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• SIG: Training Consulting (TC)

  • When
    Mon, April 07, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Martin's BBQ Joint, 3108 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212
  • Registered
    4 registrants

  Register

  Training Consulting (TC)

  Special Interest Group (SIG)

  Program Overview:

  Are you an external training consultant, L&D freelancer, fractional CLO, contract training facilitator, or instructional designer? Or perhaps an internal consultant looking to gain fresh insights? 

  ATD Nashville is thrilled to announce the launch of our Training Consulting Special Interest Group (SIG) to provide networking, support, and resources tailored to your unique challenges and goals!

  Who Should Join:
  

  This SIG is designed for independent training professionals seeking a community of peers who understand the joys and challenges of freelance and contract work. While the primary focus is on external consultants, internal consultants are welcome to attend and share their perspectives. Spread the word and bring your colleagues along!
  
  Each in-person session will be a highly customized, engaging experience where participants can:

  • Share successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
  • Exchange marketing and sales strategies.
  • Discuss networking opportunities and personal goals.
  • Build a supportive network in a safe, collaborative environment.
  • Monthly Meetings: First Monday of each month, 5:30 – 7:00PM CT.
  • Location:  Martin's BBQ Joint, 3108 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212

  5:30 PM - 7:00 PM CST

  Members: FREE with registration

  Non-Members: FREE with registration

  
  

  Host:
  

  Melissa Harris, founder and Chief Learning Officer of Contract Trainers Corporation and Telecom Training Corporation, brings over 25 years of expertise in delivering customized training solutions for global giants like Nissan, Asurion, Trevecca University, Comcast, and Verizon. With a national team of 700+ contract trainers, she is a seasoned leader in the training and consulting industry. Known as one of Middle Tennessee’s most prolific networkers, Melissa’s expertise will inspire and guide attendees to elevate their consulting careers.

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• Virtual Chapter Meeting: Maximizing Your ATD National Membership Benefits

  • When
    Thu, April 17, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Registered
    11 registrants

  Register

  Maximizing Your ATD National Membership Benefits
  Virtual Chapter Meeting

  Unlock the full potential of your ATD National membership! This interactive session is designed for talent development professionals who want to take advantage of ATD’s valuable resources to enhance their skills, expand their network, and drive professional growth.

  ATD National membership provides access to a wealth of tools and learning opportunities—including webinars, an engaged community, TD Magazine, templates and tools, a capability self-assessment, and micro courses. Knowing how to effectively use these resources can accelerate your development and improve workplace performance.

  Participants will leave this session with a clear understanding of how to leverage their ATD National membership for maximum benefit.

  As a result of this session, participants will:

  1. Identify key ATD National member benefits, including webinars, community engagement, TD Magazine, templates and tools, the TD Capability Self-Assessment, and micro courses.
  2. Learn how to navigate ATD’s resources to enhance learning and professional development.
  3. Develop an action plan to apply at least one ATD resource to their career growth within the next month.

  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST

  Members: FREE

  Non-Members: $20

  

  About the Facilitator:
  

  
  

  Shelly Reed, CPTD is ATD Nashville’s President-Elect and active member of ATD’s Chapter Recognition Committee (CRC), which identifies, recognizes, and shares chapter best practices. She is an experienced Talent Development practitioner with 15+ years of learning and development experience, and has led corporate training across numerous industries including nonprofit, retail, manufacturing, financial, technology, government, and recruitment.  Shelly has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Communication and Public Relations from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and her love of communication and lifelong learning led her to become involved in the ATD Nashville Chapter and ATD.

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• SIG: Instructional Design (ID)

  • When
    Mon, April 21, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Registered
    23 registrants

  Register

  Session 3: Conducting Needs Assessments

  
  Instructional Design SIG

  Program Overview:

  In the 2025 Instructional Design Special Interest Group (SIG), we’ll hold ten sessions on key instructional design topics to equip participants with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to create effective and engaging learning experiences. Through a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on activities, participants will explore key concepts, models, and best practices in instructional design.

  By the end of the SIG year, participants will be able to design, develop, implement, and evaluate instructional materials that meet the needs of diverse learners. You are encouraged to attend all sessions because they build on one another, but it’s not necessary if you’re already established designers and know the science behind the instruction. At the end of the program you will have a learning unit for your portfolios. 

  To see an outline of the whole program, please refer to this document. 

  Activities

  Activities will be assigned at the end of each session, due a week before the subsequent session. This enables participants to develop instructional design skills, field questions, and obtain feedback from the group. At the end of the year, you’ll have a fully developed learning unit you can add to your portfolio.

  Workbook

  There will be an electronic workbook available for download for free to participants of the SIG. You’ll be expected to participate by completing assignments and sharing them for review throughout each month. Participants will receive feedback from me and others in the ID SIG community.

