Format: Virtual only
Culture thrives when people have the capacity to think, connect, and perform. Yet today's organizations expect employees to adapt faster, collaborate more effectively, and sustain high performance amid constant change. Too often, learning initiatives build skills without addressing the brain's capacity to learn, communicate, solve problems, and perform under pressure. In this engaging and practical session, leadership coach and biochemist Joni Goodman explores the connection between brain health, emotional regulation, psychological safety, and workplace performance. Participants will discover evidence-informed, brain-friendly strategies that reduce stress, strengthen resilience, improve collaboration, and create learning experiences and workplace cultures that unlock sustainable performance with lasting organizational impact.
Learning Objectives
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Apply brain-friendly practices that improve focus, resilience, and workplace performance.
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Use leadership strategies that reduce cognitive overload and strengthen team collaboration.
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Develop learning experiences that foster psychological safety and sustainable performance.
About our Speaker:
Joni D. Goodman, CPTD, is the Founder and Chief Breakthrough Officer of JDGAdvisors, an award-winning author, keynote speaker, executive coach, and experiential facilitator with more than 25 years of experience helping leaders, teams, and high-achieving women create lasting transformation. A biochemist by training, Joni combines science, emotional intelligence, and practical leadership strategies to help people strengthen self-awareness, build meaningful relationships, and lead with confidence. She is the creator of EncounterYou™, a transformational experience designed to help highachieving women reconnect with themselves and live in greater alignment, and the author of the award-winning Rappel: Break Through To A Better You™, a practical framework for turning insight into purposeful action. Through her keynotes, coaching, and leadership programs, Joni equips individuals and organizations to create meaningful breakthroughs that positively impact both people and performance.
ATD CI Preapproved Education Provider
ATDBR is a pre-approved provider and is authorized to provide continuing education programs that qualify for initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. ATDBR provides high- quality programming that has been developed and delivered by subject matter experts.
ATD Talent Development Capability Model
ATDBR aligns programming with the ATD Talent Development Capability Model. This month's programming aligns with all 3 areas of the model.
Cancellation Policy
As soon as you complete the registration process, you will be guaranteed a seat at this event. The completed registration process initiates an invoice from ATD Baton Rouge to you that may be paid online or by mail. Be sure to register using a valid and accessible email address to receive automated event confirmations, invoices, and Zoom links for virtual events. ATDBR is not responsible for undeliverable communication due to registration errors.
Event cancellations received at least 48 hours prior to the event may be eligible to receive a refund for the event registration. Eligible cancellations will be accepted via email to treasurer@atdbatonrouge.org. All refund requests must be made by the member or credit card holder. Requests for cancellations after the stated deadline will not be eligible for transfer or refund.
