Session Events
ATD Presents
The Human Edge: Tapping into Cognitive Strengths at Work
Friday October 10, 2025
09:00 PM – 1:15 PM
YMCA, HQ, 569 M.L.K. Jr Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30314
Hosted by:
ATD Greater Atlanta
explore:
How different thinking styles shape creativity, collaboration, and performance
Practical ways to design learning and talent strategies that meet a wider range of needs
What it takes to build more human-centered workplaces—without adding complexity
Build a career plan rooted in strategy, resilience, and value
Event of the Day
In today’s evolving workplace, recognizing and designing for different ways of thinking isn’t just a matter of inclusion—it’s a business advantage.
Join ATD Greater Atlanta for an engaging in-person Lunch & Learn featuring Josh Crafford, Vice President of Technology Learning & Development at Synchrony and founder of NeuroCreatives. Josh is a nationally respected learning strategist and keynote speaker whose personal journey with ADHD, dyslexia, and anxiety has shaped his transformative approach to leadership and talent development.
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Event Sessions
1:15 - 2:30PM
Session 1 - BRAND with Purpose: Crafting the Leader They Remember"
Session Overview: This session reveals how to build and sustain a strong, authentic personal brand that drives career growth and credibility. Learn strategies for maintaining consistency online and offline, managing your reputation, and aligning your brand with your values—plus practical tools to elevate your professional presence and opportunities.
👤 Tamiko Drummond
CEO of Lotus Consulting & Marketing, LLC
2:35 - 3:50PM
Session 2 - LEAD from Where You Are: Influence Without the Title
Session Overview: Leadership isn’t about a title—it’s about actions, decisions, and inspiring others. This session equips you to lead with confidence, build trust, influence stakeholders, and foster collaboration, no matter your role.
👤 Ashely Walton-Freeman
HR Executive Director, Atlanta Public Schools
3:55 - 5:10PM
Session 3 - INSPIRE
Session Overview: Inspiration fuels action, and great leaders know how to spark it. This session teaches how to use storytelling, recognition, and leading by example to turn everyday moments into powerful drivers of motivation and engagement.
👤 Nicholas Dillon
CEO of Believe Wellness Center
5:30 - 8:00PM
Happy Hour
Close out the day on a high note with our rooftop Happy Hour! Enjoy light bites, refreshing drinks, and a live DJ as you network, unwind, and take in the city views. It’s the perfect chance to connect with fellow attendees, celebrate new insights, and keep the conversation going in a relaxed, vibrant atmosphere.
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