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• November Learning & Lattes: Digital Body Language by Erica Dhawan

  • When
    08 Nov 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Mudleaf Coffee, 3100 Independence Parkway, Suite #300 Plano, TX 75075

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  ATD Dallas New Book Club: Learning & Lattes

  Hosted by Karen Clem & R. Mark Miles

  
  

  

  
  

  November 8, 2025 / 10:00am-11:00am CST

  Digital Body Language by Erica Dhawan

  
  

  BRIEF DESCRIPTION

  
  

  Get ready to inspire others through Erica Dhawan’s book, Digital Body Language. Let’s connect with other Dallas ATD members and discuss this month’s book over a hot cup of Joe! Once a quarter, we will meet to discuss a new book related to Talent Development.

  
  

  During our chats, be prepared to talk about key insights, how you can apply those concepts, and the impact it will make on you. As always, the first two people to arrive in person will receive a MudLeaf Coffee gift card!

  
  

  Ways to obtain the book:

  • Kindle/Audible and Amazon Hardcover
  • Barnes & Noble
  • Local Public Library (examples):
  • Dallas Public Library - OverDrive
  • Plano Public Library System - OverDrive

  
  

  ABOUT THE BOOK

  
  

  The definitive guide to communicating and connecting in a hybrid world.

  
  

  Email replies that show up a week later. Video chats full of “oops sorry no you go” and “can you hear me?!” Ambiguous text-messages. Weird punctuation you can’t make heads or tails of. Is it any wonder communication takes us so much time and effort to figure out? How did we lose our innate capacity to understand each other?

  
  

  Humans rely on body language to connect and build trust, but with most of our communication happening from behind a screen, traditional body language signals are no longer visible -- or are they? In Digital Body Language, Erica Dhawan, a go-to thought leader on collaboration and a passionate communication junkie, combines cutting edge research with engaging storytelling to decode the new signals and cues that have replaced traditional body language across genders, generations, and culture. In real life, we lean in, uncross our arms, smile, nod and make eye contact to show we listen and care. Online, reading carefully is the new listening. Writing clearly is the new empathy. And a phone or video call is worth a thousand emails.

  
  

  Digital Body Language will turn your daily misunderstandings into a set of collectively understood laws that foster connection, no matter the distance. Dhawan investigates a wide array of exchanges―from large conferences and video meetings to daily emails, texts, IMs, and conference calls―and offers insights and solutions to build trust and clarity to anyone in our ever-changing world.

  
  

  AGENDA
  

  10:00 am – Welcome and Introductions

  10:10 am – Discuss Book

  11:00 am – Meeting Concludes

  
  

  LOCATION

  
  

  Mudleaf Coffee
  3100 Independence Parkway, Suite #300
  Plano, TX 75075

  
  

  REGISTRATION COST

  • Member registration: Free!
  • Non-Member Guest registration: $10

  
  

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  Please cancel your registration by contacting info@tddallas.org

  
  

  QUESTIONS

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• 2025 ATD Dallas November Happy Hour & Volunteer Recognition: Cheers to Our Champions: A Fall Celebration of Service!

  • When
    18 Nov 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Blue Mesa Grill, 14866 Montfort Dr., Addison, TX 75254
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    26

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  ATD Dallas November Happy Hour & Volunteer Recognition
  
  

  
  

  
  

  Cheers to Our Champions: A Fall Celebration of Service!

  Tuesday, November 18, 2025 / 6:00pm – 8:00pm

  
  

  
  

  BRIEF DESCRIPTION

  
  

  The ATD Dallas chapter invites you to a special happy hour honoring the volunteers who bring our mission to life. Gather with peers to enjoy refreshments, connection, and a moment of appreciation for the individuals who help advance talent development across our community.

  
  

  AGENDA
  Happy Hour:

  6:00 pm – Event Begins

  6:15 pm – Welcome & Announcements

  7:00 pm – Volunteer Acknowledgement

  8:00 pm – Event Concludes

  
  

  LOCATION
  

  Blue Mesa Grill
  14866 Montfort Dr.
  Addison, TX 75254

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  REGISTRATION COST

  • Member registration: Free!
  • Non-Member Guest registration: $25

  
  

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• December Career Development SIG: Job Seekers' Power Hour

  • When
    06 Dec 2025
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Mudleaf Coffee, 3100 Independence Parkway, Suite #300, Plano, TX, 75075
  • Spaces left
    10

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  ATD Dallas Career Development SIG

  Hosted by Dr. R. Mark Miles

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  BRIEF DESCRIPTION
  

  
  

  Ready to take the next step in your career and meet others on the same journey? The Job Seekers' Power Hour is your chance to mix, mingle, and share leads in a fun and supportive environment! Whether you're in job transition or looking for that perfect role, this is the place to make meaningful connections and learn best practices from others in the same boat. Networking is your most powerful tool to landing your next job!!!

