The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has unveiled its speaking lineup for its first DisruptHR Northern Kentucky event.
Scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, at Northern Kentucky University’s Griffin Hall, the event will feature 14 speakers from various industries who will offer diverse perspectives on the current state of corporate human relations.
The format includes 14 speakers delivering five-minute presentations supported by 20 slides each, covering a range of workplace and talent-related topics.
“DisruptHR Northern Kentucky is the perfect way to break the mold and empower HR professionals to think about talent and leadership in a way that they likely never have before,” NKY Chamber VP of Talent Strategies and co-organizer Nancy Spivey said in a news release. “The world of talent and leadership is always evolving, and we are excited to continue pushing forward and providing Northern Kentucky’s business community with an opportunity to learn from peers – both in and outside of the HR industry.”
Speakers include the following:
- Dr. Dan Cahill, Principal, HSD Metrics — I Can Make Data Entertaining
- Christie Engler, Owner and HR Consultant, New Day HR LLC — HR, You Can’t Do It All
- Jonathan Brooks, CEO, Warehouse on Wheels — It’s Not a Talent Shortage, It’s a Leadership Void
- Jessica Palatka, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Miami University — Transforming HR in Higher Education: Policies, Ethics, and the Leadership Frameworks Guiding Change
- Rene Normand, Vice President of Human Resources, DeanHouston, Inc. — What NOT To Do During a Company Crisis
- Christopher Pavese, Principal, Gemba Services — Culture Shift: How To Build a Firm People Never Want to Leave
- Kareem Simpson, Founder and Chief Imagination Officer, SparkLight Creates — Mindshift: Unleashing Bold Creativity in Leadership
- Leighann Rechtin, Faculty, Learning and Engagement, Northern Kentucky University and Talent Magnet Institute — The Human Element Advantage: Micro-Practices That Transform Teams in 5 Minutes a Day
- Mark Nagy, Chief Research and Behavioral Officer, Wendal, Inc. — Civility In the Workplace: Why You Should Care
- Cathleen Snider, Director of Training and Development, Clark Schaefer Strategic HR — Hey HR! Don’t Lose Sight of Our Impact
- Matt Richard, Vice President, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. — Most of What We Buy Comes with A Review, So Why Shouldn’t Your Doctor Too?
- Meghan Hensley, Vice President of Talent and Culture, Beech Acres Parenting Center — Stop Calling it Soft Skills…They’re the Hardest Part of Leadership!
- Gary Mertz, Founding Partner, Cardinal Compensation and Performance Consulting — Don’t Let Your “TOO” Define “YOU”
- Steve Browne, Chief People Officer, LaRosa’s, Inc. — HR Like a Hippie!!
Registration is $30 for NKY Chamber members and $40 for non-members. To register, click here.