Horizon Point partners with organizations across the Southeast (and beyond!) to provide group training and events that are typically open to the public. Members of our team speak at conferences, workshops, professional development programs, and more. After most events, we will share resources here on this page. Check back for where to find us next and contact us today about speaking to your group!
Jillian Miles Massey
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Lorrie Coffey & Taylor Simmons
How to Illuminate Your Workforce: Meeting Survive and Thrive Needs
Mary Ila Ward
Southern Automotive Conference
Von Braun Center South Hall
Huntsville, AL
October 8, 2025
Celebrating the South’s excellence in automotive manufacturing, the Southern Automotive Conference (SAC) combines top-notch programming on automotive’s hottest headlines, high-energy networking opportunities and a buzzing exhibit hall. And Mary Ila is the keynote speaker!
Join Horizon Point at SAC25 in Huntsville on October 8 for Mary Ila’s Keynote Session: Driving Workforce Excellence in a Changing World
Career Tech Education Conference
Fayetteville, GA
September 10-12, 2025
ACTE Regional Conferences provide professional development opportunities that can advance your knowledge and skills in CTE and leadership development. They are designed for CTE leaders to: CONNECT with other educators from across their region to learn about best practices and new innovations; COLLABORATE on strategies for expanding access to high-quality CTE and addressing shared challenges; CELEBRATE extraordinary CTE programs and educators.
Horizon Point is a proud exhibitor at the event!
Holiday Inn Huntsville-Research Park
Huntsville, AL
September 11, 2025
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU) represents nearly 300 credit unions in Alabama, Florida and Georgia, with a combined total of $189 billion in assets and more than 12.4 million members. LSCU provides advocacy, compliance services, education and training, cooperative initiatives, and communications.
Horizon Point is a proud exhibitor at the NEAL Chapter Vendor Night!
MS ACTE Summer Conference
Biloxi, MS
July 15, 2025 at 3:00pm in room L7
ACTE Regional Conferences provide professional development opportunities that can advance your knowledge and skills in CTE and leadership development. They are designed for CTE leaders to: CONNECT with other educators from across their region to learn about best practices and new innovations; COLLABORATE on strategies for expanding access to high-quality CTE and addressing shared challenges; CELEBRATE extraordinary CTE programs and educators.
Horizon Point is a proud sponsor of the event, and Taylor Simmons will be speaking about “Creating a Professional Development Game Plan for CTE Professionals.”
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TVC-SHRM
June 11, 2025
Decatur, AL
Association for Talent Development (ATD)
Chapter Leaders Conference
May 16-17, 2025
Washington, D.C.
Huntsville/Madison County Chamber
June 18, 2025
5:00-7:00pm
Huntsville, AL
Gather with your fellow interns to learn best practices in meaningful networking and relationship building. This event is part of the 2025 GO Rocket City! Intern Program.
In partnership with FuelAL and Innovate Alabama, the GO Rocket City! Intern Program will feature a series of social, service, and professional development events for interns and college students living and working in the Huntsville area this summer. Interns and students will have the opportunity to connect with fellow interns across the region, while learning from business and industry leaders and experiencing all that the Rocket City has to offer them.
Sign up to attend program events, and opt in to mentorships and statewide events using the link here: 2025 FuelAL Intern Program: GO Rocket City
Innovation Depot & EDPA
May 13, 2025
Birmingham, AL
Alabama Society for Human Resource Management (ALSHRM)
Annual Conference & Expo
May 12-14, 2025
Orange Beach, AL
Leadership Greater Huntsville
Management Academy
May 6, 2025
ACTE Region IV Conference
Oklahoma City, OK
April 23-25, 2025
ACTE Regional Conferences provide professional development opportunities that can advance your knowledge and skills in CTE and leadership development. They are designed for CTE leaders to: CONNECT with other educators from across their region to learn about best practices and new innovations; COLLABORATE on strategies for expanding access to high-quality CTE and addressing shared challenges; CELEBRATE extraordinary CTE programs and educators.
Horizon Point is a proud sponsor of the event, and Mary Ila will be speaking about “Professional Development for CTE Educators”.
