Pennsylvania Career Development Association upcoming events

PACDA: Applying Leadership Coaching Strategies in Career Transition (Tuesday, October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Applying Leadership Coaching Strategies in Career Transition

Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Noon-2 PM Eastern (Zoom)

This program will explore how career services professionals and consultants can use leadership coaching techniques to help students and clients take greater ownership of their career journeys. By looking beyond an immediate decision, job search, or transition, individuals can identify new opportunities, gain greater career clarity, find fulfillment, and build a strong foundation for long-term success.

The session will not seek to change the role of career services professionals. Instead, it will encourage a more intentional balance of consulting, counseling, and coaching based on the unique needs of each student or client. Central to this approach are active listening, curiosity, and open-ended questions that help individuals uncover limiting beliefs, challenge assumptions, develop self-awareness, and create their own insights and action plans. By integrating leadership coaching strategies into career services, professionals become trusted advisors who offer career coaching alongside many other solutions. More importantly, students and clients gain the confidence,
accountability, and leadership skills needed to navigate change, make informed career decisions, and take ownership of their future.

Presenter Bio

Rachel Lisa Cohen | LinkedIn

Rachel earned her MS in Nutrition Marketing from St. Joseph’s University and two undergraduate degrees: in Dietetics from Immaculata and in Liberal Arts from West Chester University of PA. She has also earned certificates from The Life Coach School and from UPenn in executive administration and nonprofit, public, and organizational management.

Rachel was with the Institute for Safe Medication Practices for 24 years and ECRI for two before joining Keystone Partners as a career coach. She has built her career around empowering individuals and helping organizations achieve meaningful outcomes through a people-centered approach. With expertise in people development, strategic alignment, operations management, leadership coaching, and career strategy, she helps individuals align their strengths and values with their goals so they can lead their own career journeys.

PACDA Event: Applying Leadership Coaching Strategies in Career Transition Page 2 of 4 Today, through her own firm (Rali-Co), Rachel champions leadership transitions that help both individuals and organizations thrive. As a Leadership Coach, she combines her values of connection, courage, and purpose to support leaders through onboarding, leadership transition, succession planning, and career growth.

NCDA CEUs: This program is eligible for 2 NCDA CEUs.

CEUs are free for PACDA members and non-members
If you attend the program live, simply complete the post-program survey and receive your CEU certificate.
If you register for the program but do not attend live, you will receive an email with a link to the recording. Watch the recording and then complete the post-program survey to receive your CEU certificate.
NCDA is the National Career Development Association (www.ncda.org/). See https://ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sp/credentialing for information on NCDA credentials and Continuing Education requirements.

Act 48 credit:

PACDA and PSCA members: After the event, complete the post-event survey, then email ceu@thepacda.org to obtain your certificate of attendance, which you can then submit via the PSCA website.

Not a PACDA or PSCA member?: You may be able to obtain Act 48 credit. After the event, complete the post-event survey, then email ceu@thepacda.org to obtain your certificate of attendance. Submit this to the Pennsylvania Department of Education via your local education agency, which will have the final say on whether this program qualifies for Act 48 credit. Or, you may submit via the Pennsylvania School Counselor Association for $10.

Beacon Networking For Life: Leading Through the Storm: Cultivating Actively Respectful Cultures in Times of Uncertainty (Thursday, October 15, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Leading Through the Storm: Cultivating Actively Respectful Cultures in Times of Uncertainty

Thursday, October 15, 2026

9:00am-10:30am EDT

Today’s leaders face a VUCA environment: Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity. Rising pressure can fuel incivility, disengagement, absenteeism, and turnover.

In this engaging, interactive session, Gregg Ward explores how leaders can turn down the heat by leading with respect. Through research, humor, storytelling, and practical strategies, he demonstrates how emotional intelligence and psychological safety can strengthen belonging, collaboration, trust, and performance.

Participants will discover practical ways to cultivate Actively Respectful Cultures™, where people feel valued, supported, and motivated to stay and contribute their best.

KeyTakeaways:

• Lead effectively through uncertainty
• Use emotional intelligence to strengthen leadership
• Recognize and transform toxic workplace cultures
• Foster psychological safety and engagement
• Build respectful cultures that increase loyalty

Gregg Ward, Founder
GREGGWARDGROUP

Gregg Ward is an electrifying keynote speaker, award-winning bestselling author, thought leader, and Fortune 500 executive coach. With more than 2,500 keynotes and programs delivered, he helps individuals and organizations build inclusive, empowering, and respectful cultures. His interactive style inspires audiences to reclaim confidence, unlock potential, and create lasting change.

Members: Free | Guests: $15

More information and registration HERE

Meet the Author at the Pyramid Club Zoom: Nicholas Schwartz "Chasing Rich: Stories of Men, Miracles, and the God Among Us" (Friday, October 23, 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Meet The Author: Nicholas Schwartz "Chasing Rich: Stories of Men, Miracles, and the God Among Us"

October 23, 2026 | 12:00PM

Zoom

For a Wall Street analyst, morning commutes usually involve trains and earnings reports—not nearly running over a homeless man walking backward through an intersection. That unexpected encounter sparked a friendship and a years-long search for evidence that God is still active in the world today. Some stories are too remarkable to dismiss. Others are too ordinary to invent. Inside these pages: * a Mississippi prison riot. * an SEC football stadium. * a South Sudan ambush. * a Connecticut mansion. * the spice aisle of a Pennsylvania grocery store. Chasing Rich doesn't ask for blind faith. It simply invites you to examine the evidence for yourself. Whether you're convinced, curious, or simply open to the possibility, these stories may leave you wondering whether God has been closer all along.

More Information and Registration

PACDA Members: register at a discount using the promo code in Member Resources.

PSCA: 71st Annual Conference (Wednesday, December 02, 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 13:00:00 GMT

71st Annual Conference

Penn Stater Hotel, State College, PA

December 2 - December 4, 2026

This year, we are bringing together an incredible lineup of educational thought leaders and practitioners to provide you with actionable, real-world strategies:

Dr. John W. Hodge (Opening Keynote) on practical solutions to foster resilience and buffer the risk factors holding students back.
Terri Tchorzynski (Closing Keynote), former National School Counselor of the Year, on redesigning systems to break the cycle of burnout and reactivity.
Dr. Carolyn Stone (Pre-Conference Workshop) providing a vital deep-dive into legal literacy, ethical practices, and confidentiality in school counseling.

Why You Can’t Miss This:

Earn Continuing Education: Access top-tier professional development with Act 48 hours, NCC hours, and up to 6 CEUs available.
Dynamic Breakouts: Choose from a robust schedule of breakout and poster sessions tailored to current educational realities.
Network & Connect: Collaborate with peers from across the state during our evening social events and networking luncheons.

Lock In Early-Bird Savings

Register by October 15, 2026, to take advantage of our early-bird discount. Plus, you can save even more on your registration fee by becoming a PSCA member today!

REGISTRATION AND MORE INFORMATION: https://ncyionline.org/conferences/pascac/#home

MACCA: 56th Annual Conference: Resilience & Transitional Change (Thursday, December 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 13:00:00 GMT

"MACCA is seeking approval to offer Resilience & Transitional Change for continuing education credit. Please check back for updates."

PACDA members register at a discount using code in Member Resources