ATD Baton Rouge upcoming events

Trivia Night at Rotolo's (Thursday, October 15, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

October 2026 Membership Meeting (Tuesday, October 27, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Everyone has at least one person in their life who gets under their skin. You dread their name appearing on your phone or your inbox. You can’t put your finger on why, but that person is such an "Officehole." Conflict and communication issues in the workplace often stem from one of three personality traits – your stress tolerance, your sensitivity, and your need for structure. Help identify which one is causing your friction and how to be the winner who gets things back on track.

About our Speaker:

Julie Laperouse is an engaging speaker, trainer, and executive coach who founded Screaming Peacock in 2008. She helps organizations strengthen leadership, communication, teamwork, and workplace culture through customized programs and keynote presentations.

Julie is a native of Jennings, Louisiana, and received her bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University’s Manship School of Mass Communication with a minor in Theater. She is active throughout her community and was included in the Baton Rouge Business Report’s “Forty Under 40” list in 2014 and named one of the “Most Influential Women in Business” in 2017. She is also an author, community leader, and mother of four daughters- Annie Grace, Peyton, Beckett and Gentry.

ATDBR strives to align our programming with the ATD Capability Model. This workshop supports the "Impacting Organizational" Capability.

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.

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 ATDBR to you that may be paid online, by mail, or on the day of the event. 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.

Contact president@atdbatonrouge.org if you have any questions.

Pre-registration required. No walk-ins.

Virtual Membership Meeting - November (Tuesday, November 17, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 14:45:00 GMT

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

Apply brain-friendly practices that improve focus, resilience, and workplace performance.
Use leadership strategies that reduce cognitive overload and strengthen team collaboration.
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.

December 2026 - Holiday Social & Membership Meeting (Tuesday, December 01, 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 17:30:00 GMT

ATDBR strives to align our programming with the ATD Capability Model. This workshop supports the "Impacting Organizational" Capability.

Contact president@atdbatonrouge.org if you have any questions.

Pre-registration required. No walk-ins.