Tonya Sowles

“HR doesn’t generate revenue.” We’ve all heard it—but it’s time to challenge that mindset. While HR may not directly sell products or services, it drives organizational success, supports sustainable growth, and maximizes profitability. To earn and keep a seat at the table, HR professionals must understand the business side of operations and connect HR strategies to financial outcomes.

In this interactive program, HR that Means Business: Aligning People, Strategy, and Profit, you’ll learn how to align HR initiatives with organizational goals, interpret business and financial metrics, and demonstrate the ROI of HR programs. Gain tools and conversation frameworks to position HR as a true strategic partner, shifting the perception of HR from cost center to value driver. Participants will leave with practical skills and confidence to engage leadership in strategic conversations and show how HR fuels revenue growth and organizational success.

Psychological safety is more than a buzzword—it’s a critical driver of team success and employee well-being. In this engaging workshop, participants will explore what psychological safety is, why it matters, and how to build it. You’ll learn the levels of psychological safety, practical strategies to create it, and how to avoid the common pitfalls that destroy it. Through real-world insights and actionable tools, this session equips leaders, managers, HR professionals, and team members to foster open communication, trust, and collaboration. By the end, you’ll be able to recognize where your team stands, implement practices that build safety, and address behaviors that undermine it. Join us to unlock the transformative power of psychological safety and elevate team performance, innovation, and workplace culture.

Lead Like a Pro is a practical guide for anyone seeking to become an effective manager and build a winning team. This interactive program covers core management skills—communication, delegation, motivation, and time management—equipping participants with tools to lead with professionalism. Attendees will also learn strategies to foster teamwork, create a culture of respect and trust, and address conflict constructively. By the end, managers will understand the difference between leadership and management, what being a people manager truly requires, and the benefits of engaged, collaborative teams. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to lead confidently, manage challenges, and create a productive, harmonious workplace environment.