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• The Five Moves of Leadership – Elevating Leadership Consciousness One Move at a Time.

  • When
    27 Mar 2023
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  The Five Moves of Leadership – Elevating Leadership Consciousness One Move at a Time.

  Leaders all have an inner operating system that drives the possibilities and outcomes available to them. Colin seeks to elevate the consciousness of leaders though his Five Moves model. Helping leaders tune into their operating system and make more conscious choices is the key to unlocking the potential of leaders, their teams and organizations. Used in coaching, leadership development programs, or by leaders individually and with their teams as a delegation tool, Colin is excited to share this model with CBODN pre-publication. He invites you to come learn the moves, raise your consciousness, and walk away with a new model to coach leaders in your organization (and yourself and your teams).

   

  Bio:

  Colin T. McLetchie, PCC, BCPP

  Executive Coach, Facilitator, Teambuilder, Speaker, Trainer 

  President and Found of Five Ways Forward, LLC, Colin deeply believes in lives worth living, leaders worth following and organizations worth being a part of, all of which cultivate communities and a world worth living in. He brings his unique blend of compassionate challenge and his deep insight and presence to all of his clients. He is known for being wickedly intuitive, insightful, direct when appropriate, and supportive always. Many clients have referred to him as a “not kidding around coach,” and leaders have often chosen him to partner with because they knew they would be challenged and supported in service of their goals and mission.

  His coaching and facilitation are grounded on a few key beliefs:

  There is nothing about leadership and work that isn’t personal, and the most impactful leaders are on a deep journey to the self.

  Our inner game drives our outer game. Thoughts, emotions, inner patters drive behavior which creates our outcomes.

  Leaders bring the weather. The presence leaders bring is what creates the environment for the entire team they lead.

  The primary tool of leadership & collaboration is conversation; if you want different results, you need a different conversation.

  Leaders grow other leaders. That’s the job.

  You can’t change what you can’t see.

  You can’t change what you won’t talk about and explore.

  No team can move beyond the level of consciousness of its most senior leader. Your capacity for expanded thinking and possibilities is the cap of what’s possible.

  After a 20+ year career in HR leadership in the software, technology, consulting, and retail spaces, in January 2014 Colin committed to focusing full-time on partnering with individuals, managers, executives, teams and organizations to identify what success looks like and help them move forward to achieving that success – at work and in life. His areas of focus are on leadership, life and career coaching, leadership and management development programs and training, design and facilitation of teambuilding and planning off sites, and team, culture and organizational development.

  With a Bachelor’s in Interpersonal & Public Communication from the University of Louisiana, Colin is a graduate of Georgetown University’s Certificate in Leadership Coaching program, one of the world’s leading programs. He is a Professional Certified Coach with the ICF and is certified in The Leadership Circle Profile 360 & Collective Leadership Assessments, Five Behaviors of a Functional Team, MBTI, DiSC, EQ-i2.0 & EQ-i360 Emotional Intelligence Assessments, SOAR (Success through Observer-Action-Results), Voices 360 Assessment & Leadership Architect Competency Model, and the CCL Benchmarks suite. He is also a Board Certified Polarity Practitioner with the American Polarity Therapy Association.

  As a gay white cis-gendered man over 50, Colin recognizes he has one foot in deep privilege and one in “other,” and many of his clients benefit from this bridge between perspectives in their individual growth and organizational DEIB work. He and his partner, Robert, and their black cat, Rhaeger, live both in Alexandria and at their cabin in the woods of WV.

  
  

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• DC Area OD Practitioners CoP: Exploring How Discomfort Can Benefit Your OD Work & Coaching

  • When
    06 Apr 2023
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    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom link and password will be included in the registration confirmation email

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  April 6,2023 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Eastern
  

  Exploring How Discomfort Can Benefit Your OD Work & Coaching

  Discomfort is something both new and seasoned OD Practitioners experience. Our response or reaction to it can impact our ability to stay present during work with co-workers and clients to varying degrees. In this experiential session, Holly Martinson will be guiding us through discussion about how we each define and experience discomfort as well as offering a few practices to help us discern our discomfort. Holly will offer concepts from mindfulness to support the process of identifying triggers for discomfort and for befriending it as a tool to inform and continue to develop self-awareness and presence as OD professionals. Through small group discussion, there will be an opportunity to discuss how discomfort has impacted your work and to use insight and understanding to reflect on what you might do differently in the future.

  Bio:  Holly Martinson

  Holly Martinson, M.Ed., E-RYT-200, is an Integrative Executive Function Coach. She has 20+ years of experience in the field of Coaching and Education. Holly combines coaching for Executive Functioning skills with tools for wellbeing and regaining balance from a holistic perspective. Holly presents and teaches on topics related to Coaching, Neurodiveristy, Stress Management, Mindfulness and Wellbeing.  She has worked as adjunct faculty at Marymount University. Holly is on the Board of Directors for The Heart Leaf Center, which provides mental health services for underserved children and families. Additionally, Holly is a Registered Yoga Instructor and possesses several hours of mindfulness training.

