GCATD upcoming events

Webinar: Building Connections through Strengths-Based Authenticity - Personalized Networking Strategies (23 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Does the idea of walking into a function knowing no one and walking out with 20 new friends excite or mortify you? Networking isn’t a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Traditional methods—like attending large events and making small talk—are just one of many ways to build meaningful relationships. In this engaging and interactive 60-minute session, we explore how to network authentically by leveraging your natural strengths and aligning your efforts with clear goals.

Participants will leave this session with:

Confidence in approaching networking in a way that aligns with their natural strengths and style.
Practical tools to foster deeper, more authentic connections.
Actionable ideas to build upon for generating and maintaining a high-impact network.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Lindsay Pitstick is the founder of Moxie by Nature, a leadership and organizational development consulting firm that helps leaders and teams build clarity, strengthen collaboration, and maximize their impact. A Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths Coach with a background in higher education, recruiting, and organizational consulting, Lindsay has partnered with schools, nonprofits, and businesses throughout the region and across the country to strengthen leadership, improve team dynamics, and create healthier, more effective organizations.

She holds a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from Western Kentucky University and a master's degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Louisville. Beyond her consulting work, Lindsay serves on the Board of Directors for Dayton Leadership Academies and the Friends of CARE House Committee at Dayton Children's Hospital, supporting organizations dedicated to helping children, families, and future leaders thrive.

Lindsay lives in Centerville with her husband and their four children.

Workshop: The Science & Showmanship of Great Training (23 Oct 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Science & Showmanship of Great Training explores how trainers can design learning experiences that are interactive, memorable, and meaningful. Participants will examine how adult learners engage with content, why passive information alone rarely creates lasting learning, and how movement, storytelling, challenge, games, and discussion can be used with purpose—not as gimmicks, but as tools for deeper engagement.

Through a mix of examples, discussion, and hands-on practice, participants will discover the “Learning Experience Arc” and apply it to their own training design. The session culminates in an interactive challenge where trainers transform abstract or difficult-to-teach topics into practical, engaging learning activities they can adapt for their own audiences.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Nathan Floom is the Senior Manager of Learning and Development in Sinclair’s Workforce Development Department. For over a decade, he has helped leaders and teams across industries become rock stars in their roles. Each year, Nathan delivers around 100 high-energy training sessions known for their engaging, practical, and interactive approach to building real-world leadership skills. He is a certified facilitator of Patrick Lencioni’s The 6 Types of Working Genius and a qualified facilitator of the AFS Global Up–Global Competence program. In 2023, he was nominated for Teacher of the Year in the Adult Education category for the Southwest Ohio region. Nathan holds a BFA, an MA, and a certificate in Instructional Design from the Association for Talent Development. He is also an Eagle Scout.

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM; Doors open at 7:45 AM with networking available until 10:00 AM. Continental Breakfast will be provided.

Conveners: Kim Breeze, Bob Riess, Jonathan Wilson

Pages to Practice: Developing Human Capability for the Digital Workplace (18 Feb 2027)

Thu, 18 Feb 2027 17:00:00 GMT

As our investment in new technologies increases, we must ensure we are investing just as intentionally in the team members expected to use these technology tools.

Join us as we explore the concept of digital flourishing and consider how we can be a primary driver in developing human capability that complements technology and maximizes its impact. We'll examine the influence of cognitive capacity, digital friction, workplace culture, and intentional learning—and what these concepts mean for the future of organizational learning and development.

To prepare for the discussion, you can choose one or more ways to engage:

Read a book: The Future of Happiness, by Amy Blankson
Read an article: “Why Hasn’t AI Made Work Easier?” by Cal Newport (author of Deep Work)
Watch a video: The Future of Happiness: Getting Unstuck in the Digital Era, by Amy Blankson (TedX talk)

ABOUT PAGES TO PRACTICE

Pages to Practice are informal discussions where we bring learning professionals together to move beyond just reading and into application.

Each session centers on a shared book, guided discussion, and practical exploration of how key ideas translated into behavior change, learning design, organizational impact, etc.

Participants engage with peers to share experiences, and practical takeaways they can use immediately. Every session concludes with intentional networking, pairing participants to deepen relationships and extend learning beyond the meeting. Come for the insights and discussion—leave with connections and action.

Participants will leave this session with:

Explore the concept of digital flourishing and its relevance to today's workplace and workforce
Examine how cognitive capacity, digital friction, and workplace culture influence learning, performance, and adoption of new technologies.
Identify opportunities for Learning & Development professionals to intentionally build the human capabilities that enable people—and technology—to perform at their best together.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Elisabeth Galperin | Founder, Peak Productivity, Owner

Elisabeth Galperin is the founder of Peak Productivity. As an executive coach, trainer and speaker, she is passionate about helping professionals perform at their peak & reach their potential in all facets of life. Elisabeth works collaboratively with clients to improve personal habits, define & implement business systems, increase productivity & consistently perform at their peak – while avoiding burn-out and overcoming overwhelm. Her mission is to help leaders maximize their personal and professional potential while building sustainable and successful organizations that make a positive impact on our world.