ATD-Los Angeles upcoming events

ATD-LA Board of Directors Meeting (09/09/2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Who is invited: All active ATD-LA members.

Registration: Registration through this site is required by board members and general members

Agenda/Topics

Welcome and introductions
Review & approval meeting minutes
General office and national news
Finance review
Staffing and volunteering
Membership metrics review
Membership campaigns
Communities of Practice update
Chapter meetings
Technology news
Workshops & events
Open forum

All ADA accommodations require a seven day advanced notice by email to office@atdla.org so that we can reasonably search for and secure accommodations. ATD-LA cannot guarantee that accommodations can be reasonably secured with shorter notice. ATD-LA will cover costs for accommodations as required by law, for the published duration of the event only.

September Chapter Meeting: The Relationship Chain: A New Metric for Talent Development (09/17/2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 01:30:00 GMT

For decades, leaders have focused on performance metrics while overlooking the primary driver of sustained results: relationships. This session introduces The Relationship Chain, a practical, research-backed framework that helps talent and HR leaders understand how trust, alignment, and connection shape engagement, retention, and performance over time.

Drawing on insights from Transforming Teams: Build Teams that Connect, Collaborate, and Achieve (ATD Press, July 2026), this presentat
ion by Ed Cohen reframes relationships as a leading indicator of organizational success rather than a “soft” outcome. Using real-world examples from global organizations, participants will explore how relational health can be intentionally built, measured, and embedded across the employee life cycle to create resilient, high-performing teams.

Learning Objectives

Discuss why relationships act as a leading indicator of engagement, retention, and performance.
Explore how the Relationship Chain supports trust, alignment, and connection across teams.
Identify where relational health is being strengthened or eroded across the employee life cycle.
Apply practical strategies to intentionally build and sustain relational health within talent development and HR practices.

ABOUT YOUR PRESENTER:

Ed Cohen is a global leadership strategist, author, and former Chief People Officer at SprintRay. Over more than five decades and across 75 countries, his work helped organizations transform how they develop leaders, teams, and culture. Teams he has led and organizations he has supported have been recognized twice as #1 in the ATD BEST Awards and earned more than 50 ATD Excellence in Practice Awards, reflecting sustained impact at scale.

Ed is the author of Leadership Without Borders and the forthcoming Transforming Teams: Build Teams that Connect, Collaborate, and Achieve (ATD Press). His work shaped talent and culture strategies for hundreds of organizations around the world including Booz Allen Hamilton, Tech Mahindra (formerly Satyam), Warner Bros. Discovery, Western Union, and SprintRay.

You can pre-order Ed's book at td.org or read a sample chapter. Remember to use the Chapter Code CH8028, when ordering.

ATD Capability Model

ATD Talent Development Capabilities Covered by the Presentation:

Building Personal Capability – Collaboration and Leadership
Developing Professional Capability – Coaching
Impacting Organizational Capability – Performance Improvement

ATD Los Angeles 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 professional development point.

Find out more about APTD/CPTD Certifications here.

IMAGE Release: By registering for this event, I do hereby give ATD Los Angeles and and its associates or assigns, or anyone acting under its authority or permission, the irrevocable and unrestricted right and permission to: capture the image, audio, and content via photograph, videotape, audiotape, transcription, or other means now available, copyright in its own name or otherwise, and use, reuse, publish, and republish any and all material of which I presented, or may have been included in presenting, in whole or in part. I consent to the use of all media now or hereafter known for illustration, promotion, art, editorial, advertising, trade, or any other purpose whatsoever. I hereby waive any right that I may have to inspect or approve the finished product or products and the advertising copy or other matter that may be used in connection therewith or the use to which it may be applied. If I do not provide permission, I understand that I will not activate my web camera during virtual sessions.

REFUND/CANCELLATION: Please click here for cancellation and refund policies. We cannot guarantee that webinar/Zoom recordings will be available.

All ADA accommodations require a 21-day advanced notice by email to office@atdla.org (use Subject line: ADA Accommodations Request) so that we can reasonably search for and secure accommodations. ATD-LA cannot guarantee that accommodations can be reasonably secured with shorter notice. ATD-LA will cover costs for accommodations as required by law, for the published duration of the event only.