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• CBODN Book Club -April

  • When
    14 Apr 2023
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    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom info will be included on registration confirmation email, and on reminders sent 7 days before and 1 day before the event.

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  CBODN Book Club - Virtual Session Only

  Description: 

  Treat yourself to a good book and thought-provoking discussion this Spring & Summer! We are thrilled to offer members and guests an hour of facilitated discussion. Our time together will center around the themes presented in each selected book that matter to you as an OD practitioner. This monthly gathering is geared towards members and guests interested in an peer-supported enhanced reading experience that offers new perspectives and personal development. Join us as we connect with fellow OD practitioners in a positive, supportive environment while promoting a love for reading and continuous learning. 

  This Book Club also offers a great opportunity for members who are looking to practice or improve their facilitation skills, by co-facilitating alongside our recurring CBODN host. If you are interested in helping to facilitate a session, please reach out to Rachel Green (rachelbourgeoisgreen@gmail.com) for more information.

  For this month's meeting, we will reading Priya Parker’s The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters. For future months, please share your suggestion with this short survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8YZ78L5.

  
  

  
  

  (Support Independent Book Stores! If you are able to swing a few extra dollars, consider buying your copy from a non-amazon seller, such as https://bookshop.org/, your local stores, or borrowing from a library.)

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• Coaching Community of Practice: Using Positive Intelligence for Mental Fitness and True Potential

  • When
    18 Apr 2023
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    5:00 PM - 6:45 PM
  • Location
    Zoom info will be included on registration confirmation email, and on reminders sent 7 days before and 1 day before the event.

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  Using Positive Intelligence for Mental Fitness and True Potential
  

  Imagine yourself able to remain calm, clear-headed, stress-free, and positive even in the midst of handling work and life’s greatest challenges. Join us for the April 18th program when we discuss Positive Intelligence, a program that focuses on mental fitness to help individuals fulfill their true potential. We can learn to create a more positive mindset by laying down neural pathways to form new habits through consistent daily practice. Based on research from neuroscience and cognitive behavioral psychology, this program identifies ten negative responses (saboteurs) and five positive response factors (sage powers) that we all have available. Participants will complete their individual assessment prior to the session and learn specific techniques to intercept their saboteurs and leverage their inner sages.    

  Presenter: Marc Stoecker

  Marc Stoecker is a senior trainer with 20+ years of training experience. He received his Master’s degree in instructional design from George Mason University and has worked in various business and government environments. Marc is a certified CTI and ICF coach and currently working on certification in Positive Intelligence coaching. He is a member of the CBODN Board.  His company, Storydance Coaching and Training, offers coaching services and co-designs and develops soft skills and coaching workshops.

  Please fill out our assessment prior to attending the event. https://assessment.positiveintelligence.com/saboteur/instructions
  

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• Ask Better Questions: Become a Question Genius

  • When
    24 Apr 2023
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    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Ask Better Questions: Become a Question Genius

  When the world moves at the speed of technology and thought, how can you have all the answers you need? You cannot!
  
  When every situation, every person, every time and place are unique, how can you have all the answers people need from you? You cannot!
  
  When answers just aren't enough, what can you do? You can ask questions. Who can't ask questions, right? But when the world is as changeable, diverse, and complex as it is, you need better questions. You need to know how to "ask into" the changes you see, the diversity you face, and the complexity that swirls around you! 
  
  At the HSD Institute, we stand in inquiry to see, understand, and influence patterns in our world. Join us to learn more about how to ask questions that will give you the biggest impact. Royce Holladay, a thought leader in the field of Human Systems Dynamics will join us to share ways to enhance your effectiveness by enhancing your questions. 

  Bio: 

  Royce Holladay, M.Ed., is a self-proclaimed "hunter/gatherer/sharer" of ideas, insights, and possibility in life's complexity. Looking at the world through multiple lenses, she hunts for patterns and unexpected perspectives in times of uncertainty and turbulence. Gathering them to explore and catalogue, she shares them as new connections and ideas she finds true and useful. Royce enjoys seeing a slow, growing recognition, as well as great bursts of ideas that are slightly new, creating a new understanding of reality. 

  She uses human systems dynamics (HSD) to support people as they deal with complex changes and challenges. As teacher, consultant, facilitator, and coach, she works with individuals, groups, and organizations to use HSD in as they engage in complex change. Well-grounded in theoretical foundations of HSD, she brings a practitioner's voice to applying the theory, models, and methods to everyday opportunities and challenges.  

