TOPIC: Thriving Beyond Fear: Mastering Workplace Challenges

GUEST SPEAKER: Tanya Boyd

Tanya Boyd is a project manager with over 20 years of experience, known for her passion for creativity, innovation, and ability to get things done with a dash of humor. Her career spans a variety of industries, including disaster recovery, mortgage origination, and government roles at the Department of Revenue and the Department of Health.

She has held multiple roles, including Chief Communications Officer for a best-selling author on emotional intelligence, Project Manager at a software development consulting firm, IT Project Manager in healthcare, and PM Administrator at an automation engineering company.

Tanya is highly skilled in corporate communications, relationship building, and negotiation. She earned her PMP® in 2014 and her PMI-ACP® in 2020, which sharpened her expertise in both traditional and agile project management. She has been an active board member of the Baton Rouge PMI Chapter since 2017 and proudly served as its President from 2022 to 2023.

Tanya runs Inspire Creative Consulting, where she helps teams boost innovation and productivity through out-of-the-box thinking. She has also recently joined Corbeau Tech as an educational instructor for Project Success Academy.

In 2024, she has delivered over 15 presentations, including:

• Tales from the SWAMP: Navigating the Murky Waters of Project Management
• Thriving Beyond Fear: Navigating Workplace Challenges
• Delta Dawn: AI Use Cases from the Bayou
• Using Tuckman’s Model to Effectively Navigate Team Dynamics

TOPIC OVERVIEW:

Join us for "Thriving Beyond Fear: Mastering Workplace Challenges," a pivotal session designed for project managers eager to conquer common workplace fears. Discover actionable strategies to transform fear into growth, enhance team communication, and promote resilience against change and technological advancements. Learn to maintain work-life balance and champion personal development, ensuring sustained high performance. Empower yourself to navigate workplace challenges confidently, foster a positive environment, and thrive in your project management career.

• Master strategies to transform workplace fears into growth and innovation opportunities
• Learn techniques to foster resilience, communication and team confidence
• Gain insights into maintaining work-life balance amidst workplace challenges
• Discover actionable steps for personal development and continuous learning

SPEAKER LINKS & DESCRIPTIONS:

Tanya Boyd, PMP®, PMI-ACP® | LinkedIn
Email: inspirecreativeconsulting@gmail.com

TOPIC: Thriving Beyond Fear: Mastering Workplace Challenges

DATE:  27 February 2025

TIME: 6:30 – 8:30 PM PST

ATTENDING PDUs: 2

LOCATION: Virtual

MEETING FORMAT: ZOOM Meeting

AGENDA:

6:30 pm - 6:35 pm     Welcome & Board Announcements
6:35 pm - 8:00 pm     Speaker Presentation
8:00 pm – 8:30 pm    Chapter Closing Remarks