Professional Development Meeting

Taking a Seat at the Table: Using Data to Drive Decisions

Leverage data analytics to demonstrate the impact of HR efforts. Metrics like turnover rates, time-to-hire, and employee satisfaction scores help show how HR contributes to organizational performance and strategic goals.

Becoming an Expert in People Skills: The Breakthrough Science Behind Human Behavior

What if everything you thought you knew about people was missing the one thing that actually drives their behavior?

In this eye-opening session, human behavior expert Kim Giles introduces the 12 Shapes, a groundbreaking new science that finally explains why people act the way they do — and how to communicate, resolve conflict, and build healthy relationships with anyone. You’ll walk away with a fresh lens that transforms how you manage teams, handle difficult conversations, and create a culture where everyone thrives.

Whether you're dealing with challenging employees, misaligned teams, or just want to be better at people, this session will give you the missing piece you've been looking for — and the tools to master human relationships like never before.

About the speakers:

Jeanine Wilson, SPHR, SHRM-CMP has dedicated over 25 years to the field of Human Resources as an executive and consultant, working across diverse industries such as hospitality, finance, manufacturing, biotech, healthcare, and regulatory sectors. Her extensive business experience is complemented by her ownership of Corporate Talent Advisors, a full-service HR and training consultancy that specializes in helping individuals and organizations excel through tailored “people solutions”.

Jeanine holds a Bachelor's Degree in Human & Organizational Development from Westminster College and a Master's Degree in Human Resources from Utah State University. She is also certified as an SPHR by HRCI and as an SCP by SHRM. For more than 15 years, Jeanine has been sharing her expertise by teaching HR certification courses.

In addition to her consultancy work, Jeanine has taught HR courses at the University of Utah, Utah State University, Westminster College, Weber State University, and Webster University. Her commitment to the HR profession is further demonstrated by her active involvement with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), where she has served in various chapter and state leadership roles.

Jeanine's philosophy centers on helping people and businesses grow and thrive, believing that the right HR practices can unlock potential and drive success. Through her work, she continues to make a significant impact on the Utah HR landscape, fostering environments where both individuals and organizations can achieve their fullest potential.

Kimberly Giles is an international expert on human behavior and people skills. Her groundbreaking programs, articles, books and podcasts have already reached over 5 million people around the world. Her programs make good communication, conflict resolution, and healthy relationships simple and easy.
Kimberly is the founder of three companies in the human development space, and she has written three books on the subject. She appears regularly on local and national TV and radio - ABC’s Good Morning America named her one of the top 20 advice gurus in the country in 2010. She has had over 550 articles published in newspapers and magazines including Forbes.com, reaching people all over the world. She is the CEO of 12 Shapes Inc. and is a sought after Executive Coach and corporate trainer.