Coffee & Conversations
Panera (Mission Valley)
1640 Camino Del Rio N Suite 1222, San Diego, CA 92108
Are you passionate about shaping the future of learning in organizations? Do you thrive on exchanging ideas with like-minded professionals? Whether you're a seasoned L&D specialist, instructional designer, talent manager, actively seeking new career opportunities, or aiming for career advancement, this event offers a relaxed setting to:
Network: Connect with peers in the industry, exchange contact information, and expand your professional circle.
Discuss Trends: Explore current trends and emerging practices in L&D, instructional design, and talent management.
Share Insights: Share your experiences, challenges, and successes in the field of learning, instructional design, and development.
Learn Together: Gain fresh perspectives and valuable knowledge from others in the community, including instructional designers.
Collaborate: Discover potential opportunities for collaboration and partnerships, whether you're in L&D, instructional design, or talent management.
Career Exploration and Promotions: Exchange insights, strategies, and explore opportunities for career advancement and promotions within the fields of L&D, instructional design, and talent management.
Navigate Career Challenges: Share and discuss common career challenges, strategies to overcome them, and how to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of learning, instructional design, and talent development.
Grab your favorite cup of coffee (or tea!) and join us online as we come together to learn, grow, and inspire each other.
Ready to elevate your productivity and ignite your creativity with AI? In this interactive lunch-and-learn, guest presenter Jason Price will demonstrate how Microsoft 365 Copilot can streamline the creation of training plans, learning activities, and visually appealing presentations.
What: Virtual Learning EventWhen: June 20, 12p-1p
Where: Zoom
Jason will gift each participant a Free Copilot Optimization Assessment!
Meet Jason Price—the transformative force behind training over a million people to confidently navigate Microsoft, Yahoo, and Google cloud applications. With 25 years of expertise in instructional design, leadership development, and change management, he fuses cutting-edge technology with proven pedagogy to create engaging, impactful learning experiences that drive real results.
Jason is CEO of Aston-Price LLC, leading a mission to help small and medium businesses fully adopt AI to solve operational challenges, automate their processes, and achieve measurable growth. His accolades include Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, Microsoft 365 Copilot User Enablement Specialist, Microsoft Customer Immersion Experience Premier Facilitator, and Outstanding Young Californian – an award that recognizes social impact through organizational development.
Join for an interactive learning experience all about using CoPilot to:
APTD and CPTD Approved
The San Diego Chapter is pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. This event qualifies for 1.0 point.
ATD Talent Development Capability Model
Instructional Design
Technology Application
Lifelong Learning
Career & Leadership Development
Future Readiness
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO RELEASE: By registering for this event, you are giving permission to San Diego ATD to take and use at their discretion photos/video of this event that may include you. For virtual events, you may choose to leave your camera off, but your name and voice may still be recorded.
Note: Available for FREE only to San Diego ATD chapter members.
Others may register on the ISPI SoCal website: https://ispisocal.org/events
Join us to discuss this month's article: TBD
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The RoundTable is an approach that stimulates conversation and insight around the topics and trends affecting our discipline. We read aloud the RoundTable Guidelines and this session's article for about 15 minutes. Then for the next 45 minutes, we offer everyone who cares to equal time to share their thoughts and experiences on or around the topic. Come explore with us!
NOTE! Please download and print the article, or view in browser, for your use during the session (link above).
The GEMS RoundTable format was developed by Sue Gabriele, President and Owner, Gabriele Educational Materials and Systems. She is missed and fondly remembered.
Note to registrants: This webinar will not be recorded.
To facilitate and/or propose an article for a future RoundTable, please contact Laura Coons at laura@nitc.com
#PerformanceImprovement #L&DandInstructionalDesign #GEMSRoundTable
Discover the new ATD San Diego Friday Forum – a space to connect, learn, and share ideas with fellow talent development professionals. We’ll spark conversations to help you grow and thrive in your career while connecting with fellow professionals.
This month's topic: Workplace Civility Facilitated by: Reuben Poon
What: Virtual Discussion Series
When: July 11, 2025 12:00p - 1:00pWhere: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Cost: Free for ATD San Diego members / $5 for non-members
Dive into one or both of the resources provided below. Come ready share your thoughts and see where the conversation takes you.
Let’s talk!
TED Talk - Asshole-ism: If a workplace has respect and kindness... (video length 17min video)
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO RELEASE: By registering for this event, you are giving permission to San Diego ATD to take and use at their discretion photos and a video recording of this event that may include you or your property. Although you may choose to not have your face recorded by not activating your camera, your name and voice may still be recorded.
Learn, Share, Connect!
July 18, 2025 9:30AM -10:30AM
Copa Vida East Village
They overreact, they’re controlling, they make threats and humiliate others... they’re bullies, abrasive leaders, or workplace meanies...While they may be valuable to your organization given their ability to drive results, they also cost your organization in lowered morale, increased absenteeism, and in retaliation against you, the employer. Learn why abrasive people act this way and how to make them stop with a tried and true method that really works.
Join us for an engaging, eye-opening in-person event where you'll gain powerful insights into tackling workplace abrasiveness head-on. Not only will you learn how to curb disruptive behavior with proven strategies, but you’ll also have the chance to network with like-minded San Diego professionals who are just as passionate about fostering a healthier, more productive work environment. Don't miss this opportunity to sharpen your leadership skills, exchange ideas, and take home actionable solutions that make a real difference! Plus there will be prizes! Register to reserve a spot before they’re gone.
