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  • 2025 COATD LearnFest

    • 30 Apr 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • The Good Haus, 966 South High Street, Columbus OH 43215
    • 35
    Register


    2025 COATD LearnFest

    We are excited to bring you a mini-conference with maximum impact.  

    ⭐ Upskill and network  all before lunchtime. 

    ⭐ Two workshops AND a keynote speaker! 

    Workshop #1

    Hook, Line & Thinker: Marketing Tactics for Irresistible Training

    by Mike Taylor


    In today's distraction-filled workplace, getting learners to engage with training content feels like an uphill battle. Dry, forgettable materials get ignored, while critical information fails to stick. How can L&D professionals compete for attention without resorting to gimmicks?

    In this interactive, hands-on workshop Mike Taylor reveals the psychology-backed techniques marketers use to capture attention and drive action—reimagined specifically for learning design:

    • Six attention triggers that make learning content impossible to ignore
    • How to craft headlines and titles that hook learners instantly
    • Simple readability techniques that dramatically improve retention
    • Tools that measure and optimize your content's effectiveness

    Join us with your laptop and a free Generative AI tool like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or CoPilot. (No prior experience needed!) We'll guide you through transforming learning materials, providing practical skills you can use right away. Perfect for L&D professionals who want their training to compete—and win—in the battle for attention.

    About Mike:

    With over two decades of experience as a learning consultant, Mike has been a driving force behind transformative instructional design and organizational performance. Known for his captivating speaking style and influential newsletter, Mike is dedicated to making learning more engaging, accessible, and effective. As a faculty member in Franklin University's Graduate Instructional Design and Technology program, he bridges the gap between academic theory and real-world practice, equipping future learning professionals with the skills to excel in today's dynamic landscape. 

    Workshop #2

    Andragogy Unleashed: Training Toward Skill & Behavior Change

    By Dakota Tevis


    This workshop focuses on integrating principles of adult learning with the neuroscience of behavior change, with a little support from Wynnie, a therapy dog! Wynnie and Dakota will be working through simple training exercises that demonstrate how a behavior change is shaped in our canine friends, and through the gift of analogy, we will dive into our more complex ways to shape behavior change in our training audiences.

    About Dakota:

     Dakota Tevis is the Instructional Design Group Lead for North American Technical Development at Honda. She gets to work with Honda Associates all over North America to develop training to facilitate the quality and safe creation of Honda vehicles. Dakota has a Bachelor of Musical Arts with a focus in Education from Bowling Green State University, and a Master of Education in Instructional Design from Western Governors University. Dakota is currently working on a PhD in Psychology – Cognition & Instruction, from Grand Canyon University, where her research interests include metacognition, motivation to learn and retain, and psychometric validity.

    Closing Keynote

    The Future is Now: Unlocking the Power of Tomorrow's Leaders Today

    by Toni Bell, Phoenix Consulting Co


    Leadership is less about a title than it is about influence, impact, and the ability to inspire others to move forward together. Today’s leaders must master the art of leadership, the discipline of followership and synergy of collaboration. Knowing when to take the lead and when to learn from those around you is a superpower. Update your leadership toolbox with tried and true elements of great leadership – vision, adaptability, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Balance those elements with fundamentals of what it takes to be a great team member: thinking like a leader while remaining in the role the team needs you in at this moment, true listening, and personal accountability. Explore what it takes to help people and organizations rise: the courage to change the status quo, the humility to keep learning, and the resilience to navigate uncertainty with confidence.

    About Toni:

    Toni Bell is the dynamic Founder, CEO & Chief Learning Officer of Phoenix Consulting Co where she merges social science with leadership innovation to create transformative experiences that inspire and empower. Her firm has worked with top Fortune 500 companies like Rolls Royce and Gulfstream, academic entities including The Ohio State University, and nonprofits such as United Way and Boys and Girls Club. With a Master’s in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Harvard University, Toni blends the latest research with actionable strategies. When Toni speaks, audiences leave motivated, equipped, and ready to lead with a shared vision that aligns with their values for greater impact.



