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Upcoming events

    • Wednesday, August 13, 2025
    • 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Joya Kitchen - 10275 Science Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92121
    • 174
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    The Power of the Pause

    Summer for some is a time to slow down and enjoy a more leisurely pace of life. For others, mid-year is when the action ramps up and there is more to juggle between work, family, friends, and life. Whether you are in summertime ‘chill’ mode or racing as fast as you can, consciously determining what gets your time and attention will impact how effective you are in achieving your goals. And a purposeful pause, even in the midst of busyness can help you re-energize your HR leadership, rediscover joy in your work, and reap the rewards.

    This session, led by an executive coach and author with over 30 years of corporate leadership experience, is an opportunity to reflect on priorities, consider where relationships at work (and elsewhere in life) might be strengthened, and uncover information that will help you succeed. You may know that pauses can be powerful, yet how are you applying what you know to your daily work? Expect to leave with actionable ideas to:

    • understand where you can slow down to achieve more,
    • how fresh perspectives will open up new ways of thinking, and
    • the value of prioritizing to accomplish more for your organization, your team, and yourself.

    **Important Update:
    This month’s event will be held on Wednesday, August 13 at Joya Kitchen. Parking is available in designated areas as well as in the underground parking structure.

      

    We look forward to seeing you there!

      Meet Our Guest Speaker:

      Phyllis Sarkaria, The Sarkaria Group

      Phyllis Sarkaria is a certified executive coach, facilitator, and trusted adviser.  She has held corporate executive roles in human resources and government affairs and has had responsibility for functions as diverse as strategic planning, merger integration, and team effectiveness.  Before founding The Sarkaria Group, Phyllis served as an internal adviser and coach to C-level executives and other key employees at Quidel Corporation (now QuidelOrtho), a leading medical diagnostics manufacturer. As head of HR, she was responsible for the company’s global HR strategy and people programs for more than a dozen years. In addition, she has held financial analysis, strategic planning, government affairs, and HR roles with large, matrixed corporations in the energy industry, and has served on the teaching faculty of several universities. This diversity of experience provides a unique perspective for solving business problems and improving leadership effectiveness.

      Author of Courageous Clarity: Navigating the way forward on your leadership journey, the essential guide for leaders who want to inspire, influence, and engage their teams for greater results, Phyllis is also a published scholar on authentic leadership. She currently works with clients in a wide range of industries, serving as a catalyst to help leaders and teams gain fresh perspective and elevate their performance by building capacity within themselves to increase overall effectiveness.

      SHRM BoCK: Leadership & Navigation, Relationship Management, and Communication



           A Huge Thank You to our Annual Sponsors! 
           

                 

                                     

                             


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      • Friday, September 26, 2025
      • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
      • Fairmont Grand Del Mar - 5300 Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego, CA
      • 394
      Register

      HR Executive of the Year Gala – 10th Annual Celebration

      San Diego HR Forum’s HR Executive of the Year Gala is the largest annual gathering of HR professionals in San Diego. 2025 marks our 10th anniversary of recognizing outstanding HR executives, teams, and rising stars who are making a significant impact in their organizations and communities.

      This year, we’re excited to offer expanded sponsorship opportunities that provide increased visibility and brand exposure across the San Diego HR community — not just at the Gala, but year-round.

      We anticipate a record number of nominations across all categories, representing over 350 companies and welcoming more than 500 attendees.

      Join us as we celebrate the very best in HR leadership and innovation.

      Thank you for your support,
      SDHR Forum Board of Directors

      Learn More About Each Sponsorship Level HERETo purchase a Sponsorship, please click on the "Register" button.

      **New This Year: We are excited to offer an automated process for securing your Executive of the Year Sponsorship and sponsorship opportunities are available on a first-come-first-serevd basis.

      If you require a detailed summary sheet prior to payment, would like to reserve a sponsorship opportunity but need additional time to complete payment, or would like to request an alternative payment method, please submit your request to info@sdhrforum.com

      Please note that we are only able to hold a sponsorship opportunity for 7 business days from the time of the request. If payment is not received within 7 business days, the reservation will be cancelled and the sponsorship level will be released and open for purchase once again.


      • Wednesday, October 08, 2025
      • 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
      • Joya Kitchen - 10275 Science Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92121
      • 199
      Register

      October Monthly Breakfast Meeting

      Save the Date!
      Join us for a morning of engaging conversation, meaningful connections, and community. Topic and speaker to be announced soon—stay tuned!



      This event will be held at Joya Kitchen. Parking is available in designated areas as well as in the underground parking structure.

        





                A Huge Thank You to our Annual Sponsors! 
             

                   

                                       

                               


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        • Wednesday, November 12, 2025
        • 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
        • Joya Kitchen - 10275 Science Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92121
        • 200
        Register

        November Monthly Breakfast Meeting

        Save the Date!
        Join us for a morning of engaging conversation, meaningful connections, and community. Topic and speaker to be announced soon—stay tuned!



        This event will be held at Joya Kitchen. Parking is available in designated areas as well as in the underground parking structure.

          





                  A Huge Thank You to our Annual Sponsors! 
               

                     

                                         

                                 


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        Past events

        Thursday, July 31, 2025 Join Our Career Transition Group (free service for everyone)
        Thursday, July 17, 2025 2025 Summer Soirée: July Mixer
        Wednesday, June 11, 2025 The Appreciative Approach to Change
        Thursday, May 15, 2025 Building Your Resilience As A HR Professional
        Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Unlocking Total Rewards: Innovative Practices for HR Success
        Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Fostering Employee Engagement and Building a Thriving Workplace Culture
        Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Harnessing AI for Strategic HR: Practical Tools and Insights for HR Professionals
        Wednesday, January 08, 2025 What's Coming in 2025? Join us for our Law Day!
        Wednesday, December 04, 2024 Holiday Social
        Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Insights from the 2024 Team of the Year
        Wednesday, October 09, 2024 HR as a Strategic Driver: Enabling the Next Phase of Your Organization’s Growth
        Friday, September 27, 2024 San Diego HR Forum 2024 Executive of the Year Gala
        Wednesday, August 21, 2024 How Working Wardrobes Thrives as a Best Place to Work
        Thursday, July 11, 2024 2024 Summer Social ~ Please Join Us!
        Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Influence Skills to Drive Leadership Success
        Wednesday, May 08, 2024 A Career Journey: From Hot Dog Stand to the Boardroom
        Thursday, April 18, 2024 2024 SPRING CONFERENCE
        Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Practical Tips for Complying with California’s New Workplace Violence Prevention Law
        Wednesday, February 21, 2024 "What Now” 2024: HR Leaders toolkit to address current and future turbulence
        Tuesday, January 30, 2024 January 2024 Legal Updates

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        Please contact us at info@sdhrforum.com before 5pm on the Friday prior to the meeting, otherwise you will charged for the event.


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        Joya Kitchen
        10275 Science Center Dr.                  San Diego, CA 92121
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