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Dare Conference @ Mississippi State University
Undergraduate Women in Business (UWiB)
April 11, 2025
Dare Conference is for students, faculty, alumni and professionals with an interest in business and a desire to connect with like-minded women. Jillian will be speaking about “Dare to Lead with Grace” – remembering the humanity of ourselves as we grow in our careers.
Shoals SHRM
Monthly Meeting
March 13, 2025
The Relationship Revolution offers practical tools for building authentic, lasting connections. Learn how to foster relationships through gratitude, humility, and a people-first mindset, with actionable techniques like storytelling, thank-you notes, and meaningful check-ins. Discover strategies to expand your network authentically and create deeper connections within your community.
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Wiregrass HR Management Association (WHRMA)
Monthly Meeting
March 12, 2025
This session will explore the true meaning of ethics in the workplace, debunking common myths and emphasizing the importance of honesty, fairness, and integrity. Participants will learn practical steps for making ethical decisions and how to lead by example, fostering a culture of inclusivity and trust. The session will also address how to manage and communicate ethical expectations, empowering attendees to navigate complex situations with confidence.
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Women’s Economic Development Council
Leadership Training Luncheon
February 13, 2025
The People First Method offers practical tools for building authentic, lasting connections. Learn how to foster relationships through gratitude, humility, and a people-first mindset, with actionable techniques like storytelling, thank-you notes, and meaningful check-ins. Discover strategies to expand your network authentically and create deeper connections within your community.
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Leadership Greater Huntsville
January 14, 2025
Networking establishes connection. Relationshipping builds bridges and two-way streets with sidewalks and wildflowers! When we relationship (yes, we’re using it as a verb), we have a sense of belonging. Belonging feeds engagement, creativity, and passion, which generate business success and real community impact. Come relationship with us!
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Bryant Conference Center, Tuscaloosa, AL
January 14-16, 2025
Horizon Point is proud to sponsor the Career Coach Conference, hosted by the Alabama State Department of Education and CTE Alabama! We will be on site in the exhibit hall, and we’d be thrilled to talk with you about Career & Technical Education (CTE) continuing education opportunities, like our Facilitating Career Development (FCD) and School Career Development Advisor (SCDA) Training.
Decatur Morgan County Chamber
November 21, 2024
Horizon Point is a proud sponsor of the Decatur Chamber’s 20th Women in Business Celebration. The luncheon will also feature the presentation of the 2024 ATHENA Leadership Award, an honor presented across the world by Chambers of Commerce, women’s organizations and universities.
Prior to the luncheon, the Chamber is hosting a Professional Development conference featuring Mary Ila as a speaker: “How to be (Im)Perfect: Embracing the Complexity of Leadership”. Mary Ila’s session begins at 9:30am.
Session Resources
Jillian Miles Massey
November 21, 2024
Description: Join Jillian at the Decatur Morgan County Chamber’s next Breakfast & Biz event at The Magnolia Room. She will help you unlock your team’s creative potential by teaching you how to coach and guide them through innovative problem-solving techniques.
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Mary Ila Ward
November 8, 2024
Description: Calling all Talent Developers! This year’s ALTDC features content hitting all 3 ATD Capabilities, and Mary Ila’s session will look at effective (and realistic) talent development strategies. Horizon Point is also proud to be a Silver Sponsor for this event.
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“Turning the Tide: Tackling Toxicity in the Workplace”
Lorrie Coffey & Jillian Miles Massey
October 30, 2024
Description: The Annual HRM Conference is designed to develop the full range of skills and knowledge vital to the success of the contemporary human resource professional. Presented by experienced human resource and employment law experts from across the state, this conference is consistently referred to as a “must attend” event!
“Training & Development Toolbox for Administrators”
Taylor Simmons
October 21, 2024
Description: Join us for an engaging session designed to enhance leadership and career development within your school system. Taylor’s workshop will provide practical tools and strategies to support both your professional journey and the growth of your team and the students you serve.