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  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion SIG - May (bi-monthly)

    • 15 May 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual - Link will be in confirmation and reminder emails.
    • 70
    Register

    MAY 15 

    DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION SIG 

    Stay tuned for the May Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion SIG topic. 

         next Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion SIG is July 17      

    ABOUT THE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION SIG

    We provide a forum for COATD members to gain knowledge, learn about best practices, and share resources with one another. In addition, this forum will champion the efforts around diversity, equity, and inclusion for talent development professionals to embrace our multicultural workforce. 

    MEET THE SIG LEADERS

    Tori Smart is currently living in Ohio, but has also lived in several states across the country giving her exposure to character building experiences.  
    As an Instructional Designer she is dedicated to elevating talent through providing learners with meaningful educational opportunities.

    During her career as a leader and patient family advocate, Tori has worked with diverse populations coaching them towards their best outcomes, and enhancing their wellbeing.  


    Mathew has over 9 years of learning and development experience, most recently as an Organizational Development Trainer for Columbus State Community College (CSCC).

    In addition, he has been an advocate for LGBTQIA+ issues.

    While at NiSource, Mathew was a founder and President of the LGBTQIA+ ERG, NiPRIDE, implementing a variety of companywide initiatives.

    Currently, Mathew is the co-lead for PRISM, the CSCC LGBTQIA+ ERG and is a graduate of United Way’s Project Diversity/Pride Leadership program. 

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  • Organizational Development SIG - May (bi-monthly)

    • 16 May 2025
    • 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
    • Virtual - Link will be in confirmation and reminder emails.
    • 64
    Register


    MAY 16

    UNLEASH HIDDEN POTENTIAL

    How can we unleash the hidden potential in ourselves and others?
    Based on the work of Adam Grant.

         next Organizational Development SIG is July 25    

    ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SIG

    We provide a forum for COATD members to gain knowledge, learn about best practices, and share resources with one another. In addition, this forum will champion the efforts around diversity, equity, and inclusion for talent development professionals to embrace our multicultural workforce. 

    MEET THE SIG LEADER

    Mary coaches leaders on how to get maximum engagement from their employees and the highest level of performance and productivity from their teams.
    She is a business coach, and her focus is on the development of high performance teams.
    In business, like any other area, teams don’t just spontaneously come together.
    The level of engagement and performance you get from your team depends on the quality of leadership in the organization and the degree to which top leaders and managers throughout the organization are committed to training, coaching, and mentoring talent in the workforce … and promoting teamwork as a way of life. 

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  • Leadership Development SIG - June (bi-monthly)

    • 05 Jun 2025
    • 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
    • Virtual - Link will be in confirmation and reminder emails.
    • 69
    Register


    JUNE 5

    Limited Leadership Leaps

    ATD Magazine Article, Nov. 1, 2024: Limit Leadership Leaps

    Every organization needs to find the best methods for developing both new and existing leaders. When making data-driven decisions about who should enter the leadership pipeline, it’s true that some individuals may be chosen who are either not ready or not interested. Instead of making significant changes for potential leaders, it might be beneficial to consider smaller, incremental steps. The linked article introduces several ways to incorporate this strategic preparation.

         next Leadership Development SIG is August 7     

    ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SIG

    No successful organization exists without effective leadership. It is the primary driver for growth, development, and innovation. For the participants in this SIG, leader development is not only what they do, but also what they love to do, and we enjoy learning from each other’s experiences, history and ideas. Join us to discuss current leadership trends and how we are developing the leaders of today and tomorrow. 

    MEET THE SIG LEADER

    Carey Anne M. Curran is a Sr. Learning & Development Specialist for American Honda Motor Co. in Marysville.
    In her role, she manages Honda’s North American leadership development program for senior managers,
    is a certified Leadership Circle coach for program participants, facilitates online courses (internal), provides DiSC® Training for individuals and teams, and
    supports HR digital functions and projects.
    She enjoys achieving clear goals and encouraging learners, leaders and followers to develop,
    collaborate and connect. 


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  • Technology SIG - June (bi-monthly)

    • 10 Jun 2025
    • 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Virtual - Link will be in confirmation and reminder emails.
    • 70
    Register


    JUNE 10

    Join the Technology SIG for an open topic discussion about
    all things Learning Technology.