Own Your Story: Building a Standout L&D Portfolio - Career Transition SIG (09/24/2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:30:00 GMT

If you're looking to transition into an L&D role, figuring out what belongs in a portfolio can be harder than building one.

What counts?
What do you do with work you can't share?
How do you show transferable experience without just listing everything you've ever done?
Once you've figured out what you have, how do you decide what your portfolio should actually look like?

When Michelle Deshotels started building her own portfolio, she thought the hard part would be the website. It wasn't. The real work was identifying what she had done, capturing it before she forgot it, and organizing it so she could see what she actually had. Once she understood the work, she then decided what belonged, what didn't, and how she wanted to share it.

In this 90-minute virtual session, Michelle will use her portfolio journey as a real-world example to help you look at your own work differently.

We'll explore how to:

Recognize portfolio-worthy work, including work you can't share directly.
Show the skills and thinking behind what you've done, rather than simply listing the work.
Decide how to present different kinds of work, letting the work help determine the format.
Bring your own voice into your portfolio, while maintaining professional credibility.

This isn't about copying a website or following one portfolio formula.

Your work won't look the same, so your portfolio shouldn't either.

By the end of the session, you’ll:

Identify what to include: Evaluate existing work, projects, and transferable experience to identify evidence that demonstrates readiness for an L&D role.
Showcase L&D skills: Present selected work in a way that makes the skills, thinking, and value behind it visible rather than simply listing what was done.
Build with purpose: Make intentional choices about what to include and how to present it based on the work, the intended audience, and the career transition goal.
Balance authentic voice with professional credibility: Identify ways to bring personal voice into a portfolio while maintaining the credibility needed for a professional audience.

About the Presenter

Michelle Deshotels is a San Diego-based Learning & Development leader with 25 years across operations, performance, and technology, including 15+ years building learning systems, programs, and teams that change how people work. Her career spans financial services, healthcare, and professional services.

Michelle built her own professional portfolio from scratch, backing into it through the process of identifying what she'd actually built, what it demonstrated, and what was worth sharing. That experience became the foundation for tonight's session.

Her career includes Chase Auto Finance, MedImpact Healthcare Systems, and Kruze Consulting, where she built learning infrastructure, led enterprise learning initiatives, and most recently developed an organizational AI adoption program that reached 100% participation. She holds the ATD Master Instructional Designer, CPTM, and DDI Certified Facilitator credentials.

Website: michelledeshotels.com

About the Career Transition SIG

This SIG is a joint effort of the ATD-Orange County and ATD-Los Angeles Chapters and provides support and education to professionals making the exciting transition into the L&D field.

About Your Co-Leaders:

Kesha Thomas Clark is an experienced professional currently working to transition into the learning and development field. Recently, Kesha worked with UCLA’s Office of Undergraduate Admission and the Association for Talent Development—Orange County chapter to facilitate leadership workshops to executive staff and senior managers. Driven by a desire to help people, Kesha is interested in leveraging her unique experience in business and the nonprofit sector to create impactful strategies and learning experiences that support professional growth and organizational success.

James Oakley is an Instructional Designer and eLearning Developer who specializes in the electrical, engineering, and technical spaces. He started out his career as a High School English Teacher and then took his passion for education into adult learning. Most recently, James developed a comprehensive curriculum of eLearning and Instructor-Led training courses for Critical Facility Engineers in Meta Data Centers across the globe. In this space, James makes meaningful and results driven training experiences for Fortune 500 companies.

Earn Professional Professional Development Points

This program is worth 1.5 Professional Development points.

Find out more about APTD/CPTD Certifications here.

ATD Capability Model

Each ATD-OC Learning Event will be aligned to at least one Talent Development Capability, as identified by ATD National.

This program aligns with:

Building Personal Capability:

Communication

Developing Professional Capability:

Career and Leadership Development

Impacting Organizational Capability:

Disruption via technology will continue to be a reality for organizations and talent development functions. Talent development professionals must have the ability to identify, select, and implement the right learning and talent technologies that serve the best interests of the organization and its people. Practitioners should be able to identify opportunities to adapt and leverage the right technologies at the right time to meet organizational goals.

