Leading with Influence: Strategies for Facilitating Change Across Organizational Silos
In Person Chapter Meeting
For talent development and HR professionals, influence is at the heart of effective leadership, especially when initiatives require cross-functional collaboration. Whether you’re implementing new learning programs, supporting culture change, or partnering with leaders across departments, the ability to lead without formal authority is often the difference between stalled progress and lasting impact.
In this interactive session, we’ll explore four practical strategies for navigating organizational silos, building strategic partnerships, and turning resistance into a driver for stronger results. You’ll learn how to frame a compelling case for change, gain executive buy-in, and equip leaders at all levels to collaborate more effectively.
Participants will leave with tools they can immediately apply to influence across the organization, support transformational initiatives, and increase their impact on business outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
- Frame a compelling case for change that resonates across functions and levels
- Build strategic partnerships and secure leadership support
- Leverage resistance to improve engagement and results
Talent Capability Model Alignment: Collaboration & Leadership (Personal Domain)
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM CST
Location: Vaco - 5501 Virginia Way, Suite 120, Brentwood, TN 37027
Members: Free
Non-Members: $20
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ATD Nashville has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. This program qualifies for a maximum of 1 point.
Facilitator:
Michelle Pauk is an executive coach, facilitator, and author of
Build a Golden Bridge: How to Lead Change When You’re Not in Charge. With more than 20 years of experience in global companies, high-growth startups, and nonprofits, she equips leaders to navigate complex transformations with confidence and humanity. Her work blends strategic insight with emotional intelligence, helping changemakers at every level create better, more sustainable change.