    If you have an L&D technology question bring it to the group.

         next Technology SIG is August 12    

    ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY SIG

    Technology is constantly changing and growing in demand, and it can certainly enhance your training. Topics may include elearning, video, mobile, virtual ILT, gamification, accessibility, LMS, software/online tools, automation, augmented reality, artificial intelligence or other topics. We provide a forum for COATD members to network, share and learn best practices and trends in technology that supports talent development. Have a question or just want to keep up? Come join us!   

    MEET THE SIG LEADER

    Todd is an Instructional Designer and Developer with a background in elearning, multimedia, project management, accessibility, user experience design, gamification, visual design, and more. He has been a leader in non-profits for many years including Toastmasters, Nationwide’s Accessibility Advocate Forum and Central Ohio ATD (4 years as VP of SIGs and 4 years as Technology SIG leader.)

     He has taught adult education classes at OSU, presented at WSU, UI and several industry conferences on multimedia, usability, gamification, automation and how to speak. He enjoys creating experiences that train, communicate and entertain audiences. Past roles include Art Director, Multimedia Touch-screen kiosks Developer, and Usability Specialist. For the past 19 years he has been a Learning and Performance Consultant at Nationwide.


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  • Independent Consultant SIG - June (bi-monthly)

    • 17 Jun 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual - Link will be in confirmation and reminder emails.
    • 70
    Register

    JUNE 17

    DEVELOPING A PROPOSAL/FINDING OPPORTUNITIES

    How do you find new business opportunities, and once that opportunity knocks, how do you develop a proposal?

         next Independent Consultant SIG is August 19    

    ABOUT THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT SIG

    The Independent Consultant SIG fosters collaboration and continuous learning among a diverse group of independent professionals working to make a positive impact in the field of Learning & Development.

    MEET THE SIG LEADERS

    Jennifer Zell is a learning and development professional with over 20 years of experience.
    As a project manager, she has led the development and implementation of a variety of blended programs.
    She has administered learning management systems and facilitates virtually and in person.
    Jennifer is currently an adjunct professor at Maryville University of St. Louis, and founder and instructional design consultant at Creative Learning Solutions, LLC. 


    Jake Harter, MHRM, PHR, is a Fractional Talent Management Consultant and owner of BellevueHRM. He specializes in elevating organizations from "good" to "great" by creating institutional programs and processes that foster thriving, proactive, and agile workforces. With a proven track record supporting global Fortune 500 companies and family-owned businesses, coupled with a Master's in Human Resources Management and a Professional in Human Resources® certification, Jake excels in identifying high-potential employees, managing complex change management programs, and driving revenue growth through strategic workforce planning.

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  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion SIG - July (bi-monthly)

    • 17 Jul 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual - Link will be in confirmation and reminder emails.
    • 73
    Register

    JULY 17 

    DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION SIG 

    Stay tuned for the July Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion SIG topic. 

         next Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion SIG is September 18     

    ABOUT THE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION SIG

    We provide a forum for COATD members to gain knowledge, learn about best practices, and share resources with one another. In addition, this forum will champion the efforts around diversity, equity, and inclusion for talent development professionals to embrace our multicultural workforce. 

    MEET THE SIG LEADERS

    Tori Smart is currently living in Ohio, but has also lived in several states across the country giving her exposure to character building experiences.  
    As an Instructional Designer she is dedicated to elevating talent through providing learners with meaningful educational opportunities.

    During her career as a leader and patient family advocate, Tori has worked with diverse populations coaching them towards their best outcomes, and enhancing their wellbeing.  


    Mathew has over 9 years of learning and development experience, most recently as an Organizational Development Trainer for Columbus State Community College (CSCC).

    In addition, he has been an advocate for LGBTQIA+ issues.

    While at NiSource, Mathew was a founder and President of the LGBTQIA+ ERG, NiPRIDE, implementing a variety of companywide initiatives.

    Currently, Mathew is the co-lead for PRISM, the CSCC LGBTQIA+ ERG and is a graduate of United Way’s Project Diversity/Pride Leadership program. 