To find out more about the ATD Capability Model for the Training and Development Profession, visit http://tdcapability.org.

Photography and Video Waiver

By registering for this event, I do hereby give ATD Los Angeles and and its associates or assigns, or anyone acting under its authority or permission, the irrevocable and unrestricted right and permission to: capture the image, audio, and content via photograph, videotape, audiotape, transcription, or other means now available, copyright in its own name or otherwise, and use, reuse, publish, and republish any and all material of which I presented, or may have been included in presenting, in whole or in part. I consent to the use of all media now or hereafter known for illustration, promotion, art, editorial, advertising, trade, or any other purpose whatsoever. I hereby waive any right that I may have to inspect or approve the finished product or products and the advertising copy or other matter that may be used in connection therewith or the use to which it may be applied. If I do not provide permission, I understand that I will not activate my web camera during virtual sessions.

REFUND/CANCELLATION: Please click here for cancellation and refund policies. We cannot guarantee that webinar/Zoom recordings will be available.

ATD-LA Board of Directors Meeting (10/14/2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Who is invited: All active ATD-LA members.

Registration: Registration through this site is required by board members and general members

Agenda/Topics

Welcome and introductions
Review & approval meeting minutes
General office and national news
Finance review
Staffing and volunteering
Membership metrics review
Membership campaigns
Communities of Practice update
Chapter meetings
Technology news
Workshops & events
Open forum

October Chapter Meeting: How L&D Can Enable AI Productivity and Safety (10/15/2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:30:00 GMT

L&D has a critical role to play in the wider adoption of AI technology throughout the organization. As leaders, we are responsible both for ensuring that the tools used in our own organization are safe and free of bias. Additionally, we are responsible for thinking through how AI safety is replicated at every level of the organization.

We will cover:

The potential pitfalls of AI adaptation
The special case of AI bias in people operations:
- Why it exists
- How it can be measured
- Why this is a critical responsibility for HR operations
How to craft a dynamic AI internal use policy consistent with 2026 technology

ABOUT YOUR PRESENTER:

John Rood is founder of Proceptual, an AI governance training consultancy. In this role he has helped organizations from startup to Global 50 implement AI governance, safety, and compliance programs.

ATD Capability Model

ATD Talent Development Capabilities Covered by the Presentation:

Building Personal Capability –
Developing Professional Capability –
Impacting Organizational Capability –

This program qualifies for a maximum of 1 professional development point.

Find out more about APTD/CPTD Certifications here.

REFUND/CANCELLATION: Please click here for cancellation and refund policies. We cannot guarantee that webinar/Zoom recordings will be available.

ATD-LA Membership Orientation Webinar (10/20/2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Are you a:

new member of ATD-Los Angeles Chapter and would like to become familiar with the Board, benefits and services

potential member that is interested in learning about the chapter and its value

current member who hasn't attended a new member orientation in a while time?

This meeting will help you understand how the chapter is structured and provide an overview of its many programs, features, and benefits.

Make your professional investment count. Whether you are new to the talent management field or a seasoned professional, the chapter provides many opportunities for learning and career growth.

Come join ATD-Los Angeles and be part of a localized network of colleagues and peers!

Photography and Video Waiver

By registering for this event, I do hereby give ATD Los Angeles and and its associates or assigns, or anyone acting under its authority or permission, the irrevocable and unrestricted right and permission to: capture the image, audio, and content via photograph, videotape, audiotape, transcription, or other means now available, copyright in its own name or otherwise, and use, reuse, publish, and republish any and all material of which I presented, or may have been included in presenting, in whole or in part. I consent to the use of all media now or hereafter known for illustration, promotion, art, editorial, advertising, trade, or any other purpose whatsoever. I hereby waive any right that I may have to inspect or approve the finished product or products and the advertising copy or other matter that may be used in connection therewith or the use to which it may be applied. If I do not provide permission, I understand that I will not activate my web camera during virtual sessions.

Please click here for cancellation and refund policies. We cannot guarantee that webinar/Zoom recordings will be available.

