Date Jun 12 ยท 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM PDT

The HR and Leadership conference that invites attendees to rethink workplace best practices.

SPEAKERS
Avatar of Calli Adamson Bakken CA
Calli Adamson Bakken
Dir. Outreach & Engagement
Wanido
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Travis Hansen TH
Travis Hansen
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Danielle Hughes DH
Danielle Hughes
Chief Personality Officer
More Than Words Marketing
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Keah Nguyen KN
Keah Nguyen
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Bethany Goldson BG
Bethany Goldson
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Tamica Sears TS
Tamica Sears
Executive Coach & HR Consultant
Sears Coaching
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Jeanne Hogan JH
Jeanne Hogan
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Brenda Anderson BA
Brenda Anderson
Founder and CEO
Jipe
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Viktoriia Savlushyna VS
Viktoriia Savlushyna
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Megan Galloway MG
Megan Galloway
Head of Learning Experience
Campfire
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Kelly Loudermilk KL
Kelly Loudermilk
Professional Speaker & Talent Innovator
BuildHR - Your HR Source
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Nathan Apodaca NA
Nathan Apodaca
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Jennifer Kleinhenz JK
Jennifer Kleinhenz
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Joy Toney JT
Joy Toney
Senior Consul
AIM for Change
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Roben X RX
Roben X
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Meenakshi Iyer MI
Meenakshi Iyer
Founder and Principal
NorthStar Solutions and Services LLC
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Peter Demangos PD
Peter Demangos
CEO
SuccessionHR
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Robin Schooling RS
Robin Schooling
Director of Talent Strategy
Humareso
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of James Ellis JE
James Ellis
Employer Brand Nerd
Employer Brand Labs
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Erich Kurschat EK
Erich Kurschat
owner
Harmony Insights LLC
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Marcia Donziger MD
Marcia Donziger
Founder/Fractional Culture Officer
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Sarah Davis SD
Sarah Davis
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Eric Espinosa EE
Eric Espinosa
Co Founder
Coconut VA
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Chris Rollins CR
Chris Rollins
Founder & CEO
Ripple Effect Leadership
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Nicole Craveiro NC
Nicole Craveiro
Fractional CHRO
CraveHRO
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Katie Karow KK
Katie Karow
Director of Total Reward
Franklin Energy
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Kristi Mitchell KM
Kristi Mitchell
Marketing Mentor & Consultant
Kristi Mitchell Consulting LLC
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Lotus Buckner LB
Lotus Buckner
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Romina Farrell RF
Romina Farrell
Founder/Practitioner
Flourish Workplace Design
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Marina Field MF
Marina Field
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Kirby Kirkpatrick KK
Kirby Kirkpatrick
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Sam Eaton SE
Sam Eaton
Founder
MindAbility
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Christine Stolpe CS
Christine Stolpe
Payroll Consultant / CEO
Wages Creek
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Katie Dykstra KD
Katie Dykstra
Owner
KD WORKFORCE
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Madhukar Govindaraju MG
Madhukar Govindaraju
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Anessa Fike AF
Anessa Fike
CEO & Founder
Fike + Co
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Dr. Deeawn Roundtree DD
Dr. Deeawn Roundtree
CEO
Roundtree Training & Consulting
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Kaleb Farar KF
Kaleb Farar
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Aura Health AH
Aura Health
VIEW PROFILE
Avatar of Jamaica Christensen JC
Jamaica Christensen
VIEW PROFILE
SPONSORS
Mavericks
Eddy
HR Certified, LLC - Pass Your HR Certification Exam the First Time and One-Stop Shop To Keep It!
Awardco
Capturely
Confirm
Campfire
Corporate Traditions
AGENDA
  • All Tracks
  • Blue Track
  • White Track
  • Grey Track
  • Black Track
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM UTC
Conference Welcome & The Game-Changing Way to Retain Your Top Players

by Travis Hansen

In this conference session, Travis, drawing from his experiences as an athlete, entrepreneur, and CEO, will share game-changing strategies for retaining top players within organizations....

