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Rhonda Payne, CAE

Rhonda Payne, CAE


The founder and CEO of Flock Theory, a deliberately diverse professional speakers bureau and management consultancy, Rhonda is an influential thought leader, association impact strategist, and all-around hype woman for purpose-driven leaders in membership organizations.  Her work bridges the intersection of organizational development, workforce inclusion, and learning & development events. With a career that spans three decades and 15 countries, and roles as ASAE chief learning officer and ICSC global vice president, she has helped hundreds of associations create competitive advantage with and for the communities they serve.  Rhonda is an active volunteer with ASAE and PCMA, and serves as director on the boards of NYSAE, SocialOffset, and C4 Performing Arts. She’s on a mission to magnify and defend equity in expertise from stage to screen, bookshelf to boardroom, and classroom to congress.

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Belonging in Bloom: The Power of Intentional Communication

Friday, May 2, 2025
7:00 am – 8:00 am
(NO CEs)


Session Description:

Language has the power to shape how we experience the world, advocate for ourselves, and connect with others. In Belonging in Bloom, we’ll explore the power of communication as a cornerstone of self-advocacy—within and beyond societal limits. This isn’t about conforming to expectations or avoiding mistakes; it’s about the messy work of creating space for ourselves and others to flourish. Together, we’ll explore how intentional language use can challenge biases, dismantle barriers, and open possibilities for belonging.

Learning Objectives:

  • Harness the power of intentional communication: Discover how language can amplify self-advocacy and build bridges across diverse identities and experiences.
  • Weed out exclusionary narratives and behaviors: Learn to identify, interrupt, and hold others accountable for biases in communication and actions that undermine belonging.
  • Cultivate resilience, connection, and accountability: Use language as a tool to break through limiting experiences, nurture empowerment, and grow inclusive environments.

 

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