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  • Organizational Development SIG - July (bi-monthly)

    • 25 Jul 2025
    • 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
    • Virtual - Link will be in confirmation and reminder emails.
    • 73
    Register


    JULY 25

    BUILDING TALENT PIPELINES

    How do we plan for succession in today's organizations?

         next Organizational Development SIG is September 26   

    ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SIG

    We provide a forum for COATD members to gain knowledge, learn about best practices, and share resources with one another. In addition, this forum will champion the efforts around diversity, equity, and inclusion for talent development professionals to embrace our multicultural workforce. 

    MEET THE SIG LEADER

    Mary coaches leaders on how to get maximum engagement from their employees and the highest level of performance and productivity from their teams.
    She is a business coach, and her focus is on the development of high performance teams.
    In business, like any other area, teams don’t just spontaneously come together.
    The level of engagement and performance you get from your team depends on the quality of leadership in the organization and the degree to which top leaders and managers throughout the organization are committed to training, coaching, and mentoring talent in the workforce … and promoting teamwork as a way of life. 

    Show details

  • Leadership Development SIG - August (bi-monthly)

    • 07 Aug 2025
    • 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
    • Virtual - Link will be in confirmation and reminder emails.
    • 73
    Register


    AUGUST 7

    Time to Share: The Coaching Experiences that shaped me as a Mentor/Coach.  

    Embarking on a coaching journey indeed highlights the importance of learning from experienced mentors. Reflecting on your own experiences, who were the mentors that guided you in coaching? Even if you haven’t been a formal or paid coach, or have had limited training, your insights and experiences are valuable to this discussion. Similarly, if coaching isn’t a part of your daily work, sharing your experiences of being coached can provide a fresh and healthy perspective to our conversation.

         next Leadership Development SIG is October 2     

    ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SIG

    No successful organization exists without effective leadership. It is the primary driver for growth, development, and innovation. For the participants in this SIG, leader development is not only what they do, but also what they love to do, and we enjoy learning from each other’s experiences, history and ideas. Join us to discuss current leadership trends and how we are developing the leaders of today and tomorrow. 

    MEET THE SIG LEADER

    Carey Anne M. Curran is a Sr. Learning & Development Specialist for American Honda Motor Co. in Marysville.
    In her role, she manages Honda’s North American leadership development program for senior managers,
    is a certified Leadership Circle coach for program participants, facilitates online courses (internal), provides DiSC® Training for individuals and teams, and
    supports HR digital functions and projects.
    She enjoys achieving clear goals and encouraging learners, leaders and followers to develop,
    collaborate and connect. 


    Show details

  • Technology SIG - August (bi-monthly)

    • 12 Aug 2025
    • 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Virtual - Link will be in confirmation and reminder emails.
    • 72
    Register


    AUGUST 12

    Join the Technology SIG for an open topic discussion about
    all things Learning Technology.

    If you have an L&D technology question bring it to the group.

         next Technology SIG is October 14   

    ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY SIG

    Technology is constantly changing and growing in demand, and it can certainly enhance your training. Topics may include elearning, video, mobile, virtual ILT, gamification, accessibility, LMS, software/online tools, automation, augmented reality, artificial intelligence or other topics. We provide a forum for COATD members to network, share and learn best practices and trends in technology that supports talent development. Have a question or just want to keep up? Come join us!   

    MEET THE SIG LEADER

    Todd is an Instructional Designer and Developer with a background in elearning, multimedia, project management, accessibility, user experience design, gamification, visual design, and more. He has been a leader in non-profits for many years including Toastmasters, Nationwide’s Accessibility Advocate Forum and Central Ohio ATD (4 years as VP of SIGs and 4 years as Technology SIG leader.)

     He has taught adult education classes at OSU, presented at WSU, UI and several industry conferences on multimedia, usability, gamification, automation and how to speak. He enjoys creating experiences that train, communicate and entertain audiences. Past roles include Art Director, Multimedia Touch-screen kiosks Developer, and Usability Specialist. For the past 19 years he has been a Learning and Performance Consultant at Nationwide.


