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• New Member Orientation | Virtual via Zoom

  • When
    November 13, 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual Zoom Meeting

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  Welcome to ATDCFL
  

  When:
  Thursday, November 13, 2025

  6:30 PM --7:30 PM
  
  Where: Virtual Zoom Meeting

  Join your local ATD Central Florida Chapter Members as we welcome new members in an engaging evening of networking, learning, and connecting with others in the talent development space. This is the perfect way to wind down your day while making meaningful professional connections.

  Come prepared with:

  • Your favorite evening beverage or snack
  • Curiosity about our ATD Central Florida Chapter 
  • A friendly mindset ready to meet fellow L&D enthusiasts

  Let’s wrap up the day with great conversations and new opportunities to grow together!

      
  

  

  Jackie Rogers

  V.P. Membership 

  
  

  email: jackie.rogers@atdcfl.org
  email: membership@atdcfl.org

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  ✨ Did You Know? ✨ 
  ATDCFL has a CPTD Certification Study Group? 
  

  Even if you are not sure or ready yet to take the CPTD Certification assessment, you can participate in the study session and have a great time learning and networking with other ATDCFL colleagues. Check out the events calendar and sign up today. 

  
  

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• Virtual Podcast Reflection Series – November Meetup

  • When
    November 18, 2025
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    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Virtual Meeting
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  ATDCFL's 7th Virtual

  Podcast Discussion

  "Your Story Matters. And You’ll Hear It in Every Voice We Feature."

  What if this is the series that changes how you see yourself?

  Join us for a unique professional development journey inspired by the "Dealing with Imposter Syndrome" series hosted by Betty Dannewitz on the If You Ask Betty podcast.

  Each month from May through November, we’ll listen to two powerful episodes, exploring how professionals in Learning & Development navigate the often-hidden struggle of impostor syndrome.
  
   Date: Tuesday, November 18th
  ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
   Location: Virtual (Link will be provided upon registration)

  ✨ November's Discussion Focus 
  This month, we'll discuss masking our true identities in professional spaces, only to discover that shedding those layers led to deeper self-awareness and belonging. We'll talk about personal transformations, neurodiversity, and authenticity intersect with impostor syndrome, and how "becoming" often means unbecoming everything we were taught to be.
  

  Podcast Episodes
  

  ️ ️ Episode 15 - Bo Bodo
  ️  ️Episode 18 - Luke-Henry Hah

     

  Reflection Questions to guide your thoughts

  1. In what ways have you felt the need to “mask” or present a filtered version of yourself at work?
  2. How has discovering more about your own identity, whether through diagnosis, reflection, or experience, changed how you view impostor syndrome?
  3. What does “authenticity” look like for you today, and what steps are you taking to protect or embrace it?

  Your Challenge - Reflective Journal Prompt: 
  

   ✍️  What strategies, support systems, or mindset shifts have helped you to quiet that voice of self-doubt? What has worked for you in the past, and what will you try moving forward?

  ✨ What's In It For You?

  • Insightful Reflections:  Hear how redefining “success” can be a powerful tool in overcoming self-doubt.
  • Authentic Conversations: Engage in meaningful dialogue with fellow L&D professionals navigating similar experiences.
  • Growth-Focused Takeaways: Discover how letting go of conventional career expectations can strengthen your confidence.

  Tag a colleague and invite them along! Let’s break the mold together.

  
  

  Save the dates for the monthly
  Imposter Monster Series Discussions

  • December BONUS: Episodes 7 & 11

  Timothy Frost

  V.P. Technology

  
  

  email: timothy.frost@atdcfl.org

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  ✨ Did You Know? ✨ 
  ATDCFL has a CPTD Certification Study Group? 
  

  Even if you are not sure or ready yet to take the CPTD Certification assessment, you can participate in the study session and have a great time learning and networking with other ATDCFL colleagues. Check out the events calendar and sign up today. 

