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Professional Development Meeting | March 12, 2024

From Burned Out to Empowered (1 SHRM PDC and 1 HRCI General)

We will explore the topic of coping with and preventing burnout by understanding and asserting our boundaries. 
Participants will leave with:
  • a deeper understanding of their own identities and unconscious beliefs and how these impact their levels of burnout
  • strategies to cope with burnout in the short term
  • a framework to help each individual determine what their boundaries are to prevent burnout in the long term

Why Wait Until It’s Too Late? Using Stay Interviews to Motivate and Retain (1 SHRM PDC and 1 HRCI General)

Amid the current workplace reawakening, HR is having more frequent exit interviews to understand reasons why employees are leaving at an increasing rate. This interactive workshop will introduce the “stay interview” which can help motivate and retain talented team members. Stay interviews are 1-1 meetings between leaders and their tenured or newly hired employees to improve engagement & retention.

About Leatha Udayabhana:

Leatha Udayabhanu (she/her) is a life coach, public speaker, and educator who guides people in healing the internalized legacies of oppression—in particular burnout, exhaustion, and shame—so they can show up in the world as their authentic selves. She’s an expert at distilling overwhelming topics down into fundamental and simple truths so folks can take practical and sustainable action that results in living a more fulfilling life - and creating a more just and equitable world.

About Ann Smith:

Ann Smith, the driving force behind Guide & Grow Training, has been instrumental in catalyzing the success of numerous companies across diverse industries for over two decades. Her expertise in talent development spans fields such as legal, technology, food and agriculture, medical device, property management, government, and non-profit sectors.

As a dedicated professional, Ann specializes in empowering businesses to excel by aiding in the attraction, training, and retention of highly skilled employees. Her guidance extends to career pathing, interpersonal skill enhancement, and comprehensive team training, enabling organizations to foster a robust workforce.

Ann applies her zest for learning to all areas of her life, including running marathons, camping, animal welfare, coaching Girls on the Run, and fundraising for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.