PSHRA chapter- Channel Islands, CA

THANK YOU #PSHRA Bay Area for inviting your humble LinkedIn connection to present at your first ever symposium on “The Future of Work.” Privileged to share the podium with distinguished speakers Urzula Kakar, Conrad Fernandes, Alysa Stanford, and Brody Lorda, IPMA-SCP, PHR at the Chan Zuckerberg Community Space in Redwood City. Big shout out to event organizers Gabe Aponte, MPA, IPMA-SCP, Tina Pruett, Maria Patino, and Maria Saguisag-Sid. Tip o’ the cap from #TheEdutainer! Gary Butterworth President, PSHRA-Channel Islands chapter Cheers! #HumanResources #StayInterviews #EmployeeEngagement #EmolyeeRetention #Trust #Wellness #WorkLifeBalance

We had a fantastic time at our September 11, 2024 Lunch 'n Learn, where we were joined by the insightful Brandi Murphy, who delivered an engaging presentation on "Recruitment and Retention in the Public Sector."

RAN OUT OF SUPERLATIVES To describe Kristen Terry, PSHRA-CP! Amazing moderator of my presentation session, leader of award-winning North Carolina chapter, superb LinkedIn interviewee, and—most importantly—brand new friend. Thank you, Kristen, for your leadership, kindness, and innovation. You consistently set the standard, and for this humble LinkedIn connection, you have helped make #PSHRA24 one for the memory books! To be continued coast-to-coast . . . Virtually and in person. - Grateful in the District of Columbia

Public Sector HR Association (PSHRA) Annual Conferences Come for the Walking Tour; stay for the Happy Hour. #PSHRA23 Western Regional, Salt Lake City #PSHRA24 National, Washington DC Me and my peeps—Tamara and Sheila—reunited! #HumanResources #Friendships #Rapport #Merlot ??

Honored to be a Guest on #PSHRA’s Mark McGraw podcast! Mark and the #Edutainer reflected on #PSHRA24, the Annual National Convention sponsored by the Public Sector HR Association. Mark wanted my perspective as both an attendee and presenter. Sprinkled in with some “what led you to become a trainer?” stories. Seen “mic-side” below, we were situated amongst conference attendees in the foyer outside presentation rooms. When our recorded episode “drops” (as the kids say), you’ll hear about it here first! Thanks, Mark, I’m pretty sure I bent the format of your show some, but I am hopeful our conversation was somewhat enlightening as well as entertaining. In a word, I hope your audience will be “Edutained.” ?? Grand Hyatt Hotel Washington, D.C. September 6, 2024 #PSHRApodcast #LearningAndDevelopment #Training #HumanResources #StayInterviews

Presenting at the Annual National #PSHRA Conference in Washington, D.C. BEFORE & AFTER Pictures ?? “Solving the Employee Retention Dilemma, or Bespoke Career-Centered Conversations to the Rescue!” Final event of the three-day conference. (Challenge accepted!) Many attendees had already left for flights home, but those who remained responded well to the #Edutainer. Some learning, some laughs, and some real-world role-playing simulations. September 6, 2024 Grand Hyatt Washington, D.C. P.S. Shout out to Kristen Terry, IPMA-CP for being a wonderful session moderator! #StayInterviews #HumanResources #Trust #EmployeeEngagement

Biggest Takeaway from DAY ONE of the #PSHRA24 Conference? Discovering the happiest year of our lives (wait for it). Marvelous keynote speaker Jennifer Moss presented on the subject of “Rediscovering Happiness and Purpose at Work.” In it, we learned about the big “U-Shaped Curve” between the primary and secondary spikes of happiness in our lives. Your humble LinkedIn connection is “Exhibit A” demonstrating the veracity of her hypothesis. Runner-up Happiest Year(s): 18-23 * College—Need I say more? Happiest Year: 70 * Retired—Allow me to say a little more. Successful 32-year marriage, focused elective work projects, active sporting life and fitness regimen, wonderful grown-up independent son, good health, personal trainer, high energy derived from powerfully nutritious food, minimal pharmaceuticals, continuous learning from reading and curiosity-based conversations, naps as needed, and evening cocktails poured pro re nata ??. Confessions of a “70-Year-Old Teenager” #BlueZones #OptimalAging #Longevity #HappinessProject Please stand by: Day Two starts right now!

BREAKING NEWS — FROM NATION’S CAPITAL! First selfie with the President and President-Elect!!! Mark Van Bruggen and Andrea Cutler #PSHRA24 National Conference Grand Hyatt Washington DC ????