“Brains @ Work: The Invisible Power of Neurodiversity”

Presented by: Sarah Ohanesian & Jeff Gibbard

“If You Judge a Fish by Its Ability to Climb a Tree, It Will Live Its Whole Life Believing that It is Stupid.” Yet, that’s exactly how too many organizations operate, and who benefits? No one.

What if you could tap into each person’s unique abilities? What if you could change the way you operate so that each person could stay in their zone of genius? In short, what if we stopped judging all of those fishes who can’t climb trees?

In this keynote, Tri-State HRMA partners once again with the President of NSA Philly (National Speaker’s Association) to shine the light on something that is virtually invisible in most organizations: neurodiversity. Brains @Work is a new way to think about structuring your work environment to create deeper employee engagement, more cohesive cultures, and vastly improved productivity.

This talk isn’t just a model for creating thriving environments that are neuroinclusive. It’s actually a model for creating inclusive environments across every dimension and intersection of a person’s identity.

Let’s reimagine work, together.

Join Tri-State on Thursday, February 6th for a very special Dinner meeting at the Westin Hotel in Mount Laurel and hear Sarah Ohanesian & Jeff Gibbard share their insights.

Approved for 1.25 SHRM PDCs
Approved for 1.25  HRCI Business Credits

Sarah Ohanesian grew up a hard-working girl from the midwest. She was a good student, knew how to play within the rules, and excelled throughout her life. As a former CMO, Sarah understands managing a team and getting things done. Along the way, she has developed strategies for managing all different types of personalities and brain types. She is an experienced keynote speaker and corporate trainer.

 sarahohanesian.com

Jeff Gibbard grew up with all the classic labels applied to a kid with ADHD and Autism. He was “lazy,” “undisciplined,” but also “a really smart boy…if he could just apply himself and sit still.” And so began Jeff’s rebellion and the birth of his entrepreneurial spirit. In 2020, after a decade of knowing one another, Jeff and Sarah joined forces to build Super Productive, and it was there that they discovered the hidden power of neurodiversity to accomplish extraordinary things.

Professional Clothing Drive
Let’s empower those returning to the workforce!

The Workforce Readiness Committee is launching our “Springing into the Work Force” campaign by collecting gently used, clean professional clothing and accessories for men and women, that will be donated to organizations supporting underserved members of our communities who are returning to the workforce. This clothing drive will run from Feburary 3rd to April 15th. This is an opportunity to purge closet items while helping others. WRC will post more details on the Tri-State site, in the meantime, we look forward to seeing everyone at the February meeting and our committee members will be there to accept any clothing donations you bring to the meeting.

Thank you in advance to all of our professional and generous Tri-State members for taking the time to gather and donate items that will benefit others!

Thank You to our February Meeting Sponsor:

Meeting Location:

The Westin – Mt. Laurel
555 Fellowship Road
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054

Meeting Agenda:

5:30pm: Networking
6:00pm: Dinner begins
6:30pm: Tristate Welcome and Updates
7:00pm: Legislative Update
7:15pm: Speaker Presentation
8:15pm: Wrap-up and More Networking

We look forward to seeing you!

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