DEI Series — Bridging Divides: The Power of Storytelling in Conflict Negotiation, Advocacy, and Healing Division

Date: November 12th, 2024 Time: 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time Cost: Free Event Description Storytelling is a powerful tool in conflict negotiation, and advocacy, and healing division. By engaging the emotional and personal dimensions of a narrative, storytelling fosters empathy, enhances understanding, and bridges divides between opposing parties. Dr. Hollister will explore how stories, unlike facts or arguments, create a shared human experience, helping participants move beyond entrenched positions and toward collaborative solutions. Using real-world examples and practical strategies, attendees will learn how to effectively incorporate storytelling into their conflict resolution and problem-solving toolkit. Learning Objectives Understand the Role of Storytelling in Conflict Resolution: Attendees will learn how storytelling fosters empathy and mutual understanding, helping to de-escalate conflicts and build connections between opposing parties. Develop Practical Storytelling Techniques for Negotiation: Participants will explore actionable strategies for incorporating storytelling into conflict negotiation, advocacy, and relationship building, focusing on how narratives can be used to shift perspectives and facilitate dialogue. Apply Storytelling to Real-World Conflict Scenarios: Through case studies and examples, attendees will gain insights into applying storytelling to resolve conflicts in professional, interpersonal, and organizational settings.   Presenter: Dr. Chuck Hollister Dr. Hollister, a licensed psychologist, consultant in private practice, and expert in strategic communication, is a distinguished three-time APA Fellow and a recipient of the Karl F. Heiser Presidential Award for advocacy in professional psychology. His significant contributions to the APA include roles on the Advocacy Coordinating Committee, the Strategic Plan Update Committee, and the Population Health writing group. In his home state of Missouri, Dr. Hollister was instrumental in passing over a dozen pieces of legislation supporting professional psychology. As a committed advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), he led a major initiative bringing together over forty state psychological associations to celebrate successes they had achieved in EDI.      

SCP November 2024 Town Hall Meeting

November 25, 2024 6:00-7:00 EST We invite you to attend a monthly one hour Town Hall via zoom hosted by Marc Sokol, our 2024 SCP President. This is an opportunity to come together as a professional community, to share your experience and discover that of other SCP members. Each month we will start with a topic of interest featuring some aspect of our society. We will then open it up to wider discussion of any topics those online wish to bring up. 2024 Town Halls meetings will feature an array of topics including: How did mentors shape the progress of your career? How can peer coaching raise your game as a consultant? Best consulting practices from a member of our Financial Psychology Special Interest Group Consulting to the United Nations and how you can contribute How consulting to a family business is different (we have a Special Interest Group for that!) Do you want to publish a professional book? Tips from our Consulting Series editor. Our November Town Hall Focus: How AI and other technologies are transforming consulting psychology. In this session, we'll talk about the impact of AI on consulting psychologists such as the impact on core consulting areas (HR areas, selection assessments, coaching, OD, etc.), how consulting psychologists can leverage AI and how to get informed in or to be part of setting the future of AI. Ann Howell, PhD has built a career doing talent management work in large companies and working as an executive coach. Her interest in AI comes from taking a 6-month technology bootcamp and regularly addressing AI topics in her current role looking after assessments at Shell. Larry W. Norton, PhD. After a long corporate career, Larry consults broadly in the OD domain and is on the graduate faculty at the University of Texas at Dallas School of Management. His interest in AI led to formal training and presenting at conferences and workshops. He currently has two peer-reviewed AI publications in press. Time: 6:00-7:00 Eastern  Upcoming Dates:  Monday, Dec 16 -- Christine Allen, "Team coaching and team dynamics” Saturday, Jan 13 -- TBD

