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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Please Excuse Multiple Postings…<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sota-winter-event-tickets-29407926901?aff=es2">Registration is now open for the SOTA Winter Event!</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><a href="http://www.trainingohio.com/">The State of Ohio Training Association</a> (SOTA) invites you to join us
<b>December 16<sup>th</sup></b> at the <b>Hilton Columbus/Polaris</b> for a full day of learning and development that will include multiple speakers, including “Accepting Change in a Straitjacket” presented by Dr. Kim Carter, The Igniter.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="4n-j"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Dr. Kim Carter, our featured presenter, will discuss the needed tools to maintain a connection with an audience, no matter what changes might occur.
Participants will gain important change management skills to unlock the door to successful outcomes. Do you have trouble accepting change on a dime right before a presentation? Do you feel restrained by the unknown facets that surround your audience or environment?
Do you want to know how to address and accept unforeseen changes that can occur during a training or speaking engagement? If so, then let’s talk about it with Dr. Kim Carter, The Igniter, as she presents “Accepting Change in a Straitjacket!”</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="4n-j"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Our second presenter,
</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Dr. Melissa Crum, leads a
<a href="http://www.mosaiceducationnetwork.com/">consulting company</a> that infuses the arts, research, storytelling and critical thinking into professional development, community building and curriculum development. Dr. Crum works with her team of experts
to act as engaging and collaborative resources for schools, nonprofits, and companies. She facilitates and encourages thought-provoking conversations addressing difficult topics on supporting, interacting, and partnering with diverse communities; using everyday
practical applications of diversity and inclusion strategies to <span style="background:white">
positively impact your environment.</span> Her experiences working with educators, museums, and businesses has allowed her to help you make social change from your desk, to your living room and beyond. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">The SOTA mission is to provide professional development opportunities and resources to training professionals who coordinate, conduct, influence, and/or are involved
with training and organizational development activities. Membership is free.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">As always, we will also present the Reggie Award to a deserving nominee who has worked to advance SOTA’s mission.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Registration is through
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sota-winter-event-tickets-29407926901?aff=es2">
Eventbrite</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Event/Location Details:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">8:30am – 4:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Hilton Columbus/Polaris<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">8700 Lyra Dr.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Columbus, OH 43240<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Registration fee - $149<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">*Lunch included with registration<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">Judith Cosgray<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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