August Member Spotlight

Betty Parker is a multifaceted professional who has made significant strides in the realms of business, education, and personal development. As a business owner, speaker, author, coach, and trainer, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her engagements, captivating her audiences, and fostering growth both professionally and personally.

Throughout her dynamic career, Betty has honed her expertise in several key areas, including leadership, self-awareness, managing the challenges of conflict, and building high-performance teams. Her approach emphasizes the importance of quality communications, strategic planning, employee engagement, and mission focus. Moreover, Betty is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that her training programs in Sharper Development Solutions, Inc. are comprehensive and impactful.

In addition to her business endeavors, Betty contributes to the academic community as part of the faculty at the University of South Carolina’s College of Nursing. Here, she plays a pivotal role in the Amy V. Cockcroft Nurse Leadership Program, where she has dedicated her efforts to training fellows both in the classroom and through individual coaching. Through her guidance, many leaders have gained valuable insights into their leadership styles, enabling them to lead with greater confidence and effectiveness.

Betty is the author of Crushing Goliath: Winning Practices for Slaying GIANT People Problems. She is a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and holds a masters in organizational leadership. She is also an Authorized Partner with Wiley Publishing, makers of Everything DiSC® products.

Her commitment to excellence and her ability to inspire and educate make her a valuable asset in any setting. Her work continues to shape the futures of individuals and organizations alike, driving them towards success and fulfillment.

Betty became a member of ATD South Carolina in 2012, and since then, her learning and development career has grown exponentially. By taking advantage of the exciting learning opportunities provided through stellar presenters and thought-provoking topics, she's increased her knowledge in facilitation, training, and instructional design. She's also forged valuable relationships over the years with other members of the Chapter because of its consistent events. Additionally, earning the CPTD designation has provided Betty with the credibility she needed to gain the confidence of prospective clients. It also helps her to be seen as a skilled and qualified practitioner of leadership training and she continues to maintain this certification because of the high value it holds. She is grateful for the years she continues to have as a member with ATD.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bettymparker

Share Your Knowledge

ATD South Carolina has many opportunities for presenters to showcase their talent. 

We are looking for local and national presenters to help build core skills, share best practices and innovations, and lead the way in trends affecting the Talent Development industry. Most importantly, we are looking for proposals to provide participants with a learning experience that offers direct professional application. Most content will be delivered virtually.

Please use the link below to complete the Request for Speakers: Chapter Events

Call for Presenters Proposal

The following list was identified by our local membership as highly desirable subject matter for presentations. 

The presentations shall not contain a marketing or sales solicitation.

• Designing Learning
• Delivering Learning
• Human Performance Improvement
• Measuring and Evaluating Learning
• Facilitating Organizational Change
• Managing the Learning Function
• Coaching
• Managing Organizational Knowledge
• Career Planning and Talent Management

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