CBODN upcoming events

Partnership Series with TODN Chapter - Follow-up Magic: Craft Your 3-Sentence Strategy for Better Opportunities, Referrals & Relationships (22 Jul 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Follow-up Magic: Craft Your 3-Sentence Strategy for Better Opportunities, Referrals & Relationships

**This program is organized by our partners in the Triangle ODN Chapter! Join our partners, alongside the Minnesota, Pacific Northwest, and Oregon OD Networks for an opportunity for learning and cross-regional connections.

When expanding your network, having a clear, confident way to describe what you do—and how to connect with you—can make all the difference. Whether you're a consultant, professional, or searching for your next role, join us to learn (and start using) the authentic 3-sentence strategy that turns new connections into lifelong relationships - just like magic! If you’d love a personalized resource to help you follow up fast, connect with confidence, and make your networking matter today and every day after - this is the session for you.

Presenter: Annie Franceschi

Annie Franceschi is a former Disney storyteller, branding expert of 12+ years, and host of the Establish Yourself® podcast. Since 2013, Annie has helped more than 400 coaches and consultants clarify their brand message, package their offers, and grow businesses with confidence through her practice, Greatest Story Creative®. Along the way, she's spoken for thousands, been featured in Forbes, and written 3 bestselling books: "Establish Yourself," "Permission to Try," and "Small Biz for Kids." A Duke University graduate and major Muppets fan, Annie lives in Durham, NC with her husband, Gus, and their favorite Muppet, their son - Leo.

CBODN Annual Meeting (27 Jul 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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Coaching Community of Practice – Coaching Leaders of Agentic Workforces (11 Aug 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Coaching Leaders of Agentic Workforces

This one-hour interactive session will explore how coaches can thrive in the emerging “white space” of the Fourth Industrial Revolution by embracing technology as a partner in personal leadership, learning and development. 71% of US Adults are fearful that AI will replace their jobs permanently (Reuters, 2025). Yet experts have proven that those who learn to adapt and work with it will be empowered to thrive.

Leaders in larger organizations are now being asked to lead, manage and/or create teams of humans alongside machines. The complexity is astounding. As a leader, how do you cast a vision to a hybrid workforce? As a manager, how do you treat a human employee differently than artificial intelligence? Are they equally accountable? As an employee, how do you create an AI agent that compliments your work, not replaces it?

Pre-work: Participants will be asked to watch the 12-minute video titled AI Coaching for AI Agents prior to the session: https://youtu.be/fFBAvBbhGR0?si=QM_v13toCpF8i1Bl.

The session will be interactive to co-create a useful framework for coaching leaders of AI agents and will include questions to the group such as:

Are you currently coaching someone responsible for AI Agent Performance? What are their biggest pain points?
What technology are you using today that makes your life as a coach easier and how are you using it?
What strategic, operational and integrative layers are you seeing being augmented by AI agents?
Have you ever used a Virtual Reality (VR) headset for immersive learning & development and/or recommended it to leaders to receive feedback from an AI coach?

About the Presenter: Celina Mattocks, MSOD

Celina is a high energy Woman-in-Tech and whose mission is to connect leaders across all generations using emerging technology to re-ignite confidence and adventure in learning and growth.

Celina has nearly 20 years of experience as a Management Consultant and Learning & Development (L&D) professional with a complimentary Master of Science degree in Organization Development from American University in Washington DC. Celina is now the founder and CEO of Lead Live Learn, LLC a professional development company focused on Workplace Change, the Future of Learning and Onboarding in Virtual Reality (VR).

She is a 2x published author and was named a past Top 100 Emerging Leader by Diversity Awards. Her first literary work is 54 Flights, a quick-read novel examining the life of a jet-setting businesswoman while pregnant with her first child (2021). Her second co-authored book is titled Rise & Find: An Ambitious Woman’s Guide to Building Her Dream Life (2024). Find them both on Amazon (Audible, Kindle, Paperback or Hardcover).

Celina is a wife, a mother of two youngsters, and enjoys her many friendships. She spends her spare time outdoors with her loved ones and dog, reads self-help, and writes, runs, or practices yoga. Find more information at www.leadlivelearn.com.

