We live in a world full of uncertainty, and it is easy to react to stress instead of responding with intention. This interactive session introduces the transformative power of Energy Leadership™ and offers practical tools to help you shift perspective, strengthen relationships, and respond to challenges with greater clarity and resilience. It is an opportunity to grow as a leader while elevating both your professional and personal life.
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Who should attend
L&D leaders who want to enhance relationships and collaboration while focusing on opportunities and desired outcomes.
About the Speaker
Karin Knecht is an expat and leadership coach, learning & development consultant, engaging facilitator, speaker and author. She partners with expats and organizations to leverage cultural differences and create high-performing teams that focus on opportunities and unlocking potential.
She has over 20 years of experience in learning and development and leadership across Europe and the U.S. and a leadership story that spans three countries Her purpose is ‘Making a difference’ and she inspires leaders to become their authentic, positive, and confident selves. She helps them discover their strengths and find a fulfilling career, enhance relationships with others, celebrate differences, and develop actionable plans to reach goals.
Join fellow talent development professionals on Friday mornings for relaxed, no-pressure virtual conversation. Coffee & Connections is not a webinar or a formal networking event. It is a welcoming space to connect with peers, talk through real challenges, exchange ideas, and start the day with community.
Bring your mug, your curiosity, and whatever is top of mind. We will share stories, spark new ideas, and enjoy a few laughs as we wrap up the week together.
Register now to save your spot for this Friday morning virtual coffee chat.
Join ATD Chicagoland for a one-hour Ask Me Anything with JD Dillon. This session will spotlight what is shaping the world of talent development today, from leadership development and workforce strategy to emerging trends and innovation.
Then, the conversation opens to you. Bring your questions, challenges, and curiosities for an honest, unscripted discussion with a leader who is actively doing the work.
About JD Dillon JD Dillon began his career on the frontline, leading teams in theme parks, movie theaters, and contact centers. Those early experiences shaped his understanding of how people learn, perform, and succeed in fast-paced business environments.
Over the past 25 years, JD has become a leading voice in frontline enablement. He has held operations and talent development roles with global organizations including Disney, AMC, Kaplan, and Axonify, helping shape technology, content, and services used by millions of frontline workers around the world.
Today, JD advises organizations on frontline performance strategy, ecosystem architecture, and AI-enabled solutions that help people do their best work every day. He is a popular keynote speaker, prolific creator, and author of The Modern Learning Ecosystem and The Frontline Enablement Playbook.
JD lives in Orlando, Florida, and is an avid Philadelphia Flyers fan. Learn more about his work at LearnGeek.co.
