Events

HR for HR (HR2) Cohort Series

A transformative development experience for HR professionals ready to grow from within. This interactive, cohort-based series blends real-world challenges with reflective leadership practices and collective group experiences with reflective leadership practices that equip you to lead with confidence, navigate complexity, and influence culture without losing yourself in the process.

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When: Six Tuesdays, beginning 9/30/2025

Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Where: The Harrisonburg Innovation Hub, 25 N. Liberty Street, Harrisonburg, VA

Why: Because you are worth it

Cost: $795 until 7/31; $895 8/1 until capacity

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Training Modules at a Glance

9/30: The Work of HR Leadership

HR leadership isn’t just about policies and processes—it’s about people, including yourself. This session explores the often-overlooked emotional side of HR, where self-awareness becomes the foundation for effective leadership.

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Together, we’ll dive into what it means to lead from within—recognizing emotional patterns, understanding stress responses, and identifying areas for growth. By building emotional intelligence and a deeper sense of self, HR professionals can lead with clarity, empathy, and purpose, even in the face of pressure and complexity.

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If you’ve ever felt the weight of being “the strong one” in your organization, this session is a space to reflect, reconnect, and strengthen your leadership from the inside out.

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10/7: Leading with Clarity

HR professionals are often caught in the middle of balancing the needs of people with the demands of policy, navigating emotional strain, and serving as a steady presence through it all. This session offers practical tools and space for reflection to help HR leaders stay grounded in challenging situations.

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We’ll explore how to manage emotional labor, hold boundaries, and remain effective when tension runs high. If you’re feeling stretched between competing priorities or navigating gray zones, join us to reconnect with your purpose, protect your energy, and strengthen your leadership presence.

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10/14: HR as a Strategic Partner

It’s time to move beyond the daily firefighting and step into your role as a strategic leader. This session is designed to help HR professionals shift from reactive problem-solvers to proactive business partners who influence decisions and drive results. We’ll explore how to align HR priorities with organizational goals, speak the language of leadership, and reframe conversations to elevate your role. Whether you’re looking to earn a seat at the table or make the most of the one you already have, this session offers tools and insights to amplify your strategic impact.

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10/21: Leading Change Confidently

In today’s evolving workplace, HR is often expected manage change and lead it. Yet driving progress while maintaining trust can be a delicate balance. This session offers practical strategies for navigating resistance, communicating change with clarity, and leading with both confidence and composure.

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Learn how to balance compliance with flexibility, guide your organization through ambiguity, and position HR as a trusted, forward-thinking partner rather than an enforcer. If you’re leading through uncertainty or advocating for change, this session will help you show up with clarity, courage, and credibility.

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10/28: Compliance Without Policing

Compliance can often be viewed as rigid or punitive but it doesn’t have to be.  This session helps HR professionals reframe compliance as a key leadership function rather than a policing role. We’ll explore how to implement policies in ways that are consistent, fair, and values-driven while also supporting culture and collaboration. Learn how to uphold standards without creating fear, and position HR as a steady, credible, and solutions-focused leader. If you’ve ever struggled to balance enforcement with approachability, this session will give you tools to lead compliance with confidence and integrity.

 

11/4: Purpose, Integrity & Joy in HR Leadership

HR plays a critical role in shaping workplace culture—but carrying that responsibility alone can lead to fatigue or frustration. This session invites HR professionals to reconnect with their deeper purpose and values, while navigating the real-world complexities of leadership.

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Explore how to influence culture without owning all of it, uphold your integrity in areas of uncertainty, and set boundaries that protect your energy and impact. We’ll also create space to reflect on what brings you fulfillment in your work so you can lead not just with competence, but with clarity, conviction, and joy.

 

Leave recharged, reconnected to your why, and ready to lead with both purpose and presence.

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