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All ATD-PHL program events align with the ATD Competency Model and Certifications. Click the event name below to view more details and to register online. 

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If a SIG or GIG event is canceled, we will send an email to all registrants letting them know. If an event needs to be postponed, you will remain registered for the event.  If you can't make the new date, email info@tdphl.org, and ATD-PHL will credit your registration fee to your account to be used at a future event in the same programming year.

A benefit of chapter membership is access to recordings of prior events. Recordings are kept for one year. Find the recordings on this page (login required).

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Upcoming events

    • February 10, 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Learning Delivered Right to your Desk!
    Register

    Join us to learn how to package your expertise into digital experiences that engage learners, attract clients, and grow impact. During this interactive session, you will:

    1. Uncover key shifts in corporate learning and what clients now expect from external consultants

    2. Receive a framework of 5 proven elements that make blended online programs more engaging and effective

    3. Recognize opportunities to package and scale your expertise into high-impact digital programs

    In addition, all attendees will receive access to a FREE blended digital minicourse entitled: Offer a High-Impact Digital Course Without the Technology Learning Curve

    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:

    Diane Kubal, MSOD | Founder

    Diane Kubal, MSOD, built a talent agency, Fulcrum Network, upon a reputation of being ultra-professional and ultra-connected. Fulcrum interacted with professionals at a high level to connect the right contractor with the corporations seeking their skills. Today, Fulcrum has a new focus.

    Fulcrum Course Creation™, where ​D​iane work​s one-on-one with driven, successful Human Resources & Organization Development professionals, helping ​t​hem reach more people, create more impact, and have a more profitable business.​ ​D​iane helps HR & OD consultants, trainers and coaches convert ​t​heir B2B programs into high-impact, high-engagement, blended digital courses.​

    • March 12, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Learning Delivered Right to your Desk!
    Register

    Most organizations treat onboarding as a short-term event, yet the first year of employment is the strongest predictor of long-term performance and retention. Traditional onboarding ends too early, leaving managers unsupported and new hires unclear on expectations. In this practical, research-backed session, Amber Watts—author of From Onboarding to Everboarding—shares a three-phase development model that turns onboarding into a continuous, performance-driven employee journey.

    Participants will learn how to design experiences that build clarity and capability from day one, define role-specific readiness at 30/60/90 days, and measure impact using predictive metrics such as time to proficiency and early performance behaviors. This session offers TD leaders a roadmap to modernize onboarding, strengthen manager involvement, and drive lasting employee success.

    Capabilities Model: This address Organizational Capability - Talent Strategy & Management

    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:

    Amber Watts | Author

    Amber Watts doesn’t believe in checking boxes. She believes in building better workplaces. As the author of From Onboarding to Everboarding: Redefining Employee Development (ATD Press), a speaker, founder of Radical GrowthWorks, and a Global Performance Consultant at LinkedIn, Amber helps organizations move past surface-level training and start investing in long-term growth for their people.

    A former Chief Revenue Officer turned talent strategist, Amber brings real-world experience to every stage, session, and conversation. She’s spent over 15 years leading enablement and development initiatives in high-growth environments. That’s where the Everboarding framework was born. Everboarding is a systems approach that supports employees well beyond Day 1 and helps companies drive performance over time.

    Amber is known for her ability to connect dots others don’t see by linking people development to business strategy in ways that actually stick. Her background spans sales enablement, leadership development, change management, and learning design. She’s served as President of ATD Nebraska, a National Advisor to ATD Chapters, and speaks regularly at conferences like ATD ICE, ATD SELL, ATD Chapter Conferences, and Training Magazine.

    When she's not working with clients or writing about the future of learning, you can find her hosting book clubs, at her sons’ sporting events, or planning her next big idea over coffee. Amber’s sessions are known for being refreshingly honest and full of takeaways you can actually use.

    If you’re ready to ditch the checkbox onboarding and build a culture of continuous development, Amber’s the one you want alongside your team.

    • April 14, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Learning Delivered Right to your Desk!
    Register

    LinkedIn is no longer optional for learning and talent professionals—it is a critical platform for visibility, credibility, and connection. Whether you are looking to strengthen your professional brand, expand your network, or leverage LinkedIn more intentionally for business or career growth, this practical webinar will help you do so with clarity and confidence.

    In Elevate Your Presence on LinkedIn, participants will explore how to move beyond a static profile and use LinkedIn as a dynamic professional tool. This session is designed for professionals at all career stages who want to be more strategic, authentic, and effective in how they show up and engage on the platform.

    In this session, participants will learn how to:

    1. Optimize their LinkedIn profile to clearly communicate value, expertise, and professional focus
    2. Understand and apply different levels of LinkedIn activity
    3. Leverage LinkedIn best practices for general networking, Business-to-Business interactions, and job searching

    In this webinar led by Aubrie Nooney and Toni Thomas, attendees will leave with actionable insights, practical tips, and a clearer framework for using LinkedIn in a way that aligns with their professional goals—without feeling overwhelmed or inauthentic.

    This webinar is ideal for talent development professionals looking to elevate their presence and impact on LinkedIn.

    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


    Presenters:

    Toni Thomas | Executive

    Toni Thomas is a dynamic executive HR leader with a passion for helping others.

