Virtual Workshop 2-Part Series

Session #1:
Wednesday, September 17
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Session #2:
Thursday, September 18
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Ever get tired of those around you denying their role in an incident, pointing fingers at others as to why something happened, or feeling people are just waiting to see if someone else will take care of the mess? Learn practical ways to stop these behaviors while holding yourself and others accountable.

Research proves that employers and employees both place a high value on trust. How do you keep yourself, and others, on track? Do you willingly accept responsibility for your actions and decisions? Learn how to articulate expectations and take ownership of how you fulfill them. A team that is accountable, is a team that is high performing.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand how to improve performance through accountability.
2. Learn to recognize the victim cycle and “Above The Line” behaviors.
3. Apply several tools to help you and others remain accountable.

About Our Facilitator

Susan Rozzi (pronounced Row Z) is the president and owner of Rozzi & Associates, a leadership and organizational development firm. She has a passion for unleashing the potential for greatness in good leaders and believes each person has a unique way of leading. Susan is a leadership coach focusing on leadership development, emotional intelligence insight and career management. Each of her programs starts with the premise that great leadership skills are a product of time, practice and focused development. What makes Susan different is her observant approach and ability to speak grace with her candor. Rozzi graduated from DePauw University and earned an MBA from Indiana University. She is certified in EQi-2.0 and EQ 360 (emotional intelligence assessment) and DiSC, a Certified Real Colors (temperament assessment) facilitator, and a Certified John C. Maxwell coach, trainer and speaker.

Delegate with Purpose, Empower with Trust

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the strategic value of delegation in leadership and team development
2. Utilize the Eisenhower Matrix to assess and prioritize tasks for delegation
3. Apply the PAT Model to clearly and effectively assign responsibilities
4. Identify tasks that should be delegated, delayed, or deleted
5. Overcome common mindset and trust barriers that limit effective delegation

Cost: Free for SLA Members. $50 non-member. $30 nonprofits. Please NOTE this Early Riser starts at 9 a.m. EST, NOT 8 a.m. EST. 

Individuals who are either unemployed or connected with an employer who is unable to pay can request scholarships for any of our programs.

About Our Facilitator

Leah Stallone is an experienced Career Strategist, Leadership Coach, and Trainer with roots in Human Resources. 15+ years of talent management, professional development, and learning & development experience in industries such as litigation consulting, finance, technology, and healthcare influences her hands-on approach. Leah’s experience spans leading global learning & development practice at Charles River Associates to running performance management at William Blair & Company. She currently facilitates corporate training, runs a coaching practice, and teaches management at the University of Denver. As a lifelong “career junkie,” Leah uses an intuitive approach to build customized programs to educate clients on communications, performance management, and leadership. She prides herself in helping clients demystify the complicated. Leah shares the power of storytelling to help clients communicate their meaningful career moments. Professional certifications include BetterUp Coaching, ATD Facilitation, Purpose-driven Leader, and SPHR certifications.

Virtual 2-Part Series

Session #1: 
Wednesday, October 22nd
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST

Session #2: 
Thursday, October 23rd
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST

Uncertainty and change is no longer a detour—it’s the main road. For organizations and their leaders, the real challenge isn’t mapping every twist and turn, but mastering the reflexes to steer when the terrain shifts. Agile by Design reframes the conversation from static change management to dynamic change agility. In this highly interactive session, you will explore mindsets that fuel rapid adaptation, apply frameworks that convert ambiguity into opportunity, and leave equipped to rally teams toward bold, purpose-aligned action—no matter what tomorrow brings.

Learning Objectives

1. Contrast traditional change management with change agility and pinpoint the core mindsets that separate the two.
2. Diagnose personal and organizational barriers that slow agility—and apply targeted strategies to remove them.
3. Pivot with purpose: make fast, confident decisions when information is incomplete or conditions shift.
4. Embed agility: equip teams with practices that encourage experimentation, rapid learning, and course-correction.
5. Commit to a 30-day action plan that sustains change-agility gains long after the session ends.

Cost: Free for SLA Members. $250 non-member. $200 nonprofits.

Individuals who are either unemployed or connected with an employer who is unable to pay can request scholarships for any of our programs.