  Ms .Holladay has co-authored five books and three guides, using HSD as a foundation to see, understand, and influence patterns. Additionally she has published six books of poetry, which is another language she uses to share her perspectives on the complexity of human interactions. As Director of Services in HSD Institute, Ms. Holladay provides leadership in supporting in organizational work with clients, as a thought leader among colleagues around the world, and as a skilled developer of powerful training opportunities and materials.   

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• DC Area OD Practitioners CoP: Don't Just Have the Soup: How Analogies Support Coaching and Leadership

  • When
    04 May 2023
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    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom link and password will be included in the registration confirmation email

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  May 4 , 2023 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Eastern

  Don't Just Have the Soup: How Analogies Support Coaching and Leadership

  Coaching theory centers around adult development, cognitive psychology, polarities and all manner of different frameworks. Coaching practice can revolve around toothpaste, soup, laundry and sofas!  We engage our clients by using our imagination to spark their imaginations.

  This will be a highly interactive session in which participants will describe their own coaching analogies to each other -- in addition to hearing from the presenter. Participants will also gain new tools for their coaching toolboxes, in the form of useful analogies that have applied to Alan's coaching clients -- and to the clients of their colleagues in the room.

  Bio:  Alan Heymann 

  Alan Heymann, JD, PCC (he/him) has a knack for coaching fellow introverts, helping them find their superpowers in an extroverted world.  He also specializes in coaching through transitions — such as the transition from individual contributor to leader, the transition into a larger and more complex role, or the transition into a different career.

  Alan has coached leaders who were born in 26 countries and work on 5 continents. His clients have spanned corporations (including the Fortune 50), nonprofit organizations, public utilities, federal, county and municipal governments.

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• New Member Meet & Greet

  • When
    10 May 2023
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    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  As OD practitioners, making connections is at the heart of our work. Please join us on to connect with fellow members of CBODN and learn more about the ongoing events and activities the organization has to offer.

  This event will be held virtually with the focus on making introductions to others, sharing insight around how OD shows up your professional environment (regardless of your occupation or how much experience you have in the field), and gaining inspiration from one-another about how to advance your personal skills and knowledge. With an emphasis on connection and dialogue, the majority of the session will take place in small breakout groups with the support of guided questions.

  The New Member Meet & Greet is geared towards members who have recently joined CBODN over the past 6-months; however, existing members are also welcomed to attend and participate. With so many new members having recently joined, we are excited to see you there!

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• CBODN Book Club -May

  • When
    12 May 2023
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    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom info will be included on registration confirmation email, and on reminders sent 7 days before and 1 day before the event.

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  CBODN Book Club - Virtual Session Only

  Description: 

  Treat yourself to a good book and thought-provoking discussion this Spring & Summer! We are thrilled to offer members and guests an hour of facilitated discussion. Our time together will center around the themes presented in each selected book that matter to you as an OD practitioner. This monthly gathering is geared towards members and guests interested in an peer-supported enhanced reading experience that offers new perspectives and personal development. Join us as we connect with fellow OD practitioners in a positive, supportive environment while promoting a love for reading and continuous learning. 

  This Book Club also offers a great opportunity for members who are looking to practice or improve their facilitation skills, by co-facilitating alongside our recurring CBODN host. If you are interested in helping to facilitate a session, please reach out to Rachel Green (rachelbourgeoisgreen@gmail.com) for more information.

  Stay tuned! We will be announcing this month’s book selection based on your feedback. Please share your suggestion with this short survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8YZ78L5. And don’t worry! We’ll announce the book with enough time for you to read a few chapters.
  

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• Adaptive Leadership

  • When
    22 May 2023
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Adaptive Leadership

  Join your peers for a seminar in which we'll talk about this challenge: How well do you and your fellow leaders know and act on your organization's individual and group dynamics, attitudes, climate, and strengths and gaps?

  Adaptive Leadership coaches Aaron Lee and Bryan Berry will facilitate our discussion on how to help adapt and thrive in the face of challenge and prepare your team to take on the process of change.

  
  

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• CBODN Book Club -June

  • When
    09 Jun 2023
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    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom info will be included on registration confirmation email, and on reminders sent 7 days before and 1 day before the event.

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  CBODN Book Club - Virtual Session Only

  Description: 

  Treat yourself to a good book and thought-provoking discussion this Spring & Summer! We are thrilled to offer members and guests an hour of facilitated discussion. Our time together will center around the themes presented in each selected book that matter to you as an OD practitioner. This monthly gathering is geared towards members and guests interested in an peer-supported enhanced reading experience that offers new perspectives and personal development. Join us as we connect with fellow OD practitioners in a positive, supportive environment while promoting a love for reading and continuous learning. 

  This Book Club also offers a great opportunity for members who are looking to practice or improve their facilitation skills, by co-facilitating alongside our recurring CBODN host. If you are interested in helping to facilitate a session, please reach out to Rachel Green (rachelbourgeoisgreen@gmail.com) for more information.