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  • Independent Consultant SIG - August (bi-monthly)

    • 19 Aug 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual - Link will be in confirmation and reminder emails.
    • 73
    Register

    AUGUST 19

    EXECUTING A+ PROJECTS

    Join us for a discussion around what makes a project an "A+ Project" and we'll share techniques for getting to an "A+ Project".

         next Independent Consultant SIG is October 21    

    ABOUT THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT SIG

    The Independent Consultant SIG fosters collaboration and continuous learning among a diverse group of independent professionals working to make a positive impact in the field of Learning & Development.

    MEET THE SIG LEADERS

    Jennifer Zell is a learning and development professional with over 20 years of experience.
    As a project manager, she has led the development and implementation of a variety of blended programs.
    She has administered learning management systems and facilitates virtually and in person.
    Jennifer is currently an adjunct professor at Maryville University of St. Louis, and founder and instructional design consultant at Creative Learning Solutions, LLC. 


    Jake Harter, MHRM, PHR, is a Fractional Talent Management Consultant and owner of BellevueHRM. He specializes in elevating organizations from "good" to "great" by creating institutional programs and processes that foster thriving, proactive, and agile workforces. With a proven track record supporting global Fortune 500 companies and family-owned businesses, coupled with a Master's in Human Resources Management and a Professional in Human Resources® certification, Jake excels in identifying high-potential employees, managing complex change management programs, and driving revenue growth through strategic workforce planning.

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  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion SIG - September (bi-monthly)

    • 18 Sep 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual - Link will be in confirmation and reminder emails.
    • 73
    Register

    SEPTEMBER 18

    DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION SIG 

    Stay tuned for the September Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion SIG topic. 

         next Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion SIG will be in 2026    

    ABOUT THE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION SIG

    We provide a forum for COATD members to gain knowledge, learn about best practices, and share resources with one another. In addition, this forum will champion the efforts around diversity, equity, and inclusion for talent development professionals to embrace our multicultural workforce. 

    MEET THE SIG LEADERS

    Tori Smart is currently living in Ohio, but has also lived in several states across the country giving her exposure to character building experiences.  
    As an Instructional Designer she is dedicated to elevating talent through providing learners with meaningful educational opportunities.

    During her career as a leader and patient family advocate, Tori has worked with diverse populations coaching them towards their best outcomes, and enhancing their wellbeing.  


    Mathew has over 9 years of learning and development experience, most recently as an Organizational Development Trainer for Columbus State Community College (CSCC).

    In addition, he has been an advocate for LGBTQIA+ issues.

    While at NiSource, Mathew was a founder and President of the LGBTQIA+ ERG, NiPRIDE, implementing a variety of companywide initiatives.

    Currently, Mathew is the co-lead for PRISM, the CSCC LGBTQIA+ ERG and is a graduate of United Way’s Project Diversity/Pride Leadership program. 

    Show details

  • Organizational Development SIG - September (bi-monthly)

    • 26 Sep 2025
    • 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
    • Virtual - Link will be in confirmation and reminder emails.
    • 73
    Register


    SEPTEMBER 26

    LEADERSHIP FOCUS

    What do today's leaders need to focus on?

         next Organizational Development SIG is November 14  

    ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SIG

    We provide a forum for COATD members to gain knowledge, learn about best practices, and share resources with one another. In addition, this forum will champion the efforts around diversity, equity, and inclusion for talent development professionals to embrace our multicultural workforce. 

    MEET THE SIG LEADER

    Mary coaches leaders on how to get maximum engagement from their employees and the highest level of performance and productivity from their teams.
    She is a business coach, and her focus is on the development of high performance teams.
    In business, like any other area, teams don’t just spontaneously come together.
    The level of engagement and performance you get from your team depends on the quality of leadership in the organization and the degree to which top leaders and managers throughout the organization are committed to training, coaching, and mentoring talent in the workforce … and promoting teamwork as a way of life. 