SCP December 2024 Town Hall Meeting

December 16, 2024 6:00-7:00 EST We invite you to attend a monthly one hour Town Hall via zoom hosted by Marc Sokol, our 2024 SCP President. This is an opportunity to come together as a professional community, to share your experience and discover that of other SCP members. Each month we will start with a topic of interest featuring some aspect of our society. We will then open it up to wider discussion of any topics those online wish to bring up. 2024 Town Halls meetings will feature an array of topics including: How did mentors shape the progress of your career? How can peer coaching raise your game as a consultant? Best consulting practices from a member of our Financial Psychology Special Interest Group Consulting to the United Nations and how you can contribute How consulting to a family business is different (we have a Special Interest Group for that!) Do you want to publish a professional book? Tips from our Consulting Series editor. Our December Town Hall Focus: Team Coaching and Team Dynamics Transformation in organizations and in society generally is not accomplished by single leaders but rather by teams and by teams of teams. And yet the fields of team coaching and consultation are nascent and evolving. So how does one work with an entire team (or team of teams) in service of creating value for all stakeholders? We will discuss ideas and experiences for how to use teams as the main platform for potential transformation in organizations and communities. SCP member, Dr. Chris Allen has made working with teams, especially top leadership teams, the core service of her consulting and coaching business, Insight Business Works, Inc. Chris is a Certified Senior Practitioner Team Coaching of the Global Team Coaching Institute, certified in a range of frameworks, including Dr. Gordon Curphy's "Rocket Model" for teams, the Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team Model, and the Immunity to Change Model with Teams.      Upcoming Dates:  Saturday, Jan 13 -- Becoming A Trusted Leadership Advisor (TLA)

SCP January 2025 Town Hall Meeting

January 13, 2025 6:00-7:00 EST We invite you to attend a monthly one hour Town Hall via zoom hosted by Marc Sokol, our 2024 SCP President. This is an opportunity to come together as a professional community, to share your experience and discover that of other SCP members. Each month we will start with a topic of interest featuring some aspect of our society. We will then open it up to wider discussion of any topics those online wish to bring up. Town Halls meetings will feature an array of topics including: How did mentors shape the progress of your career? How can peer coaching raise your game as a consultant? Best consulting practices from a member of our Financial Psychology Special Interest Group Consulting to the United Nations and how you can contribute How consulting to a family business is different (we have a Special Interest Group for that!) Do you want to publish a professional book? Tips from our Consulting Series editor. Our January Town Hall Focus: Becoming A Trusted Leadership Advisor (TLA) The role of the trusted leadership advisor (TLA) is focused on establishing long-term, high impact engagements with CEOs and other senior business leaders. Conceptualized and pioneered by SCP Fellow, Dr. Karol M. Wasylyshyn, she will define this role and convey key factors in consultants making the shift from executive coach to TLA. We will then explore different ways attendees have sought to establish themselves as a trusted leadership advisor. Karol M. Wasylyshyn’s consulting career has evolved through the disciplines of journalism, clinical psychology, and executive development. She has worked with hundreds of senior business leaders representing every global sector and a wide array of industries. A Fellow of the American Psychological Association and APA’s Division of Consulting Psychology, she is the recipient of the RHR Award for Excellence in Consultation and has published extensively on her conceptualization of the trusted leadership advisor (TLA) role including award-winning articles in Consulting Psychology Journal. Time: 6:00-7:00 Eastern   

SCP Business Development Group

SCP Business Development Group Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 EST Cost: $0 The Society of Consulting Psychology is announcing a new special interest group: The SCP Business Development Group! (Facilitator) Lubna Somjee, Ph.D. Executive Coach and Consultant Anytime I have attended a conference, town hall or other SCP meeting, the issue of business development has come up more times than not. People are often eager to talk about what works - and what doesn’t - when it comes to growing one’s business! Whether you are early career and starting out, or mid to late career and pivoting to new industries or approaches to your business, so many of us are eager to discuss this important topic. Some of us have mentors who have worked with us closely to guide us through building a business, but many of us have not had that opportunity. The SCP Business Development Group is a way for anyone interested in learning and sharing about business development to participate and genuinely support each others’ efforts - and get to know each other better. Why am I doing this? I originally did something very similar for a group I founded in 2019 (the Professionals of Color Hudson Valley), and then facilitated business development groups for other organizations. I firmly believe we go further when we go together and that it is important to close the information and opportunity gap. This is one small step towards this end. What: The Business Development Group will meet approximately four times a year for one hour and will include a structured format whereby members can obtain support around specific questions or pain points regarding the continued growth or shift of their business. Questions or pain points can include areas such as discussing marketing, new program for clients, how to be a stronger speaker, breaking into certain industries, networking, and so forth. Every so often we may have themes for meetings, or will invite speakers or a guest co-facilitator with varying areas of expertise. Given the time frame, we hope to get to at least 3 questions during each meeting. Who: This group is for anyone within SCP: interested in discussing a specific business challenge or pain point you would like to obtain feedback or actionable advice from your colleagues/the attendees, interested in supporting your colleagues who have business development questions by providing feedback or concrete advice, based on your experiences and expertise, and/or interested in business development conversation - you never know when something someone said might spark an adjacent idea for your own business, or a collaboration! Please note for some, sharing a business challenge is effortless and for others it can feel quite vulnerable. We are asking that challenges or pain points shared by individuals during this meeting be kept confidential. This is required in order to participate and critical to the success of this group. Please also note that we cannot discuss the specifics of fees during the actual meeting as this could be misconstrued as price fixing. When: Our next meeting will be January 17th from noon-1pm EST Where: Via Zoom - details will be sent via email upon registering I will be facilitating the group so if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me. Looking forward to it! Learning Objectives Attendees will walk away with practical ideas regarding business development or insights into what they need to be thinking about in relation to their business challenge. Attendees would also be giving back by supporting colleagues with practical ways to deal with business challenges from their experience and perspectives. Members getting to know each other better. Please note I will facilitate and share thoughts but will not be formally presenting material. From time to time I, or guest co-facilitators, may present on business development topics. Please let me know if you have questions or need any additional info.

