“I Choose to Be Well” Workshops
Grounded in the research report
I Choose to Be Well: Professionals of Color: Navigating Well-Being in Contemporary Workplaces,
these sessions translate research insights into:
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Relevant tools and opportunities for reflection, discussion, and application.
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Stronger leadership practices, more meaningful support, and inclusive workplace environments.
Explore upcoming Well-Being Workshops on this page:
WORKSHOP ONE
Strengthen Your Workplace Well-Being in Today's Changing Environment
featuring Lawrence Givens
Thursday, October 1, 2026
5:30 – 6:30 PM CT
Complimentary Session | Registration Required
Interactive virtual workshops for Professionals of Color Featuring an “Activation Conversation” with Lawrence Givens, exploring how to translate the research findings into practical, real-world actions.
Professionals of Color navigate workplace dynamics that can affect well-being, energy, and the ability to thrive. The I Choose to Be Well workshops offer practical strategies for responding to those challenges, protecting your well-being, and making intentional choices about where to invest your time, energy, and voice.
What You’ll Gain
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Practical strategies to strengthen and sustain workplace well-being
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Greater awareness of workplace dynamics and signals that shape daily experiences
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More confidence in responding to workplace challenges and opportunities
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Connection with other Professionals of Color navigating similar workplace realities
Participants Leave With
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A clearer understanding of their workplace well-being patterns
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Practical tools they can apply immediately
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A specific action they can take to strengthen their support for POCs in the workplace
WORKSHOP TWO
How to Better Support Well-Being at Work
featuring Andrea Mitchell, CAE, FACHE
Thursday, October 8, 2026
5:30 – 6:30 PM CT
Complimentary Session | Registration Required
Interactive virtual workshops for leaders and workplace supporters
Workplace well-being is shaped by more than individual effort. Leaders, colleagues, mentors, coaches, sponsors, and allies all influence whether people feel supported and able to thrive. The I Choose to Be Well workshops offer practical strategies for strengthening that support and creating more sustainable workplace experiences.
What You’ll Gain
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Practical strategies to better support workplace well-being
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Greater awareness of workplace dynamics and signals that influence engagement, trust, and performance
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More confidence in providing meaningful support in today’s evolving workplace
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Connection with others committed to creating more supportive and sustainable workplace experience
Participants Leave With
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A clearer understanding of how their actions can shape workplace well-being
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Practical tools they can apply immediately
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A specific action they can take to strengthen their support for POCs in the workplace
More Than a Webinar
These workshops emphasize application, not just information. Participants engage in guided reflection, real-world workplace scenarios, practical tools and worksheets, and small-group discussion and peer learning.
Meet Our October 1st Workshop Featured Guest
Lawrence Givens
Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships & Alliances, eShow
Lawrence Givens is Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships & Alliances at eShow, with more than 20 years of experience across nearly every facet of the events industry. A longtime event enthusiast, his background spans event planning, registration, staffing, onsite technology, partnerships, and industry relations. Lawrence is known throughout the industry as a trusted voice in event technology, with a grounded perspective on how technology, data, and engagement shape event experiences. Based in Chicago, he is also an active contributor to the broader association/events community and serves as an inaugural leader of the Black Association Executives Chicagoland Affiliate.
Meet Our October 8th Workshop Featured Guest
Andrea Mitchell, CAE, FACHE
Founding Member of The Alliance for Women in Associations
Andrea Mitchell, CAE, FACHE, is a marketing and membership executive with nearly 20 years of experience helping associations and nonprofit organizations grow engagement, strengthen brands, and advance their missions. She has led integrated marketing, communications, membership, and content strategies for organizations including the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the American College of Healthcare Executives, and the International Society for Stem Cell Research. Andrea is an active volunteer leader with Association Forum and is a member of ASAE, ACHE, and a founding member of The Alliance for Women in Associations.
Meet Our Workshop Series Facilitator
Dr. Cie Armstead
Founder and CEO (Chief Edification Officer) of Owlservations, LLC
Principal Investigator of the I Choose to Be Well research project
Passion for people and divine purpose compelled Dr. Cie Armstead to create Owlservations, LLC, and the Powering Up Series. Building on more than 30 years of lived experience, coaching individuals, consulting with organizations, and applying research to real-world practice, Cie is uniquely positioned to serve professionals of color. Her 33 years as an association management professional complement her academic training. Her Industrial Organizational Psychology doctoral work focused on the psychology of what happens in organizations. Her dissertation research explored the social identity skills successful professionals of color have mastered to advance in their careers. Most importantly, she continues to engage with all levels of professionals in today’s workplaces and understands the challenges and victories they experience daily. Unapologetically and unwaveringly, Dr. Cie knows successful professionals of color have learned to leverage their identities as assets—and others can harness those same skills to excel in their careers.