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Join us for an unforgettable evening as ATD Los Angeles wraps up the year with purpose, pride, and inspiration.
Our Momentum & Milestones event is more than just a party—it’s a moment to...
- reflect on our chapter’s impact
- honor the leaders who made it possible, and
- reignite our passion for developing talent.
Event Highlights:
- Annual Business Review: A look back at our chapter’s achievements, growth, and vision for the future.
- Board Service Awards: Celebrating the dedication and leadership of our outgoing board members.
- Strategic Networking Activity: “Networking is One Letter Away from Not Working”Leveraging proven liberating structures, we’ll facilitate a dynamic and purpose-driven networking session designed to foster meaningful connections and accelerate your professional growth. See more here.
- Keynote Speaker – Jim Fielding: Former Disney executive and author of All Pride, No Ego, Jim brings us The So What Test: Empowering People Leaders in a Culture of Burnout and Blame. In this transformative session, Jim challenges us to shift from reaction to reflection and equips us with a radically simple framework to lead with resilience, empathy, and purpose. See more here.
- Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served
Whether you're a long-time member or new to the ATD LA community, this evening promises connection, insight, and celebration.
Let’s close the year together—
strong, inspired, and ready for what’s next.
Parking: Multiple Options are available:
- Free Street Parking
- Paid lot on west side of 1855 Industrial Street ($5 per hour)
- Paid lot on Mateo Street at intersection of Industrial Street ($5 per hour)
- City Center Parking (The Walnut Building) Distance is .2 miles from event @ 691 Mill St Suite 206, Los Angeles, CA 90021
- At Mateo Public Parking Garage – Distance .4 miles from event @ 1262 Palmetto St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
The “So What” Test: Empowering People Leaders in a Culture of Burnout and Blame
In today’s workplace—where burnout is high, DEI is under attack, and psychological safety is often just a slide on a deck—HR professionals are being asked to do the impossible: fix cultures they didn’t break and support teams running on fumes.
Enter The So What Test—a deceptively simple, radically empowering leadership framework from former Disney executive and author Jim Fielding.
In this keynote designed specifically for people leaders, Jim shares how two words—“So what?”—can reframe adversity, build emotional resilience, and transform the way we coach, develop, and empower talent. With a blend of vulnerable storytelling, actionable takeaways, and real-world leadership experience, this session challenges HR professionals to shift from reaction to reflection, from fixing to facilitating, and from managing problems to building empowered people.
You’ll leave with a new mindset, a practical toolset, and a renewed sense of purpose in your role as a culture shaper.
Copyright @hijimfielding
James (Jim) Fielding is an executive coach, bestselling author, and former President of Disney Stores Worldwide, known for blending operational excellence with radical empathy. With 30+ years leading global brands—Disney, The Gap, Claire’s, DreamWorks, and 20th Century Fox—Jim now helps leaders and teams thrive through authenticity, courage, and inclusion.
His acclaimed book, All Pride, No Ego, chronicles his journey as a queer executive and has positioned him as a trusted voice in leadership and DEI. Featured in Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, and 30+ podcasts, Jim speaks to audiences from boardrooms to ballrooms on living and leading with impact.
He serves on the Indiana University Foundation Board (Chair, Queer Philanthropy Circle) and Xcel Brands, and supports The Trevor Project and Point Foundation. Based in Atlanta, he’s building a more inclusive world—one conversation at a time.
“Networking is One Letter Away from Not Working”
Connect, learn, and grow at ATD Los Angeles’ networking event featuring Liz Mohler—Executive Coach, Chief Coach, Speaker, and Career Strategist. Liz empowers professionals to unlock potential, clarify goals, and turn aspirations into reality. Discover her signature approach to catching AIR—Advice, Information, and Resources—and gain actionable insights to accelerate your career. Don’t miss this opportunity to network and be inspired!
ATD Capability Model
ATD Talent Development Capabilities Covered by the Presentation:
- Building Personal Capability:
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- Collaboration & Leadership
- Developing Professional Capability:
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- Career & Leadership Development
- Emotional Intelligence and Decision Making
- Impacting Organizational Capability:
ATD Los Angeles Chapter has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials.
This program qualifies for a maximum of 1 professional development point.
Find out more about APTD/CPTD Certifications here.
IMAGE Release: By registering for this event, I do hereby give ATD Los Angeles and and its associates or assigns, or anyone acting under its authority or permission, the irrevocable and unrestricted right and permission to: capture the image, audio, and content via photograph, videotape, audiotape, transcription, or other means now available, copyright in its own name or otherwise, and use, reuse, publish, and republish any and all material of which I presented, or may have been included in presenting, in whole or in part. I consent to the use of all media now or hereafter known for illustration, promotion, art, editorial, advertising, trade, or any other purpose whatsoever. I hereby waive any right that I may have to inspect or approve the finished product or products and the advertising copy or other matter that may be used in connection therewith or the use to which it may be applied. If I do not provide permission, I understand that I will not activate my web camera during virtual sessions.
REFUND/CANCELLATION: Please click here for cancellation and refund policies. We cannot guarantee that webinar/Zoom recordings will be available.
All ADA accommodations require a 21-day advanced notice by email to office@atdla.org (use Subject line: ADA Accommodations Request) so that we can reasonably search for and secure accommodations. ATD-LA cannot guarantee that accommodations can be reasonably secured with shorter notice. ATD-LA will cover costs for accommodations as required by law, for the published duration of the event only.
