Our complimentary Career Management Roundtable (CMR) is open to anyone in the HR community, whether you are a member or not. These sessions are designed to support individuals navigating a job search or career transition, offering practical tips, resources, and strategies to help you stand out in today’s market.

For those currently in transition, we also offer a complimentary 6-month In-Transition Membership. This membership is available to individuals who are unemployed and actively seeking full-time internal HR roles. Eligibility is limited to those who are not currently affiliated with another local HR chapter. Email us at [email protected] to learn more.

Conversations: The Power of Possibility (Relational Networking)

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 4:00–5:00 PM ET | Virtual Meeting

SUMMARY

The conversations you have every day can open doors to new ideas, stronger relationships, and career growth. In this interactive session, explore how shifting from control and assumption to curiosity can transform the way you communicate at work.

You’ll learn how to use generative questions, positive framing, and intentional language to navigate conversations more effectively, strengthen collaboration, and build more productive relationships with colleagues, teams, and leaders. Walk away with practical communication strategies you can use to create more meaningful conversations and support your individual, team, and organizational goals.

SPEAKER

Romy Gelles, PhD, MS
LHH Career Consultant, Career Transition & Mobility – North America

Romy Gelles is an executive coach and consultant who partners with leaders and high-potential individual contributors across industries to navigate critical career transitions, apply behavioral strategies, and unlock peak performance. Combining a PhD in Industrial & Organizational Psychology with data-driven frameworks, including MRG 360°, Hogan, and MBTI, she helps professionals accelerate productivity, secure new opportunities, and navigate organizational change.

As a certified LHH Career Transition Consultant, Romy has coached leaders across academia, professional services, and Fortune 500 organizations, including AWS, Novartis, Nike, JPMorgan Chase, and the University of Pennsylvania. Her expertise spans leadership development, career alignment, succession planning, AI, and change leadership. She also dedicates her time to nonprofit boards supporting family shelters and clothing security.

Please Note: Career Management Roundtable (CMR) sessions are educational and designed to provide insights, resources, and guidance related to career development and the current job market. CMR sessions are not eligible for SHRM or HRCI recertification credits.