This session is designed for talent development practitioners focused on maximizing team potential and achieving exceptional training outcomes. By enhancing mental fitness and cultivating a high-performance culture, participants will learn to transition from a reactive, survival-oriented mindset to a proactive, thriving approach.
The session emphasizes the importance of self-command, intercepting negative thought patterns, and nurturing empathy and innovative thinking among team members.
By the end of this session, participants will possess practical tools that not only transform challenges into growth opportunities but also enhance collaboration and communication within their teams.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand the Brain's Regions: Distinguish between the Survive and Thrive regions of the brain to enhance emotional awareness and team dynamics.
• Identify and Manage the Judge Saboteur: Learn to intercept the Judge Saboteur to reduce both self-criticism and external judgment, promoting a supportive atmosphere.
• Weaken Accomplice Saboteurs: Recognize and address accomplice Saboteurs that hinder leadership effectiveness and team collaboration.
• Embrace the Sage Perspective: Practice adopting the Sage perspective to convert challenges into opportunities for personal and collective growth.
About our speaker:
Keesha B. Buteau is the Founder of Beacon of Light, a Coaching, Consulting, and Public Speaking company based in Lafayette, Louisiana. With a career spanning over 20 years, Keesha has distinguished herself as a leader in the coaching and professional development space. As a member of the Positive Intelligence coaching community and DISC Assessment practitioner, she empowers organizations and individuals to achieve sustainable growth and peak performance. Keesha is also a valued partner in Brand State U, a premier provider of training and development programs that enhance leadership capabilities across industries.
A graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Project Management, Keesha's extensive experience includes executive coaching, consulting, and leadership training. Her work spans C-suite executives, small and large for-profit companies, and non-profit organizations, where she is known for fostering trust, collaboration, and meaningful personal and professional growth.
Keesha’s influence extends beyond her business endeavors. She was recognized as one of Acadiana’s Top 20 Under 40 Young Leaders in 2020, celebrated as a Steel Magnolia in Acadiana Profile Magazine in January 2024, and honored as a Woman Making a Difference in Acadiana Lifestyle Magazine for her impactful leadership. Keesha was also featured in the 4-part television segment Friday Light with Keesha, airing on KADN News 15, which focused on personal and professional development.
Driven by her purpose to inspire and uplift others, Keesha is a trusted source of encouragement and a beacon for those striving to define and achieve their own success.
ATDBR strives to align our programming with the ATD Capability Model. This workshop supports the "Impacting Organizational" Capability.
ATDBR is a pre-approved provider and is authorized to provide continuing education programs that qualify for initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. ATDBR provides high-quality programming that has been developed and delivered by subject matter experts.
As soon as you complete the registration process, you will be guaranteed a seat at this event. The completed registration process initiates an invoice from ATDBR to you that may be paid online, by mail, or on the day of the event. Be sure to register using a valid and accessible email address to receive automated event confirmations, invoices, and Zoom links for virtual events. ATDBR is not responsible for undeliverable communication due to registration errors.
Event cancellations received at least 48 hours prior to the event may be eligible to receive a refund for the event registration. Eligible cancellations will be accepted via email to treasurer@atdbatonrouge.org. All refund requests must be made by the member or credit card holder. Requests for cancellations after the stated deadline will not be eligible for transfer or refund.
Contact president@atdbatonrouge.org if you have any questions.
Pre-registration required. No walk-ins.
