developing strategies in customer experience, relationship development, content, commerce, and engagement both online and offline.

She combines her passion and expertise in growth facilitation with her extensive marketing background and often works with entrepreneurs helping them develop strategies, processes, and systems to expand their businesses and their impact.

Overview

This is a rare time in history that we have 5 generations across the workforce. It’s also a time when communication and behavioral misunderstandings are creating silos, driving conflict resolution requests to an all-time high, and shifting the need for Emotional Professionalism into high gear.

Learning about the perspectives and drivers of each generation and applying that understanding in the workplace can positively impact communication, collaboration, productivity, and results. In this interactive discussion, we’ll explore each generation and learn how you can take steps toward creating a generational synergy.

Participants will learn what Perspective is, where it comes from and the role it plays in our workstyle and decision making. In addition, participants will learn the Motivators, Drivers, and Workplace preferences for each of the 5 generations currently spanning the workforce. Participants will be provided with frameworks they can leverage to put understanding into action.

www.jennaarmato.com

Sheila Eason

Navigating Career Transitions with Confidence

About Sheila

Sheila Eason is the Founder and CEO of Elevate People Solutions, LLC, and is a Maxwell Leadership Certified Leadership Development Coach, Speaker, and Trainer. With more than 30 years of experience helping organizations leverage its human capital to its maximum potential, she has been instrumental in developing and training thousands of leaders seeking to improve their leadership skills.

Trained and mentored by John Maxwell and mentors of the world class John Maxwell Team faculty. She is a graduate of Bowling Green State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and a Master of Organizational Development.

Sheila holds SHRM-SCP certification through the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and maintains SPHR certification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). She is Past President of the Northwest Ohio Human Resource Association and past Diversity Chair.

Overview

Career changes - whether planned or unexpected - can bring a mix of emotions, from excitement to uncertainty. This interactive session is designed to equip participants with the tools and mindset needed to navigate job transitions successfully. We’ll explore strategies for managing career changes and job loss, address the fears and uncertainties that often accompany shifts in professional direction, and provide a framework for setting SMART goals to create a clear and achievable path forward.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify key emotional and professional challenges associated with career changes and job loss.
• Explain common fears and uncertainties that arise during career transitions and how they impact decision-making
• Analyze personal responses to career shifts and recognize strategies for maintaining resilience and adaptability
• Apply techniques to overcome fear and uncertainty when facing career transitions
• Create a personalized SMART goal plan to support career progression and future opportunities

www.elevatepeoplesolutions.com

Diane Helbig

Dealing with Difficult People

About Diane

Diane Helbig is an internationally recognized business and leadership development advisor, author, award-winning speaker, and workshop facilitator. She is a certified, professional coach and president of Seize This Day.

Diane serves as a trusted advisor and guide, helping her clients see the value in changing their behavior. She brings over 20 years of small business management and sales to her coaching. In her book, Succeed Without Selling, Diane offers a straightforward, common sense and clear guide to the sales process.

Through her podcast, Accelerate Your Business Growth, Diane brings valuable, actionable information to her listeners. Her book, Expert Insights, includes details of ten of the most listened to episodes of this show.

As a speaker and workshop facilitator Diane merges energy and enthusiasm with rich content. Her goal is to leave her audience with actionable steps as well as the excitement to implement those steps. Diane has expertise in small business, sales, social media, networking, and leadership.

Overview

Conflict happens. Sometimes people are difficult. However, we can take steps to minimize the frequency as well as the impact. In this program we explore why people can be challenging, what we can do to improve the situation, and communication strategies that work. We’ll discuss everything from conflict avoidance to the importance of trust, as well as the value of empathy and clarity. Attendees will leave with actionable steps and language they can use the next time they find themselves confronted by a coworker, boss, direct report, client, or vendor.

In this interactive session, attendees participate in individual and group exercises, so they receive hands-on problem-solving opportunities.

Key Learning Objectives:

• How to diffuse a challenging situation
• How to use empathy with coworkers and constituents
• Effective communication strategies
• How to co-create solutions

www.helbigenterprises.com

Stacy Pederson

Dying to Laugh - How to be Happy When Life is a Mess

About Stacy

Stacy is a sought-after keynote motivational speaker, delivering fun yet practical insights on overcoming stress, handling change, building resilience, and living a meaningful life no matter what life throws your way.

Stacy’s journey began with a diagnosis of terminal illness in her first husband. From there, she faced a failed marriage, single parenting, financial collapse, and job loss. But her resilience shone through these setbacks. With a health challenge of her own, a misdiagnosis of 12 years led to multiple hospital stays, near-death experiences, and surgery that changed her life. Stacy’s deep understanding of hope, joy, and laughter, born from these struggles, infuses every talk she gives with heart and authenticity.

With a BFA in Theatre, Stacy has performed across stage, film, standup comedy, and radio. She is currently a National Touring Comedian with the, “Mom’s Unhinged”, Stand-Up Comedy Show. She co-founded The Academy of Children’s Theatre (ACT) and Ministry Center for the Arts (MCA) in Colorado Springs, blending her passion for the arts with her commitment to empowering others.

Overview

It Took Almost Dying to Learn How to Truly Live

Stacy’s powerful, humorous stories of resilience will leave your audience inspired, entertained, and equipped to take on life’s toughest challenges. Through her authentic and engaging style, Stacy helps your audience:

•      Stress Less

•      Boost Happiness

•      Bounce Back From Failure

•      Handle Change With Confidence

•      Live a Life They’d Die For

www.stacypederson.com

Join us for our Professional Development Day and take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to network with recruiters during lunch time, share your resume, and get all your questions answered. Don't miss out on this chance to make valuable connections and advance your career!

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Aaron Laird, CSP

Vice President of Sales at Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS)

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https://www.wehirepeople.com/

Jenny Diaz

Sr. Account Manager/Talent Acquisition Partner

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https://www.randstadusa.com/