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About the Speaker: Jill

Jill is the founder of Exceptional Development, LLC and brings more than 25 years of experience in training and development. She thrives on partnering with teams and leaders to boost engagement and build strong, collaborative cultures.

In addition to her consulting work, Jill serves as the Organizational Development Manager for the Saint Francis Health System. In this role, she and her team lead training initiatives, design leadership and learning pathways, provide individual coaching and consulting, and develop customized learning experiences for staff across the organization.

Jill holds a bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University and a master’s in organizational dynamics from the University of Oklahoma. Her diverse background spans industries including theme parks, non-profits, and healthcare—always with a focus on fostering positive workplace environments.

She began her career as a national trainer for the YMCA of the USA while serving as the Program Executive at the Downtown-Marquette YMCA in St. Louis. Later, she returned to her home state as the Executive Director of the Thornton Family YMCA in Tulsa, now known as the Tandy YMCA.

Jill is a certified trainer with Development Dimensions International (DDI),

Topic: Working Together: Relationship Strategies

Join your colleagues for a dynamic and engaging session: Working Together: Relationship Strategies. Based on the work of Dr. Tony Alessandra, this interactive workshop uses a fun and easy-to-understand model to enhance both professional and personal relationships.

Participants will discover their “bird type”—Dove, Owl, Peacock, or Eagle—highlighting the idea that birds of a feather work better together. By exploring what energizes and stresses each style, as well as recognizing key differences and commonalities, you'll gain valuable insights into improving communication and collaboration with others.

Key Takeaways:

• Discover your own behavioral style and how to recognize the styles of those around you.
• Learn how to flex your communication approach to better connect with others.
• Understand that personality is as unique as a fingerprint—no two styles are exactly alike.
• See how behavior influences a person's needs, motivations, and expectations.

PDUs offered: 1

Meeting Agenda:

• 6:00 PM: Registration Begins
• 6:00–6:30 PM: Networking, Appetizers, & Drinks
• 6:45 PM: Welcome & Chapter Updates
• 7:00 PM: Speaker Session
• 8:00 PM: Meeting Adjourns