What: Live Learning EventWhen: July 30, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pmWhere: San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St., 92110Who: Catherine Mattice
Meet our Speaker:
Catherine Mattice, MA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is the founder/CEO of Civility Partners, an organizational development firm focused on helping organizations create respectful workplace cultures and specializing in turning around toxic cultures. Civility Partners’ clients range from Fortune 500's to small businesses across many industries.
Catherine is a TEDx speaker and an HR thought-leader who has appeared in such venues as USA Today, Bloomberg, CNN, NPR, and many other national news outlets as an expert. She’s an award-winning speaker, author and blogger, and has 50+ courses reaching global audiences on LinkedIn Learning. Catherine’s award-winning book, BACK OFF! Your Kick-Ass Guide to Ending Bullying at Work, was hailed by international leadership-guru, Ken Blanchard, as, “the most comprehensive and valuable handbook on the topic.” She recently published her latest book, Navigating Toxic Work Environments For Dummies (Wiley).
The San Diego Chapter is pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. This event qualifies for 2.0 points!
Get Good With Articulate Storyline
Articulate Storyline is our profession’s option of choice for developing online learning support. This open forum is for learning and sharing techniques and best practices.
Topic: TBD
Almost every month (dark June, July, and December) we explore a different aspect of Storyline, see examples of work, help each other work out challenges, or otherwise just get better at Storyline.
We typically alternate between a guest speaker one month and host John Morley doing a demonstration on the alternate month, but are kinda fluid on this.
Format
It's an open forum, so come prepared to click along, ask questions, share your own experiences with Storyline, or just sit back and take a look at what Storyline can do.The workshop is for intermediate to advanced users, but if you are new to Storyline, this is still for you: It will show you what Storyline can do, give you a look under the hood to see how it works, and let you ask questions of practitioners who are using Storyline now. Free Storyline Trial
To click along, you need access to Storyline. If you do not already have access, a free trial is available (once on the page, scroll toward the bottom.):
https://articulate.com/360/storyline
Meet Your Host:
John Morley has helped to improve job performance for clients and employers including Genentech, Hitachi Data Systems, Southern California Edison, Kaiser Permanente, and most of the Asian car companies.
Author of the book Scriptwriting for High Impact videos, he has taught at Cal State Northridge, lectured at UCLA, and conducted workshops at a variety of professional organizations and conferences, including ADT Tech Knowledge.
An experienced coder, he has developed and managed numerous websites, and developed software used by clients including Saturday Night Live. An external consultant, he is available to help you on a project by emailing: John@IDforHire.biz.
ATD San Diego Chapter has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. This program qualifies for a maximum of 1 point.
Developing Professional Capability
Note to registrants: This webinar may be recorded for chapter marketing purposes.
By registering for this event, you are giving permission to San Diego ATD to make and use at their discretion photos and a video recording of this event that may include you or your property. Although you may choose to not have your face recorded by by not activating your camera, your name and voice may still be recorded.
END OF SUMMER BONFIRE
Let’s celebrate the end of the summer with an unforgettable evening of warmth, conversation and crackling flames under the starlit sky. Join us for a bonfire at La Jolla Shores to share laughter, ideas and treats.
Furry friends are welcome! Dogs on leashes are permitted after 6:00pm
We’ll take care of the bonfire stuff, s’mores and water. You can bring any other snacks, blankets, chairs and your energy around building this wonderful community.
Parking: Parking is free (large lot available)
Location: La Jolla Shores, 8300 Camino del Oro, La Jolla, CA 92037
Mon, Sept 01, 2025
This month's topic: TBD Facilitated by: Reuben Poon
When: September 5, 2025 12:00p - 1:00pWhere: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Resources TBD
EVENT DETAILS TBD
What: In-Person Learning Event
When: September 18, 6p-8p
Where: San Diego Humane Society 5500 Gaines Street San Diego, CA 92110
Speaker Details:
Dr. Markus Bernhardt is a globally recognized AI strategist and tech visionary known for his balanced approach to technology, innovation, and learning. With deep experience in learning and training, Markus advises organizations and governments worldwide on integrating AI to empower people and foster organizational growth. A sought-after keynote speaker, author, and trusted voice in the field, he shares forward-thinking perspectives that inspire a future where technology and human potential intersect, redefining what's possible in workforce transformation.
June 2025, Dr. Bernhardt published The Endeavor Report™, a new intelligence briefing about the state of applied workforce solutions. After going deep with eight pioneering organizations, Markus synthesized their hard-won lessons into a single, 100% vendor-neutral publication that includes practical, adaptable solutions and insights. He is providing the report as a free resource and hopes that it serves you well.
TBD
Get ready for a fang-tastic evening of networking with fellow TD practitioners in a delightful atmosphere! Don’t miss out on this wickedly fun opportunity to make new connections and share insights. We’ll have appetizers, and additional hauntingly delicious food and beverages will be available for purchase. Wear your favorite spooky shirts or come decked out in black and orange—optional!
We can’t wait to brew up some great conversations with you there! ✨
For more spooky details, contact us at: programs@tdsandiego.org
The RoundTable is an approach that stimulates conversation and insight around the topics and trends affecting our discipline.
Note to registrants: This webinar will not be recorded. #PerformanceImprovement #L&DandInstructionalDesign #GEMSRoundTable
Interested in becoming a speaker? Fill out our speaker proposal form.