  
  

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• ATDCFL WEBINAR | How to Improve Your Employee Experience Through Employee Journey Mapping

  • When
    November 19, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Virtual Meeting

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  Transform Your Workplace with Employee

  Journey Mapping! 
  

  In this webinar, you'll uncover how mapping the employee experience can unlock powerful insights, drive meaningful improvements, and gain leadership buy-in to create a more engaged, people-centered culture. 

  Meet Your Speaker | Paul Lopushinsky
  

  Paul is the founder of Playficient, an employee experience consultancy that helps organizations cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters—investing in their people. With over a decade of experience in product management and user experience design, Paul applies the design thinking process to uncover employee needs, improve onboarding, and build healthier workplace cultures. He’s on a mission to help companies see employees not as an afterthought, but as the key to long-term success.
  
  

  What's In It For You? 

  ✅  Understand the purpose and benefits of creating an employee journey map to identify gaps and opportunities in the employee experience.

  ✅ Learn practical methods for gathering feedback through interviews and using that data to prioritize meaningful improvements.

  ✅ Gain strategies for securing leadership buy-in by clearly communicating the value and impact of employee journey mapping initiatives.

  Join us and engage in this valuable learning opportunity. 

   
  Alicia Ellis, Director of Webinars and Virtual Programs
  Alicia.Ellis@atdcfl.org
  

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  ✨ Did You Know? ✨ 
  ATDCFL has a CPTD Certification Study Group? 
  

  Even if you are not sure or ready yet to take the CPTD Certification assessment, you can participate in the study session and have a great time learning and networking with other ATDCFL colleagues. Check out the events calendar and sign up today. 

  
  

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• ATD Suncoast Partnership | Learn about the Tech Comm SIG - What is it? Should You Join?

  • When
    November 20, 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom - Details are emailed upon registration

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  What is the Purpose of the Tech Comm SIG?
  What is it?
  Should you join?

  
  

  The purpose of this event is to explain what Tech Comm is for those who may not know, and a refresher for those who are in it.

  This is a space for technical communicators in Florida and beyond to connect, share knowledge, and support one another!

  Bring a friend, a coworker, colleagues, etc., and help us grow our community!

  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.

   
  

  Stay Connected! Join the conversation and network with fellow ATDCFL members on Slack,  your go-to space for updates, collaboration, and community!  

  

  ✨ Did You Know? ✨ 
  ATDCFL has a CPTD Certification Study Group? 
  

  Even if you are not sure or ready yet to take the CPTD Certification assessment, you can participate in the study session and have a great time learning and networking with other ATDCFL colleagues. Check out the events calendar and sign up today. 

  
  

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• ATD Employee Learning Week, Day 1 – HR's Expanding Role in Talent Development

  • When
    December 01, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Virtual Meeting - Link will be provided upon registration
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  It's Employee Learning Week
  AND we are kicking it off strong! 

  Discover how HR is evolving as a strategic driver of learning, engagement, and organizational success.

  Employee Learning Week (ELW) is an annual initiative by the Association for Talent Development (ATD) that celebrates a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

   Date: Monday, December 1st
  ⏰ Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST
   Location: Virtual (Link will be provided upon registration)
   Topic: HR’s Expanding Role in Talent Development
   Speaker: Nina Hirota, Global Synergy Partner Solutions (ATD Suncoast)
  
  Nina brings a global perspective on the evolving partnership between HR and Learning & Development, showing how HR professionals can become strategic drivers of organizational growth. She is providing an integrated talent strategy with learning initiatives for you to strengthen collaboration between HR and L&D, and create a culture where people development directly supports business results.

  

  
  This week, December 1st through the 5th, the four Florida ATD Chapters unite to host five FREE lunchtime webinars for chapter members, designed to inspire, connect, and elevate your talent development practice.
  
  Not a member of an ATD Florida chapter? Join Today and take advantage of the virtual and in-person resources and events. 
  
  Let’s celebrate learning across Florida together.

