A practice-based learning series for leaders, HR professionals, consultants, and facilitators focused on real-time application, peer feedback, and experiential tools—not lectures.

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FLOW in Practice™ is a four-session experiential lab designed for professionals who want to practice leadership, facilitation, and communication skills in real time.

This is not a traditional workshop series. There are no long lectures or slide decks. Each session is built as a practice arena, using experiential facilitation tools and structured peer feedback to build confidence, clarity, and skill.

Participants will work with 2–3 facilitation tools per session, rotating through live practice roles and reflecting on how their leadership and facilitation actually land with others.

If you’re looking for passive learning, this is not the series for you.

If you’re ready to practice, reflect, and apply—welcome.

Select your sessions during registration or contact info@atdatlanta.org.

Limited to 15 participants per session to ensure depth and safety.

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SESSION 1

Momentum & Mastery: Practicing Focused Leadership

Date: March 12, 2026

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM

This session focuses on presence, focus, and leadership clarity. Participants will practice how they show up in conversations, how priorities are communicated, and how leadership energy is experienced by others.

Using experiential facilitation tools, participants will engage in live practice cycles with peer feedback to build awareness and momentum.

You will practice:

● Leading with focused attention

● Making priorities visible and actionable

● Adjusting your leadership signal in real time

Best for:

Leaders, HR partners, consultants, and facilitators seeking stronger presence and clarity.

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SESSION 2

Connection & Collaboration: Practicing Trust and Feedback

Date: April 23, 2026

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Trust is built through behavior, not intention. This session places participants in real-time practice scenarios focused on feedback, communication, and psychological safety.

Participants will practice giving and receiving feedback using experiential tools that reduce defensiveness and increase clarity.

You will practice:

● Giving feedback that is clear and human

● Listening beyond words

● Building trust without avoiding truth

Best for:

Managers, HR professionals, DEI/Culture leaders, and consultants supporting teams.

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SESSION 3

Change, Capacity & Courage: Practicing Leadership in Uncertainty

Date: August 12, 2026

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM

This session is designed for leaders navigating change, ambiguity, and competing priorities. Participants will engage in live simulations that mirror real organizational dynamics—limited information, emotional responses, and decision pressure.

You will practice:

● Leading through uncertainty

● Naming resistance without escalation

● Maintaining accountability while protecting capacity

Best for:

Senior managers, project leaders, change practitioners, and HR leaders.

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SESSION 4

Integration & Future Readiness: Turning Insight into Action

Date: October 29, 2026

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM

This session focuses on reflection that leads to action. Participants will use experiential tools to identify patterns, integrate learning, and commit to practical next steps.

You will practice:

● Reflecting without self-judgment

● Translating insight into action

● Supporting others through reflection and transition

Best for:

Leaders, consultants, facilitators, and HR professionals preparing for what’s next.

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Facilitator: Cornelius "Neil" Dowdell

Cornelius “Nelius” Dowdell is a leadership, talent, and organizational development strategist with over 20 years of experience helping individuals, teams, and organizations translate learning into meaningful action. He is the Founder of The Nelius Strategy (TNS) and a key partner with The Best Workplace (TBW), where he supports experiential learning, leadership development, and culture-focused initiatives.

Cornelius specializes in leadership development, experiential learning, instructional design, coaching, and applied practice. He is an authorized partner for Wiley’s Everything DiSC® and The Five Behaviors® and is known for designing highly engaging learning experiences that move beyond theory and into real-world application.

Through The Nelius Strategy and The Best Workplace, Cornelius and his team are proud sponsors of the ATD Greater Atlanta Mentorship Program, supporting the growth and development of emerging and experienced talent professionals across the chapter. His F.L.O.W. in Practice™ sessions are designed to help ATD members build capability through focused attention, applied learning, reflection, and curiosity—turning insight into sustained behavior change.

Cornelius has partnered with Fortune 500 companies, educational institutions, nonprofits, and professional associations nationwide, including Emory University, Panasonic Automotive, Fulton County Schools, and multiple ATD chapters.

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