Professional Development Workshop Outline

Sun, Mar 29, 2026 9:00 AM (EDT)

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Description: "Empowering Professional Growth: Strategies for Success"
Duration:

Full Day Workshop (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Registration & Networking Breakfast

Attendees arrive, check-in, and enjoy a light breakfast.
Opportunity for participants to network with each other and the speakers.

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Welcome & Introduction

Facilitator: Workshop host or event planner (Chris Adams)
Brief overview of the day's schedule, objectives, and expectations.
Introduction of guest speakers.
Icebreaker activity to engage participants.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Session 1 - Personal Leadership & Growth

Guest Speaker: Lisa Ford, Writer & Public Speaker
Topic: "Harnessing Leadership Potential: Leading from Within"
Understanding personal leadership styles.
Developing emotional intelligence.
Building confidence and fostering resilience in the workplace.
Interactive Activity: Participants complete a self-assessment on leadership styles and discuss results in small groups.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Coffee Break & Networking
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Session 2 - Professional Branding & Visibility

Guest Speaker: [Guest 2], Branding Expert or Marketing Strategist
Topic: "Building Your Personal Brand: Strategies for Professional Visibility"
Crafting a personal brand aligned with your career goals.
Using social media and networking platforms to increase visibility.
The importance of personal branding in career advancement.
Workshop Activity: Hands-on exercises where attendees create or refine their personal brand statement and review each other’s LinkedIn profiles.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Session 3 - Navigating Career Transitions & Growth

Guest Speaker: [Guest 3], Career Coach or HR Professional
Topic: "Mastering Career Transitions: Strategies for Professional Growth"
Identifying career pivot opportunities.
Developing a career action plan.
Tips for negotiating promotions, salary increases, and new roles.
Interactive Exercise: Participants work on mapping out a 5-year career plan based on their goals and transitions.

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM: Coffee Break & Networking
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM: Session 4 - Work-Life Balance & Wellness

Guest Speaker: Chris Adams, Workplace Wellness Expert
Topic: "Achieving Work-Life Balance: A Holistic Approach to Professional Success"
Practical strategies to balance professional and personal life.
The role of mental and physical wellness in sustaining professional success.
Implementing wellness programs in the workplace.
Guided Discussion: Q&A session where participants can ask questions about work-life balance and wellness practices.

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM: Closing Remarks & Key Takeaways

Recap of key points from each session.
Encouraging participants to apply the strategies learned.
Invitation for attendees to stay connected and continue networking.

Key Guest Speakers:

Lisa Ford: Leading personal development sessions on leadership and growth.
[Guest 2 - Branding Expert]: Focusing on professional visibility and personal branding.
[Guest 3 - Career Coach or HR Professional]: Offering insights into career transitions and growth.

Sources:
https://keynotespeakers.info/
https://motivationalspeakerz.com/
Location: 10250 Constellation Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Start: Sun, Mar 29, 2026 9:00 AM (EDT / GMT-04:00)
End: Sun, Mar 29, 2026 10:00 AM (EDT / GMT-04:00)

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