Visualizing Your Future: Vision Boards and the Science of Effective Goal Setting| November 14th, 2023, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Presenter: Lorinda Schrammel
Bored with the traditional SMART goal-setting framework? Learn how letting go of an acronym and embracing a vision board can give you a new way to focus on your future. Vision boards aren't new, but some of the science behind them is. In addition to providing a visual tool to guide your goal setting, vision boards are a psychological tool that can help clarify what you want for your future and discern exactly how to get there. During this session, facilitator Lorinda Schrammel will dive deep into what vision boards are, discuss why they are an effective way to plan your future, and offer tips on how to incorporate them into your goal-setting processes.

LinkedIn: The Ultimate Networking Tool | January 9th, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Presenter: Julie Griffin
LinkedIn isn’t just a place to look for jobs and store your digital resume – it’s now the top professional platform and most important professional network in the world. With more than 900 million members globally, only about 1% of users post content on a regular basis. Attend this fast-paced session and learn to position yourself as an authority within your industry while simultaneously building your personal brand – a brand that stays with you regardless of where you work. Facilitator Julie Griffin will showcase the essentials of successfully navigating LinkedIn, explore how to grow your network, and explain how to nurture relationships that can transform your future.

Understanding the Human Aspect of Change | February 13th, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Presenter: Amie Haar
Change is an inevitable and constant part of life, especially in today’s dynamic world. In this insightful session, you will delve into the facets of change - focusing on coaching techniques, common reactions, and naming what is ACTUALLY in your area of control. You will equip yourself with strategies to lead with empathy, guide with confidence, and foster a culture of adaptability and growth amidst the changes of everyday life. Key takeaways include a deeper understanding of the emotional journey associated with change, practical coaching techniques to support team members through transitions, insights into diverse reactions to change and strategies for addressing them, and empowerment to focus on areas within the circle of control for maximum impact.

Boost Your Conversation IQ | March 12th, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Presenter: Anna Irwin
Social media, texts, and emails allow for a mind-blowing number of ways to connect with others, but old-fashioned conversation still makes all the difference in relationships. This interactive and engaging session, led by facilitator Anna Irwin, will explore how genuine conversation builds relationships, and how relationships build culture. You will learn brain science and practical strategies so you can build trust with your colleagues and clients through authentic conversations, even in the chaos of a digital world.

Interacting Across Ages: Communicating with Other Generations | April 9th, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Presenter: Krista Scammahorn
You’ve heard the cliché for every generation: Boomers fear technology. Gen X doesn’t care what others think of them. Millennials want a trophy for showing up. Gen Zers all want to be TikTok influencers. Our workplaces are dynamic and complex, and when we better understand the unique back stories, characteristics and connections of each generation represented, we are better able to relate and connect. This interactive session, led by facilitator Krista Scammahorn, will offer practical strategies to foster collaboration and find synergy among diverse age groups.

These sessions will be hosted at Meridian Technology Center-Stillwater Campus, and lunch is included in your registration fee.

If you discover that you will not be able to attend the event(s) you register for, please notify Marcy Luter at 405-377-3333 or marcyl@meridiantech.edu no later than three business days before the program to receive a full refund on your registration fee. If the notification is within three days of the program, we offer you the option to send someone in your place.