KCCC would like to thank your company for participating in this year’s games by offering FREE educational sessions. Whether you are gearing up for the games or staying healthy throughout the rest of the year, there will be a topic of interest for everyone. A full list of educational choices with their scheduled dates can be found below. Don’t miss out on these FREE opportunities for your company! Food and beverages are not included, just the speakers for the educational sessions. All sessions will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams. Sessions from KCCC staff will be recorded, others from guest speakers are not eligible for recording. If you see a session or speaker that you would like to schedule for a private session for your work group, let Alison know and she will connect you.
*Participants are to register from the links for each session below to get the link sent to them and added to their Teams calendar. Registration closes the day prior at noon for each session, a minimum of 10 is required for a presentation to be held. Sessions run Feb 1st-June 30th.
For more information, contact Alison.Smith@jocogov.org. If interested in being a speaker for the next season, please reach out!
No KCCC points will be awarded for attending sessions.
Enroll here: click on the links below for each session.
Scheduled Presentations
2026 Menu of Session Offerings
January 21st, 11:30AM-12:30PM. Challenge Manager review for Company Coordinators, KCCC Staff Join the KCCC team for this review of the website you’ll use this season to coordinate your team. This session is tailored for newer Company Coordinators and will cover essential tools and tips to get you started smoothly. RECORDING
February 3rd, 12:00PM-1:00PM Managing stress techniques at your workspace, Dr. Andrew Plank
February 4th, 11:30AM-12:30PM. Company Coordinators Tips & Tricks, reviewing deadlines for the upcoming season, KCCC Staff Join the KCCC team for a helpful session covering tips and tricks for Company Coordinators and Event Captains to maximize your team's success this season. We'll explore strategies for recruitment, incentives, and highlight key upcoming deadlines. This session is open to all Company Coordinators.
February 11th, 12:00PM-1:00PM. Dealing with Imposter Syndrome. Jessica Doane, KC Resolve. Define imposter syndrome, identify how "imposter syndrome" may be affecting you and learn 8 skills to help you overcome the negative effects.
February 19th, 12:00PM-1:00PM. Hacks for Healthy Blood Sugar Balance. Harley Herd, Natural Grocers. Maintaining healthy blood sugar balance is essential to support attention & focus, a positive mood, and stable energy throughout the day, but major dietary changes can feel overwhelming. In this class, you'll discover simple and effective strategies that can have a profound impact on your blood sugar response to the foods you eat—no drastic lifestyle overhaul required. Find balance and feel the difference with these simple changes to optimal health!
February 24th, 11:00AM-12:00PM. Microbreaks and mobility: incorporating movement into your daily life. Krista Schoutko, Fit Muscle & Joint Clinic. Do you sit at a desk regularly or spend too much of your free time sitting? The team at FIT will lead you through movements and stretches to help reduce the muscle tension created from sitting. Whether it's your hips, back, neck or even wrists, this presentation will equip you with tools you can utilize throughout your day to help combat sitting.
February 25th, 11:30AM-12:30PM. Company Coordinators, the first big deadlines is tomorrow! KCCC Staff Join the KCCC team for a focused session on the first major deadline—February 27th—and what it means for your team. All Company Coordinators are welcome to ask questions and get clarity on key upcoming dates
March 5th, 12:00PM-12:45PM. Food & Your Mood. Chelsea King, K-State Extension Office. There is a significant amount of evidence that demonstrates a direct relationship between what we consume and our physical and mental well-being. Learn about the gut-brain axis and the importance of fueling your body with good nutrition to prevent chronic disease and boost your mood and mental health.
March 11th, 11:00AM-12:00PM. Beyond Burnout: Understanding, Preventing, and Reclaiming Wellness. Jessica Doane, KC Resolve. Burnout is more than just stress—it's a signal that something needs to change. This interactive workshop offers a compassionate and practical exploration of burnout, especially as it impacts those in service-driven roles. Together, we’ll learn how to identify early symptoms of burnout, explore the factors that increase susceptibility, and reduce the shame and stigma that often accompany it. Through discussion, reflection, and simple strategies, participants will walk away with tools to protect their well-being and sustain their work with greater clarity, resilience, and purpose.
March 18th, 11:30AM-12:30PM. Event Strategy: Kickoff, Deadlines and Brackets, KCCC Staff Join the KCCC team for a comprehensive session covering upcoming deadlines, brackets, kickoff party planning, the t-shirt contest, and tools for tracking participation and scores. We'll also review age brackets for running events and share strategies to help your team earn maximum points. This session is designed for all Company Coordinators and Event Captains.
