2023 Fall Training Series

Join us for our Fall Training Series! This series is made up of 3 workshops and we hope you will join us for one, two, or all three!

Lunch included in your registration
Individual Workshop: $25 for Go Lead Idaho Members or $30 for non-members
All 3 Workshops: $60 for Go Lead Idaho Members or $80 for non-members

Location: All dates will be located in downtown Boise at City Center Plaza, Boise State University Computer Science Department, 777 West Main Street, in Room 352. The Computer Science Department has its own entrance located on the east side of the building near the miner statue in front of the US Bank building. The entrance is just south of the main Clearwater building and the Broncoshop entrances.

Parking: Convenient parking can be found in the Capitol Terrace parking garage across the street, located between 8th Street and Capitol Blvd with entrances from Main Street or Idaho Street. The first hour is free and Go Lead Idaho will provide parking validation for an additional hour.

Wed, October 18

12:00-1:00 PM

High Potential Employees Need High Potential Leaders: Why good hiring isn’t enough

Speaker: John Betts

Wed, October 25

12:00-1:00 PM

First, AID Yourself: Exercising Influence in a Changing World

Speaker: Michelle Choate

Wed, November 1

12:00-1:00 PM

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs)

Speakers: Jen Schneider and Amy Vecchione

Speaker Bios

Wednesday, October 18th

John Betts is a highly regarded trainer and professional coach in the area of people skills. He has served as a Sr Manager of People Operations, a Regional Training Manager, and a Sales Manager but his most prized title is that of Girls Scout Troop Leader of troop 249. With a passion for developing the way people communicate, he captivates audiences with dynamic and interactive presentations. John’s greatest professional joy comes from helping others see the potential in themselves that he sees.

Wednesday, October 25th

Michelle Choate is a program speaker, leadership coach, executive team coach, and organization development consultant with 25 years of real-world experience in organizational culture, individual, and leadership and development.

Michelle helps leaders, teams, and organizations master self-leadership so they can exercise their power in the workplace and influence organizational culture.

To lead with humility and authenticity, one must be experienced as enabling and freeing. Emotional Intelligence practices are the foundation of Michelle’s approach. Growing self-leadership, self-compassion, and self-awareness increases our influence, personal power, and authenticity in a complex world.

Be Real. Be Well.

Wednesday, November 1st

Jen Schneider is the Associate Dean of the College of Innovation and Design at Boise State. Jen’s research addresses challenges in the public communication of scientific, technological, and environmental controversies, with a particular focus on energy industry rhetoric, discourses of technical expertise, and the intersections of politics and science.

Amy Vecchione is the assistant director of research and innovation at eCampus Center, Boise State University. Amy is an educational leader who researches emerging technologies, adoption models, student success, and policy development.