Pause and Perk Up Engagement

You reach a break on the first day of a multiday workshop chock full of technical, nitty-gritty subject matter. Participants, experiencing cognitive overload, sit quietly during the break and arent any livelier afterward.

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Carrie Addington

Carrie Addington is Associate Director, Learning Experience at ATD. She is a down-to-earth educator and people development coach with a passion for delivering effective communication solutions with a spirited energy. As a business consultant and educator for the past 10 years, Carrie has worked with a wide variety of business segments including retail, beauty, education, and nonprofits, and has worked with C-level executives, directors, managers, and high potentials.