About Our Facilitator

MeChelle Callen is the visionary founder of Equitable HR Consulting, dedicated to cultivating inclusive work environments where ALL individuals can truly thrive. Her diverse background spans non-profit management, healthcare, commercial real estate, and financial services, enriching her insights and approaches. MeChelle is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and workshop facilitator both locally and nationally- HR Indiana, National SHRM Conference and Expo, VIP Women’s Conference, ATD-CIC and more. She also contributes her expertise as an Associate Faculty Member of the Kelley School of Business, IU Indianapolis. She serves the community as a board member of the Peace Learning Center, a member of the IndySHRM DEI committee, GenderNexus governance committee, and as a dedicated volunteer with IndyPride. MeChelle holds a Bachelors Degree from Ball State University and an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University. She is a Mom to two adult children and a Meme to two littles.

“Think of AI as an intern: eager, fast, but in need of guidance.”

Learning Objectives

1. Gain confidence in using ChatGPT as a practical leadership tool.
2. Learn simple prompting strategies (like the CARE framework) to get better results.
3. Discover everyday applications for saving time and sparking ideas.
4. Recognize ethical risks such as bias and accuracy — and know how to respond.
5. Embrace a human-centered mindset for using AI to support (not replace) leadership.

Cost: Free for SLA Members. $50 non-member. $30 nonprofits.

Individuals who are either unemployed or connected with an employer who is unable to pay can request scholarships for any of our programs.

About Our Facilitator

Ryan Hunter has spent more than two decades creating software. He graduated from the University of Kentucky with a B.S. in Computer Science in 2005, an MBA from Ball State University in 2012, and is currently pursuing a Master’s of Arts in Educational Psychology at Ball State. He has written software for the Department of Defense, Ball State University, University of Kentucky, Lexmark, and numerous other organizations across multiple industries. In 2007, he founded a custom software development company in Lexington, KY (Apax Software) that grew to 20 employees. That company still creates custom software and made the Inc 5000 list for 2019. In 2015 he found a passion teaching coding concepts to children and watching their imaginations work to solve problems. He co-founded TechWise Academy in Muncie to teach practical and engaging coding courses to students in and outside of the school setting. TechWise was acquired by the Muncie Innovation Connector in 2023 where Ryan continues to serve as the Director of Technology and Education.

VIRTUAL 2-PART SERIES

Saying “No” and Asking for Help
Honoring Your Inner Voice

Session #1: 
Tuesday, November 11
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Session #2: 
Wednesday, November 12
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

How often do you say “yes” to a request while thinking, “but I don’t really want to do it”? Or maybe you take things on entirely by yourself because you feel bad asking for help? You’re not alone. We’re hardwired to want to please others and also not be seen as a burden. However, when we don’t honor our inner voice, it erodes away the integrity we have with ourselves.

Learning Objectives

1. Learn how to honor your inner voice in these moments
2. Identify strategies to say “No” that fit your personality
3.  Explore beliefs and assumptions that are driving our behavior and how to reframe them

This program is ideal for:  anyone

Cost: Free for SLA Members. $250 non-member. $200 nonprofits.

Individuals who are either unemployed or connected with an employer who is unable to pay can request scholarships for any of our programs.

About Our Facilitator

Halle Simpson is highly driven, a self-starter and her career path has been pretty non-traditional. She sold knives in college, has a Biology degree from Indiana University (that she’s never used), and for over a decade she drove a pink Cadillac. In that role her responsibilities included: recruiting talent, training hundreds of sales professionals, speaking to the masses and coaching high performers through the challenges of leadership.

Now a globally recognized Professional Certified Coach and Author of the Know Thyself Journal, Halle helps small business owners and leaders find respite from a hustle and grind mindset to consciously curate a business and life filled with joy, peace, balance and growth.
In her down time, she enjoys daily journaling, yoga, massages and watching cooking shows. She resides in Traverse City, Michigan with her Boston Terrier, Marco (named after Marco Andretti) and attends the Indy 500 each year.

Lead with focus when certainty is out of reach

Learning Objectives

1. Learn how to apply the Clarity Stack in real-time leadership situations
2. Identify common patterns that cause meetings and communication to go sideways
3. Practice reframing ambiguous moments into clear next steps
4. Explore tools for leading through uncertainty with presence and impact

Cost: Free for SLA Members. $50 non-member. $30 nonprofits. Please NOTE this Early Riser starts at 9:30 a.m. EST, NOT 8 a.m. EST. 

Individuals who are either unemployed or connected with an employer who is unable to pay can request scholarships for any of our programs.

About Our Facilitator

Dr. Tadé Ayeni is the author of Clarity of Thought and founder of Beyond Performative, where he helps leaders move from noise to practical clarity. He’s led strategy and leadership sessions for universities, nonprofits, and executive teams navigating growth, conflict, and cultural change.