DevLearn - Discount Code & Free Admission Drawing Signup (11/04/2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT

DevLearn is North America's largest learning technologies event, where learning and development professionals discover the latest technologies, strategies, and innovations through hundreds of sessions, inspiring keynotes, and hands-on experiences. Plus, connect with fellow talent development professionals from ATD chapters across the country at the ATD Chapter Meet-Up during DemoFest.

Use your exclusive ATD-Los Angeles promo code ATDLA to unlock an additional $200 in savings.

REGISTER on this page to be entered into
the drawing for a FREE SEAT!

Deadline is October 1!

Winners must be active ATD-LA members at the time the ticket is assigned. Current ATD-LA Members must be signed in to register for the drawing.

Non-members are welcome to enter the opportunity drawing and we invite you to join to be eligible to win.

ATD-LA Board of Directors Meeting (11/11/2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 02:30:00 GMT

Who is invited: All active ATD-LA members.

Registration: Registration through this site is required by board members and general members

Agenda/Topics

Welcome and introductions
Review & approval meeting minutes
General office and national news
Finance review
Staffing and volunteering
Membership metrics review
Membership campaigns
Communities of Practice update
Chapter meetings
Technology news
Workshops & events
Open forum

ATD-LA December Year-End Celebration (12/03/2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 02:30:00 GMT

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

DETAILS COMING SOON!

Whether you're a long-time member or new to the ATD LA community, this evening promises connection, insight, and celebration.

Let’s close the year together—
strong, inspired, and ready for what’s next.

Parking:

ATD Capability Model

ATD Talent Development Capabilities Covered by the Presentation:

Building Personal Capability:
Developing Professional Capability:
Impacting Organizational Capability:

This program qualifies for a maximum of 1 professional development point.

Find out more about APTD/CPTD Certifications here.

REFUND/CANCELLATION: Please click here for cancellation and refund policies. We cannot guarantee that webinar/Zoom recordings will be available.

ATD-LA Membership Orientation Webinar (12/08/2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Are you a:

new member of ATD-Los Angeles Chapter and would like to become familiar with the Board, benefits and services

potential member that is interested in learning about the chapter and its value

current member who hasn't attended a new member orientation in a while time?

This meeting will help you understand how the chapter is structured and provide an overview of its many programs, features, and benefits.

Make your professional investment count. Whether you are new to the talent management field or a seasoned professional, the chapter provides many opportunities for learning and career growth.

Come join ATD-Los Angeles and be part of a localized network of colleagues and peers!

Please click here for cancellation and refund policies. We cannot guarantee that webinar/Zoom recordings will be available.

ATD-LA Board of Directors Meeting (12/09/2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 02:30:00 GMT

Who is invited: All active ATD-LA members.

Registration: Registration through this site is required by board members and general members

Agenda/Topics

Welcome and introductions
Review & approval meeting minutes
General office and national news
Finance review
Staffing and volunteering
Membership metrics review
Membership campaigns
Communities of Practice update
Chapter meetings
Technology news
Workshops & events
Open forum

Sponsorship & Advertising Online Order Form (05/17/2050)

Tue, 17 May 2050 07:00:00 GMT

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The Association for Talent Development (formerly known as the American Society for Training and Development), Los Angeles Chapter (ATD-LA) is one of the largest nonprofit chapters of ATD in the nation.

We proudly provide high-quality professional development and networking opportunities to a committed membership of executive coaches, educators, instructors, training leaders, and organizational development professionals. ATD-LA members work in a variety of industries within the greater Los Angeles area, including Fortune 500 companies.

We are currently looking for sponsors to support a wide range of opportunities. ATD-LA is a 501 (c)(3) professional association and financial support may be tax-deductible as a business expense. Please consult your tax advisor.

Our Membership Demographics

Over 71% of our members are female. Nearly 50% have been in training and development for longer than 10 years. Additionally, around 15% of our members are decision makers or leaders within the industry.

Membership Professional Interests

The highest overall interest areas among members for professional development activities are consulting skills, training & delivery best practices, organizational development, leadership development, and human performance improvement.

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Advertising and sponsorship of events can be an effective marketing tool for your company because we can reach a wide range of audiences in the talent development industry.

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