Join us as this interactive panel forum, led by expert coaches and Talent Development leaders, assists professionals across all Talent Development and Human Resources functions to recognize, understand, and address imposter syndrome at any point in their careers.
Through personal stories, collaborative discussions, and guided reflections, participants will explore the impact of self-doubt, share personal experiences, and learn practical strategies to foster confidence and resilience in themselves and others.
(To maintain a safe, confidential space to share, this meeting will not be recorded.)
ACTIVITIES in this session:
- Identify common signs and triggers of imposter syndrome.
- Examine the personal and professional impact of imposter syndrome through shared experiences.
- Apply practical strategies to recognize and overcome self-doubt in the workplace and personal life.
- Support others in addressing imposter syndrome by fostering an environment of trust and encouragement.
About Your Panelists:
Susette Aguiar-Possnack, CEO of Aguiar Professional Training, is a certified Strengthscope® analyst, trainer, and coach. She specializes in organizational effectiveness, helping teams and leaders build trust, improve dynamics, and boost productivity through workshops and executive coaching. Susette has worked with clients across biotech, non-profit, higher education, media, medicine, and engineering, empowering organizations to leverage strengths for happier, more effective workplaces.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susette-aguiar-possnack-ceo-aguiar-professional-training-2678b436
Kathleen Fariss is an ICF-certified executive coach, seasoned change agent, and CEO of the Claremont Chamber of Commerce. With over 30 years of experience, she has led organizational growth across higher education, local government, and nonprofits. Kathleen is the founder of Fariss Coaching & Consulting and a certified WILD facilitator, passionate about empowering leaders to grow with authenticity and impact. She holds an M.S. in Leadership and Management and a B.S. in Organizational Management from the University of La Verne. Deeply rooted in Claremont, she fosters strategic partnerships that strengthen communities and elevate the people within them.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleenfariss
Adam Piandes, Leadership Facilitator, Coach, Speaker, and Learning Content Creator, is a trusted advisor to executives and leadership teams around the world. For 30 years, he's helped leaders strengthen internal clarity to drive external performance. He's the creator of The Art of Masterful Communication, a top-rated course on Udemy for Business, taken in 110+ countries.
Adam's work focuses on improving communication, deepening emotional intelligence, and building cultures of trust, ownership, and high performance. He's been featured in Forbes and The Huffington Post, and believes communication isn't just a soft skill — it's a business strategy. He played college basketball, and when he's not working with leaders, you'll likely find him surfing. Adam is certified through the International Coaches Federation (ICF) and holds a Master's in Spiritual Psychology.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adampiandes
AGENDA
6:30 - 7:00 pm Chapter Updates with Panel Introduction
7:00 - 8:15 pm Presentation
8:15 - 8:30 pm Q&A and Closing
ATD Capability Model
ATD Talent Development Capabilities Covered by the Presentation:
- Building Personal Capability: Emotional Intelligence and Decision Making
- Developing Professional Capability: Emotional Intelligence and Decision Making
- Impacting Organizational Capability: Future Readiness
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.
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