  Reflections

  It is highly recommended that you keep a learning journal throughout the year. We would love for you to share your feedback about skills you developed, insights you have learned, and whether the program helped you develop instructional design mastery through participation in the SIG. 

  Current Session Information:

  Session 3: Conducting Needs Assessments

  • Techniques for identifying learning needs
    
  • Stakeholder analysis and engagement
  • Tools and methods for conducting effective needs assessments
  • Activity: Execute a learning needs assessment for a topic of your choice, or an assigned case study, and provide an executive summary of your findings
  • Activities are due no later than Monday, May 12, 2025

  TIME: 5:30-6:45 PM CST

  Location: Zoom

  *Zoom URL will be provided upon registration

  Members: FREE with registration

  Non-Members: FREE with registration

  

  Host:

  
  

  Paula O'Brien, M.Ed., PMP works as a Senior Instructional Designer managing projects across business segments, developing materials for virtual instructor-led training, and creating eLearning curriculum for Pharmacists who specialize in renal care and dialysis. Paula's 15 years of expertise represent her creativity and passion for designing engaging instruction used in online and blended-learning sessions. Her courses have been delivered to enlisted military, veterans, technology professionals, and pharmacy teams around the world.

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• Virtual Book Club: Drive

  • When
    Thu, April 24, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Registered
    14 registrants

  Register

  Drive: The Surprising Truth About
  What Motivates Us (Daniel H. Pink)
  Virtual Book Club

  Join us for our next installment of our Virtual Book Club! We read a book together every other month--selected based on the ATD Talent Capability Model--and discuss our takeaways and applications for life and work. 

  Our next book is Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink. In Drive, Pink draws on four decades of scientific research on human motivation to delineate what science tells us from how business operates--typically using the carrot-and-stick approach to motivation--and why that misses the mark on what really motivates us. He asserts that the secret to high performance and satisfaction-at work, at school, and at home—is the deeply human need to direct our own lives, to learn and create new things, and to do better by ourselves and our world.

  In this book, you'll learn: 

  1) The Three Elements of Motivation – True motivation is built on three factors:

  • Autonomy – The desire to direct our own lives.
  • Mastery – The urge to improve and become better at something meaningful.
  • Purpose – The need to contribute to a greater cause beyond ourselves.

  2) Why Traditional Rewards Can Backfire – Using external rewards (like bonuses or grades) to drive behavior can reduce creativity, decrease long-term motivation, and even encourage unethical behavior. This is known as the “overjustification effect,” where external rewards undermine internal motivation.
  

  3) How to Create a Motivating Environment – Organizations and leaders can boost motivation by designing workplaces that offer autonomy, encourage continuous learning, and align work with a deeper sense of purpose. This approach leads to higher engagement, innovation, and job satisfaction.

  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST

  Members: FREE

  Non-Members: $10
  
  Facilitator:

  
  

  Karen Baird is a seasoned professional with experience in career development, academic communications and marketing, and workforce training, and is passionate about helping individuals become lifelong learners by adopting a strategy of growth-focused career development and organizations succeed by investing in talent development. Her experience spans higher education, publishing, healthcare, nonprofits, and life sciences startups. 

  Karen developed her interest in organizational and talent development through a decade of work at MIT where she honed skills via projects including employee engagement and retention initiatives, developing and facilitating onboarding programs, and student career development.

  Karen holds certifications in Conflict Management Training from Conflict Resolution@MIT, Talent Optimization from Predictive Index, Instructional Design from ATD, and Social Media Marketing from Boston University. She is a Yellow Belt in the globally recognized Six Sigma methodology where practitioners focus on continual process improvement and is currently pursuing her APTD Certification from ATD. Karen earned her B.A. in English from Columbia College and an M.A. in Publishing and Writing from Emerson College. In her free time, Karen enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, reading, dancing, swimming, and playing ukulele.

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• Virtual Chapter Meeting: Strength-Based Goal Setting for a Competitive Edge

  • When
    Thu, May 01, 2025
  •  
    5:50 PM - 7:20 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    42
  • Registered
    3 registrants

  Register

  
  Strength-Based Goal Setting for a Competitive Edge
  Virtual Chapter Meeting

  in Partnership with ATD Fort Worth/Mid-Cities Chapter

  Understanding and trusting your strengths to set and achieve goals is a competitive edge. In this engaging workshop, Rebecca guides the attendees through the struggles most people face when setting goals, and what people who achieve their goals do differently. Do the things that matter for the reasons that matter with the people that matter in a way that matters.