March 19th, 12:00PM-1:00PM. The Power of Mushroom Supplements. Harley Herd, Natural Grocers. Mushroom supplements are growing in popularity and for good reasons. Research is booming showing that mushroom supplements support almost every facet of health, including healthy energy levels, healthy immune system function, glowing skin and hair, and brain, liver, and sinus health. Join us to discover the power of mushroom supplements and find the perfect mushroom for you!
March 24th, 11:30AM-12:15PM. Local Food 101. Claire Sinovic, KC Food Circle. Join us for a discussion about local food in Kansas City! We'll talk about the health, economic and community benefits of shopping locally, where you can find local food near you, and share other ways to support local farmers and strengthen our local food system.
March 31st, 10:30AM-11:15AM. Beyond the Break Room: Curating Art in the Workplace. Angi Hejduk, Johnson County Park and Recreation District. Workplaces are full of walls—but very few of them tell a story. This 30-minute Lunch & Learn introduces a practical, approachable framework for transforming offices, hallways, and shared spaces into viewable art galleries that reflect organizational values, engage staff, and connect organizations to their communities. Drawing from real-world experience in public art administration, nonprofit leadership, and cross-sector partnerships, this session demystifies the process of bringing art into the workplace - without requiring large budgets or art-world expertise. Participants will learn how to move beyond decoration toward intentional, curated art experiences that foster belonging, spark conversation, and make workplaces more welcoming for employees and visitors alike.
April 8th,12:00PM-12:30PM. Cultivating a Yes and Mindset. Dayna Gowan, Improvly Speaking. During this interactive session, attendees will learn what a Yes, and... Mindset is and how that mindset can impact their professional and personal lives. Yes, and... is a powerful tool that can positively influence our relationships with others and ourselves. Come discover how two simple words, Yes & And can change the way you respond and think in a world that is constantly telling us "No" and "Yes, but..."
April 14th, 12:00PM-1:00PM. The ultimate low back warm up. Krista Schoutko, Fit Muscle & Joint Clinic. Back injuries can be debilitating and yet are often so common when starting a new activity. In this presentation the team at FIT will take you through movements to help increase muscle activation throughout the lumbar spine, reduce injury and improve performance. You will be equipped with exercises you can use prior to working out or engaging in activities to help keep you moving and feeling great!
April 22nd, 11:30AM-12:30PM. Coordinator Huddle: Races, Track and Feedback, KCCC Staff Join the KCCC team so we can help you prepare for what to expect at the upcoming events for the track and swim meets along with Tug. If extra time allows, we’d love to hear from coordinators and get feedback on the season so far. This session is designed for all Company Coordinators.
April 23rd, 12:00PM-12:45PM. The Buzz on Energy Drinks: Unpacking the truth about them. Chelsea King, K-State Extension Office. Energy drink consumption is on the rise, particularly among adolescents and young adults. These drinks are often marketed to increase focus and performance, and to give a boost of energy. But what is really inside the can? Join us in November to learn more so you can make informed decisions about energy drink consumption.
April 30th, 12:00PM-12:45PM. Strategies to Reduce Stress and Anxiety. Tonya Williams, Garmin. Mindfulness cultivates present-moment awareness, helping you observe stressful thoughts without reacting, reducing anxiety’s grip, and promoting calm by engaging your body’s relaxation response for better stress management and improved well-being. By practicing mindfulness regularly, individuals with stress and/or anxiety can learn to manage their symptoms more effectively and improve their overall well-being.
May 12th, 11:00AM-12:00PM. Prediabetes & Type 2 Diabetes Prevention. Anne Hayse, Johnson County Department of Health and Human Services. Join us for this session to learn how healthy eating, physical activity, and simple lifestyle changes can help you lower your risk of, prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. You’ll also leave the session with ideas on where to find more support for the worthwhile pursuit of a healthier you.
May 20th, 12:00PM-12:30PM. Finding Humor and Joy n a Stressful World. Dayna Gowan, Improvly Speaking. The world can be a stressful place. There's so much going on globally and in our own personal lives that it can be difficult to find anything joyful or humorous these days. However, humor requires mindfulness, presence, and letting go of control and perfection, and those skills can also help lower and decrease our stress levels. Don’t worry - this presentation will not be focused on making you the office clown or comedian! In fact, you don’t have to think of yourself as a funny or humorous person to find the joy and fun in everyday life. This session will focus on the relationship of humor and stress and will provide tools and strategies to help you find the fun/funny in everyday life.
June 10th, 12:00PM-12:30PM. Cooking Confidently, Building Meals Without a Recipe. Chelsea King, K-State Extension Office. Learn how to create easy, balanced meals without following a recipe. This session introduces a simple cooking formula to help you mix and match ingredients with confidence. We’ll also cover easy substitutions for common ingredients and demonstrate how one formula can be used to create a variety of build-your-own style bowls or stir-fries. Participants will leave with practical tips to cook more flexibly using what they have on hand.
