We often hear the phrase “bring your full self to work,” but what does it really mean—and how much should we truly bring? Many of us struggle to find the right balance between being authentic and fitting in with workplace norms. This interactive workshop is designed to help participants navigate that challenge, striking a balance that allows us to be true to ourselves while being flexible enough to foster a culture of belonging for others. We will explore how to align personal authenticity with workplace cultural norms to contribute to a more inclusive and supportive work environment, using the concept of “Empowered Alignment.”

The SMPS Twin Cities chapter welcomes and encourages participation from diverse backgrounds. A 15% discount is available for members of DBE, WBE, MBE, VBR, and LGBTBE firms. Please contact [email protected] for your discount code prior to registration.

Schedule:
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Program

Who Should Attend:
Firm Principals + Leadership
Business Development + Sales Staff
Marketing Director + Manager
Marketing + Proposal Coordinators
Creative Services + Graphic Designers
Copy Writers + Content Marketers

Learning Objectives:

1. Balancing Authenticity and Adaptation: Gain clarity on what it means to “bring your full self to work” and learn how to strike a healthy balance between authenticity and adapting to workplace norms.
2. Exploring Personal Adjustments: Understand the aspects of ourselves we commonly adjust at work, how these adjustments impact us, and how to align our personal and workplace values to foster belonging.
3. Navigating Competing Values: Learn practical strategies, including a case study, to balance competing values within a team, creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

SMPS Domains of Practice (for CPSM) - 1 total credit
6 - Information, Resource, and Organizational Management

About the Speaker

Beth Ridley, Founder and CEO at Ridley Consulting Group
Beth Ridley is a corporate executive turned workplace culture consultant, speaker, author, and CEO of Ridley Consulting Group. She brings 30 years of experience, with expertise in diversity and inclusion and positive psychology to help organizations with belonging best practices and inclusion solutions. Beth has been featured in national publications and on television, and delivers keynotes at events worldwide. Beth holds a BA in English Literature from the University of Virginia, an MA in International Relations from Tufts University and an MBA from Columbia University. Beth has lived in London, Tokyo, Johannesburg and Bangkok and now resides in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 

Please note that the virtual login information will be sent to registrants the day before the event. In addition, this program will be recorded. The program recording and any presenter material will be shared with registrants after the event. If you have any registration questions, please reach out to [email protected].

By registering for this SMPS-TC event, you give permission for SMPS-TC to use any photographs or videos taken at the event on its website, social media, or in promotional materials without compensation. You also understand that SMPS-TC owns all photographs and videos taken at the event.