Past Events: 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022
Upcoming Event: August 2025
Thursday, August 14th at 2:00pm PDT / 4:00pm CDT / 5:00pm EDT
Guest Speaker: Ted Wallace
Topic: “The Neuroscience of Success: Managing Complexity in Teams and Organizations“
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Most Recent Event: July 24
Summary:
We’ve all been there—needing to deal with conflict between team members, other project managers, staff, and direct reports. It would be great if we could just make it all go away, but avoidance doesn’t usually work. Instead, conflicts tend to persist and escalate, and project managers and other leaders spend a lot of time and energy putting out fires.
The good news: you can learn to manage conflict with more ease. In this short workshop, you will learn a few essential tips and tools for navigating and transforming conflict more effectively.
Takeaways:
- Understand yourself and conflict
- Learn what conflict costs companies
- Introduce a few effective inner strategies and communication techniques to navigate conflict
- Additional resources
About the Speaker:
Lorraine Segal has helped over 2000 leaders and others in organizations and corporations communicate more clearly, transform conflicts, and let go of resentments. The goal: is to create a more harmonious and productive workplace. Through her business, Conflict Remedy, Lorraine creates customized training and coaching programs for non-profit organizations, corporations, government agencies, and Sonoma State University. She was recently named as one of the top 15 coaches in Santa Rosa by Influence Digest. She is a contributing author to the book, Stand Up, Speak Out Against Workplace Bullying. She recently published a memoir called: Angels and Earthworms, An Unexpected Journey to Love, Joy, and Miracles, about her transformation from miserable self-doubt to self-acceptance, true love, spiritual awareness, and right livelihood. Lorraine is currently working on a book about conflict transformation.
Past Event: June 12
Summary:
This isn’t just a tech tutorial—it’s a mindset shift!
In this high-impact workshop, Adnan Iftekhar invites you to rethink how generative AI can support not just your productivity—but also your purpose. You’ll explore how to use AI as a co-pilot in your professional and personal life, freeing up time, reducing overwhelm, and designing systems that align with your values.
Whether you’re a leader, educator, or creator, this session helps you move from burnout to clarity, and from chaos to intention.
Expect practical tools. Expect reflection. Expect transformation.
You’ll leave with an AI-powered strategy that enhances—not replaces—your human skills: empathy, focus, and decision-making.
Takeaways:
- Identify & eliminate low-value work using Gen AI so you can focus on what matters most
- Build micro-habits and workflows that make AI usage simple, repeatable, and effective
- Shift from reactive to strategic by using AI to support thinking, not just doing
- Walk away with a personal AI Action Plan tailored to your goals and energy
About the Speaker:
Adnan Iftekhar is an educator, entrepreneur, and technologist with 25 years of experience across education, nonprofits, and tech. Known for blending creativity and innovation, he has taught subjects ranging from yoga, dance, and biology to computer science and social innovation. As the author of the book AI Culture Shift, Adnan developed the IQ/EQ/AQ framework to promote ethical AI and enhance human potential.
A champion of responsible AI use, Adnan has created AI-powered tools like the Food Label Analyzer and Real Estate Profitability Analyzer. He also collaborated with the Mongolian government on a nationwide education program, implementing Chromebooks and training 600 educators. As a speaker and consultant, Adnan has shared his insights at global events, including Alibaba’s summit and LAUSD. His work integrates AI with social-emotional learning to empower students and educators. Adnan’s work also extends to advising GenAI EdTech startups, where he helps shape the future of learning through the integration of AI technologies.
Beyond tech, Adnan has founded a yoga studio, software firm, non-profit, and boarding school in Vermont, further demonstrating his versatility and commitment to innovation. His work continues to reshape how AI is integrated into education, focusing on its potential to foster creativity, empathy, and responsible growth.
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Past Event: May 22
Summary:
In today’s day and age, we can’t afford to not be leveraging AI every day. Join us, as we provide practical examples of how to use AI to make you more valuable to your company, achieve your desired business outcomes, and delight your customers daily.
Video File / Presentation / Please Connect with Kyle Dukes on LinkedIn for upcoming newsletter and Sample AI Prompts
Takeaways:
- Learn why the time is now to start applying AI to your job
- Gain several AI use cases, that showcase tangible results
- Hands-on breakouts, designed to give you practical experience applying AI to project management
- Receive free AI prompts, that will help you in your role
About the Speaker:
Kyle Dukes is an AI Consultant, Trainer, and Managing Partner at Strata AI. He holds a bachelor’s degree in MIS from Bowling Green State University and has his MBA from The University of Findlay. His experience extends almost 25 years, across 16 different industries. Kyle is passionate about helping people achieve their full potential through AI.
Takeaways:
- AI can eliminate bottlenecks and enhance productivity: AI-powered insights enable real-time feedback and proactive interventions, reducing the need for manual performance tracking.
- AI-driven talent management fosters continuous improvement: Instead of relying on annual reviews, AI helps teams self-optimize through continuous coaching, adaptive goal-setting, and data-informed decision-making.
- Leaders can scale their impact without micromanaging: AI empowers managers by providing actionable insights, allowing them to focus on strategic leadership rather than repetitive performance monitoring.
- AI helps prevent disengagement before it happens: By detecting early warning signs of burnout or disengagement, AI enables proactive leadership actions that improve retention and team morale.
- The shift to AI-enhanced leadership comes with ethical considerations: Transparency, fairness, and responsible AI use are critical when embedding AI into talent management to avoid bias and build trust.
About the Speaker:
Alireza Boloorchi is a seasoned AI and organizational leadership Strategist and Architect. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and has over 15 years of organizational leadership experience across multiple industries. Currently, he serves as the CEO and Founder of Catch Up AI, an autonomous employee performance management platform, and as an Adjunct Professor of Computer Science. Alireza’s career includes a pivotal role as VP of AI Strategies and as the head of the Center of Excellence at a $3B tech startup. Additionally, his extensive experience encompasses key leadership positions at global giants like Visa, KLA-Tencor, and JPMC. In addition to his industry roles, he is a Certified Agile Coach and a trusted advisor to several startups, including serving as a portfolio advisor at Expert Dojo.
