Morning Sessions

If you were planning to move to France and live there would you learn to speak French? Why... Of course, because it would make life easier as you could connect better, meet your needs… and the needs of others much easier. Then EVOLVE with Professional Speaker, Author, and Leadership Trainer Andre Young and let's do the same in your Company as your people learn to speak The 7 Professional Languages that best impact, influence, protect, and motivate! Everyone likes all 7, but your people have a top one or two that connects with who and how they are. Once we know their language, Leaders can better connect; getting the best out of their team and the best for the organization!

Andre Young is a Professional Speaker, Author, Leadership Trainer, and Founder of You Evolving Now, LLC. He worked as a Mental Health Therapist for 19 years, played sports at every level from high school to professional, has been an employee, a business owner, and self-employed, and has written 5 books focused on enhancing Leadership & Work/Life Harmony. As Founder of You Evolving Now it's his mission to enhance Leadership and Work/Life Harmony for organizations, leaders, employees, and teams with his high-energy, interactive, culture-impacting leadership training programs and speaking engagements; allowing a professional and personal evolution!

In today's corporate landscape, HR professionals and business leaders are tasked with balancing employee well-being and achieving organizational goals. This workshop is designed to provide actionable strategies to create a thriving culture of wellness that supports both employees and the bottom line.

Jen Beck is the CEO of Complete Health Revolution, a best-selling author, and award-winning speaker with over 20 years as a Registered Nutrition Consultant and LIIFT UnTherapy Practitioner. She helps high-achievers optimize their health, uncover root causes of health challenges, and create a life they love.

A sought-after keynote speaker and corporate wellness expert, Jen has worked with Fortune 100 & 500 companies, delivering actionable strategies for lasting results.

Outside of work, she’s a mom, traveler, and outdoor enthusiast who loves rescue dogs and time on the water.

We'll explore how embracing discomfort and small, intentional shifts can drive meaningful growth for both you and your team. This session will challenge the traditional view of comfort zones, highlighting how incremental adjustments in mindset, habits, and behaviors can unlock new levels of resilience and potential. Learn practical strategies to reframe discomfort as a tool for development, inspiring you to foster a culture of continuous learning and adaptability. Walk away with actionable insights to cultivate a growth-oriented environment that empowers everyone to thrive.

Todd Bertsch's journey is a testament to resilience and self-transformation. Overcoming challenges in his youth and a pivotal experience in his 20s, he evolved into a seasoned digital marketing professional, educator, and entrepreneur. He founded Evolve Marketing in 2009, channeling his creative expertise into a successful digital agency. Beyond his business achievements, Todd has embraced holistic growth, sharing his journey through coaching, motivational speaking, and his podcast, The BOLT. Todd actively contributes as a board member for nonprofit organizations and is dedicated to helping others embrace change, develop a growth mindset, and achieve a fulfilling life.

To attract and retain critical talent, managers must learn how to support, encourage, and harness their neurodiverse team members' strengths. But what if these leaders could leverage these same lessons to benefit any team member in their organization -- neurodivergent or neurotypical? 

Samantha (Sammie) Kelly serves as Beyond Neurodiversity's Advocate, Coach, and Founder, and understands the unique challenges that come with being neurodiverse in an environment built around neurotypical expectations. With humor, empathy, and her unique lived experience, Sammie creates accessible and engaging sessions that leave audiences both entertained and educated.
 
Thanks to her experience in HR consulting, CPA firms, recruitment, and marketing, Sammie is able to bring her unique combination to bear for employers and employees alike. She serves as a frequent speaker on embracing neurodiversity in the workforce, generational differences and how to build bridges between them, communication and empathy, and more.

HR teams tend to operate according to procedures, but perhaps procedures that were written in the past. HR teams tend not to be rewarded for innovating on those procedures or exploring completely new ways of doing things. According to current research and modern workplace trends, HR teams can no longer afford to ignore the innovation opportunities available in the way work or in the products and services they offer to their employees. In this digital age and in the face of constant change, a common phrase is "Disrupt yourself, or be Disrupted". If you don't do it, someone will do it for you! In this session, we will facilitate an interactive learning experience that will poll the audience as topics are presented, allowing everyone to check-in in on where we are on the Disruption spectrum and practical steps to move forward.

Kristie Dierig is an Organizational Strategist who loves exploring business operations and how the human side of work can offer breakthrough results. Her experience and approach is rooted in 21 years at Procter & Gamble, in IT and HR, where leadership, org design, process efficiency, project management, and valuable insights was ever changing and constantly a top priority. She brings the principles from her experience into her boutique consulting firm, Ever Spark, supporting small to midsize companies in maximizing their business operations and their HR teams in performing to their highest potential.

As the job market fluctuates, employers continue to find it challenging to find candidates with the skills they need to fill their openings.  Many employers are looking to fill their needs internally with upskilling and reskilling.  But sometimes that's no small undertaking.  In this session, we'll examine how to meet organizational goals and needs through developing your existing talent.

Cathleen brings over 25 years of HR consulting experience, helping organizations build strong teams, align HR strategies with business goals, and create positive work environments. She specializes in customizing training programs for managers and employees, ensuring success and retention. Known for her client-focused approach, she stays ahead of industry trends to provide insightful HR guidance. Cathleen holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from the University of Cincinnati and is certified as an SPHR, SHRM-SCP, and Everything DiSC facilitator. She and her husband recently built a home in Springboro, OH, where they are enjoying making it their own.

This session will focus on the importance of agility in the recruitment process. We will discuss how organizations can quickly adapt their hiring strategies in response to market changes, workforce trends, and emerging skills. We will also Explore best practices for flexible workforce planning and the role of contingency hiring in a rapidly evolving landscape.

With over 20 years of experience in talent acquisition, Kim is a strategic and dynamic operational leader dedicated to optimizing hiring processes and aligning recruitment strategies with business objectives. She has successfully transformed recruiting teams at Kao, Prysmian (fka General Cable), and Elevance (fka Anthem). In 2023, she founded ReFlex: Recruiting Flexibility, a consultancy specializing in tailored hiring solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. With SPHR and SHRM-SCP certifications and extensive global experience, Kim designs scalable recruitment processes that drive growth. Passionate about her clients' success, she also actively volunteers with One Source and Samaritan Car Care, reinforcing her commitment to community.