Category Archives: Events

Greater Cleveland Partnership’s Culture Matters Conference: Big Value in a Small Package

I had a great time facilitating the action planning sessions at the Greater Cleveland Partnership’s Culture Matters conference last week. Along the way I also met some amazing people working to improve outcomes for organizations all across Northeast Ohio and in a diverse number of industries. I also learned some important data about employee retentionContinue reading “Greater Cleveland Partnership’s Culture Matters Conference: Big Value in a Small Package”

NOHRA September Event: Retaining Employees through Local Community Services

Did you know that TWO OF EVERY THREE EMPLOYEES in our region VOLUNTARILY quit their jobs? Additionally, nearly a third of those who do so are leaving because of well-being and work-life balance issues. Yikes. No wonder it feels like recruiting has become a constant struggle. (source: Greater Cleveland Partnership) NOHRA – North Central OhioContinue reading “NOHRA September Event: Retaining Employees through Local Community Services”

Join me June 2nd for “Small Business Operations: Growing your Business from the Inside Out”

I’m excited to share that I am participating in a FREE workshop series especially for small business owners. Together with Michalina Schnieder, Director and Certified Business Advisor from the Small Business Development Center at Ashland University, we will be discussing a number of topics critical to the success of your small business. I will beContinue reading “Join me June 2nd for “Small Business Operations: Growing your Business from the Inside Out””

Community Spotlight: Marketing that Makes a Difference at Hercules Express Wash

My advanced Leadership class, Leadership in the Trenches, ran last week at Madison Adult Career Center (MACC) and, per usual, we had a super engaged and compassionate group of leaders in the classroom. We discussed everything that a manager might need to thrive in the strategic, creative, volatile, and uncertain space that executives and seniorContinue reading “Community Spotlight: Marketing that Makes a Difference at Hercules Express Wash”

Join me May 18th for “Small Business Operations: Growing your Business from the Inside Out”

I’m excited to share that I will be participating in a FREE workshop series especially for small business owners. Together with Michalina Schnieder, Director and Certified Business Advisor from the Small Business Development Center at Ashland University, we will be discussing a number of topics critical to the success of your small business. I willContinue reading “Join me May 18th for “Small Business Operations: Growing your Business from the Inside Out””

Upcoming Events – Spring 2026

I hope you’ll consider joining me at one (or more!) of my many upcoming workshops, training sessions, and meetups. For more information or to register for these events, click here:

Step 1: Finish your Taxes. Step 2: Join me at Women’s Leadership Connection.

If you’ve ever worked in the US, you know that April 15th is tax day. But this year, it’s also the day I’ll be speaking for the Richland Area Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Leadership Connection. We’re going to dig into some good food at DLX, some networking with our neighbors and colleagues, and a super-importantContinue reading “Step 1: Finish your Taxes. Step 2: Join me at Women’s Leadership Connection.”

Civic Assembly: Why we should be paying attention to what’s happening in Akron, Ohio

What do you get when you bring together 165 residents of a single city, each randomly selected to reflect the demographics of their community, every member of city council, the mayor, an engaged community “super assembly”, 15 professional facilitators, and an organization dedicated to better public problem-solving? You get actionable, real-world answers to tough communityContinue reading “Civic Assembly: Why we should be paying attention to what’s happening in Akron, Ohio”