Beyond the Playground: Building Caregiver-Friendly Workplaces That Work

Presented by Leigh Ann Roberts, Darryll Stinson and Dr. Stacy Jagger

A practical discussion for HR professionals, business leaders, and people managers on creating workplaces where working parents and family caregivers can thrive—while strengthening retention, engagement, and organizational success. 

Session Overview

Attendees are encouraged to bring their children and enjoy the event together.

Session 1. Why Caregiving is a Business Issue (10 minutes)

Session 2. Understanding the Caregiver Experience (15 minutes)

Session 3. Building the Business Case (15 minutes)

Session 4. Panel Discussion (15 minutes)

Session 5. Interactive Activity

To get to each session, you will need to cross through the play area and will require you to wear socks. You can also purchase socks on site at the event or bring your own.

Certification:1 SHRM and HRCI CEU

Meet Our Speakers - 

Leigh Ann Roberts, Co-Founder & VP of The Circle Center, Coach, Consultant and Facilitator

Leigh Ann Roberts is a well-known coach, trainer and workplace culture and conflict consultant in the southeast region.  Having practiced law in Tennessee for almost 20 years, Leigh Ann has mediated and facilitated thousands of hours of conflict resolution for organizations, companies and community groups.  Leigh Ann's collaborative approach helps professionals from all backgrounds gain greater awareness about their own negotiation, conflict and communication styles and how to adapt them for greater success personally and professionally.  Leigh Ann has been called the "Conflict Guru" and her facilitation of work teams going through turbulent change has earned her the reputation of being a go-to resource for organizations looking to manage their culture during rapid growth.  MTSHRM members have enjoyed previous presentations from Leigh Ann on topics such as Emotional Intelligence, Creating a Mentoring Culture, Women in Leadership and more.  

Founding member of the Circle Center and Brentwood firm of Papa & Roberts, PLLC, Leigh Ann has advised many professionals and corporations, for and nonprofit, in Tennessee. Leigh Ann previously served as a Tennessee Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division and is a member of the Tennessee Chapter of the International Coaching Federation, Association for Conflict Resolution, Past President of the Tennessee Association for Professional Mediators, Past Chair of the Nashville Bar Association’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, and is a mediator and arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association; the Tennessee, Mississippi and National Academies of Mediators, Arbitrators and Distinguished Neutrals; and, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Leigh Ann lives in Nashville with her husband and Circle Center co-founder Tracy Roberts and their two rescue puppies Sophie & Emmett.

Darryll Stinson, Co-founder of Seeding Greatness, Professional Speaker and Humanitarian

Darryll Stinson is the co-founder of Seeding Greatness, a movement of leaders restoring the planet and helping humanity to heal through their stories and transformational services.

As a former elite Division 1 athlete, Darryll overcame multiple suicide attempts to become a multiple best-selling author, and 2xTEDx speaker with more than 2 million views. His accolades as a Top 100 athlete (2008), award-winning higher ed communications professional, #9 Suicide Awareness Speaker (2023), and TEDx organizer attest to the impact of his work.

He’s coached hundreds of speakers to reach millions of people while growing themselves and their businesses at the same time. 

When he's not coaching or captivating audiences, Darryll enjoys nature walks, live theater, personal development events, and spending quality time with his wife Brittany, five children Ava, Arianna, Amaya, Isaiah, Ayla, and dog, Magic.

Dr. Stacy Jagger, Licensed Marriage, Family Therapist, Author, Speaker and Coach

Dr. Stacy Jagger, known to many as Dr. Sassy, is a nationally recognized therapist, executive coach, and keynote speaker who helps organizations build high-performing cultures through nervous system regulation, human connection, and digital wellness. With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Stacy uses her signature Mountain Method™ framework to equip leaders, professionals, and families to overcome burnout, reduce digital overload, and restore focus, presence, and performance in an increasingly distracted world.