Presentations, Workshops, & Seminars
For a complete and up-to-date list of my conference presentations, please view my current CV by clicking here. For more information about any of these presentations, please email me at chris-cunningham@utc.edu.
Aside from presenting in academic conference settings, I regularly develop and deliver workshops, invited lectures, and seminars to many different groups on a variety of occupational health and applied psychology topics; below is a fairly representative listing. Please contact me at chris-cunningham@utc.edu or 1-423-425-4264 if you are interested in potentially arranging something similar for your organization or group.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2023, June). Current state of occupational health psychology and post-COVID challenges. Presentation delivered to the 2023 Office of the Chief Health and Medical Officer Operational Update Meeting for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Langley, VA.
Romero, R., Cunningham, C. J. L., Rominger, L., van Thiel, J., & Dungan, P. L. (2023, March). Professional development for future I-O psychology professionals and Human Resource Managers. Panel presentation delivered at Covenant College. Lookout Mountain, TN.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2023, February). Surviving & thriving as a healthcare team member: Evidence-based methods for building and sustaining resilience. Special presentation delivered to Nurse Anesthesia program students at the UTC School of Nursing. Chattanooga, TN.
Cunningham, C. J. L., & Pou, L. R. (2023, January). Understanding and addressing engagement as a component of Total Organizational Health. Special presentation delivered to the University of Tennessee system president and members of the UTC executive leadership team. Chattanooga, TN.
Cunningham, C. J. L., Hudson, M. B., & Rice, D. (2022, December). The [new] collar worker job requirements. Special presentation at the Smart Factory Institute 2022 Workforce Conference. Cleveland, TN.
Cunningham, C. J. L., & Vaughn, R. (2022, November). Changes to the workplace since the pandemic. Invited presentation delivered to the Chattanooga Downtown Rotary Club. Chattanooga, TN
Cassem, T. (chair), Cunningham, C. J. L., Markham, B., & Rice, D. (2022, October). Which came first, technology or workforce? Panel discussion presented at the 8th Annual Peak Performance Symposium. Cleveland, TN
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2022, October). Understanding evidence-based social support strategies for protecting psychological health at work: An Occupational Health Psychology perspective. Presentation delivered at the 2022 Tri-State Occupational Medicine Association’s Annual Conference. Pittsburg, PA [virtual].
Cunningham, C. J. L., & Panda, M. (2022, June). Surviving & thriving as a healthcare team member: Preliminary findings from the meaning and motivation in medicine study – a UTCOMC, EHS, and UTC partnership. Healthcare Principles in Practice continuing education session presented at Erlanger Hospital. Chattanooga, TN. Video recording available at https://youtu.be/iSpnsiJrouU
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2022, May). Understanding evidence-based social support strategies for protecting psychological health at work: An Occupational Health Psychology perspective. Presentation delivered at the 106th American Occupational Health Conference of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Salt Lake City, UT.
Kaplan, D., Powell, M., Cunningham, C. J. L., Aslanyan, M., McGinty, M., & Owens, T. (2022, February). Building resilience – navigating the standards and solutions of a complex labor market. Panel discussion at the 2022 eCap Healthcare CEO Summit. Miami, FL.
Hudson, M. B., Rice, D., & Cunningham, C. J .L. (2022, February). The transformation of manufacturing: Session 1 – workforce dynamics and industry trends. Webinar presented to members and guests of the Jackson Chamber of Commerce.
Hudson, M. B., Rice, D., & Cunningham, C. J .L. (2022, February). The transformation of manufacturing: Session 2 – Industry 4.0 impact on the worker. Webinar presented to members and guests of the Jackson Chamber of Commerce.
Hudson, M. B., Rice, D., & Cunningham, C. J .L. (2022, February). The transformation of manufacturing: Session 3 – achieving Industry 4.0 organizational success. Webinar presented to members and guests of the Jackson Chamber of Commerce.
Cunningham, C. J. L., Ballesteros, E., Yang, L.-Q., Bauerle, T., Lawrence, R., & McGonagle, A. (2021, November). Careers in applied psychology: Occupational health psychology. Webinar recorded for the American Psychological Association’s Careers in Applied Psychology series.
Cunningham, C. J. L., Hicks, A. G., & Ulrich, B. (2021, October). How COVID has impacted employee recruitment and retention. Panel presentation delivered at the 7th Annual Peak Performance Symposium: Maintaining competitive manufacturing operations - using innovative technology to build a skilled workforce and create resilient, networked supply chains. Chattanooga, TN.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2021, September). Understanding evidence-based strategies for protecting physicians' psychological health at work. Virtual CME webinar delivered as part of Erlanger/UTCOM-C Suicide Prevention Month. Chattanooga, TN. Video recording: https://youtu.be/S3WrKxuFYGA
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2021, September). Partnering with organizations. In L. Barber & A. McGonagle (chairs), Early career speed mentoring special session presented at the 14th International Conference on Work, Stress, & Health. Virtual event.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2021, September). Future directions and impact-opportunities for occupational health psychology. Presentation delivered as part of the NIOSH 2021 Expanding Research Partnerships Webinar Series: Exploring the future of worker health and safety in the post-pandemic world.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2021, May). Psychological and social considerations when transitioning back to work. Virtual webinar presented to members of the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Video recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhPpIPC_6Fk&t=11s
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2021, April). Speed mentoring: Managing the Science-Practice divide as an I-O psychology professional. In M. Garza, L. Engelsted, & R. Wright (co-chairs), Speed mentoring for practitioners. Special session presented at the 36th Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, New Orleans, LA [virtual event].
