From Learning to Doing: Facilitation Strategies that Bridge the Transfer Gap
Topic Overview:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify key principles of adult learning theory that influence how training is absorbed and applied.
- Analyze the transfer gap and discover strategies to connect classroom learning with real-world workplace performance.
- Apply interactive facilitation techniques that increase engagement, retention, and long-term application of training content.
The true measure of an impactful training session is not just what participants learn, but what they apply in the workplace. This session equips training and development professionals with facilitation strategies grounded in adult learning theory to create engaging, learner-centered experiences. We will explore the "transfer gap"—the space between knowledge acquisition and real-world application—and uncover practical techniques to bridge this gap. Participants will gain actionable strategies to design and deliver sessions that inspire, engage, and drive workplace performance.
Presented by:
Toyinda Smith
Toyinda Smith is the Principal of The Coaching Seat®, LLC and a championship-level facilitator with 25+ years across higher education, government, and industry. A leadership coach, educator, and author of the Handbook series (Unleash Your Potential; Dominate Your Confidence; Coach Yourself; Constrict the Constrictor), she designs high-energy, adult-learning-informed experiences that move people from awareness to workplace action. Through The Coaching Seat®, Toyinda certifies coaches and facilitators and equips student leaders, managers, and people leaders to use a coaching approach that elevates engagement, accountability, and performance. Her proprietary SEATS Process™ Model for Coaching and Champion Influence® CHAMPION Model for Facilitation provide repeatable structures that turn sessions into interactive learning labs—leveraging participant experience, peer teaching, real-work scenarios, and rapid action planning to close the learning transfer gap. A Certified Champion Influence® Coach & Facilitator, John Maxwell certified coach, TEDx and DisruptHR speaker, and ICF member (Charlotte Chapter), she also leads The Coaching Seat’s Alliance for Professional Coaches and created the Business Builder Platform to help coaches grow sustainably. Based in North Carolina and a Purdue University Hall of Famer and former NCAA Champion, Toyinda brings discipline to each room she serves—helping leaders become champions who transform with confidence and clarity.
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ATD Capability(ies): Impacting Professional Capability
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:
AvidXchange
1210 AvidXchange Ln
Charlotte, NC 28206
Use the 2nd entrance for visitor parking Deck Music 5 Lot
We'll meet in the School of Rock room on the 3rd floor.
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
