August 2026 - Chapter Meeting (August 20, 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Building Resilience in Times of Transformation

Change is inevitable, but resilience determines how we move through it. In this high-energy, interactive session, participants will explore the science & strategy behind resilience, discover practical tools to build a resilient mindset, & leave with a personalized Resilience Action Plan to help themselves & their teams thrive through transformation.

Learning Objectives

Define Resilience & Debunk Common Misconceptions — Participants will understand the neuroscience behind why it's essential to "fill their resiliency tank" during stable times, & recognize how resilience directly impacts employee engagement, retention, & performance during high-pressure periods of change.
Apply the Thought Model for Mindset Management — Participants will learn to use this research-backed tool, rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Psychology, to intentionally choose a mindset that aligns with their goals — empowering a more resilient, adaptable approach in both life & work.
Create a Personalized Resilience Action Plan — Participants will develop a practical action plan rooted in the four key elements of resilience — Purpose, Mindset, Community, & Recharge — & leave equipped with strategies to build resilience in themselves & those they lead.

Meet the Speaker

Corie Hoffman is dedicated to transforming workplace experiences & empowering teams to reach new heights. Corie equips individuals to confidently tackle challenges & elevate their impact both personally & professionally. Corie’s mission is to help leaders & organizations prioritize their most valuable asset—their people—& to drive success through a culture of continuous learning & growth. Join her to explore how you can move from ordinary to extraordinary, & make a positive difference on your team & in your organization

All sessions are pending HRCI & SHRM Certification. Stay Tuned!

September 2026 - Chapter Meeting (September 22, 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Data Storytelling for HR Professionals: Turn your People Insights into Action!

HR teams collect a wealth of data—on engagement, retention, performance, DEI, and more—but numbers alone rarely spark change. What if your next presentation didn’t just share metrics, but inspired leaders to take action that improves workplace culture, improve retention, and strengthens the employee experience?

In this interactive session, Kaitlin Henze of storytelling with data will share her personal journey in the HR field and how the skill of analyzing, visualizing, and presenting data has helped her establish credibility with leaders and accelerate organizational change. Kaitlin currently works alongside Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic, best selling author, CEO, and previous leader of the Google People Analytics team. In this session, you will learn five practical techniques to design clear, meaningful, and compelling graphs and communicate people insights that resonate with leaders and peers.

Mastering the superpower of data storytelling will set you apart from other HR professionals by helping you:

Establish credibility and strategic influence with business leaders
Turn analytics into action that shapes culture and employee experience
Stand out in a field where data expertise sets you apart

To wrap up, Kaitlin will share how we can help kids develop life long data skills through Daphne Draws Data, illustrating our broader mission of growing a future talent pipeline of data minded leaders. Check out the Data Detectives program to learn how your organization can participate in this amazing opportunity!

Learning Objectives

Transform HR Metrics into Stories: Learn how to convert complex HR data—engagement, turnover, DEI, and more—into narratives that inspire leaders to act. Discover practical techniques to create clear, impactful charts and dashboards that make trends and opportunities impossible to ignore.

Influence Company leadership: Build credibility and trust with executives by presenting data that connects directly to business priorities and culture goals.

Drive Organizational Change: Gain strategies to move beyond reporting to motivating action that improves employee experience and workplace culture.

Accelerate Your HR Career: Develop a critical skill set that sets you apart in the HR field and positions you as a strategic, data-savvy leader.

Meet the Speaker

Kaitlin brings over a decade of experience in the HR field across many industries. Kaitlin recently transitioned to the data communication space, helping adults and children learn powerful data visualization and presentation skills that inspire people to act. As the Education and Outreach Specialist at storytelling with data, she builds relationships with schools, community organizations, and businesses that are passionate about growing the future talent pipeline of data minded leaders. With a background in relationship development, workshop facilitation, and project management, Kaitlin cultivates relationships to help us fulfill our mission of developing data drawing superpowers in all kids.

All sessions are pending HRCI & SHRM Certification. Stay Tuned!

Metro Milwaukee SHRM upcoming events

August 2026 - Chapter Meeting (August 20, 2026)

September 2026 - Chapter Meeting (September 22, 2026)