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“Violence in the Workplace”
Lorrie Coffey
October 11, 2024
Description: Do you ever ask yourself “What do these HR legislations mean?”, “How do I remain compliant?” If so, you’re not alone! Join us to hear from leading experts about topics including FLSA updates, affirmative action obligations, best practices to mitigate risk, and more! Lorrie’s session will focus on preventing and managing instances of violence in the workplace, referring to legislation and best practices.
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Recruitment & Retention: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There!
Lorrie Coffey
October 8, 2024
Description: The Alabama Association of Regional Councils is hosting their annual Training Conference in Huntsville on October 6-9. Lorrie and Mary Ila will be hitting two big topics: Recruitment & Retention and Leadership in the “New Normal”. If you work for a COG in Alabama, come hang out with us!
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Leading Staff in the New Normal
Mary Ila Ward
October 8, 2024
Description: The Alabama Association of Regional Councils is hosting their annual Training Conference in Huntsville on October 6-9. Lorrie and Mary Ila will be hitting two big topics: Recruitment & Retention and Leadership in the “New Normal”. If you work for a COG in Alabama, come hang out with us!
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Recruitment & Retention: What’s New?
Jillian Miles Massey
October 3, 2024
Description: Hear from industry experts as they discuss hot HR topics affecting Northeast Alabama and beyond. Jillian’s session will focus on current trends and best practices related to recruitment and retention that map to organizational success. Join us!
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“Relationshipping: Building and Sustaining Meaningful Connections”
Jillian Miles Massey
July 30, 2024
“Best Practices for Networking and Communication”
Jillian Miles Massey
June 18, 2024
“Big Partnerships, Big Impact”
Mary Ila Ward
July 24, 2024
Marketing Your Programs
Taylor Simmons
July 24, 2024
Panel: Dealing with the Unexpected
Mary Ila Ward
June 11, 2024
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Description: NAVIGATE Nonprofit Network Conference is an annual event that encourages nonprofit board members, staff, and volunteers to learn from and strengthen each other. This affordable, high-quality professional development across a wide range of topics connects nonprofit leaders with the strategies that will help them navigate challenges and help their organizations thrive.
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One Workforce & Change Management Slides
4 Ways to Help Change Happen When Change is Hard
3 Steps for Leading Through Pressure and Change
Change Management: Celebrating the Small Victories
Switch by Chip and Dan Heath
Switch Framework
Who Are You Bringing Up (Or Down) With You Slides
How to Be (Im)Perfect Worksheets
How to Be Perfect by Michael Schur
Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
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Slide Deck: Psychological Safety in the Workplace
TEDx: Amy Edmondson on Psychological Safety
Psychological Safety Handout
Slide Deck: Meeting Relational Needs @ Work
Blog: Building the Bridge Between Survive and Thrive in the Workplace
NLI SCARF Social Motivation Assessment
Clip: Amistad – What is their story?
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How to Illuminate Your Workforce: Meeting Survive and Thrive Needs
Mary Ila Ward
February 14, 2024
“New Year, New ResuME”
Jillian Miles Massey
February 6, 2024
Description: Join us for an engaging and informative Professional Resume Interactive Workshop hosted by Jillian Miles Massey from Horizon Point Consulting. This workshop is designed to help you craft a compelling resume that showcases your unique skills and experiences. Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking to update your CV or a recent graduate entering the job market, this event is tailored to meet your needs.
Basics of Leadership & Leaders As Career Agents
Jillian Miles Massey
February 6, 2024
Description: Better Business Bureau of North Alabama is hosting a Leadership Development Workshop for First-Time Supervisors. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, February 6th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Redstone Federal Credit Union Twickenham Center, 200 Davis Circle SW, Huntsville, AL 35801.
“Where Have All The People Gone?”
Mary Ila Ward
January 11, 2024
“What’s Relationshipping, and How Do I Do It?”
Jillian Miles Massey
January 9, 2024
“One Workforce: Understanding Yourself & Others”
Jillian Miles Massey
January 9, 2024
Description: Networking establishes connection. Relationshipping builds bridges and two-way streets with sidewalks and wildflowers! When we relationship (yes, we’re using it as a verb), we have a sense of belonging. Belonging feeds engagement, creativity, and passion, which generate business success and real community impact. Come relationship with us!