The AI-Driven Coach: How Rapid Advances in AI and Digital Coaching Technology are Redefining The Practice of Coaching

ON DEMAND CE Credits: 1.25 Hours Event Description Over the last three years the coaching profession has been undergoing rapid transformation. The rapid rise of digital coaching platforms along with the near overnight rise of generative AI like ChatGPT has fueled unprecedented transformation in the coaching industry. As these new AI-driven technologies continue to evolve, the nature of coaching and how we define coaching will continue to change in unexpected ways. During the session we will explore the digital coaching landscape, the latest AI-driven technologies and the impact AI is having on coaching as a practice and a profession. Dr. Woodward will also share insights from his newly launched NYU SPS Coaching Innovation Lab as well as samples of the latest AI coachbots. During the session we will explore the following: • What is Generative AI and how it is used in coaching • The coaching technology landscape • How coachbots are being trained • The evolving definition of coaching • The latest coaching tech research from the NYU Coaching Innovation Lab • Data privacy • Hopes and fears exercise • Current and future impact Learning Objectives At the end of this course, participants will be able to: • Summarize the current AI landscape. • Describe the continuum of coaching services and a proposed new typology of coaching. • Outline 2 or more legal and ethical challenges that have emerged from digital coaching and AI-enabled services around confidentiality and data privacy. • Describe 3 or more ways in which the rapid advances in generative AI (i.e. ChatGPT, Bard, Llama) will impact their coaching/consulting practice.   Presenter: Michael Woodward, PhD Clinical Assistant Professor of Executive Coaching and Founding Director of the Coaching Innovation Lab at New York University (NYU) School of Professional Studies Michael “Woody” Woodward, PhD, PCC is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Executive Coaching and Founding Director of the Coaching Innovation Lab at New York University (NYU) School of Professional Studies where he developed and now leads the Master of Science in Executive Coaching and Organizational Consulting program (ECOC). Dr. Woodward serves on the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Thought Leadership Institute Board of Directors where he co-chairs the ICF Taskforce on AI in Coaching. Dr. Woodward authored the Amazon top selling career book, The YOU Plan, and co-authored The Digital Coaching Revolution. He has appeared on The TODAY Show, LIVE with Kelly, Fox Business and CNN among many others. In practice Dr. Woodward focuses on building leadership capacity and has worked with leaders from Bacardi, SAP, Sugar Foods Corporation, and The Miami Herald among many others. He started his career as an HR consultant for PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting (PwC) and IBM Global Business Consulting Services. He also served as founding faculty at the Florida International University Center for Leadership and has been an advisor to the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women program. Dr. Woody received a bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Miami, a master’s in industrial and organizational psychology from Springfield College, and a PhD in industrial and organizational psychology from Florida International University. Dr. Woody published award-winning research on teamwork titled Cooperation and Competition: The Effects of Team Entrainment and Reward Structure, which earned him an appointment as a Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Scholar. Ticket Pricing SCP Member (no CE credit) $39 SCP Member (CE credit included) $49 SCP Student Members $29 Non-SCP Members (no CE credit) $49 Non-SCP Members (CE credit included) $59 SCP 2024 Conference Registrants $0   Please Note: This webinar will be hosted on SCP’s new webinar platform called TPN.health. SCP members, please follow these instructions to create a member account and access SCP member prices. Register  

