Krewes of Practice - November

  • Tuesday, November 18, 2025
  • 8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Zoom
  • 100

Registration




Fully Connected – How Learning Lessens Loneliness & Strengthens Social Connection At Work


Workplace loneliness is a hidden force impacting 72% of global workers. Research from Gallup, Cigna, and Deloitte have found that socially disconnected employees are 7x more likely to be disengaged, miss work 5x as often, and quit 3x as much. Learning how to build meaningful connection at work has become paramount in an age of growing isolation and loneliness. Join Wall Street Journal bestselling author Steven Van Cohen in this fun, interactive workshop, where you'll learn the secrets for moving team members from isolated to all-in.


Learning objectives:

  • Communication is not connection.
  • Loneliness and social disconnection has a major impact on engagement and retention.
  • Icebreakers and team offsites are not the solutions to better-connected colleagues.
  • Belongingness happens when people feel like they matter, feel like their work matters, and have one meaningful connection with someone at work.
  • Connection is created through the display of pro-social behaviors.
  • Spotlighting the significance in others is key to a connected workforce.


Featured Speaker:

Steven Van Cohen is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, internationally recognized leadership consultant, and tech founder.

His latest book is Connectable – How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated To All In.

For over a decade, Steven has helped leading organizations like Home Depot, Salesforce, Bank of America, and Netflix improve worker well-being, reduce employee disconnection and boost team belonging.

Steven’s top-ranked insights have been featured in CNBC, Forbes, Fox News, Fortune, Fast Company, and Inc.

Steven holds a MSOD from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Illinois. He resides in sunny California with his wife and two daughters.



Format: Virtual only

Register to join ATDBR Krewes of Practice where you will be able to connect with other learning and development professionals in a virtual setting. Krewes of Practice offer a safe space where members can upskill capabilities, solve problems of practice, and network with peers. 

Krewe members can expect to experience small breakout discussions facilitated by local industry leaders and based on the ATD Talent Development Capability Model. Take the free ATD Talent Development Capability model self-assessment to know which breakout room is best for you!  

During Krewes of Practice meetings, members are encouraged to share their scores/learning purpose to help grow our community and to help develop more targeted discussions, resources, and social media content. Resources curated during Krewe meetings will be made available through ATDBR.org member's portal. 


ATD CI Preapproved Education Provider

 

ATDBR is a pre-approved provider and is authorized to provide continuing education programs that qualify for initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. ATDBR provides high- quality programming that has been developed and delivered by subject matter experts. 

ATD Talent Development Capability Model 


ATDBR aligns programming with the ATD Talent Development Capability Model. This month's programming aligns with all 3 areas of the model. 

Cancellation Policy

As soon as you complete the registration process, you will be guaranteed a seat at this event. The completed registration process initiates an invoice from ATD Baton Rouge  to you that may be paid online or by mail. Be sure to register using a valid and accessible email address to receive automated event confirmations, invoices, and Zoom links for virtual events. ATDBR is not responsible for undeliverable communication due to registration errors. 

Event cancellations received at least 48 hours prior to the event may be eligible to receive a refund for the event registration. Eligible cancellations will be accepted via email to treasurer@atdbatonrouge.org. All refund requests must be made by the member or credit card holder. Requests for cancellations after the stated deadline will not be eligible for transfer or refund. 


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