Event Details
February 25th CCSHRM Breakfast Meeting: Journaling: HR’s Secret Weapon
| Date: | February 25, 2026, 7:30am – 9:30am |
| Organizer: | Charlotte County SHRM |
| Location: | 88 Keys at the Wyvern Hotel, 101 E Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 7:30am – 7:45am: Registration, Networking & Breakfast 7:45am – 8:00am: Announcements & Sponsor Spotlight 8:00am – 9:00am: Presentation 9:00am – 9:30am: Q&A, Networking |
| Price: | $25 members - $30 guests - $35 at door (if available) |
| Event Type: | Meeting |
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Please register online by Sunday, February 22nd: Register ~ Monthly Meeting
Journaling: HR’s Secret Weapon
Lori Ann Roth
President, Learning and Reflective Growth
In the fast-paced world of Human Resources, the most powerful tool isn’t a new software, it’s a knowledge of how to intentionally journal. Journaling: HR’s Secret Weapon is a concise, high-impact training designed to help HR professionals navigate the emotional and strategic complexities of the workplace.
This session focuses on practical reflective practices as a method to sharpen decision-making, manage burnout, and document critical workplace insights. Whether you're a CHRO or an HR Specialist, discover how intentional reflection can transform your daily "firefighting" into a focused, proactive career.
In this session, you will learn how to use journaling to:
- Process High-Stakes Interactions.
- Combat Compassion Fatigue.
- Enhance Strategic Thinking.
- Refine Professional Judgment.
About the Speaker:
Lori Ann Roth, Ph.D., CPTD, DTM is the President of Learning and…Reflective Growth, a company specializing in training and coaching. She has dedicated her education, knowledge, and experience to enhance the personal and professional development of others.
Dr. Roth collaborates with HR Professionals who would like to provide their employees with soft skills training in leadership, generational differences, customer service, communication, positive attitude, conflict resolution, stress management, team building, and customized programming tailored to specific needs. Through her coaching and training, she also enjoys helping individuals navigate transitions and learn life lessons. She maintains a busy schedule, training and coaching
clients nationwide.
Dr. Roth received her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Communication and a master’s degree in Adult Education from Michigan State University. She earned her Ph.D. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Human Development. The emphasis of her doctoral studies focused on adult learning and human resources management. For over 40 years, Dr. Roth has worked in organizational development and training at universities, corporations, non-profit, hi-tech companies, manufacturing, and small businesses.
Dr. Roth is an expert in her field. She writes curriculum and facilitates classes for the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) and the Association of Talent Development (ATD). She has presented at the ATD International Conference and Exposition (ICE) for the last ten years on a variety of professional development topics. She is a pilot pioneer, earning her Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) in 2006. She is also a certified coach.
She lives with her husband, Angel, and rescue dog, Remmy, in Bradenton, Florida. Her favorite saying is “Be your best you!” Hobbies include beaching, reading, journaling, and helping others learn. Her first book The Journal Book: Your Journaling Journey was published in May 2019. She has recently begun facilitating journaling classes online on her website LARG.com.
Approved for 1 recertification credit:
Charlotte County SHRM is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities and by HRCI to offer Recertification Credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™
