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Fireside Forum + Social

Experience a day designed to inspire and connect HR leaders. The Fireside Forum will spark new ideas with engaging keynotes and collaborative workshops. Afterward, continue the conversation at the Fireside Social, where you can have fun and network.

   Thursday, March 6
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT 
Toledo, Ohio

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Welcome & Lunch

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Working Lunch: Former Navy SEAL, Captain Tom Chaby - "Igniting Excellence: Cultivating Resilient Cultures”

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Team Workshops: "Campfire Sessions" See below for more details on each session.

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM | Leadership Author, Dustin Dale – "Kindling Trust: Building High-Performing Teams"

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM | Wrap Up / Q&A

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Fireside Social

 Fireside Forum: Igniting Trust & Leadership in HR

Join us for an engaging symposium designed to inspire HR leaders to ignite trust, resilience, and leadership within their organizations. Featuring dynamic keynote speakers and collaborative workshops, this event offers actionable insights and meaningful discussions to elevate your HR strategies.

   Thursday, March 6
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT 
 The Renaissance Hotel
444 N Summit St, Toledo, OH 43604

Fireside Social: Sparking New Connections

Just 7 minutes away, continue the conversation at the Fireside Social at Cabana Village at The Ribbon. This festive gathering features warm cocktails, s’mores, gourmet bites, ice skating, and live music. 

   Thursday, March 6
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT 
 Cabana Village at The Ribbon
1521 Front St, Toledo, OH 43605

Details

  • The Fireside Social will be held outdoors—please dress warmly.
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Our Speakers

Tom Chaby

Captain Tom Chaby 

Former Navy SEAL 

Captain Tom Chaby served as a Navy SEAL for 26 years, leading special operations teams globally. After his military career as a commanding officer, he transitioned to consulting, helping Fortune 500 companies and professional sports teams optimize their leadership and team performance.

Dustin Dale

Dustin Dale 

Leadership Author and Motivational Speaker

Dustin Dale is a best-selling leadership author and motivational speaker who focuses on servant leadership. Drawing from his senior leadership experience, his book Learn to Lead by Serving provides insights on personal development and overcoming challenges. His teachings inspire individuals to lead with purpose and add value to their communities.

Learn More About Our Campfire Sessions

#1: Navigating the Future of Insurance: Trends, Innovations, and Strategies

This session explores emerging trends, innovations, and strategies reshaping the insurance industry, driven by technology, customer expectations, regulations, and new business models.

#2: Building a Resilient Workforce: Mental Health Benefits & Compliance

Explore strategies for enhancing workplace mental health benefits while ensuring compliance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). Ideal for HR professionals, benefits managers, and leaders committed to employee well-being.

#3: Exploring Cost-Effective Healthcare Funding Solutions

Discover innovative strategies to manage rising healthcare costs through HRAs, level funding, and captive insurance. This session explores flexible, cost-effective solutions that balance employer savings with comprehensive employee benefits.

About Hylant

Since 1935, Hylant has been helping clients identify and address risk-related challenges before they become unmanageable by delivering solutions unique to their circumstances. Today, the firm is among the largest privately held insurance brokerages in the United States, renowned for its expertise and high-touch service. Hylant offers insurance, employee benefits and risk management consulting services for businesses and individuals locally, nationally and internationally.