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2021, January). Introduction to career assessments: Analyzing personal strengths and weaknesses. Virtual presentation to UTC’s Mind the Gap Professional Development mini-conference.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2021, January). How to optimize your online resume: Navigating applicant tracking systems. Virtual presentation to UTC’s Mind the Gap Professional Development mini-conference.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2021, January). Minimizing workers’ risks with Occupational Health Psychology: Building personal and organizational resources for resilience. Virtual presentation delivered at the Tennessee Valley Section of the American Industrial Hygiene Association’s fall/winter conference.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2020, November). Striving to be an I-O and OHP scientist-practitioner. Virtual presentation to the Clemson University Student I-O Psychology group.
Cunningham, C. J. L., & Foulke, E. Jr. (2020, September). Operating a healthy business during a pandemic. Panel presentation at the 6th Annual Peak Performance Symposium. Chattanooga, TN.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2020, August). Personal and organizational resource for resilience: An occupational health psychology perspective. Virtual presentation to the 2020 Office of the Chief Health and Medical Officer Summer Series for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2020, February). Understanding and facilitating critical information process at work. Workshop delivered to worker compensation, accident response, and safety personnel at [trucking and logistics organization]. Chattanooga, TN.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2020, January). How to identify and develop (operational) leadership potential. Knowledgebridge discussion delivered at the Consero Chief Learning Officer Forum, Miami, FL.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2019, November). Partnering with organizations. In T. Allen, L. Barber, & A. McGonagle (chairs), Early career speed mentoring tutorial. Special session presented at the 13th International Conference on Work, Stress, & Health: What does the future hold? Philadelphia, PA.
Yang, L., Cunningham, C. J. L., Britt, T., Chang, C., & Spector, P. (2019, November). Partnering with organizations on occupational health research. Special tutorial session presented at the 13th International Conference on Work, Stress, & Health: What does the future hold? Philadelphia, PA.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2019, October). Experiential leaning (especially for internships/practica) for credit or not? Presentation delivered to UTC Career Development Alliance. Chattanooga, TN.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2019, October). Work-related stress and recovery management. Presentation delivered as part of a Dare to LeadTM training course delivered to law enforcement professionals. Chattanooga, TN.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2019, September). A person and environment perspective on work-related stress and recovery management. Presentation delivered at the Fall Meeting of the North Carolina Industrial & Organizational Psychologists. Raleigh, NC.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2019, June). Competency-based talent management for hiring, training, and retaining top talent. Presentation delivered to the North Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce. Chattanooga, TN.
Cunningham, C. J. L., Liddell, R., & Greszik, D. (2019, April). Leveraging research, creative endeavors, and experiential learning to rise above the norm: A panel discussion about developing true career readiness. Panel discussion presented at the 2019 UTC Research Dialogues conference. Chattanooga, TN
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2019, February). Organization development, design, and change management: What managers need to know. Two-part presentation to UTCD Moc LEAD program.
Cunningham, C. J. L., & Gallant, L. (2018, December). Linking human resource initiatives to financial impact. Logi-Serve webinar.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2018, September). Planning for your legacy: An occupational health psychology perspective. Presentation delivered to the UBS Seminar for business owners on “Unlocking a lifetime of work: A purposeful dialogue.” Chattanooga, TN
Leech, J., & Cunningham, C. J. L. (2018, May). Talent decisions made easier: Introducing the interactive realistic job preview – attracting and retaining the best; deflecting the rest. Logi-Serve webinar.
Cunningham, C. J. L., & Gallant, L. (2018, May). Monetizing employment decisions: Linking human resources to financial impact. Knowledgebridge discussion delivered at the Consero Talent Acquisition & Management Forum, Pasadena, CA.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2017, November). Finding your “fit” at work. Presentation delivered to the UTC Honors College. Chattanooga, TN.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2017, October). Preparing and implementing your graduate school application strategy. Presentation delivered to the UTC Psi Chi Chapter. Chattanooga, TN.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2017, August). Propensity to lead as a component to leadership potential. Presentation delivered as part of the Shaw Leadership Promise workshop series. Dalton, GA.
Cunningham, C. J. L., & Richardson, R. (2017, August). Using analytics to maximize your recruiting strategy. SAP-Logi-Serve webinar.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2017, May). Identifying leadership potential. Presentation delivered to the Dalton Area SHRM chapter. Dalton, GA.
