whether attendees walk away genuinely moved, better informed, and ready to act.The success of any event ultimately rests on the quality and relevance
of the content being presented. Generic talks don’t cut it anymore.
Today’s audiences expect speakers who bring hard-won expertise, current research,
and actionable strategies — not just a list of buzzwords.That’s the philosophy at the heart of the Center for Human Capital Innovation (CHCI).
With decades of combined experience at the intersection of workforce strategy,
leadership development, and organizational culture, CHCI’s expert speakers bring
depth, energy, and practical wisdom to every engagement.
“Engaging and captivating the audience is vital for success. We deliver compelling
and insightful presentations on the topics your organization needs most — today.”— Center for Human Capital Innovation
Preparing Leaders for the Workforce of the Future
The American workforce is undergoing a seismic shift — and the organizations that
thrive will be the ones that see it coming. This keynote cuts through the noise and
focuses on four transformative trends reshaping the workplace: the demographic tsunami
of retiring workers, women leaving corporate environments, the emergence of a new majority,
and the rapid rise of contingent and temporary workers (projected to reach 40% of the
total workforce).
Leaders leave this session with a concrete understanding of the forces at play and —
crucially — a roadmap for staying ahead of them.
- Retain institutional knowledge before the retirement wave hits
- Win the intensifying war for top talent
- Develop the next generation of leaders from within
Increase Your Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
IQ gets you hired. EQ gets you promoted — and keeps your teams performing. Emotional
Intelligence is the ability to monitor, identify, understand, and use emotional information
effectively, whether it comes from yourself or from those around you. Research consistently
links higher EQ to greater personal and professional success.
Unlike IQ, EQ is a learnable skill. This session provides participants with a frank
self-assessment and a practical, three-step framework for building emotional intelligence
starting today.
- Understand how EQ shapes personal and professional relationships
- Assess your own current EQ level honestly
- Learn three concrete steps to sharpen active listening skills
- Walk away with tools to “amp up” your EQ immediately
Unconscious Bias and You
Everyone carries bias — it’s a feature of how the human brain processes the world,
not a character flaw. But unconscious bias, the stereotypes we form outside our own
awareness, is among the most corrosive forces in modern workplaces because it goes
unchecked. The result: talented people are overlooked, teams underperform, and
organizations fail to unlock their full potential.
This session doesn’t shame participants — it equips them. Understanding the four types
of workplace bias (performance bias, performance attribution bias, competency/likability
tradeoff bias, and maternal bias) is the first step toward creating a more equitable,
higher-performing organization.
- Understand the root causes and science of bias
- Recognize the four most common types of workplace bias
- Apply practical tools to interrupt bias in hiring, feedback, and daily decisions
Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, perpetually behind, or just “tired of being tired,”
you’re in good company. The modern work environment demands not just more hours, but
more presence, creativity, and resilience — and those don’t come from time management
hacks alone.
This session borrows from the science of elite athletic performance to help professionals
train their energy across four critical dimensions: physical, emotional, mental, and
spiritual. The result is a sustainable, whole-person approach to productivity and
leadership that actually works.
- Physical energy — practical tips on nutrition, exercise, and sleep
- Emotional energy — strategies for maintaining focus under pressure
- Mental energy — the science of gratitude and happiness at work
- Spiritual energy — grounding yourself in core values for lasting motivation
Meet the Speakers
All engagements are delivered by CHCI’s senior leadership team — practitioners with
real-world experience in human capital, leadership, and organizational change.
Custom webinars and keynotes are available for organizational clients.
- Dr. Allen Zeman – President, Center for Human Capital Innovation
- Anne Loehr – Senior Vice President, Center for Human Capital Innovation
- Jessica Alvarez – Executive Team, Center for Human Capital Innovation
Whether you’re planning a half-day leadership workshop, an annual all-hands event, or
a focused training session for a specific team, CHCI can build a custom presentation
tailored to your audience, your challenges, and your goals.
CHCI also offers a growing library of webinars, podcasts, and workforce trend summary
papers to help organizations stay ahead of the curve between engagements.
Explore the full suite of resources at
centerforhci.org.
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