  Stay tuned! We will be announcing this month’s book selection based on your feedback. Please share your suggestion with this short survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8YZ78L5. And don’t worry! We’ll announce the book with enough time for you to read a few chapters.
  

  
  

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• reIGNITE 2023 CBODN Conference

  • When
    10 Jun 2023
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    8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    George Mason University 3351 Fairfax Dr Arlington, VA 22201
  • Spaces left
    135

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  REGISTRATION IS NOW

  

  Chesapeake Bay Organization Development Network (CBODN) is partnering with the Organization Development and Knowledge Management graduate program of the Schar School of Policy & Government at George Mason University to organize our annual conference on June 10, 2022.

  The Schar School’s Master of Science (M.S.) in Organization Development and Knowledge Management is a cohort-based program that prepares students to be change agents in complex organizations. For more information, go to schar.gmu.edu/ODKM

  
  

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• CBODN Book Club -July

  • When
    14 Jul 2023
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    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom info will be included on registration confirmation email, and on reminders sent 7 days before and 1 day before the event.

  Register

  CBODN Book Club - Virtual Session Only

  Description: 

  Treat yourself to a good book and thought-provoking discussion this Spring & Summer! We are thrilled to offer members and guests an hour of facilitated discussion. Our time together will center around the themes presented in each selected book that matter to you as an OD practitioner. This monthly gathering is geared towards members and guests interested in an peer-supported enhanced reading experience that offers new perspectives and personal development. Join us as we connect with fellow OD practitioners in a positive, supportive environment while promoting a love for reading and continuous learning. 

  This Book Club also offers a great opportunity for members who are looking to practice or improve their facilitation skills, by co-facilitating alongside our recurring CBODN host. If you are interested in helping to facilitate a session, please reach out to Rachel Green (rachelbourgeoisgreen@gmail.com) for more information.

  Stay tuned! We will be announcing this month’s book selection based on your feedback. Please share your suggestion with this short survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8YZ78L5. And don’t worry! We’ll announce the book with enough time for you to read a few chapters.
  

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• Setting the Tone at the Top

  • When
    31 Jul 2023
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    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Setting the Tone at the Top

  
  Helping organizations instill psychological safety can lead them to realize innovation more quickly, unlock the benefits that intentional focus on diversity and inclusion can result in, and also help them to adapt more easily to change—all of which have grown in importance during (and since) the COVID-19 crisis. Join in for an interactive discussion that offers to define what psychological safety is and what elements of diversity, equity and inclusion might be reinforced for leaders who intentional seek to foster such an environment in their organizations. 

  Charles Belo, Founder & CEO

  Hailed as a "soft skills jedi", Mr. Belo has more than three decades of experience with the federal government, the last decade of that time has been exclusively as a diversity and inclusion practitioner. Known for his very personable and disarming style and demeanor, he has been recognized as a skilled inclusion consultant who makes nearly any topic easy to discuss, regardless of who's in the room. This U.S. Air Force veteran is also a career professional in national security analysis, mentoring and coaching, and professional networking. True to and proud of his native North Carolina roots, Mr. Belo never meets a stranger. A proven dynamic, energetic and engaging speaker and facilitator, Mr. Belo is regularly sought after by organizational leaders and workforce teams to provide a variety of diversity and inclusion related workshops, facilitate brainstorming sessions and "power-hour" discussions on such topics as unconscious bias, fostering inclusion on teams or in the workplace, approaching cultural competency, open-mindedness and psychological safety, and others. Mr. Belo holds a degree in Government and Politics from University of Maryland University College. ​ Mr. Belo can be reached at Charles.Belo@beloconsultinggroup.org.

  
  

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• CBODN Book Club -August

  • When
    11 Aug 2023
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    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom info will be included on registration confirmation email, and on reminders sent 7 days before and 1 day before the event.

  Register

  CBODN Book Club - Virtual Session Only

  Description: 

  Treat yourself to a good book and thought-provoking discussion this Spring & Summer! We are thrilled to offer members and guests an hour of facilitated discussion. Our time together will center around the themes presented in each selected book that matter to you as an OD practitioner. This monthly gathering is geared towards members and guests interested in an peer-supported enhanced reading experience that offers new perspectives and personal development. Join us as we connect with fellow OD practitioners in a positive, supportive environment while promoting a love for reading and continuous learning. 

  This Book Club also offers a great opportunity for members who are looking to practice or improve their facilitation skills, by co-facilitating alongside our recurring CBODN host. If you are interested in helping to facilitate a session, please reach out to Rachel Green (rachelbourgeoisgreen@gmail.com) for more information.

  Stay tuned! We will be announcing this month’s book selection based on your feedback. Please share your suggestion with this short survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8YZ78L5. And don’t worry! We’ll announce the book with enough time for you to read a few chapters.
  

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