Develop your Career with Excellence and a little “Disney Magic!”

Includes a Live Web Event on 10/29/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)

Please join us on October 29th at 1 PM ET as our speaker, Pete Blank, helps HR Professionals elevate their careers with intentional strategy and professional presence. Drawing from 13 years of leadership experience at Walt Disney World and insights from his book 55 Ways to Add Disney Magic, Pete shares practical, actionable lessons on professional presence, business savvy, strategic networking, and career expansion.

Participants will learn how to show up “onstage” every day with credibility, read the room with emotional intelligence, build powerful professional networks, and grow through a career lattice rather than simply climbing a ladder.

This fast-paced and inspiring session blends storytelling, real-world examples, and practical tools to help employees strengthen their impact, influence, and long-term success.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Demonstrate professional presence by understanding how body language, approachability, and everyday interactions shape credibility, influence, and client trust.
  2. Apply business savvy and emotional intelligence to read the room, navigate firm culture, and make sound professional judgments in high-stakes environments.
  3. Build strategic networks by leveraging LinkedIn, professional organizations, and internal relationships to increase visibility and career opportunity.
  4. Design a career lattice strategy by expanding skills, experiences, and cross-functional involvement to accelerate long-term career development beyond traditional upward promotion paths. 

Speaker: Pete Blank, Training and Organizational Development Manager, Personnel Board of Jefferson County, AL

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Pete Blank

Pete Blank

Training and Organizational Development Manager

Personnel Board of Jefferson County, AL

After a stint as a television sportscaster, Pete began his Disney career in 1994.  Over the next 13 years, he managed various areas of Disney's theme parks and resorts, where he learned what it takes to run a world-class organization.  Pete was blessed to spend a majority of his time working at the Disney University.  While there, he led the Traditions program, which is known worldwide as one of the premiere employee orientation programs. He also facilitated college level courses to thousands of Disney College Interns, and was a Segment Learning Manager for Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, and the Disney Cruise Line.

Pete is the Training and OD Manager for the Personnel Board of Jefferson County.  He is also a leadership expert and professional speaker, as he also works with organizations and associations across the U.S., helping them achieve their goals in the areas of leadership, employee engagement and customer experience.

Pete received the prestigious “Partners in Excellence” award from Disney, which is presented to the top 3% of all employees.  He also earned the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation from the National Speakers Association and the Certified Facilitator of Training (CFT) from The Center for International Credentials.

His two books are Employee Engagement: Lessons from the Mouse House and 55 Ways to add Disney Magic to your Organization.

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Develop your Career with Excellence and a little “Disney Magic!"
10/29/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)  |  60 minutes
10/29/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)  |  60 minutes Please join us on October 29th at 1 PM ET as our speaker, Pete Blank, helps HR Professionals elevate their careers with intentional strategy and professional presence. Drawing from 13 years of leadership experience at Walt Disney World and insights from his book 55 Ways to Add Disney Magic, Pete shares practical, actionable lessons on professional presence, business savvy, strategic networking, and career expansion. Participants will learn how to show up “onstage” every day with credibility, read the room with emotional intelligence, build powerful professional networks, and grow through a career lattice rather than simply climbing a ladder. This fast-paced and inspiring session blends storytelling, real-world examples, and practical tools to help employees strengthen their impact, influence, and long-term success. Key Takeaways: 1. Demonstrate professional presence by understanding how body language, approachability, and everyday interactions shape credibility, influence, and client trust. 2. Apply business savvy and emotional intelligence to read the room, navigate firm culture, and make sound professional judgments in high-stakes environments. 3. Build strategic networks by leveraging LinkedIn, professional organizations, and internal relationships to increase visibility and career opportunity. 4. Design a career lattice strategy by expanding skills, experiences, and cross-functional involvement to accelerate long-term career development beyond traditional upward promotion paths. Speaker: Pete Blank, Training and Organizational Development Manager, Personnel Board of Jefferson County, AL Show Me More PSHRA® Webinars are a member benefit. Available to non-members for a nominal fee. Making public sector work better®.
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