Engage and Inspire the Human Resources Professional to drive excellence and innovation, and to make a difference in the Community

HR Leadership: Beyond the Work

  • August 12, 2025
  • 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Mane on Main - 201 E Main St #1500 Lexington, KY 40507

Registration

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Speaker: Brian HoupExecutive Leadership Coach

Brian coaches experienced leaders to thrive at the executive level in the biggest position of their lives. With responsibilities expanding, Brian helps leaders see which aspects of their approach to embrace, which to abandon and where to prioritize development efforts. As leaders gain a deeper appreciation for the consequences of their actions, they embrace new behaviors that improve results, reduce stress, increase personal confidence and provide a better quality of life at work and home.

Before coaching, Brian led several teams through multiple mergers and acquisitions in the fast-paced television advertising industry. Despite the constant change, Brian’s teams thrived. Most were recognized in the top 5% of their peers across the globe. Like many of his clients today, Brian was labeled an " obsessive overachiever." So much so that he was embarrassingly voted the " Office Workaholic" at a very challenging time in his personal life following his wife’s second battle with cancer and many other big family challenges. These experiences have played a major role in shaping Brian’s unique combination of empathy and perspective that allow him to connect deeply with his clients today.


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Description: In today’s fast-paced world, HR Leaders are often at the center of the action and the forefront of shaping the workplace experiences for all. Being successful in HR today requires a great commitment to knowledge and expertise in several unique areas. But what separates the truly great HR leaders from the rest? It’s an understanding that true impact & influence is based on more than HR knowledge and expertise. It reaches beyond successfully doing the work of the day. It’s about great leadership... the focus of this interactive learning session.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1: Unique Hallmarks of Exceptional HR Leadership- This objective aims to guide participants in recognizing the distinct attributes and behaviors that top executives associate with the most effective HR leaders. Through this, attendees will learn to identify and integrate these key hallmarks into their own leadership approach, enhancing their effectiveness and influence in the HR field.

Learning Objective 2: The Powerful Ripple Effect of Leadership- Attendees will gain insights into the profound impact their leadership behaviors have on themselves and others, including both positive and negative consequences, and learn strategies for self-leadership that foster a positive workplace environment.

Learning Objective 3: The Development of Conscious Leadership Skills- This objective focuses on enabling participants to develop and practice Conscious Leadership principles that are proactive and intentional, equipping them with tools and techniques to positively influence other leaders and maximize their impact on both the organization and all team members.

*Approved for one (1.0) PDCs with SHRM and HRCI.

Schedule of Events:

11:15 am - 11:45 am: Registration, Networking, & Lunch
11:45 am - 12:00 pm: Business Meeting Update
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Presentation

Registration Deadline
: Due to venue catering requirements, registration for in-person attendance closes 7 days prior to the event date. Virtual participation registration closes the day before the event.

Location: Mane on Main, 201 E Main St #1500, Lexington, KY 40507 (Validated parking is reserved in the Chase Tower Parking Garage) Mane on Main Parking Map. Details for virtual attendane will be sent to all attendees prior to the meeting, up to 24 hours in advance. 

This month's meeting is sponsored by:

If you wish to sponsor this or future events, please contact Caroline at publicrelations@bgshrm.org for a 2025 Sponsorship Packet.

Transfer and Refund Policy

BGSHRM strives to provide quality events that are educational in content and rich in networking opportunities. We place emphasis on the humans in Human Resources and value the shared experience of our peers and comrades who are working to create safe and productive environments for their employees. We have designed chapter meeting fees to be as low as possible. 

Because of rising costs in our community, your regular member registration fee covers the program related expenses and is not a fundraiser for the chapter.  As such, all payments for registration to BGSHRM events are non-refundable. View full Transfer and Refund Policy. 


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