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

Workshop: Building and Facilitating Training for Neurodivergent Learners (11 Dec 2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 13:30:00 GMT

This session will equip HR professionals, educators, and facilitators with the concepts needed to design learning experiences that honor and welcome a wide variety of cognitive styles and reduce unintentional barriers. Together, we’ll discuss ways to improve clarity, engagement, and accessibility for neurodivergent learners while benefiting all participants.

Participants will leave this session with:

A foundational understanding of neurodiversity and associated strengths/challenges.
How various cognitive profiles may influence different processing and learning needs.
Tactics to integrate inclusive and accessible design principles to meet those cognitive profiles.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Samantha Kelly is a neurodivergent advocate and trainer who helps businesses build more inclusive, high-performing workplaces. Through workshops, coaching, and leadership development, she brings a strength-based, real-world approach to neurodiversity at work. With experience spanning the HR industry, consulting, and advocacy, Samantha is known for making complex ideas relatable — and creating space where all minds can thrive.

Web: https://www.beyondnd.com/

GCATD upcoming events

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

Workshop: Building and Facilitating Training for Neurodivergent Learners (11 Dec 2026)