  5:50 PM - 7:20 PM CT

  Members: FREE

  Non-Members: $20

  

  About the Facilitator
  

  
  

  Rebecca Gebhardt is a best-selling author, corporate leadership consultant. Rebecca specializes in maximizing leaders' capabilities and capacities in themselves and others. She focuses on strength-based strategy and goal setting. Rebecca is a certified Kolbe and Leadership Circle consultant as well as a WEBNC certified business owner. When she's not working with organizations or speaking, she can be found on the sidelines at her childrens' sporting events and volunteering in her community.

  Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn or at riseupconsultinggroup.com.
  

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• SIG: Training Consulting (TC)

  • When
    Mon, May 05, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Martin's BBQ Joint, 3108 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  Training Consulting (TC)

  Special Interest Group (SIG)

  Program Overview:

  Are you an external training consultant, L&D freelancer, fractional CLO, contract training facilitator, or instructional designer? Or perhaps an internal consultant looking to gain fresh insights? 

  ATD Nashville is thrilled to announce the launch of our Training Consulting Special Interest Group (SIG) to provide networking, support, and resources tailored to your unique challenges and goals!

  Who Should Join:
  

  This SIG is designed for independent training professionals seeking a community of peers who understand the joys and challenges of freelance and contract work. While the primary focus is on external consultants, internal consultants are welcome to attend and share their perspectives. Spread the word and bring your colleagues along!
  
  Each in-person session will be a highly customized, engaging experience where participants can:

  • Share successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
  • Exchange marketing and sales strategies.
  • Discuss networking opportunities and personal goals.
  • Build a supportive network in a safe, collaborative environment.
  • Monthly Meetings: First Monday of each month, 5:30 – 7:00PM CT.
  • Location:  Martin's BBQ Joint, 3108 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212

  5:30 PM - 7:00 PM CST

  Members: FREE with registration

  Non-Members: FREE with registration

  
  

  Host:
  

  Melissa Harris, founder and Chief Learning Officer of Contract Trainers Corporation and Telecom Training Corporation, brings over 25 years of expertise in delivering customized training solutions for global giants like Nissan, Asurion, Trevecca University, Comcast, and Verizon. With a national team of 700+ contract trainers, she is a seasoned leader in the training and consulting industry. Known as one of Middle Tennessee’s most prolific networkers, Melissa’s expertise will inspire and guide attendees to elevate their consulting careers.

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• ATD Nashville Chapter Board Meeting - Virtual

  • When
    Tue, May 06, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Register

  The ATD Nashville Chapter Board is comprised of leaders, just like you, interested in serving others.  

  We invite engagement from all ATD members at any time as the leadership council requires volunteers throughout the year. Current roles include programs, finance, professional development, membership, technology, sponsorship, and special events. The contact information of current board members is located on under About Us > Board Members. 

  For your reference, all board meeting notes, annual updates, and descriptions of roles are posted on our website.  

  Please join us. Voluntary organizations like ATD require service from great leaders.

  If you have agenda items to contribute, they must be sent to president@atdnashville.org by the week prior (7 calendar days) for inclusion in the agenda.

  

  Join Zoom Meeting
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• Professional Growth Series: AI-Driven Leadership: Leveraging Technology for Success

  • When
    Mon, May 12, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    37
  • Registered
    8 registrants

  Register

  
  AI-Driven Leadership: Leveraging Technology for Success
  Professional Growth Series

  In Partnership with ATD Ft Worth/Mid-Cities
  

  AI is changing how we work, and this session will show you how to make it work for you. Whether you are a novice or use generative AI daily, we’ll talk about practical ways to bring AI into your workday and leadership toolkit. It’s time to lead with confidence in the digital age!
  

  12:00 PM - 12:50 PM CST

  Members: FREE

  Non-Members: $10

  

  About the Facilitator:
  

  
  

  Lei Comerford partners with individuals, teams, and organizations to amplify communication skills, relationships, and leadership effectiveness. Known for her thought partnership and passion for empowering clients, she helps them achieve and surpass their goals through increased self-awareness.

  Lei is a highly effective Leadership & Executive PCC Coach, Facilitator, Speaker, and AI Transformation Trainer with over 25 years of strategic and operational experience in healthcare and over 5 years in hospitality.  

  She currently volunteers as a Board Member of ATD Nashville, is an Advisor for the HBA Ambassador program, mentors through The Vanderbilt University Women in Business program, and gives back via coaching services through the Humanitarian Coaches Network.

   

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• SIG: Instructional Design (ID)

  • When
    Mon, May 19, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Registered
    4 registrants

  Register

  Session 4: Crafting Learning Objectives

  Instructional Design SIG

  Program Overview:

  In the 2025 Instructional Design Special Interest Group (SIG), we’ll hold ten sessions on key instructional design topics to equip participants with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to create effective and engaging learning experiences. Through a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on activities, participants will explore key concepts, models, and best practices in instructional design.

