CalPERS Webinars
CalPERS members are invited to attend the following free and educational webinars to learn more about their benefits.
CSU's Got Talent
Systemwide Professional Development presents a series of LIVE online webcasts featuring innovative & essential training for your professional and personal success! No registration required, join each live session using the associated Zoom information for upcoming sessions linked below. Archived recordings can be accessed via CSULearn.
| Topic | Date | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Your Fearless Year: Unmask Your Fears and Release Your Potential | 1/22/25 | Natasha Halliday, M.A. International Speaker, College Professor, RSW, CYCP & Therapist |
| Smart Decisions: The Crucial Role of Data Literacy in Al | 2/19/25 | Jen Hood, Technical Business Analytics & Data Strategist, Career Coach |
| The Power of Empathy in our Interactions with Others | 3/11/25 | Dr. José I. Rodriguez, Award-winning Social Scientist & CSULB Professor in Communications |
| Business Writing in the Age of Al Risks and Rules for AI Tools | 4/15/25 | Nancy Flynn, Writing Skills Trainer, Business Writer & Author |
| Intercultural Creativity® The Ace Up Your Sleeve for the Future of Work | 5/14/25 | Genein Letford, M.Ed., Award-winning Educator, Best Selling Author & CSUN Alumna |
| Positive Accountability: A Team Environment Where Everyone Can Count on Each Other | 6/17/25 | Mark Samuel, Organizational & Leadership Development Expert |
| A Culture of Service Inspiring Positive Connections Campuswide | 7/16/25 | Join us as panelists from within the CSU discuss how to create positive, empowering interactions at every level through empathy, active listening, and practical customer service strategies that foster a culture of excellence. |
| Embracing Every Mind: Effective Time Management for Neurodiverse Teams | 9/17/25 | Mike Gillerman, Presented by Systemwide Learning & Development ADHD Coach, Speaker & Training Facilitator |
| The Accidental Project Manager | 10/15/25 | A panel discussion featuring practitioners from within the CSU, designed to equip you with practical tools and insights to successfully lead the unexpected projects that come your way. |
| Conflict Transformation Through Restorative Principles for Meaningful Progress | 11/12/25 | Seya Lumeya, Conflict Transformation Practitioner & Trainer, Director of Climate and Culture, Chico State |
*All webinars are streamed from 10:00am-11:00am (PST) unless noted otherwise.
LifeMatters by Empathia
LifeMatters is a free employee assistance program offered to CSUSB employees and their families when they are in need of helpful guidance, counseling, local resources or reliable professional care. Each month, live or pre-recorded webinars are offered to promote your professional and/or personal development.
| Topic | Date |
|---|---|
| Unleashing the Power of Credit | 2/10/25 |
| Tips for a Tax-Smart Future | 2/13/25 |
| Unleashing the Power of Credit (repeat session) | 2/19/25 |
| Tap into Wise Credit Card Use | 3/11/25 |
| So You Think You Want a Pet? | 3/14/25 |
| Tap into Wise Credit Card Use (repeat session) | 3/20/25 |
| Are You Financially Healthy? | 4/8/25 |
| Reinventing Retirement | 4/15/25 |
| Are You Financially Healthy? (repeat session) | 4/17/25 |
| Dollars and Sense: Managing Money for a Healthier Mind | 5/6/25 |
| Dollars and Sense: Managing Money for a Healthier Mind (repeat session) | 5/15/25 |
| Managing Confidence in the Workplace | 5/15/25 |
| Buy or Rent: Weighing the Pros and Cons | 6/3/25 |
| Buy or Rent: Weighing the Pros and Cons (repeat session) | 6/12/25 |
| Preparing Your Family for Emergencies | 6/13/25 |
| Mastering the Gig Economy | 7/8/25 |
| Financial Basics: Aligning Lifestyle and Income for Future Security | 7/15/25 |
| Mastering the Gig Economy (repeat session) | 7/17/25 |
| Raising a Money Smart Kid (Back to School Edition) | 8/12/25 |
| Selecting the Right College | 8/15/25 |
| Raising a Money Smart Kid (Back to School Edition) (repeat session) | 8/21/25 |
| Finances for New Families | 9/9/25 |
| Helping Children Navigate Peer Pressure | 9/15/25 |
| Finances for New Families (repeat session) | 9/18/25 |
| Federal vs. Private Student Loans | 10/7/25 |
| Sleep: A How-To | 10/15/25 |
| Federal vs. Private Student Loans (repeat session) | 10/16/25 |
| Gambling | 11/13/25 |
| Introduction to Emotional Intelligence | 12/14/25 |
To view a webinar, visit LifeMatters, login, then click on the 'Calendar' quick link to review and join scheduled webcasts.
Access Life Matters login information. You can also contact Life Matters 24/7 at 1-800-367-7474.