ATD Florida Suncoast Chapter

Glad to be recognized for all the hard work our volunteers and members do to make this a great community! Thank you for all you do!!

🎓 Free Webinar: Discover the Value of ATD Certification
APTD® & CPTD® Study Group Info Session

📅 Jan 21, 2026 | ⏰ 7:30–8:30 p.m. EST | 💻 Virtual

ATD Florida Suncoast is partnering with ATD Kansas City Chapter to host a free informational webinar on the value of ATD certification and a multi-chapter CPTD®/APTD® study group.

✔️ Learn about the ATD Capability Model
✔️ Explore APTD® & CPTD® certification benefits
✔️ Preview a 16-week, structured study group

Perfect for TD professionals exploring their next career step.

Register here: https://lnkd.in/gDuCJSJf

Positive Intelligence: Building Resiliency & Mental Fitness for Leaders | Virtual

📅 Jan 22, 2026 | ⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM EST | 💻 Zoom
💲 Free for Members

Strong leadership starts with self-leadership. In this session, explore Positive Intelligence (PQ) and learn practical tools to manage stress, regulate reactions, and build resilience in high-pressure environments.

✔️ Understand PQ and its link to EQ
✔️ Identify stress triggers and “saboteurs”
✔️ Apply simple strategies to shift thinking and respond more effectively

Facilitator: Candice Hunt, M.Ed. - Leadership consultant and certified coach with 15+ years of experience.

Register here: https://lnkd.in/ehr6mK92

Thank you, Josh Cavalier!✨
We’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity to host you and kick off 2026 with such a powerful, practical, and thoughtful AI learning experience.
Thank you for sharing your expertise, insights, and energy with us. Your session delivered incredible value and sparked meaningful conversations that will continue well beyond the event.

We’re also deeply grateful to everyone who attended, asked thoughtful questions, participated in discussions, and helped create such an engaged and collaborative learning environment. This is what makes our ATD community so special!

Thank you for investing your time, curiosity, and passion for learning! We can’t wait to see how you put these ideas into action!

🏆WE ARE HONORED!! 🎉 BIG NEWS! The ATD Florida Suncoast Chapter has been named January 2026 Chapter of the Month!

This recognition reflects the dedication, collaboration, and innovation of our incredible volunteers and members. From CARE achievement to our accepted SOS submission, this award celebrates the impact we’re making together in the talent development community.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible, and a special thanks to Tony Bingham, ATD President & CEO, for the encouragement and support.
Here’s to continuing to grow, lead, and inspire! 💙 Thank you everybody!

TechComm SIG – Virtual Holiday Social

📅 December 19, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Zoom (Details emailed upon registration)

Let’s wrap up the year together with some festive fun! Grab your favorite holiday drink, settle in, and join our TechComm community for a cozy virtual hangout before the holidays.

This casual meetup is designed for technical communicators in Florida and beyond to:
✨Connect with peers
✨Share insights and ideas
✨Support each other’s growth

Feel free to invite a colleague or friend who works in tech comm or related fields. We’d love to grow our community!
Visit our Linkedin page and register!

Applying AI in L&D – Full-Day in-person workshop with Josh Cavalier

📅 January 8, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 South University
4401 N Himes Ave Suite 175, Tampa, FL 33614 — Room 2533

Josh Cavalier is a leading voice in applying AI within Learning & Development. With 30+ years of experience in digital learning and edtech, he helps L&D teams adopt practical, human-centered AI strategies that elevate their work. Through JoshCavalier.ai, conference speaking, workshops, and his popular YouTube channel, Josh breaks down complex AI concepts into clear, actionable methods L&D professionals can use immediately.

What’s Included:
✨Full-day, hands-on workshop for AI beginners in L&D
✨Lunch, snacks, and beverages
✨Printed workbook and guided exercises

📍Please bring a laptop and charger.
Links are below, or visit our LinkedIn page!
Register here: https://lnkd.in/dhWaqTDm
Become a member and save money on the registration: https://lnkd.in/dCtZuqwv

🎄 Celebrate the Season at Jingle-n-Mingle 2025! 🎄

We’re closing out the year with good company, festive vibes, and a venue chosen by you! Thanks to everyone who took part in the poll — your votes sent us to Wulfaven Brewing Company this year.

Join us for an evening designed for connection and community. Whether you want to network, catch up with fellow ATD Suncoast members, or simply enjoy a relaxed night out, this is the perfect way to end the year together.

📅 December 18, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Wulfaven Brewing Company
10828 Perez Dr, Tampa, FL 33618

What to expect:
✨ A welcoming atmosphere
🍽 Complimentary light snacks
🍻 A cash bar with great local brews
💬 Plenty of time to mingle and unwind
Link in the comment section, or visit our LinkedIn page!
Let’s raise a glass to community, connection, and everything we’ve accomplished this year. Can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

☕ Coffee & Conversation | In-Person Meetup

📅 December 6, 2025
⏰ 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
📍 Craft Kafe, 200 Central Ave, St. Pete, FL 33703

Kick off your morning with great coffee and even better connections!

Join the ATD Florida Suncoast Chapter for an informal gathering where we’ll welcome new members, chat about all things Learning & Development, and build meaningful connections within our community.
Link in the comment section, or visit our LinkedIn page!
Everyone is welcome! We hope to see you there! ☕🤝

🤖 AI User Experience Study Group | VIRTUAL

📅 December 15, 2025
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Join the ATD Florida Suncoast Chapter for a members-only AI Study Group focused on how we use AI in our daily work. This is an open space to share wins, troubleshoot challenges, and exchange practical prompting and workflow ideas.

Come ready to discuss:
✨What you’re working on with AI this month
✨Any wins, progress, or setbacks
✨New goals, workflows, or tools you plan to explore

Our format is intentionally flexible and discussion-based. Perfect for all experience levels. Bring your questions to the group “hive mind” and collaborate on real solutions.
Link in the comment section, or visit our LinkedIn page.

ATD Employee Learning Week — Day 5

🔮 Succession Planning & Strategic Talent Management
December 5, 2025 | 12:00–1:00 PM EST | Virtual

We’re wrapping up Employee Learning Week with a future-focused conversation on building strong, resilient talent pipelines.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:
• Strengthen leadership continuity
• Identify and grow high-potential talent
• Build teams prepared for long-term success
• Align succession planning with organizational strategy

Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Blalock, ATD NEFL
A strategic talent management leader known for turning succession planning into actionable business results.
Link in the comment section, or visit our LinkedIn page.