  
  

  Arrive 30 minutes early for coffee, casual networking, and a chance to chat with fellow ATD Dallas members and guests before we officially kick things off!

  
  

  Here's how we'll roll:

  • First 20 minutes: Elevator speech intros! In 60 seconds or less, introduce yourself, your career background, companies you've worked for, what you're hunting for, and if you’re open to relocating. 
  • Last 40 minutes: We will spend the rest of the time focused on discussion of the ATD Dallas Career SIG theme of the quarter which is for Q3: AI Job Search Strategies. During this time, we can discuss what are challenges and tips to job searching in an AI world.

  We’re keeping things lively and productive, so be ready to make the most of this one-hour session and leave with new connections and fresh ideas for your job search. Let’s get connected and get hired!

  
  

  AGENDA
  
  

  10:30 am – Networking & Grab a coffee (outside the Mudroom-informal)

  11:00 am – We will officially start! Join us in the Mudroom for Elevator Speech Introductions

  11:20 am – Discussion on the career theme of the quarter

  12:00pm – Meeting concludes-participants are encouraged to stay after and continue networking

  
  

  
  

  LOCATION
  
  

  Mudleaf Coffee

  3100 Independence Parkway, Suite #300

  Plano, TX, 75075

  
  

  REGISTRATION COST

  • Member registration: Free!
  • Non-Member Guest registration: $10

  
  

  NOT ABLE TO ATTEND AS PLANNED?

  Please cancel your registration by contacting info@tddallas.org

  
  

  QUESTIONS

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• 2025 December Chapter Meeting: Success Foundations

  • When
    09 Dec 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    North Texas Food Bank, 3677 Mapleshade Ln., Plano, TX 75075
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  ATD Dallas December Chapter Meeting
  Hosted by North Texas Food Bank
  
  

  
  

  Success Foundations
  
  

  Tuesday, December 9, 2025 / 6:00pm – 7:30pm

  Speaker: Lorea Seidel, M.Ed., SPHR

  
  

  
  

  
  

  BRIEF DESCRIPTION

  
  

  Success Foundations is a simple yet powerful process that helps employees adjust to new roles and align quickly with what drives success in their teams and culture. In this interactive session, you’ll explore how to facilitate meaningful, strengths-based conversations that uncover success factors, potential derailers, and cultural goals and issues. You’ll leave with practical techniques to draw out insight, ask powerful questions, and guide employees toward clarity and confidence in their new role.

  
  

  By the end of this 1-hour session, participants will be able to:

  
  

  1. Describe the purpose and flow of a Success Foundations Conversation and how it supports employee adjustment and engagement.

  2. Apply key facilitation skills—such as inquiry, reflection, and summarizing meaning—to help participants surface success factors and cultural expectations.

  3. Use the “Habits” and “Values” tools to generate meaningful dialogue around what enables or hinders success.

  4. Identify strategies to tailor Success Foundations Conversations for different career stages or transitions.

  
  

  ABOUT THE SPEAKER

  
  

  Lorea Seidel currently serves as the Chief People Officer for the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas, Texas. Lorea has 25 years of experience working across all areas of Human Resources. In addition to her work with the Perot Museum, she has held leadership roles in both corporate and non-profit entities including Southern Methodist University (SMU) where she served as a director in SMU’s Department of Human Resources. She has facilitated workshops for numerous consulting clients as well as for SMU’s Executive Education Program. Lorea currently teaches a course on Executive Leadership in the online MBA program for SMU’s Cox School of Business.

  
  

  Lorea holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, a master's degree in Community Counseling and has completed additional graduate work focusing on psychology at work and executive coaching. Lorea is certified as a Senior Human Resources Professional (SPHR) and was trained by Dr. Brené Brown to become a certified Dare to Lead™ facilitator.

  
  

  She leads with inspired optimism and is fond of reminding her clients:

  “If you’ll stop obsessing over what’s problematic, you can discover what’s possible.”

