In the AEC Industry, building and maintaining relationships is crucial to our success. Navigating the complexities of personalities and challenging situations is key, but often daunting. 

In collaboration with the Los Angeles and OC Chapter, we are pleased to present this dynamic session in which you will discover how your inherent predispositions influence your workplace experience and ability to foster connections. Through group exercises, you will unlock insights into the root causes of tension and acquire practical tools for enhancing communication effectiveness. Explore strategies to elevate your emotional intelligence, empowering you to tackle workplace challenges with greater flexibility and empathy.

Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your approach to interpersonal dynamics and elevate your professional impact. Secure your place today and pave the way for smoother, more productive collaborations in the AEC realm.

Learning Objectives

•    Understand what role biology plays in shaping the human experience
•    Identify choice points in your relationships
•    Learn practical tools for building conscious connections
•    Receive feedback for navigating your workplace challenges

Featured Speakers

Brandy Little, FSMPS, CPSM, CPCC, ORSC-T
Brand DNA Advisors
Brandy, a 25-year veteran of SMPS, has held various chapter, regional, and society roles, with highlights including being a past president of the LA chapter, founder of PRC, and a Fellow. She worked in marketing, business development, and leadership positions before launching her business in 2011. Recognizing that every firm needs a compelling story to succeed, her focus shifted to the people within organizations, helping companies navigate their internal dynamics and people challenges to become better workplaces where people thrive. With this emphasis, Brandy leverages her CPSM credentials, professional coaching certification for individuals and systems, and training in neruoscience to facilitate transformative learning opportunities for people at all levels of their career.

Christi Pizarek, PCC, CPCC, ORSC-T
inTension Coaching
Christi Pizarek, Founder and Principal Coach of inTension Coaching & Consulting is a Certified Executive Coach specializing in Leadership Development and Systems Coaching. With 15 years in Media, Advertising, Experience Design, and Leadership Development, she guides leaders through their toughest challenges, partnering with top-tier executives and spearheading transformative coaching experiences for industry-leading brands. A passionate advocate for Inclusive Leadership, Christi utilizes expertise in Human Motivation, Intercultural Competence, and Conscious Leadership to illuminate new pathways of living, working, and leading. She delivers best-in-class, thoughtful, and transformative coaching experiences for teams and leaders across industries and markets.

Domains of Practice

DOMAIN 6: INFORMATION, RESOURCE, AND ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT

CPSM CEUs & AIA LUs

1.5 CPSM CEUs & AIA LUs