  Looking Ahead
  

  • Tuesday, December 2nd: The Art of Facilitation: Engaging Diverse Learners
  • Wednesday, December 3rd: Contract vs. Corporate: What is it Like as an Instructional Designer 
  • Thursday, December 4th: Strategic Learning: How L&D Influences Business Results
  • Friday, December 5th: Succession Planning & Strategic Talent Management

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• ATD Employee Learning Week, Day 2 – Master The Art of Facilitation

  • When
    December 02, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Virtual Meeting - Link will be provided upon registration
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  Day 2 of Employee Learning Week
  Let's Talk Facilitation

  Learn practical techniques to engage every learner, build connections, and create a memorable training experience

  Employee Learning Week (ELW) reminds us that great learning doesn’t happen by chance; it’s built by professionals like you who turn knowledge into performance. Join us for today’s session focused on facilitation and coaching excellence.

   Date: Tuesday, December 2nd
  ⏰ Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST
   Location: Virtual (Link will be provided upon registration)
   Topic: The Art of Facilitation: Engaging Diverse Learners
   Speaker: Jimmy Glenos, ATD South Florida

  Jimmy is a seasoned work/life performance and leadership coach with over 30 years of experience helping business executives and professionals elevate their impact. In this session, he will share proven facilitation techniques and strategies he’s developed over decades, designed to help you engage every learner, spark meaningful interaction, and take your training/coaching to the next level.

  

  
  

  This week, December 1st through the 5th, the four Florida ATD Chapters unite to host five FREE lunchtime webinars for chapter members, designed to inspire, connect, and elevate your talent development practice.
  
  Not a member of an ATD Florida chapter? Join Today and take advantage of the virtual and in-person resources and events. 
  
  Keep the momentum going all week!

  
  

  Looking Ahead

  • Wednesday, December 3rd: Contract vs. Corporate: What is it Like as an Instructional Designer 
  • Thursday, December 4th: Strategic Learning: How L&D Influences Business Results
  • Friday, December 5th: Succession Planning & Strategic Talent Management

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• ATD Employee Learning Week, Day 3 – What Is It Like as an Instructional Designer? Find Out Today!

  • When
    December 03, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Virtual Meeting - Link will be provided upon registration
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  Day 3 - Midweek Inspiration

  Explore the World of

  Instructional Design

  Peek behind the curtain of instructional design, explore two dynamic career paths (contract vs corporate), and learn how to thrive in an ever-changing L&D landscape.

  Employee Learning Week (ELW) celebrates every role that makes learning happen, from HR to coaching to design. 
  Join us on December 3rd as Shawntay spotlights the creativity and strategy behind Instructional Design. 

   Date: Wednesday, December 3rd

   Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST

   Location: Virtual (Link will be provided upon registration)
   Topic: Contract vs Corporate: What’s It Like as an Instructional Designer?
   Speaker: Shawntay Skjoldager, The Instructional Design Company

                  (ATD Suncoast)
  
  Shawntay Skjoldager (aka: Trainologist) is a master instructional designer and learning strategist who bridges both corporate and contract roles to craft dynamic, impact-driven learning experiences. She will help you unpack what it’s really like to design learning in both contract and corporate environments, offering practical insights, lessons learned, and inspiration to help you refine your design practice and choose the career path that fits you best.

  
  

  

  
  

  This week, December 1st through the 5th, the four Florida ATD Chapters unite to host five FREE lunchtime webinars for chapter members, designed to inspire, connect, and elevate your talent development practice.
  
  Not a member of an ATD Florida chapter? Join Today and take advantage of the virtual and in-person resources and events. 
  
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  • Thursday, December 4th: Strategic Learning: How L&D Influences Business Results
  • Friday, December 5th: Succession Planning & Strategic Talent Management

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• ATD Employee Learning Week, Day 4 – Elevate Your Strategy: Join this Leadership and L&D Webinar

  • When
    December 04, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Virtual Meeting - Link will be provided upon registration
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  Day 4 - From Learning Strategy
  To Business Results
  
  

  Discover how L&D professionals can elevate their influence by connecting learning initiatives to business outcomes and strategy.