  By the end of the SIG year, participants will be able to design, develop, implement, and evaluate instructional materials that meet the needs of diverse learners. You are encouraged to attend all sessions because they build on one another, but it’s not necessary if you’re already established designers and know the science behind the instruction. At the end of the program you will have a learning unit for your portfolios. 

  To see an outline of the whole program, please refer to this document. 

  Activities

  Activities will be assigned at the end of each session, due a week before the subsequent session. This enables participants to develop instructional design skills, field questions, and obtain feedback from the group. At the end of the year, you’ll have a fully developed learning unit you can add to your portfolio.

  Workbook

  There will be an electronic workbook available for download for free to participants of the SIG. You’ll be expected to participate by completing assignments and sharing them for review throughout each month. Participants will receive feedback from me and others in the ID SIG community.

  Reflections

  It is highly recommended that you keep a learning journal throughout the year. We would love for you to share your feedback about skills you developed, insights you have learned, and whether the program helped you develop instructional design mastery through participation in the SIG. 

  Current Session Information:

  Session 4: Crafting Learning Objectives

  • Importance of clear, measurable learning objectives
  • Writing effective learning objectives using Bloom’s Taxonomy
  • Aligning objectives with organizational goals
  • Activity: Given a case study, write learning objectives for a learning experience
  • Activities are due no later than Monday, June 9, 2025

  TIME: 5:30-6:45 PM CST

  Location: Zoom

  *Zoom URL will be provided upon registration

  
  

  Members: FREE with registration

  Non-Members: FREE with registration

  

  

  Host:

  
  

  Paula O'Brien, M.Ed., PMP works as a Senior Instructional Designer managing projects across business segments, developing materials for virtual instructor-led training, and creating eLearning curriculum for Pharmacists who specialize in renal care and dialysis. Paula's 15 years of expertise represent her creativity and passion for designing engaging instruction used in online and blended-learning sessions. Her courses have been delivered to enlisted military, veterans, technology professionals, and pharmacy teams around the world.

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• SIG: Training Consulting (TC)

  • When
    Mon, June 02, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Martin's BBQ Joint, 3108 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  
  

  Training Consulting (TC)

  Special Interest Group (SIG)

  Program Overview:

  Are you an external training consultant, L&D freelancer, fractional CLO, contract training facilitator, or instructional designer? Or perhaps an internal consultant looking to gain fresh insights? 

  ATD Nashville is thrilled to announce the launch of our Training Consulting Special Interest Group (SIG) to provide networking, support, and resources tailored to your unique challenges and goals!

  Who Should Join:
  

  This SIG is designed for independent training professionals seeking a community of peers who understand the joys and challenges of freelance and contract work. While the primary focus is on external consultants, internal consultants are welcome to attend and share their perspectives. Spread the word and bring your colleagues along!
  
  Each in-person session will be a highly customized, engaging experience where participants can:

  • Share successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
  • Exchange marketing and sales strategies.
  • Discuss networking opportunities and personal goals.
  • Build a supportive network in a safe, collaborative environment.
  • Monthly Meetings: First Monday of each month, 5:30 – 7:00PM CT.
  • Location:  Martin's BBQ Joint, 3108 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212

  5:30 PM - 7:00 PM CST

  Members: FREE with registration

  Non-Members: FREE with registration

  
  

  Host:
  

  Melissa Harris, founder and Chief Learning Officer of Contract Trainers Corporation and Telecom Training Corporation, brings over 25 years of expertise in delivering customized training solutions for global giants like Nissan, Asurion, Trevecca University, Comcast, and Verizon. With a national team of 700+ contract trainers, she is a seasoned leader in the training and consulting industry. Known as one of Middle Tennessee’s most prolific networkers, Melissa’s expertise will inspire and guide attendees to elevate their consulting careers.

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• ATD Nashville Chapter Board Meeting - Virtual

  • When
    Tue, June 03, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Register

  The ATD Nashville Chapter Board is comprised of leaders, just like you, interested in serving others.  

  We invite engagement from all ATD members at any time as the leadership council requires volunteers throughout the year. Current roles include programs, finance, professional development, membership, technology, sponsorship, and special events. The contact information of current board members is located on under About Us > Board Members. 

  For your reference, all board meeting notes, annual updates, and descriptions of roles are posted on our website.  

  Please join us. Voluntary organizations like ATD require service from great leaders.

  If you have agenda items to contribute, they must be sent to president@atdnashville.org by the week prior (7 calendar days) for inclusion in the agenda.

  

  Join Zoom Meeting
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  Meeting ID: 616 303 445
  Password: atdboard
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• SIG: Instructional Design (ID)

  • When
    Mon, June 16, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Registered
    2 registrants

  Register

  Session 5: Selecting Instructional Strategies

  Instructional Design SIG

  Program Overview:

  In the 2025 Instructional Design Special Interest Group (SIG), we’ll hold ten sessions on key instructional design topics to equip participants with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to create effective and engaging learning experiences. Through a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on activities, participants will explore key concepts, models, and best practices in instructional design.