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Relationshipping Slides
“Relationshipping – The New Networking”
“Stop Networking and Start Relationshipping”
Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age
Atlas of the Heart
Description: The DiSC Workplace Assessments helps participants build self-awareness to understand their personal work style and understand others’ personality and style. The profile is then used to facilitate training to help participants apply their self-awareness and awareness of others to build better working relationships and outcomes. In this Refresh! training, we will (re)learn DiSC concepts and apply them to current workplace situations.
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Description: What makes a team successful? Why can one team build lasting competitive advantage for an organization while another just creates dysfunction? Research tells us that the number one thing that separates successful from unsuccessful teams is the presence of psychological safety. It isn’t about how smart we are or about how teams are organized or structured, it’s about how we treat one
another. Psychological safety is a shared belief that the team is safe for interpersonal risk taking. In psychologically safe teams, team members feel accepted and respected..
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Description: Join us at SHRM INCLUSION 2023 where you will take away the tools, best practices, and actionable solutions to build a positive, inclusive, and innovative culture in your workplace. Not only will you gain knowledge on how to boost employee satisfaction, but you’ll also learn how to positively affect your organization’s bottom line and empower individuals to reach their full potential. At INCLUSION 2023 you will obtain practical applications to help you expand your thinking, foster inclusiveness, and increase your cultural awareness to become an even stronger diversity, equity, and inclusion champion. In-person and virtual pass options are available.
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The HR Florida Conference & Expo is presented annually by the HR Florida State Council, a state affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). This is one of the largest HR conferences in the southeastern United States attracting over 1,500 human resources professionals and vendors from throughout the state and across the globe.
Representing virtually every industry and size of business, this is the place to be for professionals to network, grow, and learn about the human resources industry. You also have the opportunity to earn maximum credits for both the HR Certification Institute and SHRM Competencies Certifications.
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We are excited to gather together this summer as peers from institutions of higher education and industry across the State of Alabama as we connect, develop, and empower one another for the betterment of our state’s workforce. Join us as we reflect on our past in Alabama’s capital city to strengthen our resolve for working together to build a better tomorrow for our state.
Description: The DEI Symposium is curated information on the latest trends and issues facing Career Service Professionals around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Accessibility (DEIBA). At the event there will be a DEI Panel providing a State of the Union regarding DEIBA along with small group discussions to network and learn best practices from professionals on the front line of this most important work.
Description: Our great line-up of Human Resources speakers & sessions, #ALSHRM23 will be an event that you won’t want to miss! Join us May 15-17th, 2023 in Orange Beach to learn from the top HR experts and develop the strategies you need to succeed.
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Description: Workforce development professionals from across the nation are invited to join us to unmask your potential through professional development, sharing best practices, developing new partnerships, and learning about potential solutions to issues in your area. Enhance your skills to be the best resource in helping your customers in unmasking their potential.
Description: Networking establishes connection. Relationshipping builds bridges and two-way streets with sidewalks and wildflowers! When we relationship (yes, we’re using it as a verb), we have a sense of belonging. Belonging feeds engagement, creativity, and passion, which generate business success and real community impact. Come relationship with us!
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Slide Deck
Article: Cornerstone CoWorking on Relationshipping
Article: Stop Networking, Start Relationshipping
Reclaiming Conversation by Sherry Turkle
Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown
Description: Now in its sixth year, the Southern Automotive Quality Summit is a unique collaboration between the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association and the Automotive Industry Action Group.
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Graceful Accountability slides
HPC Psychological Safety Handout
“3 Ways to Lead with Grace” Blog Post
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Wages Podcast
Living Wage Calculator
Cost of Turnover Dummy Data Example
Realistic Job Previews
Wanted: Shorter time-to-hire
Labor Force Shrinking
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Instagram vs Reality Motivation LGH MA
HPC Motivators Checklist
HPC Leaders as Career Agents Form
Description: Live professional development focused on HR innovative insights and best practice sharing. Grow your knowledge, your network, and discover your workplace’s next innovative HR solution.
