Professional Development and Empower Hour
The Professional Development and Empower Hour Program is responsible for:
- Promoting organizational and professional development opportunities to foster the growth and development of our staff by enhancing staff expertise and competencies.
- Host ongoing staff development or empowerment topics talk, which allow staff to gain valuable knowledge and skills and connect in a supportive ad collaborative environment.
- Connect with organizations across ASU to promote professional development opportunities to staff.
Program Lead: VACANT
As part of the Staff Council's mission to promote organizational and professional development, we host Empower Hours on staff development or empowerment topics.
These talks allow staff to gain valuable knowledge and skills and connect in a supportive and collaborative environment. They are another way that the ASU Staff Council shows its dedication to fostering the growth and development of our staff. Sessions are scheduled for an hour.
We are currently seeking:
- Recommendations for professional development topics that are timely, relevant, and beneficial to ASU staff.
- Referrals for engaging presenters or subject matter experts, both within and outside the university, who may be interested in facilitating an Empower Hour session.
- Professional contacts or community partners with expertise in areas that would enhance the professional and personal development of our staff.
- Feedback and suggestions regarding session formats, emerging workplace trends, or topics you believe would be valuable to our staff community.
Please email [email protected] with your recommendations, referrals, professional contacts, and suggestions for future sessions.
Empower Hour | Fall 2026
Topic + Presenter | Date | Time | Summary | Registration + Recording Links |
| Having Difficult Conversations with Confidence by Abbie Anderson | Thursday, September 17 | 11:00 a.m. -noon | Build the confidence to navigate difficult conversations with clarity, empathy, and purpose. In this workshop, you’ll practice practical tools and strategies to communicate effectively, manage emotions, and turn challenging moments into opportunities for connection and progress. | Register HERE |
Empower Hour | Spring 2027
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