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February Learning & Development SIG: Capacity Before Competency: Rethinking Leadership Development in Today's Workplace

  • 06 Feb 2026
  • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Online: Zoom

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  • Free to ATD Dallas members.

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ATD Dallas Learning & Development SIG

Hosted by Shayna Davis and Yasmyn Chambers





Note: This webinar involves a two-step registration process. First by registering on this website and the second on Zoom. See additional details below.



As organizations flatten and managers are asked to lead larger teams while carrying more individual contributor work, leadership effectiveness is quietly eroding — not because leaders lack skills, but because they lack capacity. Grounded in recent Gallup research and current organizational trends, this session examines how increased span of control, reduced upward mobility, and sustained pressure on mid-level leaders are accelerating burnout, disengagement, and the loss of high-performing talent. Traditional leadership development programs continue to emphasize competencies and skills, yet many leaders are too physically, emotionally, and mentally depleted to apply what they already know.


Sara Bell introduces the Thrive Leadership Method, a capacity-first approach that develops leaders from the inside out across four dimensions: physical, mental, emotional, and purpose-driven capacity. Participants will also learn how this work is delivered through a cohort-based leadership model that blends group learning with individualized 1:1 support. The model integrates teaching, real-time practice, coaching, mentoring, and advising — ensuring insights turn into sustained behavior, belief, and identity shifts. This session offers a modern, evidence-aligned framework for building leadership capability that improves engagement, strengthens succession readiness, reduces burnout, and drives measurable business results.



ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Sara Bell is a leadership and wellbeing strategist who helps organizations develop resilient, high-impact leaders who thrive under pressure. With over two decades of global leadership experience in the life sciences industry, Sara understands firsthand what it takes to perform, lead, and grow in fast-changing environments. Now the founder of Strive to Thrive Coaching and Consulting, Sara delivers transformational leadership and coaching programs that help companies prevent burnout, boost engagement, retain top talent, and strengthen their leadership pipeline. She brings a powerful blend of executive insight, behavioral psychology, and real-world empathy to every keynote, workshop, and coaching engagement.


Sara also owns HOTWORX Northborough, a 24-hour infrared fitness studio, underscoring her commitment to the connection between physical energy, mental resilience, and leadership excellence. Her mission: to bridge the gap between high performance and wellbeing in today’s workplace.


AGENDA

11:50 am – Zoom Opens

12:00 pm – Welcome & Announcements

12:15 pm – Program Begins

1:00 pm – Meeting Concludes


LOCATION
Online: Zoom


REGISTRATION COST

  • Member registration: Free!
  • Non-Member Guest registration: $10

TWO-STEP REGISTRATION DETAILS

  • After registering on the website, you will receive a confirmation email from ATD Dallas Chapter.
  • IMPORTANT: Secondary registration via Zoom is necessary. Click the link in the confirmation email to complete the registration process.
  • You will then receive a confirmation email from Zoom that will include options to download the meeting to your calendar and the actual Join Meeting link.


Note Regarding Special Interest Groups

  • All members of ATD Dallas are welcome to attend our Special Interest Groups at any time
  • Non-members are welcome to join us for $10/session. We would love to have you consider becoming a member and join ATD Dallas.

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Please cancel your registration by contacting info@tddallas.org


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