Level Up or Lose Out: Make L&D Your Employer Brand Superpower

Level Up or Lose Out:
Make L&D Your Employer Brand Superpower

March 10, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CT

Memphis Fire Dept. Headquarters

2670 Avery Ave Memphis, TN 38112

Members: $15 / Guests: $20
Registration includes lunch and networking

In today's competitive talent market, learning and development is becoming essential to employer brand strength. This session examines how workplace change, skills gaps, and demographic shifts demand reimagined talent strategies. Discover how leading organizations integrate development opportunities into their employer value proposition to attract high-potential candidates and retain employees. Explore practical frameworks for assessing your current offering, strengthening your learning culture, and effectively communicating these advantages to create sustainable and competitive employer brands.

Presenter: Michael Bruno
Co-Founder & COO, Aspire Talent Advisory, LLC

Michael Bruno is an executive recruiter, consultant, coach, and business strategy professional with over 20 years of experience in diverse professional services environments. Mike is currently co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Aspire Talent Advisory, LLC, a sister firm to PerformancePoint that focuses on retained search and talent management solutions. In this role, Mike serves as lead search consultant and advises clients on strategies to attract and retain key talent for senior-level roles.