    Show details

  • Leadership Development SIG - October (bi-monthly)

    • 02 Oct 2025
    • 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
    • Virtual - Link will be in confirmation and reminder emails.
    • 73
    Register


    OCTOBER 2

    TD Magazine Article Follow Your Compass

    When we hear the word “strategy,” many of us might roll our eyes, anticipating a tedious conversation. Even those who are intrigued often find strategy to be abstract and impersonal, like wearing clothes chosen by someone else. Seth Godin aims to revitalize this concept. He starts by redefining strategy not as a fixed map, but as a compass that guides us from today towards a better future. This perspective is quite inspiring.

    The review linked will prompt us to rethink strategy, and some might be encouraged to explore Godin’s book further. This topic is particularly relevant now, as many organizations are deep into their Q4 planning.

         next Leadership Development SIG is December 4    

    ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SIG

    No successful organization exists without effective leadership. It is the primary driver for growth, development, and innovation. For the participants in this SIG, leader development is not only what they do, but also what they love to do, and we enjoy learning from each other’s experiences, history and ideas. Join us to discuss current leadership trends and how we are developing the leaders of today and tomorrow. 

    MEET THE SIG LEADER

    Carey Anne M. Curran is a Sr. Learning & Development Specialist for American Honda Motor Co. in Marysville.
    In her role, she manages Honda’s North American leadership development program for senior managers,
    is a certified Leadership Circle coach for program participants, facilitates online courses (internal), provides DiSC® Training for individuals and teams, and
    supports HR digital functions and projects.
    She enjoys achieving clear goals and encouraging learners, leaders and followers to develop,
    collaborate and connect. 


    Show details

  • Technology SIG - October (bi-monthly)

    • 14 Oct 2025
    • 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Virtual - Link will be in confirmation and reminder emails.
    • 71
    Register


    OCTOBER 14

    Join the Technology SIG for an open topic discussion about
    all things Learning Technology.

    If you have an L&D technology question bring it to the group.

         next Technology SIG will be in 2026   

    ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY SIG

    Technology is constantly changing and growing in demand, and it can certainly enhance your training. Topics may include elearning, video, mobile, virtual ILT, gamification, accessibility, LMS, software/online tools, automation, augmented reality, artificial intelligence or other topics. We provide a forum for COATD members to network, share and learn best practices and trends in technology that supports talent development. Have a question or just want to keep up? Come join us!   

    MEET THE SIG LEADER

    Todd is an Instructional Designer and Developer with a background in elearning, multimedia, project management, accessibility, user experience design, gamification, visual design, and more. He has been a leader in non-profits for many years including Toastmasters, Nationwide’s Accessibility Advocate Forum and Central Ohio ATD (4 years as VP of SIGs and 4 years as Technology SIG leader.)

     He has taught adult education classes at OSU, presented at WSU, UI and several industry conferences on multimedia, usability, gamification, automation and how to speak. He enjoys creating experiences that train, communicate and entertain audiences. Past roles include Art Director, Multimedia Touch-screen kiosks Developer, and Usability Specialist. For the past 19 years he has been a Learning and Performance Consultant at Nationwide.


    Show details

  • Independent Consultant SIG - October (bi-monthly)

    • 21 Oct 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual - Link will be in confirmation and reminder emails.
    • 73
    Register

    OCTOBER 21

    ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SIG

    Stay tuned for the October Independent Consultant SIG topic.

         next Independent Consultant SIG will be in 2026   

    ABOUT THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT SIG

    The Independent Consultant SIG fosters collaboration and continuous learning among a diverse group of independent professionals working to make a positive impact in the field of Learning & Development.

    MEET THE SIG LEADERS

    Jennifer Zell is a learning and development professional with over 20 years of experience.
    As a project manager, she has led the development and implementation of a variety of blended programs.
    She has administered learning management systems and facilitates virtually and in person.
    Jennifer is currently an adjunct professor at Maryville University of St. Louis, and founder and instructional design consultant at Creative Learning Solutions, LLC. 

    Jake Harter, MHRM, PHR, is a Fractional Talent Management Consultant and owner of BellevueHRM. He specializes in elevating organizations from "good" to "great" by creating institutional programs and processes that foster thriving, proactive, and agile workforces. With a proven track record supporting global Fortune 500 companies and family-owned businesses, coupled with a Master's in Human Resources Management and a Professional in Human Resources® certification, Jake excels in identifying high-potential employees, managing complex change management programs, and driving revenue growth through strategic workforce planning.

