2025 October 16 | "Tough Conversations Don't Have to be Tough"

2025 October 16 | "Tough Conversations Don't Have to be Tough"

Chillicothe, OH

Tough Conversations Don't Have to be Tough presented by Trevor Kendall, PHR, SHRM-CP & Director of Human Resources at Petland, Inc.

Join us for this event either IN PERSON or VIRTUALLY sponsored by SCOHRC on Thursday, October 16, 2025.

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

11:30 a.m. – Lunch served

12:00 noon – Presentation

More Info:

Location: Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center; 1410 Industrial Drive, Chillicothe, OH 45601

Lunch is included with your registration for in person attendees

Pre-registration is required by 11:00 am October 14, 2025.

Session Description:
When crucial moments are handled properly, leaders naturally see improvements in relationships and results. This class focuses on progress over perfection in your team communications. Learn practical, proven skills that help leaders deliver tough messages even when the stakes are high, emotions are high, and team results are suffering.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this class learners will be more prepared to address tough discussions at work or at home that help improve respect, trust, and results. The key is self-awareness and influence.

Speaker Bio:
Trevor Kendall, PHR, SHRM-CP is a seasoned HR leader with nearly 20 years of experience helping individuals and organizations communicate more effectively—especially when it matters most. As Director of Human Resources for Petland, Inc. (2023 Better Business Bureau Torch Award winner) and former Executive Director of HR for Horizon Telcom (2011 Better Business Bureau Torch Award winner), Trevor has spent most of his career sharing strategic HR leadership insights that has helped him in both his personal and team interactions.
A certified trainer in Crucial Conversations, Trevor has trained hundreds of employees, HR leaders, and executives in classroom settings to drive results through high-impact communication while strengthening relationships. His background also includes serving as Lead Negotiator for union matters during his tenure at Horizon Telcom.
Trevor currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Chillicothe-Ross Chamber of Commerce and the Advisory Committee for Pickaway-Ross Joint Vocational School’s Vet Assistant program. He has previously served on the boards of the United Way of Ross County and the South Central Ohio HR Council.
In addition to his corporate leadership, Trevor and his wife Amy are proud co-owners of ParkSide Ice Creamery, a family business rooted in their historic Chillicothe, Ohio community.
Passionate about leadership, connection, and continuous learning, Trevor draws from his own journey to equip others with practical, universal, and proven methods to build better relationships—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

We look forward to seeing you at Petland's corporate office!