  • Travis Hansen
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM UTC
The Power of Participation: How to Engage Online Learners

by Marina Field

This session provides practical strategies to engage online learners by focusing on pre-workshop communication, pacing techniques, and leveraging participant environments. Attendees will...

  • Marina Field
3:30 PM - 3:49 PM UTC
Ageism to Ageless: An Employee's Perspective of the EEOC

by Sarah Davis

In this session, attendees will hear a personal account of the EEOC process from an employee's perspective, including the factors that led to the decision to file a complaint. The session...

  • Sarah Davis
3:30 PM - 3:49 PM UTC
82% Are Unengaged ... It's Time to Get Personal

by Calli Adamson Bakken

This conference session focuses on addressing the issue of low employee engagement and providing strategies for improving it. The session emphasizes the importance of creating a...

  • Calli Adamson Bakken
3:30 PM - 3:49 PM UTC
From A to (Gen)Z: What Each Generation Expects From Their Benefits

by Jennifer Kleinhenz

This session focuses on understanding the expectations and values of different generations in relation to workplace benefits. Attendees will explore the impact of key life events...

  • Jennifer Kleinhenz
3:50 PM - 4:11 PM UTC
Sorry, It's Not All About You! Unleash the Power of Personality to Strengthen Communication

by Kirby Kirkpatrick

This session explores the power of personality in strengthening communication. Attendees will engage in a self-identification exercise to discover their own communication style within...

  • Kirby Kirkpatrick
3:50 PM - 4:11 PM UTC
Tapping Into Global Talent: Premium Outsourcing for a Fraction of the Cost

by Eric Espinosa

This session highlights the benefits of leveraging premium outsourcing to tap into global talent at a reduced cost. Attendees will explore the recent availability of premium talent and...

  • Eric Espinosa
3:50 PM - 4:11 PM UTC
Stand Up! Curbing Bullying and Creating Belonging @ Work

by Joy Toney and Roben X

This session aims to raise awareness about bullying behaviors in the workplace and provide strategies to create a culture of belonging. Attendees will learn about the various forms...

  • Joy Toney
  • Roben X
3:50 PM - 4:11 PM UTC
How to Engage, Retain, and Attract Talent With Personality Branding

by Danielle Hughes

This session emphasizes the significance of building a Personality Brand to engage, retain, and attract talent. Attendees will discover that showcasing their personality in business...

  • Danielle Hughes
4:11 PM - 4:33 PM UTC
Become a Ripple Effect Leader: Building High-Trust Teams in a Low-Trust World

by Chris Rollins

In this session, attendees will explore the concept of becoming a Ripple Effect Leader™ by building high-trust teams in a low-trust world. Attendees will learn about the five dimensions...

  • Chris Rollins
4:11 PM - 4:33 PM UTC
Preparing for the Future of Work: Challenges and Opportunities

by Keah Nguyen and Bethany Goldson

During this session, attendees will explore the advantages of having a global workforce, including increased innovation, flexibility, productivity, and diversity and...

  • Keah Nguyen
  • Bethany Goldson
4:11 PM - 4:33 PM UTC
Want Engaged Employees? Stop Chasing eNPS and Start Building Community!

by Meenakshi Iyer

This session focuses on the significance of building a sense of community in the workplace to support employee engagement and well-being. Meenakshi emphasizes the importance of leading...

  • Meenakshi Iyer
4:11 PM - 4:33 PM UTC
We Didn't Get to the Moon Alone: Embracing Technology in HR

by Sam Eaton

This session challenges the common misconception that technology will replace human involvement in HR, emphasizing the collaborative potential of technology and human resources. Attendees...

