Events

Chapter Meeting - September 15, 2026 (IN PERSON)

Join us for an IN PERSON Chapter Meeting
Tuesday, September 15 2026.

Amy B Shannon will be presenting "Entitlement Culture Crisis"

Cost: $25 for Members; $35 for Non Members.

Schedule:

Registration / Networking from 11:45am - 12.00pm

Announcements from 11:55am - 12:00pm

Presentation from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Location:
Medina County District Library
210 S Broadway St
Medina, OH 44256

Session Description: In the complex landscape of the post-pandemic workplace, fostering a culture of accountability is not just a goal; it's a necessity!

Amidst the comprehensive interplay of organizational dynamics, few threads are as complex and pervasive as pride and entitlement. These two formidable barriers have the potential to obstruct the path to accountability, stifling progress and hindering growth.

Now, more than ever, leaders must confront these challenges head-on, charting a course toward a future defined by humility, integrity and unwavering accountability. In this session tailored for HR professionals, we will embark on a journey to unravel the intricacies of pride and entitlement, exploring how they intersect with accountability and, more importantly, how we can overcome them to cultivate a culture of responsibility and excellence within our organizations.

Speaker Bio:Amy B. Shannon, President, Pinnacle Leadership Solutions, LLC, and a Partner in Your Partner in HR has specialized in Organizational Development, Human Resources and Training for over 35 years. For the past 20 years, Amy has been an Organizational Development consultant working with clients in manufacturing, service, financial and healthcare industries. Most recently, Amy served as the Executive Director II/Vice President of Corporate College where she built robust leadership training curriculum to serve her clients.

Prior to her OD work, she spent over 15 years as Director of Human Resources with Western-Southern Enterprise and Kendle International, Inc. In both organizations, Amy built competency-based corporate universities that were recognized on a national level as well as noted numerous times in trade magazines. Kendle College, her most prestigious corporate university initiative, served 1300 employees in eight countries and was taught in three languages. Amy has worked in roles ranging from an Executive Coach to management professionals to Program Director of a city-wide leadership program for 50 women from various organizations. She has been certified by the Ohio Supreme Court and Community Mediation Services of Central Ohio in the area of Personal Conflict Resolution and Mediation, and holds certifications with numerous nationally known training vendors. She is a regular speaker at national conferences such as WELD Leadership and was a featured speaker at The Corporate University Week at the Disney Institute. She is a regular speaker for the HR Star Conference Cleveland. As a result of her high ratings, she has also been a key speaker at the HR Star Atlanta and received the Gold Medal Award three years in a row for best session speaker. Amy was a recipient of the 2015 HR Awards presented by ERC & CSHRM.

Amy focuses her energies on growing leaders through executive coaching, leadership and interpersonal skills training. She also serves as Past-President and a Board Member for the HR Leadership Group of NE Ohio association.

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Chapter Meeting - October 20, 2026 (IN PERSON)

Join us for an IN PERSON Chapter Meeting - BREAKFAST MEETING!
Tuesday, October 20 2026.

Jeff Belcher will be presenting "When the Rules Change: Resilience, Adaptability & Leadership When Life Does Not Go According to Plan"

Cost: $25 for Members; $35 for Non Members.

Schedule:

Registration / Networking from 7:45am - 8.00am

Announcements from 7:55am - 8:00am

Presentation from 8:00am - 9:00am

Location:
Grand Café and Roastery
4080 Creative Living Way
Medina, OH 44256

Session Description: What happens when life changes in an instant and the path forward looks nothing like the one you planned. Drawing from his experience, rebuilding his life after a catastrophic illness resulted in becoming a quadruple amputee. Jeff will share a powerful perspective on resilience adaptability and leadership. Attendees will learn practical strategies for navigating adversity, embracing change, challenging assumptions about disabilities, in creating environments where people can thrive… even when the rules change.

Speaker Bio: Jeff Belcher is a motivational speaker, resilience advocate, and leadership storyteller who brings a powerful perspective on overcoming adversity, adapting to change, and finding a way forward when life does not go as planned. A former competitive tennis athlete at the NCAA Division I level and Director of Tennis at country clubs in Florida, New York, and Connecticut, Jeff spent over twenty years developing the mindset, discipline, and ability to perform under pressure that come with competitive athletics, not only for himself, but also his clients. Those experiences shaped as approach to leadership, perseverance, preparation, and personal accountability… then his life changed dramatically. A catastrophic illness resulted in the loss of both legs below the knees and most of his fingers, forcing him to rebuild virtually every aspect of his daily life. Simple tasks required new approaches, new skills, and an entirely different mindset. What followed taught him that resilience isn’t about going back to who you were before adversity, it’s about learning how to move forward when the rules have changed.Today, Jeff brings that perspective to organizations and leaders sharing practical lessons on adversity, embracing change, challenging assumptions about disabilities, and creating environments where people can thrive.

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