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7 Ways to Complete the Stress Cycle
HBR Autonomy Article
Accomplishment Lists Worksheet
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Slides (PDF)
Women in the Workplace 2022 – LeanIn.Org
“Great Performers Make Their Personal Lives a Priority”
“Are You Focusing on What’s Important?”
Leading the Life You Want – Stew Friedman
Description: Hosted by The University of Alabama, the Human Resources Management Conference is designed to develop the full range of skills and knowledge vital to the success of the contemporary human resource professional. Presented by experienced human resource and employment law experts from around the state and across the country, this conference is consistently referred to as a must-attend event!
Description: Join the BBJ for a high-energy day filled with renowned keynote speakers, networking, exhibitors, and conversations that will leave attendees with the tools they need to be successful in their personal and professional lives.
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Description: What makes a team successful? Why can one team build lasting competitive advantage for an organization while another just creates dysfunction? Research tells us that the number one thing that separates successful from unsuccessful teams is the presence of psychological safety. It isn’t about how smart we are or about how teams are organized or structured, it’s about how we treat one another. Psychological safety is a shared belief that the team is safe for interpersonal risk taking. In psychologically safe teams, team members feel accepted and respected.
Description: Hear from industry experts as they discuss recruitment and retention through the lens of benefits. Presenters from Horizon Point Consulting, J. Smith Lanier, and Keel Point will discuss current trends and best practices related to benefits that align to employee’s wants and needs.
Description: Horizon Point will be speaking about the work we do in the state of Alabama, and Jillian will be serving on a special panel.
Description: Horizon Point Consulting will be exhibiting. Come see us!
Description: Join us for the July NASHRM Meeting and hear a brief overview of the 2022 Wage and Benefit Survey Results
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What makes a team successful? Why can one team build a lasting competitive advantage for an organization while another just creates dysfunction Research tells us that the number one thing that separates successful from unsuccessful teams is the presence of psychological safety. It isn’t about how smart we are or about how teams are organized or structured, it’s about how we treat one another. Psychological safety is a shared belief that the team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking. In psychologically safe teams, team members feel accepted and respected.
This workshop will prepare you to:
• Understand what psychological safety is and why it is important
• Assess the level of psychological safety in their workplace/team
• Engage in activities and practice to increase psychological safety
• Deploy and practice ways to address team conflict and increase diversity and inclusion teams and workplaces
Description: So many things can go wrong when we mismatch our leadership to a person’s skill and will. In order to avoid these mistakes, the first thing to do is to correctly diagnose a person’s skill and will level based on the task or job at hand. So what is Skill and what is Will? Join us to learn more!
Description: NAVIGATE Nonprofit Network Conference is an annual event that encourages nonprofit board members, staff, and volunteers to learn from and strengthen each other. This affordable, high-quality professional development across a wide range of topics connects nonprofit leaders with the strategies that will help them navigate challenges and help their organizations thrive.
How to Actually Do Succession Planning Slides
3 Steps to Actually DO Succession Planning
WSJ Great Resignation
Baby Boomers Retiring
Led by Jillian Miles with Horizon Point Consulting, join us to learn valuable employee management skills that you can apply to your business!
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Onboarding & Orientation Slides
5 Elements of a Great Onboarding Experience
SHRM Onboarding Guide
HPC Onboarding Checklist
Take MatchFIT (email Jillian for Access Code)
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The course follows an interactive format that caters to various learning styles.
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Event Description: Succession planning is imperative for any organization to set strategic plans and effectively prosper and grow. Yet it is often seen as a nebulous concept which creates challenges in execution. This session will walk through a three-step process to create and implement succession plans for any size company- from the HR department of one to the global enterprise organization. A real-life case study will be used to illustrate the application of this process.
Event Description: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the forefront of our role as HR Leaders. At the forefront of strong DE&I initiatives are inclusive teams. Using research and best practices, this session will help participants understand what leads to inclusive teams then tactically implement one intervention, Encounter Groups, in order to build inclusive workplaces. The session will walk through the implementation of an actual example of this intervention which was designed to break down polarization in the workplace.
Download Building Inclusive Teams Slides
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