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  • You're the CEO of Your Career: What's Your Vision?

    • 19 Feb 2026
    • 5:45 PM - 8:00 PM
    • CPI Security Systems Corporate Office; 4300 Sandy Porter Rd, Charlotte, NC 28273
    • 49
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    You're the CEO of Your Career: What's Your Vision?

    In this highly interactive workshop, you’ll uncover your “secret sauce”: a one-of-a-kind blend of career experiences, life lessons, and workplace strengths that no one else can replicate. Through hands-on activities and guided reflection, you’ll explore blind spots, reframe your story, and build a strategic roadmap from your current role to your next career destination. Step into the role of CEO and transform your workplace blind spots into a bold vision for your career.

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Identify shifting workplace trends and their impact on personal career strategies.

    2. Discover individual strengths, intentions, and blind spots through guided reflection exercises.

    3. Build a personalized Career Roadmap by identifying the key ingredients in your unique “secret sauce”.

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    Presented by:



    Nanci Appleman-Vassil

    Nanci Appleman-Vassil, a Certified Speaking Professional® (CSP), brings over 25 years of expertise in training, development, and team building. As APLS Group's Founder & CEO, she improves effectiveness for individuals and organizations alike. Her humorous captivating style, paired with tangible examples, engages audiences and stimulates transformative learning. Her presentations focus on the skills needed to build influence, change minds, and drive change in an organization, regardless of your job title.

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    ATD Capability(ies):  Professional

    Join ATD Charlotte for our monthly chapter meeting. Meet other talent development professionals in the Charlotte area, discover job opportunities and - if you're recruiting - connect with job seekers, hear about the latest chapter news, and participate in a fantastic program.

    All times Eastern Time (US & Canada)

      Location: NOTE:  New Location!!

      CPI Security Systems Corporate Office

      4300 Sandy Porter Rd, Charlotte, NC 28273

      Parking: please park anywhere in the parking lot (EV is for employees only, though).

      Enter through the main entrance in the front of the building that faces Sandy Porter Road, please enter 4300 building (not 4200 building).



      Check in: 5-6pm

      Meeting start time: 5:45pm

      Note: For any guests attending (without a guest pass), please select 'Guest-In Person' for your registration; the cost is $25 to cover the meeting and food.

      We are looking forward to seeing you! Remember that in order to protect food costs and your membership dollars ATD charges a $25 no-show fee. So if something comes up please cancel by Monday 12noon before the meeting. Thanks!!!

      Meeting Schedule:

      All times Eastern Time (US & Canada)

          • 5:45pm - Meeting starts
          • Dinner!
          • Networking & Job Forum
          • Chapter Announcements
          • Presentation
          • 8:00pm - Meeting Concludes
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        • Making it Stick

          • 19 Mar 2026
          • 5:45 PM - 8:00 PM
          • New Location Coming Soon!
          • 57
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          Making it Stick

          Training and development programs are only as impactful as the learning that sticks after the session ends. Too often, companies invest in training without clear expectations, instructors deliver content without meaningful engagement, and participants walk away with good intentions but little retention. In this practical and energizing session, participants will explore what it takes to make training effective from three essential perspectives: the organization, the facilitator, and the learner. Lauren Ansley introduces a multi-pronged approach to training success, including the actionable STICK Framework - a tool designed to help learners absorb, apply, and retain what they’ve learned long after the session ends. Attendees will walk away with practical strategies they can implement immediately and resources to keep learning alive.

          Learning Objectives:

          1. Identify common pitfalls and best practices for companies in setting up training for success, including how to communicate purpose, manage expectations, and boost participation.

          2. Understand how instructors and facilitators can make learning engaging, memorable, and relevant through storytelling, interaction, and reinforcement techniques.

          3. Apply the STICK Framework to encourage personal ownership of learning and maximize individual retention and application.

          Gain access to downloadable resources and a practical checklist that supports lasting learning beyond the classroom.

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          Presented by:


          Lauren Ansley

          Lauren Ansley brings a dynamic and engaging approach to her role as Program Director at UNC Charlotte’s Corporate Training and Executive Education. She is passionate about connecting ideas and audiences, helping individuals and organizations strengthen their communication, leadership, and professional skills. Before joining UNC Charlotte, Lauren founded and led a corporate entertainment company, specializing in audience engagement, connection, humor, and presentation skills development. Her professional career spans roles in marketing and sales, event management, and workforce development across a range of industries. Lauren is committed to making training fun, interactive and memorable. She earned her B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Winthrop University and has called Charlotte home for more than 15 years.

          Register Now!

          ATD Capability(ies):  Professional; Organizational

          Join ATD Charlotte for our monthly chapter meeting. Meet other talent development professionals in the Charlotte area, discover job opportunities and - if you're recruiting - connect with job seekers, hear about the latest chapter news, and participate in a fantastic program.

          All times Eastern Time (US & Canada)

            Location: New Location Coming Soon!


            Check in: 5-6pm

            Meeting start time: 5:45pm

            Note: For any guests attending (without a guest pass), please select 'Guest-In Person' for your registration; the cost is $25 to cover the meeting and food.

            We are looking forward to seeing you! Remember that in order to protect food costs and your membership dollars ATD charges a $25 no-show fee. So if something comes up please cancel by Monday 12noon before the meeting. Thanks!!!

            Meeting Schedule:

            All times Eastern Time (US & Canada)

                • 5:45pm - Meeting starts
                • Dinner!
                • Networking & Job Forum
                • Chapter Announcements
                • Presentation
                • 8:00pm - Meeting Concludes
                Show details

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