  • Sam Eaton
4:33 PM - 4:34 PM UTC
Introducing Conference Experiences
  • Jamaica Christensen
4:34 PM - 5:10 PM UTC
Networking | Career Center | Book Fair | Swag Store
    5:10 PM - 5:11 PM UTC
    Introducing Breakouts Round #2
    • Jamaica Christensen
    5:11 PM - 5:27 PM UTC
    Succession Planning: Guidelines for Success

    by Peter Demangos

    In this session, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of succession planning and its critical components. They will learn how to identify key roles within their organization...

    • Peter Demangos
    5:11 PM - 5:27 PM UTC
    The Rules of the Road Trip for the Blended HR/Payroll Family

    by Christine Stolpe

    This session explores the dynamics of the blended HR/Payroll family, drawing parallels to a road trip. Attendees will learn strategies to establish effective collaboration and teamwork...

    • Christine Stolpe
    5:11 PM - 5:27 PM UTC
    The Toxicity Trap: What I Learned From My Escape From Toxic Leadership as a New Hire in HR

    by Nicole Craveiro

    This session delves into the lessons learned from a new hire nightmare, emphasizing the significance of strategic employee experience design during recruitment and onboarding. Through...

    • Nicole Craveiro
    5:11 PM - 5:26 PM UTC
    Ignite the Coaching Revolution: 6 Game Changing Steps for Unstoppable Organizational Growth

    by Tamica Sears

    This session focuses on igniting a coaching revolution within organizations, presenting six game-changing steps for unstoppable organizational growth. Attendees will learn about the importance...

    • Tamica Sears
    5:27 PM - 5:45 PM UTC
    3 Chords and an Attitude: Recruiting Effectiveness for the Small HR Team

    by Robin Schooling
    In this session, attendees will delve into the world of recruiting effectiveness for small HR teams, drawing inspiration from the raw energy and simplicity of 1970s punk music. The session...

    • Robin Schooling
    5:27 PM - 5:45 PM UTC
    Building Bridges Between Departments. Payroll Style.

    by Katie Karow

    In this session, attendees will explore the roles and responsibilities of the HR, Finance, Employee, and Payroll departments in the payroll process. The session will highlight the challenges...

    • Katie Karow
    5:27 PM - 5:45 PM UTC
    If You Build It, They Will Come! Talent Programs That Attract Candidates

    by Katie Dykstra

    This conference session focuses on talent programs and provides insights on building an effective program that attracts and retains talent. The session emphasizes the analysis of workforce...

    • Katie Dykstra
    5:27 PM - 5:44 PM UTC
    Global Expansion for Dummies: The Do's and Don't and Everything In Between

    by Jeanne Hogan

    In this session, attendees will delve into the world of global expansion. They will receive valuable advice on the do's, don'ts, and potential challenges of global expansion, ensuring they...

    • Jeanne Hogan
    5:45 PM - 6:10 PM UTC
    Talent Strategies for the Future: Surviving and Thriving With Gen Z

    by Brenda Anderson

    This session focuses on talent strategies for the future, specifically in relation to Gen Z. Brenda highlights the need to understand Gen Z's mindset, behaviors, and aspirations, and...

    • Brenda Anderson
    5:45 PM - 6:13 PM UTC
    Lessons on Employee Coaching from 30 Years in Tech Leadership

    by Madhukar Govindaraju

    In this interview-based conference session, attendees will gain valuable lessons on employee coaching from a tech leader with 30 years of experience. The session will focus on creating...

    • Madhukar Govindaraju
    5:45 PM - 6:11 PM UTC
    Your Personal Brand, Your Superpower

    by Kristi Mitchell

    This session highlights the importance of proactively building and influencing personal and professional brands. Attendees will discover the consequences of neglecting brand-building...

    • Kristi Mitchell
    5:45 PM - 6:10 PM UTC
    Getting Out of Your Talent Cul-du-Sac

    by James Ellis

    This session highlights the need to move away from outdated recruitment practices and embrace a relational approach to attract and retain top talent. It emphasizes the importance of developing...