Cunningham, C. J. L., Ghotbi, N., & Sanchez, J. (2017, May). Using predictive analytics for smarter talent acquisition and management. Moderated panel discussion delivered at the Consero Talent Acquisition & Management Forum, Newport Beach, CA.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2017, April). Resources @ work. Faculty research elevator pitch delivered at the 2017 UTC ReSEARCH Dialogues conference. Chattanooga, TN.
Cunningham, C. J. L., & Canger, J. (2016, December). Using value modeling and predictive analytics for smarter talent assessment. Presentation delivered at the Consero Talent Management Forum, Coral Gables, FL.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (moderator), McGauley, M., Harper, W., Fitzgerald, K., & Jones, T. (2016, March). Office environments for optimal performance. Panel discussion presented to the Chattanooga business community.
Cunningham, C. J. L., & Gallant, L. (2016, February). Best practices – Preventing short-term turnover within the applicant process. Pinkerton webinar.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2015, June). Stress and recovery management. Workshop presented to the 2015 class of the Tennessee Government Management Institute through the UT Institute for Public Service. Knoxville, TN.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2015, June). Psychology and work motivation. Workshop presented to the 2015 class of the Tennessee Government Management Institute through the UT Institute for Public Service. Knoxville, TN.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2015, May). Evaluation as key to sustainability of work, health, and organizations. Continuing Education workshop presented at the 11th International Conference on Work, Stress, & Health: Sustainable Work, Sustainable Health, Sustainable Organizations. Atlanta, GA, USA.
Cunningham, C. J. L., & Tracey, J. B. (2015, May). Big data: What it is and current applications. Interactive session facilitated at the 2015 Human Resource Roundtable on HR and Big Data. The Cornell University Institute for Hospitality Labor and Employment Relations. Ithaca, NY
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2015, February). An overview of scientific selection. Presentation delivered at the monthly meeting of the Independent Business Advisors of North America. Chattanooga, TN.
Kaminsky, T., O’Leonard, K., Christofis, J., Cunningham, C. J. L., & Gallant, L. (2015, January). Using talent analytics to maximize your recruiting strategy. Bersin by Deloitte webinar.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2010, October; 2011, August; 2014, October). Understanding and managing organizational stress and recovery. Workshop presented to the Tennessee Government Executive Institute through the Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership/Institute for Public Service, Knoxville, TN.
Cunningham, C. J. L., & Tracey, J. B. (2014, April). The Science of Staffing. Presentation and workshop delivered at the 8th Annual National HR in Hospitality Conference & Expo. Las Vegas, NV.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2014, March). Understanding and managing work-related stress: A recovery management perspective for health care professionals. Invited lecture presented at the Interprofessional Healthcare: Here and Now Conference, Chattanooga, TN.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2013, October). An introduction to scientific selection in the hospitality industry. Virtual guest lectures presented to hospitality management students at three universities (Fairleigh-Dickinson University, University of San Francisco, and Cornell University).
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2013, May). An orientation to the occupational stress and recovery process. Pre-conference continuing education workshop to be delivered at the 10th International Conference on Work, Stress, & Health: Protecting and Promoting Total Worker Health, Los Angeles, CA.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2012, November). The ethics of stress and recovery management: A workshop for leaders and managers. Workshop presented to the 2012 Local Government Leaders Program associates, through the UT Institute for Public Service, Knoxville, TN.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2012, September). Understanding and managing work-related stress: A recovery management perspective. Invited lecture presented to the Rhea Employers Association, Dayton, TN.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2010, October; 2011, August). Understanding and managing organizational stress. Workshop presented to the 2011 class of the Tennessee Government Executive Institute through the Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership, Knoxville, TN.
Scharf, T., Cigularov, K. P., Cunningham, C. J. L., Hartley, D., & Ridenour, M. (2011, May). Evaluating workplace safety and health interventions – A participatory workshop. Preconference workshop delivered at the 9th International Conference on Occupational Stress and Health, Orlando, FL.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2010, August). Working with SPSS (without feeling like an idiot). Workshop presented to UTCOM physicians as part of the 2010 Nuts and Bolts Annual Research Methods Symposium, Chattanooga, TN.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2010, February). Self-efficacy, social learning, and social cognition. Guest lecture presented to students enrolled in Health Behaviors (HHP 422/522) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2009, October). Balancing roles, resources, and recovery. Workshop presented during the Tennessee District Attorney Generals Conference as part of the Vehicular Homicide Training for Victim Witness Coordinators and Prosecutors, Chattanooga, TN.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2009, June). A work, family, and faith perspective on stress and recovery management. Invited lecture delivered to attendees of adult enrichment program at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Soddy-Daisy, TN.
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2008, December). Occupational health and wellness as an HR issue. Invited lecture delivered to the Chattanooga area HR Council, Chattanooga, TN
Cunningham, C. J. L. (2008, September). Need for recovery from work: A new direction in occupational stress research & intervention. Special presentation delivered to attendees of the 20th annual OccMed Update conference, Sandestin, FL.
Krohner, E., & Cunningham, C. J. L. (2008, April). HR for the 21st century: Leveraging best in class technology to acquire and retain top performing employees. Presentation delivered at the Jacob Fleming Strategic Talent Management Conference, West Palm Beach, FL.