Derek, one of the bestselling Taoist teachers and writers in America today, applies the Tao to his work everywhere, from the financial industry to technology (for 12 years he went home from his "day job" to translate the Tao Te Ching - the primary Taoist text - from ancient Chinese into an English version lauded by experts worldwide), which he balances with his leadership as director of Tao studies at the Great Tao Foundation of America in El Monte, California.

James Olson, author of "The Whole-Brain Path to Peace: The Role of Left- and Right-Brain Dominance in the Polarization and Reunification of America,"
will share how brain dominance affects issues from personal relationships to governmental policy, religion, and even war and peace - highlighting the often tragic distortions that can result from the simple lack of balance of our hemispheres - and reveals how
a better understanding of the whole brain can faciliate
personal transformation, as well as peace on a larger scale.

Bestselling creativity expert Michael Michalko, author of Thinkertoys - and of the new book, Creative Thinkering - agrees with Julie Ann (as she shares in her 3-book series, "A Creator's Guide") and our ConsciousSHIFT audience that, in every field of endeavor — from business and science to government, the arts, and even day-to-day life — natural creativity is often limited by the prejudices of logic and the structures of accepted categories and concepts.

David performs this poem - which was inspired by the new book, "Start Something that Matters", by TOMS Founder & Chief Shoe Giver Blake Mycoskie - with such great heart and deep passion, it is impossible not to be moved to draw from your own deep passion and shift into action, by the energy and message expressed.

Julie Ann & Roisin Markham, Irish Artist, Global Idea Merchant - Co-Creators of Global Gratitude Postcard Project - as they launch – with you and other global visionaries - this worldwide cascade of Gratitude & Co-Creation, for the 3rd consecutive year. Across the globe, this creative wave of expressing gratitude is

As Leela says, "The world needs evolutionary entrepreneurs who have evolved themselves to the point that they're capable of serving and guiding the process of conscious business emergence."
There is a sense we are at a critical junction in the unfolding of our human story, and so many feel called to participate and make a huge contribution by creating an evolutionary business that will shift humanity in a better direction.

The message Andrew shares with Julie Ann - and you - in this transformational show, is simple, yet profound: Life is evolution, and enlightenment is about waking up to this fundamentally creative impulse as your own deepest, most authentic self. Sharing 5 tenets for living an enlightened life, Andrew will empower you to wholeheartedly participate in the process of change as your own spiritual practice. Evolutionary Enlightenment not only makes deep sense of life today, it will show you how to play an active role in shaping the world of tomorrow.

Patty de Llosa faced and conquered her inner tyrants - though they ruled her inner world for many years. As Patty shares with Julie Ann, sometimes her inner critics were just mean and bossy - but most of their attacks were damaging, convincing her she was pretty stupid and her efforts worthless.
In Taming Your Inner Tyrant, Patti describes her breakthrough experiences with "Active Imagination," a technique - pioneered by psychiatrist Carl Jung - that bridges communication between our conscious selves and the unconscious world within This process offered Patty a way to dialogue with her inner critics - and a path to a more positive relationship with herself.

Elizabeth Marshall shares with Julie Ann how you can identify the right individuals, groups and associations for YOUR message and mission; go to your audience - and open doors to specific opportunities to spread your message; build rapport before making a request - so that you don't burn bridges or ask too soon; effectively keep in touch and grow your relationships into collaborative partnerships.

Energy expert Dr. Marion Ross, Ph.D., author of "Shift: 12 Keys to Shift Your Life," shares with Julie Ann how you can monitor and conserve your own energy, and how to protect yourself from being affected by negative energies in your environment, as you go about your daily activities.