April Chapter Meeting: 9 Ideas to Tap the Energy of Belonging In Your Next Human Interaction (In or Out of the Training Room)

ATD Charlotte Chapter Meeting

In PERSON April 18, 2024 5:45pm - 8:00pm (Eastern)

April Chapter Meeting: 9 Ideas to Tap the Energy of Belonging In Your Next Human Interaction (In or Out of the Training Room)

ATD Capabilities:

Personal

• Communication

• Emotional Intelligence

• Collaboration and Leadership

• Cultural Awareness and Inclusion

Professional

• Training Delivery and Facilitation

• Career and Leadership Development

• Instructional Design

Organizational

• Organizational Development and Culture

**********Special Request for all Participants***********

Hello, ATD Charlotte members and friends,

I could use your help, please. I'm preparing for the April monthly program and workshop on The Energy of Belonging. I’ll be talking about how feeling cared for, respected by, and connected to our colleagues and facilitators helps to create a sense of belonging. I’m looking for examples of small (or big) acts you, your colleagues, or your leaders have done to make you feel welcome, included, and respected.

Please take 3-4 minutes before Monday, April 15, 2024, to share your thoughts by responding to this anonymous survey.

Belonging at Work Survey – ATD Charlotte – April 2024

Thank you! 

Sincerely,

Wendy Gates Corbett

**********Special Request for all Participants***********

Topic Overview: 

We think belonging is this big, heady concept that requires an expensive, organization-wide transformation initiative. Not so! Every single one of us can spark belonging right now wherever we sit in an organization because the energy of belonging is fueled or drained one human interaction at a time. Too many programs focus on the “what” and “why” of belonging, falling short of the “how”. This program is ALL about the “how”. It’s based on Wendy’s research and shares 9 practical hows - ideas that we can use to connect with, respect, and protect the people we work with to spark belonging in our training design, program delivery, project meetings, and everyday conversations. The program defines the three belonging building blocks and the behaviors that contribute to them: 

• a sense of connection to their colleagues and their work 

• feeling respected by their peers and leaders 

• feeling their humanity is protected. 

Wendy’s attraction to the power of belonging at work emerged from her own experience. She’s been part of global virtual teams that she felt very much a part of, but she also felt the despair that comes from feeling invisible and ignored by colleagues. No one should feel invisible at work (or anywhere!). This program promises to equip us with a toolkit of simple, practical ideas we can use to make sure no one does.

Participants will be able to: 

1. Practice using the ideas at work to foster a stronger sense of connection to others and your work

2. Experiment with simple strategies to demonstrate your respect for others and expecting respect from others

3. Develop strategies for fostering psychological safety in your own work community and/or training rooms

Join Wendy at this interactive, fun, active session where participants will eagerly share their own experiences and contribute to everyone’s learning.

Presented by:

Wendy Gates Corbett, CPTD

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Bio: 

Wendy Gates Corbett, CPTD, stands at the forefront of Belonging and Leadership, wielding her expertise with a vibrant energy that transforms workplaces and speaking stages alike. Her personal journey as a biracial individual has profoundly influenced her mission to cultivate spaces of unconditional acceptance, a mission that she brings to life as a top-tier organizational culture consultant, global training executive, belonging researcher, and Adjunct Professor of Leadership and Management in all of Duke University’s graduate engineering programs. 

Wendy's research, which has touched over 150,000 people worldwide, pinpoints the behaviors that foster a genuine sense of belonging within organizations. Her thought leadership is highlighted in her role on the Board of Trustees of Guilford College, her recognition as Business Consultant of the Year, and an Association for Talent Development (ATD) leadership award that honors her contributions to community and leadership. She is a longtime leader within ATD, including serving on the international board of directors, contributing as an SME to the ATD Body of Knowledge, and the serving as a contributing author to the ATD Handbook for Training and Talent Development.

As an international keynote speaker, Wendy's energizing presentations are more than just speeches—they are transformative experiences. They are a harmonious blend of insightful knowledge, engaging storytelling, and enlightening entertainment, leaving audiences inspired and equipped with practical tools they can use tomorrow. Her ability to connect, to make each person feel seen and heard, turns her keynotes into a communal journey toward a deeper understanding of Belonging.

Wendy's book, "The Energy of Belonging," is eagerly awaited as a continuation of her vital discourse on the subject. Whether consulting in the boardroom, lecturing in the classroom, or captivating an audience on stage, Wendy Gates Corbett is a beacon of progress, hope, and action guiding a path toward a more inclusive, empowered, and thriving future. Her work sparks impactful change, encouraging everyone to claim their space, their voice, and their power to create spaces where belonging thrives.

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.

IN PERSON:

All times Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Location:  (NOTE:  NEW LOCATION!!): 

Physical Address:

Amwins 

Two Piedmont Town Center

4725 Piedmont Row Dr.

Charlotte, NC 28210

Parking (Free):

Utilize parking deck on right/east side between Mal-Pan and Tou Les Jour (restaurants may be different on Google Maps Street View) and is labeled East Deck Parking Entrance. Park anywhere starting on the 3rd floor and up. Parking is FREE.

Meeting Space:

Amwins is located in the Two Piedmont Town Center (right/east) building. Entrance is the double doors to the left of Del-Frisco’s.  Once you have arrived, go up to the 8^th floor where you will see Amwins on the door. ATD Charlotte chapter meetings will be held in the Amwins Training Room located directly behind the breakroom.

Registration:  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 $20 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 $20 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