2025 Excellence Share Presentations
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| How a “How can I help?” Approach to Networking Can Connect Values with Value Presenters: Kate Hoelscher, SunLife and Mark Cunningham, Fredrickson LearningDiscover the power of reframing the idea of professional networking to a more values-based and connection-based mindset. Saying yes to opportunities, advocating for others, and building trust through mentoring, connection-making, and volunteering can elevate your career, often in ways you would never expect. By aligning your networking relationships with your personal values, you’ll find that networking becomes more authentic and impactful, leading to meaningful relationships and significant career wins. |
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| Beyond the Ladder: Six Career Strategies for L&D Pros Presenter: Steve Semler, WipfliNot every career journey is about climbing the ladder—and that’s okay. In this quick session, you’ll learn about six distinct career strategies that empower L&D professionals to grow in ways that align with their values, strengths, and life circumstances. Whether you’re aiming for advancement, seeking mastery, or prioritizing balance, this session will help you reflect on what success looks like for you—and how you can get support for your path. |
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| Why is AI So Dumb? (Because You Haven’t Trained It Yet!) Presenter: Ambre Quinn, Ryan CompaniesLet’s talk about the new team member who showed up with zero context, started working without understanding the task—and now everyone’s wondering if they’re a threat or just useless. That’s AI. In this hands-on session, we’ll treat AI like what it is: a performance issue. You’ll learn how to coach it with clear roles, tight context, and actionable feedback—using the same strategies you use in your L&D work. You’ll walk away able to:
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| See What’s New with AI in Articulate Rise Presenter: Tracy Schantz, Saint-GobainHaving recently returned from the Articulate Conference, Tracy will demonstrate some of the exciting new AI features in Articulate Rise. |
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