PFW Connects

PFW Connects presented by American Senior Communities is back on Thursday, November 21st. We welcome guest speaker, Jalyn Ely Girardot, Administrative Assistant here at Purdue Fort Wayne, for a discussion on "Invisible Disability in the Workplace." ⭐ Discover what most employers (and many disabled employees) get wrong about accommodations ⭐ Understand how to better navigate the complexities of disability at work ⭐Find out if you qualify as disabled - the answer may surprise you Hot Coffee & Pastries will be provided courtesy of Summit City Nursing and Rehabilitation RSVP Here: https://lnkd.in/gv-H2Msr #PFWConnects #ConnectsCommunity #ConnectsAlumni #ConnectsTheHerd

ICYMI: We enjoyed having Theresa Steele join us this morning to share more about the Trust Pyramid and allow us to work through some scenarios to learn more about trust-based vulnerability. We'll see you next month as we welcome guest speaker Jalyn Ely Girardot for a discussion on (invisible) disabilities in the workplace. #PFWConnects #ConnectsCommunity #ConnectsAlumni #ConnectsTheHerd

Get to know our speaker for this Thursday, October 17th, Theresa Steele! Theresa is a Hoosier native and an EOS Implementer. She has a passion for connection, the community and helping businesses get the best results. With a focused pursuit of helping communities connect through the development of relationships and moving away from transactional interactions, Theresa concentrates her efforts on building healthy relationships with community members, professionals and companies and bringing these groups together to model what healthy looks like for the rest of the community. Still time to RSVP: https://lnkd.in/e3pyRUa7 #PFWConnects #ConnectsCommunity #ConnectsAlumni #ConnectsTheHerd

PFW Connects presented by American Senior Communities is back on Thursday, October 17th and we welcome guest speaker, Theresa Steele, for a conversation on "The Five Behaviors™ and Building Trust." ⭐Get an introduction to The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team® model ⭐Learn about your personal tendencies as a teammate ⭐Explore the concept of vulnerability-based trust and why it matters ⭐Identify challenges you might have with this behavior and how you could begin to improve Hot coffee & pastries will be provided courtesy of COVENTRY MEADOWS RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/e3pyRUa7 #PFWConnects #ConnectsCommunity #ConnectsAlumni #ConnectsTheHerd

Get to know our speaker for this Thursday, September 19th - Douglas Thurber CAWC CPIA ASA! Doug has been working in the insurance world for almost 20 years in a vast array of roles and responsibilities. His current role is with 1st Source Bank within the commercial insurance division. He has the privilege of working with business owners, HR professionals, CEOs, and CFOs to educate them on risk control strategies within their insurance and banking portfolio. Doug is also a Certified Authority on Workers Compensation which allows him to dive deeper into a clients workers compensation portfolio and in turn be able to offer the best in class pricing his clients deserve. Doug enjoys coaching any sport his 6 kids participate in, Tournament Bass fishing, and just relaxing and spending time with the family at the lake.  Still time to RSVP: https://lnkd.in/e3pyRUa7 #PFWConnects #ConnectsCommunity #ConnectsAlumni #ConnectsTheHerd

PFW Connects presented by American Senior Communities returns on Thursday, September 19th. We welcome guest speaker, Douglas Thurber CAWC CPIA ASA, Risk Management Consultant from 1st Source Insurance for "Strategies to Build Your Positive Influence in the Workplace." ⭐ Influencing others within the workplace is a crucial role of everyone's professional success ⭐ Positive Influence helps to cultivate stronger bonds, a productive environment and helps to ensure desired outcomes Hot coffee & fresh pastries will be provided courtesy of Autumn Ridge Rehabilitaton Centre RSVP: https://lnkd.in/e3pyRUa7 #PFWConnects #ConnectsCommunity #ConnectsAlumni #ConnectsTheHerd

ICYMI: Thank you to Dr. Cheri Hampton-Farmer, CEO for presenting last Thursday to a wonderful group. She taught us all "The Art of Unforgettable Presentations," which led to a great group and partner discussion amongst attendees! We look forward to seeing you next month when Douglas Thurber CAWC CPIA ASA speaks on September 19th! #PFWConnects #ConnectsCommunity #ConnectsAlumni #ConnectsTheHerd

Get to know our speaker for August 15th, Dr. Cheri Hampton-Farmer, CEO! Dr. Cheri Hampton-Farmer, CEO of Communicating Matters LLC helps leaders increase influence and strengthen culture through communication. She is a speaker, consultant, executive coach and author.   As a communication consultant and coach, she helps leaders build on strategies that optimize decision-making processes and increase engagement. Clients who work with her achieve sustainable professional and personal growth. As a consultant, she helps leaders audit the organization’s communication, identify gaps and develop a plan for building a strong, mission-aligned culture.   Over the years, she has provided workshops or keynote addresses for Fortune 500 companies such as Marathon Petroleum Company, local government agencies, political candidates, and leaders of nonprofit organizations.  She has authored several academic articles and book chapters on topics related to leadership and culture and now creates widely accessible content in her blog posts.   She contributes to her community in ways that promote civic engagement. She recently completed the 2024 AVOW Women’s Campaign Institute program and now serves on the board for the DREAM Center, a nonprofit that promotes opportunities for an underserved population in Fort Wayne.   She enjoys spending time in older, historic buildings that have been repurposed and studies the melding of old architecture with new design that has a modern purpose. Her consulting has a similar intent. She works with people who have found ways to be successful but need a bit of polishing or a re-design to meet the demands of a modern world and remain relevant.   With roots in Maryland and Ohio, she now calls Indiana home and lives in Fort Wayne with her husband, Gene and labradoodle, Nelson. Join us next Thursday beginning at 8am for open networking with coffee & pastries courtesy of American Senior Communities & Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. RSVP Here: https://lnkd.in/en-76u4Z #PFWConnects #ConnectsCommunity #ConnectsAlumni #ConnectsTheHerd

PFW Connects presented by American Senior Communities returns on Thursday, August 15th. We welcome guest speaker, Dr. Cheri Hampton-Farmer, CEO to help us "Elevate Your Speaking & Presentations." In her presentation you'll be able to: ⭐ Learn what every presentation must have to move an audience to action ⭐ Learn what to avoid to keep your audience engaged when you share complex information or data ⭐ Learn preparation and practice methods so that each delivery is fresh for you and your audience Hot coffee & fresh pastries will be provided courtesy of Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center RSVP: https://lnkd.in/en-76u4Z #PFWConnects #ConnectsCommunity #ConnectsAlumni #ConnectsTheHerd

ICYMI! We had a great visit from Jacquie Downey with American Senior Communities to talk briefly about MARKLE HEALTH & REHABILITATION and the services they offer. Debbie Lemmon had some great stories about conflict she's experienced in her professional and personal life. Here's her checklist for handling conflict: 1️⃣ Speak the unspoken truth - if it actually needs to be said 2️⃣ In Love - do you value the individual/team? 3️⃣ At the right time - is it now, tomorrow, next week? 4️⃣ For the benefit of others - growth happens here and we work through it We can't wait to connect with you next month with special guest speaker, Dr. Cheri Hampton-Farmer, CEO as she will talk about public speaking & presentations! #PFWConnects #ConnectsCommunity #ConnectsAlumni #ConnectsTheHerd