  By the end of the SIG year, participants will be able to design, develop, implement, and evaluate instructional materials that meet the needs of diverse learners. You are encouraged to attend all sessions because they build on one another, but it’s not necessary if you’re already established designers and know the science behind the instruction. At the end of the program you will have a learning unit for your portfolios. 

  To see an outline of the whole program, please refer to this document. 

  Activities

  Activities will be assigned at the end of each session, due a week before the subsequent session. This enables participants to develop instructional design skills, field questions, and obtain feedback from the group. At the end of the year, you’ll have a fully developed learning unit you can add to your portfolio.

  Workbook

  There will be an electronic workbook available for download for free to participants of the SIG. You’ll be expected to participate by completing assignments and sharing them for review throughout each month. Participants will receive feedback from me and others in the ID SIG community.

  Reflections

  It is highly recommended that you keep a learning journal throughout the year. We would love for you to share your feedback about skills you developed, insights you have learned, and whether the program helped you develop instructional design mastery through participation in the SIG. 

  Current Session Information:

  Session 5: Selecting Instructional Strategies

  • Principles of content development
  • Strategies for creating engaging and relevant content
  • Incorporating multimedia and interactive elements
  • Activity: Design a learning unit that incorporates multimedia and interactive elements for a learning unit of your choice or an assigned case study
  • Activities are due no later than Monday, July 14, 2025

  TIME: 5:30-6:45 PM CST

  Location: Zoom

  *Zoom URL will be provided upon registration

  
  Members: FREE with registration

  Non-Members: FREE with registration

  Host:

  
  

  Paula O'Brien, M.Ed., PMP works as a Senior Instructional Designer managing projects across business segments, developing materials for virtual instructor-led training, and creating eLearning curriculum for Pharmacists who specialize in renal care and dialysis. Paula's 15 years of expertise represent her creativity and passion for designing engaging instruction used in online and blended-learning sessions. Her courses have been delivered to enlisted military, veterans, technology professionals, and pharmacy teams around the world.

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• SIG: Training Consulting (TC)

  • When
    Mon, July 07, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Martin's BBQ Joint, 3108 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  
  

  Training Consulting (TC)

  Special Interest Group (SIG)

  Program Overview:

  Are you an external training consultant, L&D freelancer, fractional CLO, contract training facilitator, or instructional designer? Or perhaps an internal consultant looking to gain fresh insights? 

  ATD Nashville is thrilled to announce the launch of our Training Consulting Special Interest Group (SIG) to provide networking, support, and resources tailored to your unique challenges and goals!

  Who Should Join:
  

  This SIG is designed for independent training professionals seeking a community of peers who understand the joys and challenges of freelance and contract work. While the primary focus is on external consultants, internal consultants are welcome to attend and share their perspectives. Spread the word and bring your colleagues along!
  
  Each in-person session will be a highly customized, engaging experience where participants can:

  • Share successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
  • Exchange marketing and sales strategies.
  • Discuss networking opportunities and personal goals.
  • Build a supportive network in a safe, collaborative environment.
  • Monthly Meetings: First Monday of each month, 5:30 – 7:00PM CT.
  • Location:  Martin's BBQ Joint, 3108 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212

  5:30 PM - 7:00 PM CST

  Members: FREE with registration

  Non-Members: FREE with registration

  
  

  Host:
  

  Melissa Harris, founder and Chief Learning Officer of Contract Trainers Corporation and Telecom Training Corporation, brings over 25 years of expertise in delivering customized training solutions for global giants like Nissan, Asurion, Trevecca University, Comcast, and Verizon. With a national team of 700+ contract trainers, she is a seasoned leader in the training and consulting industry. Known as one of Middle Tennessee’s most prolific networkers, Melissa’s expertise will inspire and guide attendees to elevate their consulting careers.

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• SIG: Training Consulting (TC)

  • When
    Mon, August 04, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Martin's BBQ Joint, 3108 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  
  

  Training Consulting (TC)

  Special Interest Group (SIG)

  Program Overview:

  Are you an external training consultant, L&D freelancer, fractional CLO, contract training facilitator, or instructional designer? Or perhaps an internal consultant looking to gain fresh insights? 

  ATD Nashville is thrilled to announce the launch of our Training Consulting Special Interest Group (SIG) to provide networking, support, and resources tailored to your unique challenges and goals!

  Who Should Join:
  

  This SIG is designed for independent training professionals seeking a community of peers who understand the joys and challenges of freelance and contract work. While the primary focus is on external consultants, internal consultants are welcome to attend and share their perspectives. Spread the word and bring your colleagues along!
  