DC Area OD Practitioners CoP — Why Most Organizational Interventions Don't Stick and How To Pick The Ones That Will (03 Sep 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Why Most Organizational Interventions Don't Stick and How To Pick The Ones That Will

You've aligned teams, coached leaders and improved processes - and still the same problems come back. In this session we look at why that happens and why it's often not about effort but about the system underneath the work.

You'll learn a simple way to see what's really driving results including what systems are protecting, how teams work differently and why HR is often asked to fix problems that aren't actually about people. Using real examples including 2024's in-flight aircraft door failure we make these patterns easy to see and apply. We also show how to spot why changes fail or fade and what to consider when deciding what's likely to work before you invest in it. This session is built for people who already know how to improve work and want those improvements to stick.

What you'll take away:

A clear way to spot structural problems. Know when an issue is coming from the system and not the person.
A simple way to see what the system is protecting including understanding tradeoffs like speed, safety and cost and how they shape results and team behavior.
A practical way to choose changes that can hold, and use a clear model and a small set of questions to see where the problems start, why fixes fade and what's most likely to work before you invest in it.

Presenter — Tate Linden

Tate Linden builds tools that help organizations understand why performance problems repeat - and how to fix them in a way that lasts.

He started his career in strategic communications, working for clients like Google, DARPA, and Meals on Wheels America. He specialized in bringing tangible behavior change to resistant audiences, and realized that the same theories he developed for that purpose could be even more powerful when applied within organizations themselves - where systems shape how people respond to pressure.

He created tools to help leaders see where problems are coming from, and to predict which changes can actually hold before investing time and effort. Today, he’s working with organizations and practitioners to apply this model in real-world settings.

CBODN Networking Night - Pre-Conference Social Event (23 Oct 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Back by Popular Demand: CBODN Networking Night!

After a fantastic turnout last year, we're excited to bring back our Networking Night to kick off the Leadership Conference weekend.

Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community as we kick off the Conference weekend. Reconnect with colleagues, meet new faces, expand your network, and get energized for the day ahead.

Bring your friends, partners, and colleagues—the more, the merrier. We hope to see you there!

Don't miss Saturday's line-up of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Join us for CBODN CONNECT 2026: Igniting Change Together on October 24th from 9am-5pm!

Early-bird pricing is available through August 1st. And, bundle the conference and networking social for even greater savings (to do so, register for the conference and simply select the Networking Night Social add-on during checkout to take advantage of the discounted rate.)

CONNECT 2026 - CBODN Annual Conference (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

You won’t want to miss this synergistic, thought-provoking, engaging, and fun day offering plenty of opportunities for learning, collaboration, and inspiration.

CBODN CONNECT 2026: Igniting Change Together celebrates the power of connection as a catalyst for organizational progress. As organizations continue to evolve, so does the work of organization development. Join fellow practitioners, leaders, and change agents for thought-provoking conversations, practical learning, and meaningful connections that will help you navigate what's next.

Connect with People

Network with 100+ OD professionals, consultants, coaches, and leaders
Build relationships with peers who understand the challenges and opportunities of OD work
Engage in a shared experience with a vibrant learning community

Connect with Ideas

Gain insights from an inspiring keynote speaker
Choose from a dozen-plus breakout sessions on timely OD topics
Explore emerging trends, tools, and practices shaping the future of organizations

Connect with Action

Leave with practical strategies and resources you can apply immediately
Discover new approaches to leading change and driving organizational effectiveness
Reignite your energy, purpose, and impact

Plus

Networking Breakfast
Networking Lunch
Meaningful conversations and connections throughout the day

Secure your spot today and join us as we ignite change together!

✨ Early-bird pricing is available through August 1st—register now and save!

Don't miss our Pre-Conference Networking Night! Kick off the conference weekend with an unforgettable evening of connection and conversation at a nearby venue. Join us Friday, October 23, 2026 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM at a location TBD.

WANT THE BEST VALUE?

Bundle the conference and networking social for even greater savings. When registering for the conference, simply select the Networking Night Social add-on during checkout to take advantage of the discounted rate.

If you are interested in attending and the cost of the conference is a barrier, please email admin@cbodn.org. We want to ensure you are able to attend.