    With over 20 years of experience in sales and HR, Toni has honed a unique approach to talent management. Her career is a testament to her commitment to delivering impactful solutions, always infused with her signature blend of kindness and service.

    With expertise in strategic planning, coaching, outplacement, and career transition services, she works with C-suite leaders and individuals alike to support their goals and ensure they feel valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

    Toni is the Regional Director of Business Development for Challenger, Gray, & Christmas, where she supports businesses in the Greater Philadelphia area with career outplacement and employee transition services, as well as executive coaching services.

    Toni resides in the Philadelphia suburbs with her husband. She is the proud mom of three wonderful children, a fierce animal lover, and a community service enthusiast.  


    Aubrie Nooney | Senior Leader

    Aubrie Nooney is a senior leader in learning and organizational development with a passion for engaging, empowering, and inspiring talent to perform, grow, and thrive. With expertise in training, change management, project leadership, sales enablement, human resources, and communications, Aubrie enjoys partnering with leaders to design strategies that drive business results.

    Throughout a career spanning small, national, and global organizations, Aubrie has led enterprise-wide initiatives that drive performance, engagement, and cultural alignment. 

    Aubrie is also the current President of the ATD – Greater Philadelphia chapter and is delighted to participate in her very first chapter event as a featured speaker. She hopes the audience will take away valuable insights from the session and welcomes anyone who is new or who would like to get more involved with the chapter.

    • May 14, 2026
    • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Judge Learning Solutions: 151 S. Warner Road, Suite 100 Wayne, PA 19087
    • 32
    Register

    Scrum is the most popular agile approach to doing complex work. It is designed to enable teams to self-organize and adapt quickly. It sounds good – but is it really possible?

    In this interactive session you will join a team, solve problems, optimize systems, and learn-by-doing. Then we’ll explore the theory behind self-organization and the scrum framework, so that you can apply it in your own environment. You will be prepared to be more effective in organizations using scrum or other agile methods. You will also see how these approaches can be applied to instructional design and coaching.

    Agenda: 5:30 – 8:00 pm

    5:30 – 6:15 pm: Registration / Light Meal / Networking
    6:15 – 6:30 pm: Announcements
    6:30 – 8:00 pm: Welcome & Program

    This event is sponsored by:


    Speaker Bio:

    Chris Sims | Founder

    Chris Sims is a certified scrum trainer, agile coach, and recovering C++ developer who helps organizations improve their productivity and happiness.

    Chris is the founder of Agile Learning Labs and the co-author of two best-selling scrum books: The Elements of Scrum and Scrum: a Breathtakingly Brief and Agile Introduction. More of their writing can be found on the Agile Learning Labs blog.

    Before starting Agile Learning Labs in 2007, Chris made a living in roles such as: scrum master, product owner, engineering manager, project manager, software engineer, musician, and auto mechanic.


    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: 2.50


    • June 11, 2026
    • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Judge Learning Solutions: 151 S. Warner Road, Suite 100 Wayne, PA 19087
    • 31
    Register

    The dreaded ‘we need to talk’ text, the challenging performance review...hard conversations are a fact of life. All of us dread them, and most of us suck at them. Hard conversations will always be hard, but sucking at them is a choice.

    Hard conversation skills are essential for high-performers, whether your role is in HR or not. These skills apply far beyond feedback and performance reviews. Especially as AI advances, those with strong relational skills will stand out from the crowd.

    The Relational intelligence and communication skills provided in this session touch all three components of ATD's capability model. This session will support building personal capability for navigating conflict, organizational capability for increasing feedback effectiveness, and professional capability for managing relationships more effectively.

    Everyone will leave with a step by step guide on how to excel at hard conversations, and a new perspective on navigating relational tension.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Understand how to create common ground and understanding
    • Practice having difficult conversations to make future ones easier
    • Cultivate balance while holding tension
    • Practice with maintaining boundaries
    • Practice with effective listening

    Participant Outcomes:

    • Learn simple steps to create psychological safety with others
    • Learn the art of giving and receiving difficult information
    • Receive a clear framework for navigating conflict
    • Learn how we respond to challenging feedback, and how to do it gracefully
    • Downloadable or printed worksheet provided to participants

    Agenda: 5:30 – 8:00 pm

    5:30 – 6:15 pm: Registration / Light Meal / Networking
    6:15 – 6:30 pm: Announcements
    6:30 – 8:00 pm: Welcome & Program

    This event is sponsored by:


    Speaker Bio:

    Gabriel DeRita | Coach

    Gabriel DeRita is a leadership and communication coach renowned for helping executives master crucial conversations, build stronger team connections, and achieve measurable improvements in collaboration and performance. With extensive experience coaching senior leaders from global Fortune 500 companies such as Airbnb, LinkedIn, Goldman Sachs, PayPal, Dropbox, and Gap, Gabriel brings proven strategies and actionable frameworks to every organization he supports.

    In a previous career, he held successful management and sales roles in the technology and tourism sectors, before hitting hard reset in 2018 to leave everything behind and live on a bicycle for a year to find deeper meaning and purpose. He found it in his current role, and Gabriel now dedicates himself fully to empowering leaders through executive coaching, interactive trainings and experiential workshops. His practical, engaging approach ensures leaders immediately gain tools they can apply to their toughest workplace conversations.


    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: 2.50


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