Community of Practice

July 11, 2025

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Virtual Event

New to ATD Greater Twin Cities or curious about our chapter programming? We’d like to invite you to a new member welcome and orientation so that you can take advantage of everything that our local chapter has to offer.

Spend an hour with us to learn about our various communities of practice, series of events, and ways to get involved so that you can get involved, meet other practitioners, and experience the joy of learning with ATD-GTC!

This program is FREE for all to attend.

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July 17, 2025

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.

Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder explores how moments of awe can enhance mental and physical health, creativity, and productivity—critical elements for Learning and Development professionals. The book delves into how fostering a sense of awe in the workplace can boost engagement, reduce stress, and inspire innovation. By understanding the science behind awe, L&D professionals can learn how to create environments that cultivate awe, leading to improved outcomes and deeper connections among learners and teams.

Join us! We want to hear your perspective, and welcome you whether you’ve read the book, skimmed the book, read the chapters that interest you, read a summary, watched a YouTube summary, watched an interview with Dacher Keltner, or want to learn from your peers and share your experience. You are welcome!

ATD Book Banter meets bi-monthly on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Club meetings will last 90 minutes and start at 11:30 AM with time for virtual networking.

We believe learning and growing together is fun. In the sessions we will talk about the book, ideas in the book, and how those ideas apply to our work and lives.

Join us for a discussion of Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder, where we’ll explore how small moments of awe can transform learning experiences and drive growth. This book offers valuable insights for L&D professionals looking to inspire greater engagement and connection within their organizations. We look forward to sharing ideas and inspiration with you. Hope to see you there!

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. 

Meet Our Facilitators:

Benjamin Borchert coaches and trains professionals like you on how to give more compelling, engaging, and memorable remote presentations. Benjamin delivers coaching & workshops from his home office in Minneapolis—where he likes to read, play music, and spend time with his wife, two kids, and dog. 

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.

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August 8, 2025

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Virtual Event

New to ATD Greater Twin Cities or curious about our chapter programming? We’d like to invite you to a new member welcome and orientation so that you can take advantage of everything that our local chapter has to offer.

Spend an hour with us to learn about our various communities of practice, series of events, and ways to get involved so that you can get involved, meet other practitioners, and experience the joy of learning with ATD-GTC!

This program is FREE for all to attend.

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August 20, 2025

9:00 AM – 11 AM – Virtual Event

Micky will introduce you to practical tools, real stories, and deliver a motivating message that helps you take their next bold step.

Micky will also provide options at the end of our session for follow-up as well (a mini-series of workshops, online training options for those who want to lead the charge within the organization on their own, a mentorship challenge, or a group reflection session—to help keep the momentum going.

Key Takeaways

• Why mentoring is a powerful tool for personal and professional development
• How to find (or become) the kind of mentor who makes a lasting impact
• Ways to use mentoring to build confidence, clarity, and stronger connections

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

Meet Our Facilitators:

Micky Nye is a seasoned leader, mentor, and author with a passion for developing others. Over the years, she has built a distinguished career in the supermarket industry, holding leadership positions across merchandising, operations, and corporate strategy. Starting as a high school employee, she worked her way up to become the first female store director at a New England based chain before serving in executive roles, including Vice President of Operations at Albertsons and Supervalu, and President of Farm Fresh. She later joined MDI as Vice President of Sales, focusing on enhancing the customer experience as a driver for business growth.

Micky’s leadership journey has always been guided by a deep belief in the power of mentorship. Her books—The Mentoring Blueprint and The Mentoring Blueprint Companion—serve as practical guides for fostering impactful mentor-mentee relationships. Her latest book, Boldly You!, expands on her “pay it forward” philosophy, encouraging others to embrace personal growth and leadership development. These books reflect the invaluable lessons she’s gained from mentors throughout her career and her desire to help others achieve their full potential.

Micky holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. She is also a graduate of several prestigious leadership programs, including Cornell Executive Leadership, FMI Leadership, and Senior Leadership Programs at Bentley College and Hartford University.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Micky has actively contributed to industry and community organizations, serving on multiple boards, including the Network of Executive Women, Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, and Junior Achievement of Hampton Roads. She has been recognized for her impact with numerous awards, including Progressive Grocer’s Top Women in Grocery, the Women in Business Achievement Award, and induction into the Connecticut Food Association Hall of Fame.

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September 4, 2025

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – In-Person @ ModernWell: 2909 S. Wayzata Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55405

This event is limited to 28 participants

Modernwell is a members-only coworking space. We are excited to hold our events in their beautiful space, but can not extend access beyond the event time. Once the event ends, all attendees are expected to depart the building OR they can purchase a day pass at a discounted rate of $30 for the remainder of the day. Please stop by the ModernWell front desk before or after the event to purchase your pass.

A learning strategy builds buy-in and solidly connects learning to the business for greater impact. As small, yet mighty teams, we often seek greater impact in our organizations, and the tips you will learn and discussions you will have during this interactive session are sure to help. We invite you to connect with other small, yet mighty team members to learn, discuss, and share your insights into learning strategies.

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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September 12, 2025

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM – In-Person @ Location TBD

This event is limited to 50 participants

Join us for a highly interactive peer-led Community of Practice (CoP) event that encourages authentic networking by providing member-led discussions on a Change Leadership topic to advance the thought leadership in the area of Change.  

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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