ATD Baton Rouge upcoming events

Virtual Membership Meeting - May (Tuesday, May 26, 2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:45:00 GMT

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the talent development landscape, yet many HR and L&D professionals feel uncertain about how to navigate this change responsibly and effectively. This interactive webinar demystifies AI literacy and provides practical guidance for enabling AI productivity while maintaining critical safety and governance standards.

Learning objectives:

- Define AI literacy and explain its strategic importance for talent development professionals in navigating digital transformation within their organizations.
- Identify and evaluate practical AI applications for HR and L&D workflows using a structured framework that balances productivity gains with governance and safety considerations.
- Develop an actionable plan for building AI literacy capability within their teams, incorporating best practices for responsible AI implementation and risk management.

About our speaker:

John teaches these subjects at Michigan State University and the University of Chicago, sharing his expertise with the next generation of leaders. As a Certified AI Systems Auditor (ISO 42001 Lead Auditor), John has conducted AI audit, governance, and training projects for a diverse range of organizations, from Global 50 corporations to innovative startups.

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.

June 2026 Membership Meeting (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Emotions are contagious: in this engaging session, we explore the impact our emotional states have on the people around us and how other emotions affect us. Whether in the workplace, classroom, or home, the energy we carry ripples outward, shaping the tone and culture of every environment we enter.

We'll take an honest look at the triggers that pull us into reactive patterns — those moments when we respond from emotion rather than intention. By identifying what sets us off, we begin to reclaim our power and shift from kneejerk reactions to thoughtful, purposeful responses.

Finally, you'll leave with practical tools to build your emotional agility muscle. The ability to navigate life's inevitable stressors with greater flexibility, self-awareness, and calm. Because when you regulate yourself, you don't just change your own experience, you change the room.

Learning Objectives:

1. Recognize the contagious nature of emotions and understand how their emotional state directly influences the people and environments around them.
2. Identify personal triggers and the sources of anxiety that lead to reactive rather than responsive behavior and develop strategies to minimize their impact.
3. Apply practical emotional agility tools to reduce anxiety, increase self-regulation, and respond to challenges with greater intention and calm.

About our Speaker:

Jennifer Feduccia was raised in the heart of a family business where entrepreneurship, initiative, and a strong work ethic were instilled early. Family lore suggests she made her first sale at just three years old — an early indication of the drive and confidence that would shape her career.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Millsaps College and later completed a master’s degree in human resources and leadership development at Louisiana State University. She is also an ICF-certified coach, grounding her work in globally recognized coaching standards and ethical practice.

For more than three decades, Jennifer has worked across multiple industries — most notably in healthcare — partnering with organizations to strengthen culture, elevate leadership capability, and create environments where people can perform at their best. She is passionate about helping individuals recognize their potential, embrace growth, and lead with intention and impact.

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.

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

Pre-registration required. No walk-ins.

Virtual Membership Meeting - July (Tuesday, July 28, 2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:45:00 GMT

The moment change is announced inside an organization, the default reaction is almost predictable: “This is going to be hard.” That assumption alone begins to erode performance before implementation even starts.

70% of change initiatives fail in corporations — not because of flawed strategy, but because leadership mindset determines whether change gains momentum or collapses under resistance.

In this high-impact session, Wani Iris Manly, Esq., TEDx and keynote speaker and former Fortune 500 in-house counsel, introduces the Changing Changes Everything® C.H.A.N.G.E. Blueprint, a leadership framework designed to equip leaders to lead through change differently to increase the probability of successful transformation.

Learning objectives:

Grounded in real-world corporate experience advising executive teams during mergers, acquisitions, and large-scale disruption, this session equips L&D and HR leaders with:

A clear understanding of why change efforts stall at the leadership level
The leadership behaviors that unintentionally reinforce resistance
Practical strategies to build emotional resilience without sacrificing performance
Tools to guide teams through uncertainty with clarity and authority

Participants will leave with a defined leadership framework and actionable strategies they can immediately apply to drive sustainable and successful change inside their organizations.

About our speaker:

Wani Iris Manly, Esq. is a TEDx and international keynote speaker on change, executive advisor, and former Fortune 500 in-house counsel based in Paris, France, with more than two decades of experience advising leadership teams through mergers, acquisitions, and complex organizational transformation.

She has held legal leadership roles within global corporations including Mastercard, Visa, and Office Depot, as well as other publicly traded companies, where she counseled executives navigating high-stakes growth, risk, and disruption.

Today, she speaks globally on change and leadership, equipping organizations with the mindset and strategic frameworks required to lead through uncertainty with resilience, clarity, and measurable impact — enabling them not just to navigate change, but to thrive through it.

She is the founder of the Paris-based speaking and consulting firm House of Inspirational Business, EURL; the founder of W. Manly, P.A., a boutique intellectual property law firm; and the founder of Where Inspiration Meets Law, LLC, an online legal platform providing legal templates, resources, and education to entrepreneurs and online businesses seeking to protect their brands and intellectual property, and the bestselling author of Get Out of Survival Mode and Live the Life You Really Want.

Her core message is simple: Changing changes everything,® and, the sky is not even the limit but the viewpoint.

ATD CI Preapproved Education Provider

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

August 2026 Membership Meeting (Tuesday, August 25, 2026)

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT

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.

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

Pre-registration required. No walk-ins.

Virtual Membership Meeting - September (Tuesday, September 22, 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:45:00 GMT

Format: Virtual only

Register to join ATDBR Krewes of Practice where you will be able to connect with other learning and development professionals in a virtual setting. Krewes of Practice offer a safe space where members can upskill capabilities, solve problems of practice, and network with peers.

Krewe members can expect to experience small breakout discussions facilitated by local industry leaders and based on the ATD Talent Development Capability Model. Take the free ATD Talent Development Capability model self-assessment to know which breakout room is best for you!

During Krewes of Practice meetings, members are encouraged to share their scores/learning purpose to help grow our community and to help develop more targeted discussions, resources, and social media content. Resources curated during Krewe meetings will be made available through ATDBR.org member's portal.

ATD CI Preapproved Education Provider

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

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

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

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.

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

ATD CI Preapproved Education Provider

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

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.

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.

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

Pre-registration required. No walk-ins.