    Show details

  • Organizational Development SIG - November (bi-monthly)

    • 14 Nov 2025
    • 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
    • Virtual - Link will be in confirmation and reminder emails.
    • 73
    Register


    NOVEMBER 14

    ENTRY INTO ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    How have experienced OD practitioners built their skills?

         next Organizational Development SIG will be in 2026.  

    ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SIG

    We provide a forum for COATD members to gain knowledge, learn about best practices, and share resources with one another. In addition, this forum will champion the efforts around diversity, equity, and inclusion for talent development professionals to embrace our multicultural workforce. 

    MEET THE SIG LEADER

    Mary coaches leaders on how to get maximum engagement from their employees and the highest level of performance and productivity from their teams.
    She is a business coach, and her focus is on the development of high performance teams.
    In business, like any other area, teams don’t just spontaneously come together.
    The level of engagement and performance you get from your team depends on the quality of leadership in the organization and the degree to which top leaders and managers throughout the organization are committed to training, coaching, and mentoring talent in the workforce … and promoting teamwork as a way of life. 

    Show details

  • Leadership Development SIG - December (bi-monthly)

    • 04 Dec 2025
    • 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
    • Virtual - Link will be in confirmation and reminder emails.
    • 72
    Register


    DECEMBER 4

    Leadership Assessments: What’s the Difference and Why Do We Use Them?

    DISC, USC's Interactive Leadership Style Assessment, CliftonStrengths, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Institute for Health and Promotion's Emotional Intelligence Quiz, Energy Leadership Index, Leadership Blind Spot Assessment, Leadership Circle, Passion Profiler, Hogan Assessments, Kolbe A Index, Emergenetics, Saville Wave…all are valid leader assessments used within every industry and organization. Which does your company use and why? What results does your organization derive from the assessment/assessments you use?

         next Leadership Development SIG will be in 2026     

    ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SIG

    No successful organization exists without effective leadership. It is the primary driver for growth, development, and innovation. For the participants in this SIG, leader development is not only what they do, but also what they love to do, and we enjoy learning from each other’s experiences, history and ideas. Join us to discuss current leadership trends and how we are developing the leaders of today and tomorrow. 

    MEET THE SIG LEADER

    Carey Anne M. Curran is a Sr. Learning & Development Specialist for American Honda Motor Co. in Marysville.
    In her role, she manages Honda’s North American leadership development program for senior managers,
    is a certified Leadership Circle coach for program participants, facilitates online courses (internal), provides DiSC® Training for individuals and teams, and
    supports HR digital functions and projects.
    She enjoys achieving clear goals and encouraging learners, leaders and followers to develop,
    collaborate and connect. 


    Show details

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If an event is cancelled, Central Ohio ATD will refund the registration fee to each registrant.

Registration/Cancellation Policy

All registrations are acknowledged and accepted regardless of the date of registration. 
Registrants may withdraw from an event up to 24 hours prior to the event and receive a full refund. We are unable to refund registration fees for cancellations less than 24 hours in advance of the event.

PAYMENT

Central Ohio ATD accepts Visa and MasterCard, and American Express.

E-mail Notifications

As a member, you will receive e-mails from the chapter regarding your membership renewal and events for which you are registered. Members may Opt-in to receive messages from chapter partners, sponsors and advertisers. To change your preference, log in and click View Profile, then click the Edit Profile button and make your changes.

PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO AND IMAGES 

Central Ohio ATD periodically uses photos related to ATD events and activities that may include images of members or guests, whether individually or as part of a larger group.  These photos are used for various chapter publications, including the Central Ohio ATD website, presentations, social media, email marketing, newsletters and ATD printed material  By registering for our events, you grant Central Ohio ATD permission to use these images in the manner described above and waive all claims for compensation for such use.  Please contact Central Ohio ATD at vpmarcom@centralohioatd.org for any questions or concerns.

NO SOLICITATION - Special Interest Groups (SIG)

All SIG meetings are intended to be informal and topics can change as the meeting progresses. However, vendor solicitation is NOT permitted.


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