Reconnection: The Foundation of Authentic Relationships
Thursday, September 17 | 11:00 AM - Thursday, September 17 | 12:00 PM
Online Event Recording
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In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure workplaces, disconnection has become one of the greatest challenges facing teams. Miscommunication, burnout and constant change can quietly erode trust and collaboration — yet the strength of any organization ultimately rests on the quality of its relationships. In this energizing and deeply human keynote, Dr. Jody Carrington explores the transformative power of reconnection. As a renowned psychologist and one of North America’s most sought-after speakers, Dr. Jody brings humor, candor and powerful insight into how authentic relationships are built, strengthened and repaired.
The truth is: we are not born knowing how to repair ruptures in relationships — we must learn it. When leaders and teams understand how to reconnect after moments of stress, conflict or change, they create cultures rooted in trust, resilience and belonging. Through engaging stories, research-based insight and practical takeaways, Dr. Jody will challenge attendees to rethink the way they show up for one another — within their teams, their organizations and the communities they serve.
Participants will leave with:
- A deeper understanding of why reconnection is essential to strong teams and cultures
- Practical tools for repairing disconnection and strengthening trust
- Strategies for fostering environments where people feel seen, valued and supported
- Renewed clarity on the role authentic relationships play in organizational success
- Insightful, relatable and often hilarious, Dr. Jody will remind us that when we learn how to reconnect — with ourselves and with each other — we build the kind of cultures where people and organizations truly thrive.
This program qualifies for 1-hour of CMP Credit (Domain G: Stakeholder Management)
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Dr. Jody Carrington
Renowned Psychologist, Human Connection Expert, Bestselling Author
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Dr. Jody Carrington is a renowned psychologist and a charismatic keynote speaker celebrated for her profound expertise in human connections. As a leading authority in addressing complex, human-centered challenges, Dr. Carrington excels in guiding individuals and organizations through the intricacies of re-establishing relationships in today's increasingly disconnected society. She boldly believes that all humans have the capacity for good; however, so many of us these days, because of isolation and burnout, have lost access to that good.
Through her insightful analysis, Dr. Carrington explores how societal detachment occurs and outlines practical, meaningful solutions for reconnection. Her approach combines a deeper understanding of how necessary acknowledgment has become, and she underscores how this need is so much bigger than recognition. Her dynamic and heartfelt presentations, infused with humor and honesty, captivate and energize audiences worldwide.
She is the Founder and Principal Psychologist at Carrington & Company, has served as a civilian member of Canada's national police force, the RCMP, and practiced with the most complex cases on a psychiatric inpatient unit. Dr. Jody's balance as a devoted practitioner and brilliant communicator result in an ability to authentically connect through impactful presentations that have set a new bar in talking about the shifting landscape of mental health.
Dr. Jody has authored three best-selling books, including Feeling Seen (Harper Collins, 2022) and hosts the widely celebrated podcast, "Unlonely." From major theatres and convention halls of 5,000 attendees, to boardrooms of 20 senior leaders, she revels in connecting and delighting an audience of any size, championing the profound need for genuine human connection in an era often dominated by digital communication. Her work is trusted by many of the world's Fortune 500 companies, professional sports teams, education and healthcare leaders, all working to solve similar core challenges in creating a new set of rules to support and motivate their teams.
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