  Each in-person session will be a highly customized, engaging experience where participants can:

  • Share successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
  • Exchange marketing and sales strategies.
  • Discuss networking opportunities and personal goals.
  • Build a supportive network in a safe, collaborative environment.
  • Monthly Meetings: First Monday of each month, 5:30 – 7:00PM CT.
  • Location:  Martin's BBQ Joint, 3108 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212

  5:30 PM - 7:00 PM CST

  Members: FREE with registration

  Non-Members: FREE with registration

  
  

  Host:
  

  Melissa Harris, founder and Chief Learning Officer of Contract Trainers Corporation and Telecom Training Corporation, brings over 25 years of expertise in delivering customized training solutions for global giants like Nissan, Asurion, Trevecca University, Comcast, and Verizon. With a national team of 700+ contract trainers, she is a seasoned leader in the training and consulting industry. Known as one of Middle Tennessee’s most prolific networkers, Melissa’s expertise will inspire and guide attendees to elevate their consulting careers.

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• ATD Nashville Chapter Board Meeting - Virtual

  • When
    Tue, August 05, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Register

  The ATD Nashville Chapter Board is comprised of leaders, just like you, interested in serving others.  

  We invite engagement from all ATD members at any time as the leadership council requires volunteers throughout the year. Current roles include programs, finance, professional development, membership, technology, sponsorship, and special events. The contact information of current board members is located on under About Us > Board Members. 

  For your reference, all board meeting notes, annual updates, and descriptions of roles are posted on our website.  

  Please join us. Voluntary organizations like ATD require service from great leaders.

  If you have agenda items to contribute, they must be sent to president@atdnashville.org by the week prior (7 calendar days) for inclusion in the agenda.

  

  Join Zoom Meeting
  https://zoom.us/j/616303445?pwd=ZTBZRm9ITHBOZVFTN2xkL0hqRVF5dz09
  
  Meeting ID: 616 303 445
  Password: atdboard
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• Professional Growth Series: Leading with Empathy and Inclusion

  • When
    Mon, August 11, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Registered
    1 registrant

  Register

  
  Leading with Empathy and Inclusion
  Professional Growth Series

  Let’s explore how empathy can make you a better leader. We’ll explore ways to understand yourself and others better, tackle unconscious biases, and build real connections. This session is about leading in a genuine and inclusive way.
  

  12:00 PM - 12:45 PM CST

  Members: FREE

  Non-Members: $10

  
  

  About the Facilitator:
  

  
  

  Lei Comerford partners with individuals, teams, and organizations to amplify communication skills, relationships, and leadership effectiveness. Known for her thought partnership and passion for empowering clients, she helps them achieve and surpass their goals through increased self-awareness.

  Lei is a highly effective Leadership & Executive PCC Coach, Facilitator, Speaker, and AI Transformation Trainer with over 25 years of strategic and operational experience in healthcare and over 5 years in hospitality.  

  She currently volunteers as a Board Member of ATD Nashville, is an Advisor for the HBA Ambassador program, mentors through The Vanderbilt University Women in Business program, and gives back via coaching services through the Humanitarian Coaches Network.

   

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• ATD Nashville Chapter Board Meeting - Virtual

  • When
    Tue, September 02, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Register

  The ATD Nashville Chapter Board is comprised of leaders, just like you, interested in serving others.  

  We invite engagement from all ATD members at any time as the leadership council requires volunteers throughout the year. Current roles include programs, finance, professional development, membership, technology, sponsorship, and special events. The contact information of current board members is located on under About Us > Board Members. 

  For your reference, all board meeting notes, annual updates, and descriptions of roles are posted on our website.  

  Please join us. Voluntary organizations like ATD require service from great leaders.

  If you have agenda items to contribute, they must be sent to president@atdnashville.org by the week prior (7 calendar days) for inclusion in the agenda.

  

  Join Zoom Meeting
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  Meeting ID: 616 303 445
  Password: atdboard
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• SIG: Training Consulting (TC)

  • When
    Mon, September 08, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Martin's BBQ Joint, 3108 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  Training Consulting (TC)

  Special Interest Group (SIG)

  Program Overview:

  Are you an external training consultant, L&D freelancer, fractional CLO, contract training facilitator, or instructional designer? Or perhaps an internal consultant looking to gain fresh insights? 

  ATD Nashville is thrilled to announce the launch of our Training Consulting Special Interest Group (SIG) to provide networking, support, and resources tailored to your unique challenges and goals!

  Who Should Join:
  

  This SIG is designed for independent training professionals seeking a community of peers who understand the joys and challenges of freelance and contract work. While the primary focus is on external consultants, internal consultants are welcome to attend and share their perspectives. Spread the word and bring your colleagues along!
  