Introduction and Case Study for the Hogan Assessments

ON DEMAND CE Credits: 1.75 Hours Register   How is personality assessment applied in coaching and consulting? In this virtual, interactive session, John Horton will introduce the Hogan assessments and provide a case study on how to interpret their results in a practical context. A case study will be conducted to see how the data are interpreted and used in a common coaching and consulting situation. Learning Objectives 1. Participants will learn about the Hogan Assessments and their role in business for talent selection and talent development. 2. Participants will take an in-depth look into the purpose of each of the three core assessments. 3. Participants will utilize a case study to understand how the data are interpreted and used in a common coaching and consulting situation. 4. Participants will observe ways the scales can be pulled together to form themes and apply them to the given context.   Presenter: John Horton, MS Practice Manager, Hogan Assessments John Horton is the Practice Manager for the Independent Consultants Network at Hogan Assessments. He provides consulting on assessment solutions, conducts training and education programs for coaches, and supports the delivery of Hogan's high-quality solutions. He also conducts certification workshops and facilitates client delivery services. John contributes his thought leadership through journal articles and presentations.    Hogan Assessments is the international leader in personality insights. With the world’s largest database of personality research and decades’ worth of experience in psychometrics, Hogan produces valid, reliable personality assessments that measure everyday strengths, potential shortcomings, and values and motivators. Hogan’s solutions empower organizations to hire the right people without bias, boost productivity, reduce turnover, promote diversity and inclusion, identify high-potential talent, develop leaders, and inspire employees to do their best. Ticket Pricing SCP Member (no CE credit) $39 SCP Member (CE credit included) $49 SCP Student Members $29 Non-SCP Members (no CE credit) $49 Non-SCP Members (CE credit included) $59 This webinar will be hosted on SCP’s new webinar platform called TPN.health. SCP members, please follow these instructions to create a member account and access SCP member prices. Register    

The Science of Self-Confidence: Helping Leaders Gain and Demonstrate the Confidence they Need to Succeed

For leaders, feeling and demonstrating self-confidence is a necessity. It can influence motivation to set stretch goals, learn new skills and develop in areas they find challenging. We will examine new global leadership research exploring the relationship between self-confidence and effectiveness, and the behavioral correlates of self-confidence. We will also discuss practical strategies for improving self-confidence using 360 assessments. MORE INFO & REGISTRATION

The Power of Power: Dealing with Personal and Organizational Power in the Workplace

Power dynamics are often viewed as negative and/or ignored. It is a complex and emotionally loaded concept in individual relationships and within an organization. This presentation will deal with power in the organizational context with the goals of helping consultants and coaches work effectively within the power dynamics of an organization and to understand their own relationship with power. Dr. Blanton will review classic and more recent research on power. She will also address potential dangers in power relations (such as denial, over-identification, and exploitation. She will use case examples from her own practice and provide practical applications. MORE INFO & REGISTRATION

The Science of Effective Coaching

PRESENTED BY DR. RICHARD BOYATZIS Great coaches move us. They move us through a basic human process—our emotions. Effective coaches are literally in tune with others around them, establishing a deep emotional connection with others called resonance. They nurture these resonant relationships through mindfulness, hope, compassion, and playfulness. The combined effect of vision-based coaching and resonant client relationships results in dramatically more effective coaching experiences. MORE INFO & REGISTRATION

Coaching Elite Performers

This 90-minute presentation focuses on (1) many of the intra and interpersonal dynamics most effective in achieving credibility and influence with elite performers and (2) a conceptual system for the integration of coaching investigations and interventions. Though case examples include a focus on elite military members (Special Forces, Marine Raiders, etc.) the principles presented are powerful when applied to the coaching of any uniquely talented, intellectually bright, aggressive and highly competitive individuals or groups. Though examples are specific and concrete, the principles conceptually represent the balancing of confidence and humility in coaching demeanor, mindful investigation of client needs, and the development of functional strengths in the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of client performance. MORE INFO & REGISTRATION