ATD PHL Greater Philadelphia Chapter upcoming events

ATD Greater Philadelphia Chapter: Open House (September 28, 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

This interactive virtual session is your chance to connect and learn with current members, learn what ATD-PHL offers, and discover how to get the most from your membership. Whether you’re new to the chapter or a long-time member, you’ll meet chapter leaders, explore volunteer and leadership opportunities, and help shape future programs through small-group discussions and networking.

Come share your ideas, ask questions, and get inspired to engage more deeply with our vibrant learning community.

Career Management SIG: "Beyond Prompting: How AI Is Reshaping L&D Work — and Where You Still Matter Most" (September 30, 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

AI has moved from a novelty in the toolbar to a coworker inside the workflow, and that changes the L&D job in ways a good prompt can't capture. This session steps back from prompt tricks to the bigger picture: how AI is reshaping day-to-day L&D work right now, where human judgment and expertise are becoming more valuable (not less), and which workflow changes genuinely stick versus those that quietly get abandoned.

Built for career-minded L&D professionals, this practical hour helps you see where the work is really heading, name the skills that appreciate in an AI-shaped workplace, and walk away with concrete first steps you can act on Monday morning.

Speaker Bio:

Josh Cavalier I Founder and CEO

Josh Cavalier is the Founder and CEO of JoshCavalier.ai, helping L&D professionals harness AI to transform human-machine performance. With 30+ years in education technology, he makes AI practical through training, speaking, and his live show, Brainpower. His book, Applying AI in Learning and Development: From Platforms to Performance, provides a roadmap for integrating AI into L&D drawing on real-world platforms, tools, workflows, and ethical considerations. He recently co-founded Talent Rewire (www.talentrewire.ai) and serves as the Chief Strategy Officer. Talent Rewire provides talent leaders with AI impact data on activities and on how associates should be upskilled as roles are redefined by AI.

Chapter Webinar: “Personality Assessments: Useful Tool or Corporate Horoscope? How to get Real Value from DISC and Similar Tools” (October 14, 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Developing Professional Capabilities focuses on helping leaders and learners understand the value and limitations of personality assessments in the workplace. Participants learn when tools such as DISC are appropriate for supporting communication and collaboration, how to use assessment results to facilitate meaningful conversations rather than reinforce stereotypes, and how to translate insights into practical actions that improve team effectiveness. The program also addresses common misuses of personality assessments and provides guidance for maintaining their credibility and impact with clients and participants.

ATD Certification Credits

ATD Greater Philadelphia Chapter programs are pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute for continuing education credits. These credits are based on the ATD Capability Model and may be applied towards initial eligibility and recertification for Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials.

ATD Certification Credits for this program: 1.00

Presenter:

Wayne Turmel | Author and Co-Host

Wayne Turmel has nearly three decades of experience exploring how people communicate (or not) at work, Wayne translates complex organizational challenges into highly practical, actionable strategies for the modern workforce.

He is the co-author of the groundbreaking book The Long-Distance Leader: Revised Rules for Remarkable Remote and Hybrid Leadership, and the co-host of the popular Long-Distance Worklife podcast.

Wayne’s webinars cut through the noise to help organizations and leaders build trust, foster seamless collaboration, and drive outstanding results—regardless of where their teams are located.

Center City GIG: The Facilitator's Playground (October 27, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

More details about this event coming soon!

Chapter Webinar: “The Intuitive Edge: Trusting Yourself as a Talent Development Leader” (November 16, 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The pace of work is relentless. We’re expected to absorb more, decide faster, and have an answer now, even when the answer isn’t obvious. For talent development professionals, that means continually making judgment calls about what people need, where to invest, when to challenge, when to listen, and how to move forward when there is no clear playbook.

But in all that noise, how well are we listening to ourselves? The Intuitive Edge is an engaging, out-of-the-box session about learning to trust what we know. We’ll explore how intuition, pattern recognition, experience, values, and self-trust inform our judgment, and how to distinguish those signals from fear, bias, outside expectations, and the sheer volume of information competing for our attention. Participants will learn how to quiet the noise, tune into what matters most, and use a practical TRUST framework to make more confident, aligned decisions in their work and careers.

The session aligns directly with three areas of the ATD Talent Development Capability Model. It strengthens Emotional Intelligence & Decision Making by building self-awareness and helping participants examine what influences their choices; supports Career & Leadership Development by strengthening judgment and self-trust in ourselves and the people we develop; and advances Future Readiness by building the discernment needed to navigate ambiguity, change, and an increasingly complex workplace.

As AI puts more answers at our fingertips, talent development professionals have an increasingly important opportunity to strengthen the distinctly human capabilities technology can’t replace – judgment, discernment, and the confidence to act when the answer isn’t obvious.

ATD Certification Credits

ATD Certification Credits for this program: 1.00

Presenter:

Tina Robinson | Founder and CEO

Tina Robinson is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and in-demand conference speaker known for bringing practical, provocative ideas to the workplace. She is the founder and CEO of WorkJoy and the author of the ATD Press book Developing Your Business Leaders: A Guide to Investing at All Levels. Her work sits at the intersection of leadership, talent development, and the very human challenges of navigating work, giving her a distinctive perspective on how we develop better judgment in ourselves and others. Although she’s been living in Los Angeles these many years, Tina grew up in Maryland and her family lives in Gettysburg. Connect with her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinarobinsonspeaks.

L&D Impact Award (December 02, 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 05:00:00 GMT

We're very excited to announce the L&D Impact Award.

More details to come soon!