2026-02-17 | Coaching is the Key to Supercharge Workplace Creativity and Innovation

2026-02-17 | Coaching is the Key to Supercharge Workplace Creativity and Innovation

North Canton, OH

February 2026 Chapter Meeting - IN PERSON

Join us on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 from 11:15 am to 1:00 pm for: Coaching is the Key to Supercharge Workplace Creativity and Innocation. Presented by Jamie Lewis.
Our February Meeting is a "Bring A Friend" event. Have an HR friend who has always wanted to attend? They can attend for $10 in February.
Contact Freda Martin at fmartin@omjwork.com for the discount code for registration. ALL ATTENDEES MUST REGISTER.
Courtyard by Marriott / 4375 Metro Circle NW / North Canton, OH 44720

11:15am - Registration Opens
11:30am - Lunch starts serving*
11:45am - Program begins

Cost

SCHRA Members $25.00

Non-members of SCHRA $40.00

Student Members - Full Time Students Should contact Freda Martin (fmartin@omjwork.com) for a special offer.

Retirees (Honorary) and In-Transition members $15.00

SPECIAL MEAL REQUESTS: Please e-mail Freda Martin at fmartin@omjwork.com no later than February 13, 2026.
NOTE: Registration closes the Friday before the meeting at 5 pm.

Session Description: In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, creativity and innovation are essential for organizational success. Managers are the linchpins of engagement, retention, and resilience, yet many lack the skills and support to meet these challenges. Research consistently highlights coaching as the most effective method for driving meaningful, lasting behavioral change and unlocking the full creative potential of an organization. This interactive session will explore the transformative impact of workplace coaching on engagement, retention, creativity, and innovation. Participants will learn how to implement coaching initiatives - ranging from manager-as-coach to peer and group coaching - and access their current organizational practices against proven strategies. Attendees will leave equipped with actionable insights and practical steps to embed coaching into their talent development efforts, empowering managers to foster a culture that inspires creativity, maximizes employee potential, and delivers exceptional organizational outcomes.


Speaker Bio: Jamie Lewis Smith, PhD (the NeHRd Lady), is passionate about making managers suck less by providing simple, science-backed actions to transform them into empowering leaders! Her company, Pixel Leadership Group, offers data-driven coaching that can be applied at scale to turn managers into talent maximizers and foster employee thriving. Jamie has spent her career as a human resources leader, coach, and advisor across private sector, nonprofit, and government agencies. She is a contributing member of the Forbes Coaches Council, a published author, and an international speaker on the topics of leadership, assessment, and employee retention.

This meeting is pending for recertification credits from HRCI and SHRM.