Hands-On Gen AI Workshop for Executive Talent Leaders
Schedule
Mon Feb 23 2026 at 08:45 am to 12:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
99 Atlantic Ave 7th floor | Toronto, ON
About this Event
The workshop starts at 9am sharp. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the start time to grab a coffee and connect to the WIFI.
Overview
This hands-on workshop will show you how senior executives are effectively using tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot to transform productivity, accelerate talent strategies, make better decisions, and eliminate busywork.
What Makes This Workshop Different?
This is NOT a session about writing better job descriptions, interview questions, or prompts.
This workshop goes far beyond the basics. You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of what's truly possible with generative AI—and how to build and use custom GPTs to boost productivity, scale expertise, and drive real innovation inside your organization.
What You'll Learn
Using real-world executive case studies of AI being applied to Workforce Planning, Recruiting, Performance Management, Onboarding & Learning, and more, you will learn:
- How to create Custom GPTs to scale expertise inside your function & org
- How to apply Gen AI directly to your work
- Progressive elaboration: Mega-prompting that drives expert-level outputs
- How to drive better AI strategies & adoption across your company
Why Attend?
Executive-Relevant—Focused on leadership-level work, not technical AI hype
Real-Time Demonstrations—See how Gen AI tools produce results in real-time in the real-world
Hands-on Practice—Build confidence applying AI tools you already have access to
Walk Away Ready—Leave with actionable ways to integrate Gen AI into your workflow immediately & spark new ideas on what's truly helpful & possible
Who Should Attend?
- Executive Level HR/Talent Leaders
- Senior TA/Recruiting Leaders
- Senior HR Leaders, Director, VP/CHRO
Workshop Format & Agenda
Total Time: 3 hours
Format: Live Demos, Case Studies & Hands-On Exercises
What to Bring: Laptop + Access to a Gen AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, etc.)
Light snacks, tea, coffee and refreshments will be provided. Please advise us of any major allergies.
Need more information or want to schedule your own private workshop for your team? Contact Kim Benedict, CEO & Co-founder, TalentMinded & the Executive TA Leadership Forum, [email protected] or 416-587-1283
SPACE IS LIMITED. Tickets can be transferred however there are NO REFUNDS.
This is an in person event and will not available online or by recording.
About the Facilitator:
Joel MacCharles is the founder of Polaris Reach and a globally recognized innovation leader in AI, learning & workplace transformation. Known for turning complexity into clarity, he's increased his own productivity by more than 5X using AI and helps clients do the same. A former educator & corporate trainer, Joel now empowers leaders and their organizations to use AI as a game-changer to increase productivity and stay competitive.
About TalentMinded:
TalentMinded is the first subscription-based, full-service recruiting solutions company in North America. We offer flexible, scalable, and data-driven recruitment services that combine people, process, tools, technology, and employer branding to help companies hire better, faster, and more inclusively. Our Talent Acquisition-as-a-Service (TAaaS) model is designed for companies that want to modernize their recruiting approach and drive meaningful business outcomes through better hiring.
This workshop is a collaboration between Polaris Reach & TalentMinded designed specifically to help elevate AI skills for leaders in the talent function.
Agenda
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
Register & Grab a Coffee
🕑: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hands-On Workshop
Where is it happening?
99 Atlantic Ave 7th floor, 99 Atlantic Avenue, Toronto, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 242.19 to CAD 302.37


















