Trew Landis

March 10, 2026

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Virtual

*You do NOT need to read the book to attend. You, your ideas, and your experiences are enough.

You are enough. In Talk, Alison Wood Brooks unpacks the hidden architecture of great conversations. Drawing on behavioral science and real-world research, she shows that meaningful dialogue isn’t magic—it’s skill. And like any skill, it can be practiced, refined, and mastered.

For talent development professionals, this book lands right at the center of our craft. Coaching. Facilitation. Feedback. Stakeholder alignment. Culture-building. Every one of these depends on how well we talk—and listen. Talk offers evidence-based tools for navigating high-stakes conversations, building trust faster, asking better questions, and creating connection that moves work forward.

This isn’t a book about small talk hacks. It’s about influence with integrity. Curiosity with structure. Confidence rooted in preparation. It’s about understanding the psychology of dialogue so we can lead with greater clarity and impact.

Join us at the ATD-GTC Book Banter as we explore:

• What makes conversations succeed—or quietly fail
• How to design discussions that generate insight, not just airtime
• Practical frameworks you can immediately apply in coaching, leadership, and facilitation
• The subtle behaviors that build credibility and trust

If your work depends on helping people grow, align, and perform—this conversation about conversation is worth your time.

Come ready to reflect, challenge your assumptions, and sharpen one of the most human skills we have.

Let’s talk about Talk.

Our Presenters

Benjamin Borchert is a Twin Cities–based facilitator and learning enthusiast who believes growth lives in the quality of our conversations. He’s curious about what helps people align intention with action at work and beyond. Benjamin enjoys convening thoughtful spaces where reflection turns into insight, and insight becomes meaningful change.

Michelle Kelly, is passionate about helping leaders and companies develop and retain their most valuable assets: people. As the founder of Empowering Performance, Inc., she and her team create engaging learning experiences that impact individual, team, and organizational performance. When not traveling, Michelle enjoys life in Northfield with her family and lots of books.

This program is FREE for all ATD-GTC members. Members may bring one complimentary, registered guest. 

By registering for this event, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in photographs and videos taken at the event. These images may be used by ATD-GTC for promotional purposes, including but not limited to, social media, website, and printed materials. 

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March 12, 2026

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Virtual

This event is limited to 28 participants

Want to strengthen your coaching skills without expensive training programs—or awkward role plays that feel like bad cardio?

In this interactive session, you’ll learn how to use AI to create realistic coaching role plays that actually work. Dream Lab CEO, Cherie Anderson will demonstrate the prompts that act like a personal trainer for your coaching conversations, then you’ll team up with classmates to design your own scenarios.

You’ll leave with ready-to-use prompts and role plays you can put into action immediately—no heavy lifting, no spotter, and no monthly fees. Just smarter practice, better reps, and stronger coaching muscles.

Our Presenter

As Dream Lab’s Chief Experience Officer, Cherie Anderson has 15 years of experience creating vibrant communities — including customer service, sales, and corporate organizations, as well as artists, entrepreneurs, authors, and social justice activists — by leading training classes, facilitating large and small groups, designing curricula, coaching learners, and producing events. She’s worked at Dream Lab Theatre (co-artistic director), American Express, Ameriprise Financial, Cray, Inc., and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, as well as with numerous start-ups. She’s also collaborated with several authors and speakers. Formal education matters, too, so she invested in a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from the University of Minnesota, and a Masters in Organization Development from Bowling Green State University.

This program is FREE for all ATD-GTC members. Members may bring one complimentary, registered guest. 

By registering for this event, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in photographs and videos taken at the event. These images may be used by ATD-GTC for promotional purposes, including but not limited to, social media, website, and printed materials. 

Long-Term Construction Alert: ModernWell

Significant MnDOT construction on I-394 and I-94 is ongoing through late fall 2026. Please allow extra travel time, especially during afternoon rush hours.

Major Impacts Through Mid-Summer 2026

• Penn Avenue Bridge: Closed through November 2026. Use North Wayzata Blvd. or Theodore Wirth Pkwy as a detour.
• Westbound I-394: Reduced to two lanes between downtown Minneapolis and Hwy 100.
• Ramp Closures: The following ramps are closed through mid-summer:
  • Westbound I-394 to/from Penn Ave.
  • Eastbound I-94 to westbound I-394.
  • Lyndale Ave to westbound I-394.

Upcoming Summer/Fall 2026 Shift

Starting in mid-summer, the construction focus will shift:

• Eastbound I-394: Will be reduced to two lanes between Hwy 100 and downtown through the fall.
• Penn Ave. Ramps: The eastbound I-394 ramps to/from Penn Ave. will close from mid-summer through late fall.

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March 19, 2026

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Location: Modernwell

This event is limited to 28 participants

Sales moves fast, and when sales leaders and enablement aren’t moving together, everyone feels it. In this candid, practical 60-minute session, Amber and Rebecca will talk about what it really takes to build a strong working relationship—one based on trust, open communication, and true partnership. This isn’t theory. It’s the stuff that actually makes teams better.

What We’ll Cover:

• Why Alignment Makes Everything Easier
• Building Trust, One Conversation at a Time
• How Leaders Can Be Real Partners
• Real-Life Scenarios We’ve All Face

Who’s This For?

• Sales leaders, enablement pros, and anyone trying to build smoother, more genuine partnership across their teams.

What You’ll Leave With:

• A clearer path for building trust, strengthening collaboration, and making alignment feel less like a buzzword and more like something your teams can rely on.

Our Presenters:

Rebecca Gebhardt is a 3x founder, 2x author, and has over 20 years of building and scaling organizations. As President of Rise Up Consulting, she now empowers sales leaders at all levels, focused on how better leaders impact recruiting, retention, and revenue. Her latest book Leaderboard to Leadership: How to Earn and Excel in Your First Sales Leadership Role is used at sales organizations as the playbook to sales leadership success.

Amber Watts is the author of From Onboarding to Everboarding: Redefining Employee Development (ATD Press), a keynote speaker, and founder of Radical GrowthWorks. She also serves as a Global Performance Consultant at LinkedIn, where she helps build systems-based talent strategies that drive long-term performance and retention.

A former Chief Revenue Officer turned talent strategist, Amber brings more than 15 years of real-world experience leading enablement and development in high-growth environments. She’s the creator of the Everboarding framework, a practical, strategic approach that moves beyond traditional onboarding to support employees well beyond Day 1.

This program is FREE for all ATD-GTC members. Members may bring one complimentary, registered guest. 

By registering for this event, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in photographs and videos taken at the event. These images may be used by ATD-GTC for promotional purposes, including but not limited to, social media, website, and printed materials. 

Long-Term Construction Alert: ModernWell

Significant MnDOT construction on I-394 and I-94 is ongoing through late fall 2026. Please allow extra travel time, especially during afternoon rush hours.

Major Impacts Through Mid-Summer 2026

• Penn Avenue Bridge: Closed through November 2026. Use North Wayzata Blvd. or Theodore Wirth Pkwy as a detour.
• Westbound I-394: Reduced to two lanes between downtown Minneapolis and Hwy 100.
• Ramp Closures: The following ramps are closed through mid-summer:
  • Westbound I-394 to/from Penn Ave.
  • Eastbound I-94 to westbound I-394.
  • Lyndale Ave to westbound I-394.

Upcoming Summer/Fall 2026 Shift

Starting in mid-summer, the construction focus will shift:

• Eastbound I-394: Will be reduced to two lanes between Hwy 100 and downtown through the fall.
• Penn Ave. Ramps: The eastbound I-394 ramps to/from Penn Ave. will close from mid-summer through late fall.

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