    • James Ellis
    6:12 PM - 6:30 PM UTC
    Guided Meditation with Aura Health

    Relax and destress with this guided mediation session.

    • Aura Health
    6:12 PM - 6:28 PM UTC
    From Desk to Deck: Building an Origami Boat

    Let's take a break from the HR knowledge firehose to learn a new skill! Grab a plain sheet of paper and a pair of scissors, then get ready to learn how to fold your own origami boat. 

    • Kaleb Farar
    6:30 PM - 7:00 PM UTC
    Work During War: Interview with an HR Manager in Ukraine

    by Viktoriia Savlushyna

    In this interview session focused on work during the war in Ukraine, attendees will hear firsthand experiences and lessons learned from a professional who continued working remotely...

    • Viktoriia Savlushyna
    7:00 PM - 7:30 PM UTC
    Sponsor Showcase
      7:30 PM - 7:31 PM UTC
      Introducing Breakouts Round #3
      • Jamaica Christensen
      7:31 PM - 7:55 PM UTC
      The Connection Gap: Redefining Modern Leadership

      by Megan Galloway

      In this session, attendees will discover the significance of slowing down and connecting with team members to enhance productivity, decision making, and overall team cohesion. The session...

      • Megan Galloway
      7:31 PM - 7:55 PM UTC
      Network Like an Introvert: Valuable Tips for All Personality Styles

      by Erich Kurschat

      This session focuses on networking strategies tailored for introverts while providing valuable tips applicable to all personality styles. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding...

      • Erich Kurschat
      7:31 PM - 7:55 PM UTC
      The One Leadership Style Preventing Mass Layoffs

      by Lotus Buckner

      This session highlights the effectiveness of intentional leadership in preventing mass layoffs. It emphasizes the importance of leading with purpose and intention, particularly in unprecedented...

      • Lotus Buckner
      7:31 PM - 7:55 PM UTC
      Throw Out the Full-Time Exec Role: How Fractional Leaders Get You Ahead

      by Anessa Fike

      This session introduces attendees to the concept of fractional leadership and explores its distinctions from full-time executive positions, consulting, and freelance roles. By understanding...

      • Anessa Fike
      7:55 PM - 8:30 PM UTC
      Project Phoenix: Using Values to Stabilize and Regenerate Culture After the Great Resignation

      by Romina Farrell

      In this session, Romina, the founder of Flourish, shares her experience and strategies for using values to stabilize and regenerate organizational culture after experiencing a 100% turnover...

      • Romina Farrell
      7:55 PM - 8:26 PM UTC
      Flipping the Script: Turning Leaders Into Talent Innovators

      by Kelly Loudermilk

      This session challenges the traditional setup of management and emphasizes the need for leaders to become talent innovators. It explores the mental and emotional aspects that contribute...

      • Kelly Loudermilk
      7:55 PM - 8:31 PM UTC
      Rewriting the Rules for Women in Leadership

      by Dr. Deeawn Roundtree

      In this workshop, attendees will explore the importance of self-awareness and how it can help women leaders understand their own strengths and weaknesses, as well as recognize and...

      • Dr. Deeawn Roundtree
      7:55 PM - 8:28 PM UTC
      How We Raised Our Employee Net Promoter Score from 31% to 76% in One Year

      by Marcia Donziger

      In this session, Marcia shares a powerful case study of a healthcare organization that experienced staff burnout, high-profile CEO turnover, and a toxic work environment. She introduces...

      • Marcia Donziger
      8:31 PM - 9:00 PM UTC
      From Factory Worker to Famous: How Positivity Helped Creator "Doggface" Beat the Odds

      by Nathan Apodaca

      In this session, attendees will hear from Nathan Apodaca, also known as "Doggface," as he shares his inspirational story of going from a factory worker to a famous content creator and...

      • Nathan Apodaca
      Profile