  Each in-person session will be a highly customized, engaging experience where participants can:

  • Share successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
  • Exchange marketing and sales strategies.
  • Discuss networking opportunities and personal goals.
  • Build a supportive network in a safe, collaborative environment.
  • Monthly Meetings: First Monday of each month, 5:30 – 7:00PM CT.
  • Location:  Martin's BBQ Joint, 3108 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212

  5:30 PM - 7:00 PM CST

  Members: FREE with registration

  Non-Members: FREE with registration

  
  

  Host:
  

  Melissa Harris, founder and Chief Learning Officer of Contract Trainers Corporation and Telecom Training Corporation, brings over 25 years of expertise in delivering customized training solutions for global giants like Nissan, Asurion, Trevecca University, Comcast, and Verizon. With a national team of 700+ contract trainers, she is a seasoned leader in the training and consulting industry. Known as one of Middle Tennessee’s most prolific networkers, Melissa’s expertise will inspire and guide attendees to elevate their consulting careers.

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• SIG: Training Consulting (TC)

  • When
    Mon, October 06, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Martin's BBQ Joint, 3108 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  Training Consulting (TC)

  Special Interest Group (SIG)

  Program Overview:

  Are you an external training consultant, L&D freelancer, fractional CLO, contract training facilitator, or instructional designer? Or perhaps an internal consultant looking to gain fresh insights? 

  ATD Nashville is thrilled to announce the launch of our Training Consulting Special Interest Group (SIG) to provide networking, support, and resources tailored to your unique challenges and goals!

  Who Should Join:
  

  This SIG is designed for independent training professionals seeking a community of peers who understand the joys and challenges of freelance and contract work. While the primary focus is on external consultants, internal consultants are welcome to attend and share their perspectives. Spread the word and bring your colleagues along!
  
  Each in-person session will be a highly customized, engaging experience where participants can:

  • Share successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
  • Exchange marketing and sales strategies.
  • Discuss networking opportunities and personal goals.
  • Build a supportive network in a safe, collaborative environment.
  • Monthly Meetings: First Monday of each month, 5:30 – 7:00PM CT.
  • Location:  Martin's BBQ Joint, 3108 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212

  5:30 PM - 7:00 PM CST

  Members: FREE with registration

  Non-Members: FREE with registration

  
  

  Host:
  

  Melissa Harris, founder and Chief Learning Officer of Contract Trainers Corporation and Telecom Training Corporation, brings over 25 years of expertise in delivering customized training solutions for global giants like Nissan, Asurion, Trevecca University, Comcast, and Verizon. With a national team of 700+ contract trainers, she is a seasoned leader in the training and consulting industry. Known as one of Middle Tennessee’s most prolific networkers, Melissa’s expertise will inspire and guide attendees to elevate their consulting careers.

  Show details
• ATD Nashville Chapter Board Meeting - Virtual

  • When
    Tue, October 07, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Register

  The ATD Nashville Chapter Board is comprised of leaders, just like you, interested in serving others.  

  We invite engagement from all ATD members at any time as the leadership council requires volunteers throughout the year. Current roles include programs, finance, professional development, membership, technology, sponsorship, and special events. The contact information of current board members is located on under About Us > Board Members. 

  For your reference, all board meeting notes, annual updates, and descriptions of roles are posted on our website.  

  Please join us. Voluntary organizations like ATD require service from great leaders.

  If you have agenda items to contribute, they must be sent to president@atdnashville.org by the week prior (7 calendar days) for inclusion in the agenda.

  

  Join Zoom Meeting
  https://zoom.us/j/616303445?pwd=ZTBZRm9ITHBOZVFTN2xkL0hqRVF5dz09
  
  Meeting ID: 616 303 445
  Password: atdboard
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• SIG: Training Consulting (TC)

  • When
    Mon, November 03, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Martin's BBQ Joint, 3108 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  
  

  Training Consulting (TC)

  Special Interest Group (SIG)

  Program Overview:

  Are you an external training consultant, L&D freelancer, fractional CLO, contract training facilitator, or instructional designer? Or perhaps an internal consultant looking to gain fresh insights? 

  ATD Nashville is thrilled to announce the launch of our Training Consulting Special Interest Group (SIG) to provide networking, support, and resources tailored to your unique challenges and goals!

  Who Should Join:
  

  This SIG is designed for independent training professionals seeking a community of peers who understand the joys and challenges of freelance and contract work. While the primary focus is on external consultants, internal consultants are welcome to attend and share their perspectives. Spread the word and bring your colleagues along!
  
