Fall Conference 2024

Stories to Success: Transform Your Journey

Join the 2024 Fall Conference and learn how you can take your stories and craft them to transform your person and professional journey. This year's conference will feature two esteemed keynote speakers - Rance Greene and Erik Dominguez, who will guide you through the art of creating compelling narratives that drive meaningful change.

WHEN: October 8, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Early Bird pricing ends 9/24, so sign up today!

Keynote Speaker Rance Greene

Rance Greene formed needastory.com and the School of Story Design (schoolofstorydesign.com) for those who struggle with storytelling at work. His methodology - Story Design - gives leaders and talent development professionals a systematic and creative way for discovering who their audience is and how to persuade them to take action on new ideas. He helps leadership teams, entrepreneurs and instructional designers discover that they are uniquely equipped to tell the best story for their audiences. Rance is the author of Instructional Story Design, a practical guide for developing stories that train. He coaches, teaches, speaks, and writes often on the benefits of stories to connect people to one another.

Rance's website: Need a Story Website, School of Story Design Website

Keynote Speaker Erik Dominguez

Erik Dominguez is not your typical keynote speaker! While his academic credentials are unquestionably impressive - a B.A. in English Literature, an M.S. in Instructional Design, a progressing M.S. in Strategic Communication, and a coveted certification as an Advanced Professional Speaking Coach from the National Speech and Debate Association - there's so much more to Erik than meets the eye.

For a quarter-century, Erik hasn't merely taught the mechanics of public speaking. He's delved deeper, mentoring his proteges in the nuanced art of communication. Erik believes in the power of an authentic voice, guiding individuals in honing their unique narratives, and delivering messages that resonate deeply with their audiences.

Erik's life experiences as an immigrant, caught between two contrasting cultures, has endowed him with profound insights. He's known the weight of feeling different, the struggle of seeking the right words, and the challenges of blending in. But Erik chose not to fade into the shadows. Instead, he embraced the journey, armed himself with tools and techniques, and emerged as a beacon for many.

He isn't just a coach; he's a storyteller, a motivator, a humorist, and above all, an inspirer. Erik's mission transcends the textbook. He provides genuine guidance, invaluable tools, consistent feedback, and the kind of encouragement that empowers individuals to metamorphose their fears into fuel.

With Erik Dominguez, it's not just about speaking - it's about captivating, connecting, and making a lasting impact. Ready for a transformative journey in the realm of communication? Let Erik be your guide!

Erik's website: https://www.speakernow.com/speaker/erik-dominguez/

Conference Agenda

We are excited to present the agenda for the Fall conference. Please click on the name of the person to read about their topic and biographies. Click here for the full agenda.

7:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks - ATD Hawkeye Chapter President Brenda Meeker

8:30 Keynote with Rance Greene

10:00 Break

10:15 First Round of Breakout Sessions

11:45 Lunch and Prizes

12:45 Keynote with Erik Dominguez

2:15 Break

2:30 Second Round of Breakout Sessions

3:30 Wrap up, grand prize drawing and networking

2024 Fall Conference Sponsors