Connection in 15 Seconds: Building Your Networking Introduction
This session helps faculty craft a concise, impactful professional introduction — also known as your professional brand or elevator pitch.
Session Goal:
Learn how to polish your 30-second professional brand pitch using practical techniques.
Resources:
[Link to L.A.D resource]
Recording:
[YouTube link]
Thinking on Your Feet: Communicating Clearly Under Pressure
This session explores strategies for maintaining clarity and composure when responding in high-pressure academic and professional settings.
Session Goal
Techniques for structured thinking, confident delivery, and effective communication in spontaneous moments.
Resources
[Link to L.A.D resource]
Recording
[YouTube link]
Guiding Progress: Quick, Practical Tips for Effective Mentorship
This session provides concise, actionable strategies to strengthen mentorship conversations and guide meaningful progress with students and colleagues.
Session Goal
Practical techniques to structure mentorship interactions for clarity, accountability, and growth.
Resources
[Link to L.A.D resource]
Recording
[YouTube link]
AI Tools for Creating Instructional Media
This session explores how artificial intelligence tools can support faculty in creating engaging instructional media for teaching and learning.
Session Goal
Practical ways to use AI-powered tools to design visuals, presentations, and other instructional materials that enhance clarity and student engagement.
Resources
[Link to L.A.D resource]
Recording
[YouTube link]
Respectful Dialogue Under Pressure: Four Precautions That Work
This session introduces four practical precautions that help you navigate high-pressure conversations while maintaining respectful and composed dialogue.
Session Goal
Simple techniques for maintaining clarity, composure, and respectful communication during difficult or high-pressure conversations.
Resources
[Link to L.A.D resource]
Recording
[YouTube link]
Getting Them To Talk: Three Simple Strategies For Starting Discussion
Nothing is louder than silence when teaching. This session introduces three easy-to-implement strategies to help you start meaningful discussion in any instructional context, from seminar rooms to large lecture halls and clinical settings.
Session Goal
Practical techniques for initiating and sustaining classroom discussion that encourage participation, engagement, and thoughtful dialogue across different teaching environments.
Resources
[Link to L.A.D resource]
Recording
[YouTube link]
Make the Right Hire: Things to Know if You Are Soon to Be on or in Front of a Search Committee
Behind every successful search committee is a system working behind the scenes. This session provides a live walkthrough of Interfolio, including how to access applicant materials and use system tools to complete evaluations directly within the platform.
Session Goal
Practical guidance on navigating Interfolio, reviewing candidate materials, and using evaluation tools effectively to support the search committee process.
Resources
[Link to L.A.D resource]
Recording
[YouTube link]
Own Your Academic Spotlight: Building Your Professional Brand
In academia, visibility matters. This session shares practical ways to define your professional brand, communicate your expertise, and position yourself for new opportunities and recognition.
Session Goal
Strategies for building a strong professional identity, effectively communicating your expertise, and increasing your visibility within academic and professional communities.
Resources
[Link to L.A.D resource]
Recording
[YouTube link
It’s Never Too Early to Prepare: Smart Strategies for Retirement Readiness
The best time to start planning for retirement is earlier than you think. This session shares smart, practical strategies to help you take control of your financial future and build lasting retirement readiness.
Session Goal
Practical strategies for early retirement planning, building financial readiness, and making informed decisions to support long-term financial security.
Resources
[Link to L.A.D resource]
Recording
[YouTube link]
Making Your Case: Interview Strategies for a Strong Candidacy
You’ve secured the interview, now it’s time to make your case. This session explores strategies to help you prepare effectively, showcase your expertise, and confidently navigate the academic interview process.
Session Goal
Practical techniques for interview preparation, communicating your strengths clearly, and presenting a strong, confident candidacy in academic settings.
Resources
[Link to L.A.D resource]
Recording
[YouTube link]
Back, Not Buried: Structuring Your First Days Back to Work
Back from vacation and facing an overflowing inbox? This session offers a realistic, faculty-friendly framework for planning time away, managing email backlog, and rebuilding priorities after you return.
Session Goal
Practical strategies for organizing your return to work, managing inbox overload, and reestablishing priorities with clarity and intention.
Resources
[Link to L.A.D resource]
Recording
[YouTube link]
Reactive Yes to Strategic No Over Email
Learning how to say “no” is an essential skill for protecting your time, energy, and priorities. This session shares practical strategies to help you confidently decline requests while keeping your commitments aligned with your values and long-term professional goals.
Session Goal
Techniques for setting boundaries, responding thoughtfully over email, and aligning commitments with priorities and long-term goals.
Resources
[Link to L.A.D resource]
Recording
[YouTube link]
CV Booster: Make Your CV Work for You
Your CV is more than a list—it’s a powerful tool for showcasing your impact. This session shares smart, practical strategies for capturing your work, strengthening your academic portfolio, and positioning yourself for new opportunities.
Session Goal
Practical techniques for organizing accomplishments, strengthening your academic CV, and effectively presenting your professional impact and experience.
Resources
[Link to L.A.D resource]
Recording
[YouTube link]
