Corporate Learning Leader Table Talks

An Exclusive Breakfast Series for Corporate Learning Leaders

The world of Learning & Development is evolving at an unprecedented pace. With AI reshaping workflows, widening skills gaps, and rising employee expectations, the traditional “playbook” is being rewritten in real time.

That’s exactly why we created Table Talks.

We invite Corporate Learning Leaders to step away from the screen and join a thoughtfully curated group of corporate learning leaders for a morning of meaningful connection, fresh insight, and real conversation. No sales pitches, just substance.

Enjoy a catered breakfast, connect with peers facing the same challenges, and gain practical strategies to strengthen leadership across their organizations. As a bonus, participants will also receive a complimentary copy of our speaker’s book.

Event Details

• When: Friday, May 1, 2026
• Time: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
• Where: Emory Continuing Education Building | 2635 Century Parkway NE, Atlanta
• Keynote:From Firefighting to Force Multiplying: How Leaders Build Self-Sufficient Teams, Elizabeth Lotardo

The Agenda

• 8:30 AM | Executive Networking & Breakfast Enjoy a full breakfast service while connecting with fellow corporate learning leaders from across the region.
• 9:30 AM | Table Talk Lecture An insightful session focused on actionable strategies for scaling human-centric learning in a digital-first era.
• 10:00 AM | Guided Roundtable Discussion No "death by PowerPoint" here. We’ll break into moderated circles to pressure-test ideas and share local wins.

Why Attend?

In an industry that spends all its time developing others, Table Talks is designed to develop you.

Innovation happens when we stop working in silos and start sharing our toughest challenges over a meal.

Space is intentionally limited to just 30 leaders to ensure a high-quality, interactive experience.

Please confirm your attendance and share any dietary requirements by April 28. Register here.

We hope you’ll join us for this unique and refreshing experience.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

From Firefighting to Force Multiplying: How Leaders Build Self-Sufficient Teams

Your best leaders are often your most exhausted ones. They care deeply, move fast, and step in to help — which is exactly why problems keep getting handed to them. What starts as supportive leadership can quietly turn into problem-dumping, decision bottlenecks, and burned-out managers.

In this session, you’ll learn how to help managers shift from constant problem-solver to force multiplier, not by stepping back, but by responding differently. You’ll hear practical, research-grounded frameworks that increase team ownership and reduce unnecessary escalation while still maintaining accountability and care. The outcome is leaders who build capability instead of dependency and teams that operate with greater ownership.

This session is led by Elizabeth Lotardo, Emory Continuing Education instructor, Harvard Business Review contributor, and LinkedIn Learning course creator, whose programs have reached more than 2 million learners. Attendees will also receive a copy of Elizabeth’s book Leading Yourself, named in Forbes as the #1 must-read for professional growth.