  Each in-person session will be a highly customized, engaging experience where participants can:

  • Share successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
  • Exchange marketing and sales strategies.
  • Discuss networking opportunities and personal goals.
  • Build a supportive network in a safe, collaborative environment.
  • Monthly Meetings: First Monday of each month, 5:30 – 7:00PM CT.
  • Location:  Martin's BBQ Joint, 3108 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212

  5:30 PM - 7:00 PM CST

  Members: FREE with registration

  Non-Members: FREE with registration

  
  

  Host:
  

  Melissa Harris, founder and Chief Learning Officer of Contract Trainers Corporation and Telecom Training Corporation, brings over 25 years of expertise in delivering customized training solutions for global giants like Nissan, Asurion, Trevecca University, Comcast, and Verizon. With a national team of 700+ contract trainers, she is a seasoned leader in the training and consulting industry. Known as one of Middle Tennessee’s most prolific networkers, Melissa’s expertise will inspire and guide attendees to elevate their consulting careers.

  Show details
• ATD Nashville Chapter Board Meeting - Virtual

  • When
    Tue, November 04, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Register

  The ATD Nashville Chapter Board is comprised of leaders, just like you, interested in serving others.  

  We invite engagement from all ATD members at any time as the leadership council requires volunteers throughout the year. Current roles include programs, finance, professional development, membership, technology, sponsorship, and special events. The contact information of current board members is located on under About Us > Board Members. 

  For your reference, all board meeting notes, annual updates, and descriptions of roles are posted on our website.  

  Please join us. Voluntary organizations like ATD require service from great leaders.

  If you have agenda items to contribute, they must be sent to president@atdnashville.org by the week prior (7 calendar days) for inclusion in the agenda.

  

  Join Zoom Meeting
  https://zoom.us/j/616303445?pwd=ZTBZRm9ITHBOZVFTN2xkL0hqRVF5dz09
  
  Meeting ID: 616 303 445
  Password: atdboard
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• Professional Growth Series: Harnessing Creativity and Innovation

  • When
    Mon, November 10, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  
  Harnessing Creativity and Innovation
  Professional Growth Series

  Let’s explore how empathy can make you a better leader. We’ll explore ways to understand yourself and others better, tackle unconscious biases, and build real connections. This session is about leading in a genuine and inclusive way.
  

  12:00 PM - 12:45 PM CST

  Members: FREE

  Non-Members: $10

  
  

  About the Facilitator:
  

  
  

  Lei Comerford partners with individuals, teams, and organizations to amplify communication skills, relationships, and leadership effectiveness. Known for her thought partnership and passion for empowering clients, she helps them achieve and surpass their goals through increased self-awareness.

  Lei is a highly effective Leadership & Executive PCC Coach, Facilitator, Speaker, and AI Transformation Trainer with over 25 years of strategic and operational experience in healthcare and over 5 years in hospitality.  

  She currently volunteers as a Board Member of ATD Nashville, is an Advisor for the HBA Ambassador program, mentors through The Vanderbilt University Women in Business program, and gives back via coaching services through the Humanitarian Coaches Network.

   

  Show details
• SIG: Training Consulting (TC)

  • When
    Mon, December 01, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Martin's BBQ Joint, 3108 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  
  

  Training Consulting (TC)

  Special Interest Group (SIG)

  Program Overview:

  Are you an external training consultant, L&D freelancer, fractional CLO, contract training facilitator, or instructional designer? Or perhaps an internal consultant looking to gain fresh insights? 

  ATD Nashville is thrilled to announce the launch of our Training Consulting Special Interest Group (SIG) to provide networking, support, and resources tailored to your unique challenges and goals!

  Who Should Join:
  

  This SIG is designed for independent training professionals seeking a community of peers who understand the joys and challenges of freelance and contract work. While the primary focus is on external consultants, internal consultants are welcome to attend and share their perspectives. Spread the word and bring your colleagues along!
  
  Each in-person session will be a highly customized, engaging experience where participants can:

  • Share successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
  • Exchange marketing and sales strategies.
  • Discuss networking opportunities and personal goals.
  • Build a supportive network in a safe, collaborative environment.
  • Monthly Meetings: First Monday of each month, 5:30 – 7:00PM CT.
  • Location:  Martin's BBQ Joint, 3108 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212

  5:30 PM - 7:00 PM CST

  Members: FREE with registration

  Non-Members: FREE with registration

  
  

  Host:
  

  Melissa Harris, founder and Chief Learning Officer of Contract Trainers Corporation and Telecom Training Corporation, brings over 25 years of expertise in delivering customized training solutions for global giants like Nissan, Asurion, Trevecca University, Comcast, and Verizon. With a national team of 700+ contract trainers, she is a seasoned leader in the training and consulting industry. Known as one of Middle Tennessee’s most prolific networkers, Melissa’s expertise will inspire and guide attendees to elevate their consulting careers.

  Show details