  As Employee Learning Week continues, we turn our focus to leadership and strategic alignment, the bridge between learning and measurable results.

   Date: Thursday, December 4th

   Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST

   Location: Virtual (Link will be provided upon registration)
  

   Topic: Strategic Learning: How L&D Influences Business Results
   Speaker: Jen Pinto, The Jen Pinto Team (ATD Central Florida)

  
  Jen Pinto is a results-driven HR executive, ICF-certified coach, and human behavior consultant who empowers leaders and teams to turn potential into performance. In this session, Jen will equip you with proven strategies to align learning initiatives with business goals, elevate the impact of L&D, and drive measurable results across your organization.

  
  

  

  
  

  This week, December 1st through the 5th, the four Florida ATD Chapters unite to host five FREE lunchtime webinars for chapter members, designed to inspire, connect, and elevate your talent development practice.
  
  Not a member of an ATD Florida chapter? Join Today and take advantage of the virtual and in-person resources and events. 
  
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  • Friday, December 5th: Succession Planning & Strategic Talent Management

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• ATD Employee Learning Week, Day 5 – Succession Planning & Strategic Talent Management

  • When
    December 05, 2025
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Virtual Meeting - Link will be provided upon registration
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  Day 5 - We are closing out ELW with 
  Future Focused Talent Strategies
  
  

  Learn how thoughtful talent strategies ensure leadership continuity, resilience, and organizational growth.

  As Employee Learning Week comes to a close, we’re looking ahead to the teams, leaders, and strategies that will shape the future of work.

   Date: Friday, December 5th

   Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST

   Location: Virtual (Link will be provided upon registration)
  

   Topic: Succession Planning & Strategic Talent Management
   Speaker: Jennifer Blalock, ATD NEFL

  
  Dr. Jennifer Blalock is a strategic talent management expert and leadership development practitioner recognized for transforming succession planning into tangible business outcomes. Dr. Blalock will guide us through the critical steps of building future-ready teams, retaining high-potential talent, and aligning leadership pipelines with organizational strategy, ensuring our workforce is resilient and prepared for what comes next.

  
  

  

  
  

  This week, December 1st through the 5th, the four Florida ATD Chapters united to host five FREE lunchtime webinars for our chapter members. ELW was designed to inspire, connect, and elevate your talent development practice.
  
  Not a member of an ATD Florida chapter? Join Today and take advantage of the virtual and in-person resources and events. 
  

  Thank you for celebrating learning with us this week!

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• ATDCFL Holiday Gathering | The Hangry Bison, Winter Garden

  • When
    December 11, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    The Hangry Bison. 250 West Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787
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  Get In the Holiday Spirit at The ATDCFL
  2026 Holiday Gathering

  Where: The Hangry Bison, Winter Garden, FL
  When: Thursday, December 11th
  ⏰ Time: 5:30-8:00 PM
  Deadline to RSVP: Friday, November 14th
  

  Join us for an evening of celebration, connection, and cheer at The Hangry Bison! Indulge in a delicious buffet and handcrafted drinks while networking with fellow ATDCFL members. Seating is limited to 35 guests only...once spots are filled, registration will close, so RSVP quickly to secure your place at this holiday gathering!

  Would you like to bring a guest?
  You’re welcome to RSVP with a plus one for just $20, so you can share the celebration with your favorite person.
  *There is no charge for ATDCFL members.

  If the holiday season has you feeling lucky, we invite you to take part in our 50/50 charity raffle.
  Half the pot goes to the winner, and the other half will support a local charity (to be announced).
  It’s a fun way to give back while celebrating the season!

  Learn more about The Hangry Bison here: 
  https://www.thehangrybison.com/

  
  

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