Rising Above the Chaos with Carolyn Gross

Change is constant. Uncertainty is everywhere. And for today's HR professionals and leaders, navigating workplace disruption while supporting others can feel overwhelming.

In this engaging and practical session, Carolyn Gross will help you uncover strategies to rise above the noise, regain your footing, and lead with greater confidence and resilience. Through self-reflection and actionable techniques, you'll learn how to distinguish between internal and external chaos, strengthen your mindset, and harness the lessons that challenges can teach us.

Discover how to become a "Chaos Ninja" by building the skills needed to remain focused, adaptable, and effective—even in the most turbulent environments. You'll leave with neuroscience-based tools and proven strategies to help realign your team, restore productivity, and create stability when it's needed most.

Learning Objectives

Participants will:

• Identify the different categories of chaos and understand their impact on individual and team performance.
• Strengthen self-efficacy and develop a success-oriented mindset.
• Learn practical "Chaos Ninja" techniques to navigate uncertainty and challenging situations.
• Apply neuroscience-based strategies to help teams regain focus, resilience, and productivity during times of disruption.

Whether you're leading a team, supporting employees, or navigating your own professional challenges, this session will provide the tools and perspective needed to rise above the chaos and thrive.

Pricing
Students: $10
Members: $35
Nonmembers: $55

Walk-ins are welcome, but please note that rates increase at the door to $65/person; regardless if a member or not. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
On-Site Registration Pricing
$65

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Code of Conduct

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We ask all participants to contribute to a positive experience by avoiding behavior that could make others uncomfortable or detract from the purpose of the event, including inappropriate advances, disruptive conduct, excessive alcohol consumption, or overly aggressive sales activity. Our goal is to ensure that SD SHRM events remain inclusive, engaging, and enjoyable spaces for learning, connection, and professional growth.