  
  

  This meeting is a continued partnership with North Texas Food Bank. Please use the QR Code below to join in our efforts to support the local community.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  AGENDA

  5:30 pm – Registration Open, Networking Time, & Refreshments

  6:00 pm – Welcome & Announcements

  6:15 pm – Program Begins

  7:15 pm – Wrap-up / Q&A

  7:30 pm – Meeting Concludes

  
  

  LOCATION
  

  North Texas Food Bank

  3677 Mapleshade Ln

  Plano, TX 75075

  Map link!

  
  

  REGISTRATION COST
  

  • Member registration: Free!
  • Non-Member Guest registration: $10

  
  

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  QUESTIONS

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  RECERTIFICATION

  ATD Dallas is authorized to offer continuing education for APTD and CPTD applicants and credential holders. Earn your recertification points by attending our events and programs!

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Consultant Circle Breakfast Crew - Q4 2025

  • When
    10 Dec 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    First Watch 5353 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254

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  Consultant Circle Breakfast Crew

  
  

  
  

  Start your morning with great conversations, new connections, and fresh insights at the Consultant Circle Breakfast Crew! This is your chance to connect with fellow consultants in the talent development industry, share ideas, and learn from each other—all over a delicious breakfast.

  
  

  We’ll meet quarterly at different breakfast spots across the DFW metroplex, creating a casual and engaging space to network and grow. It’s free for ATD Dallas members and just a small fee for non-members—everyone covers their own meal.

  
  

  Come for the coffee, stay for the connections! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your network and elevate your consulting game. See you at breakfast! ☕

  
  

  Q4 2025 Meet Up Details:

  • Hosts: Karen Clem, ATD Dallas Senior Advisor
  • Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
  • Time: 9:00 - 10:30 AM
  • Location: First Watch, 5353 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254 (Map)
  • Upon Arrival: Join Karen at a table marked with a ATD Dallas Consultant Crew Breakfast Crew sign

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  • Contact 972-233-9107 ext. 224 or email info@tddallas.org

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  • Cancel your registration via your profile or email info@tddallas.org

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• 2025 ATD Dallas Sponsorships

  • When
    31 Dec 2025
  • Location
    ATD Dallas Headquarters

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  ATD Dallas Sponsorship and Advertising
  

  
  

  
  

  Click here for Sponsor Levels and Details!

  
  

  CHAPTER SPONSOR LEVELS & BENEFITS

  
  

  By sponsoring the ATD Dallas Chapter, your organization will be able to share your brand with learning and talent development professionals throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Select which approach or level aligns to your needs to promote your businesses.

  
  

  Chapter Sponsorship

  Get involved at the chapter level to build brand awareness while connecting, engaging, and networking with our 330+ members

  
  1A.   Platinum Chapter Sponsor- $3,000
  

  1B.   Gold Chapter Sponsor - $2,000

  1C.   Silver Chapter Sponsor - $1,000

  
  

  Advertisement Options

  Explore options to advertise with us through our website, chapter emails, or social channels

  
  

  1D. Advertisement in Chapter Email (Image) - $100

  1E.   6-Month Advertisement in Chapter Email (Image) - $600

  1F. Item in Chapter Email (Verbiage+Image+Link) - $250

  1G. 6-Month Advertisement on Website (Homepage) - $750

  1H.   6-Month Video on Website (Homepage) - $1000

  1I. Social Media Post - $150

  
  

  For more information contact: sponsorship@tddallas.org

  
  

  Additional sponsorship opportunities are available for our Signature Events!  Check out levels and benefits for the AXIS Awards and Southwest Learning Summit.

  
  

   

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• 2026 Southwest Learning Summit

  • When
    29 Sep 2026
  •  
    7:15 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Plano Event Center (formerly Plano Centre), 2000 East Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75074

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  2026 Southwest Learning Summit

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Register at the super early bird rate to obtain the lowest rate!

  
  

  Conference Times: 

  • Registration 7:15 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Breakfast 7:15 AM - 9:15 AM 
  • Conference 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 
  • Silver Anniversary Celebration 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 

  
  

  Registration includes:

  • Attendance to conference 
  • Breakfast, lunch, and snack 
  • Keynote Speakers
  • Concurrent Sessions 
  • Networking
  • Vendor Exhibition with Sponsor Blackout Bingo Activity
  • Whova Conference App
  • Happy Hour Food & Drinks

  
  

  Location: 

  Plano Event Center 
  2000 East Spring Creek Parkway
  Plano, TX 75074

  
  

  Deadline for a full refund is Sunday, July 27, 2026
  Deadline for a 50% refund is Tuesday, September 2, 2026

  
  

  For questions, please email info@tddallas.org or swls@tddallas.org.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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