Leading Conversations

Cheryl welcomes Philo Ikonya of Kenya, a human rights activist, social change motivator, ardent poet, writer and lecturer. Philo holds postgraduate degrees in the Arts and consults on gender, governance and media issues.Philo courageously writes about the injustices of Kenya. In her series, Kenya Is Burning, she reflects on her country’s struggles with the devastating violence that has claimed so many lives and turned its people against each other. “The women of Kenya have always been aware of injustice in our society…we’ve always known that the deep inequalities in our country would lead to the destruction of this nation.” To continue to be a voice against social and political injustices, Philo has had to leave Kenya, where her life was threatened if she continued to speak out . Today she lives in exile in Norway.

Cheryl Esposito welcomes Dr. Luh Ketut Suryani, M.D., Ph.D. a renowned Balinese healer, highly acclaimed western-trained psychiatrist and a leader in bridging indigenous Balinese knowledge and values with the western world. Founder of Suryani Institute for Mental Health, much of her work focuses on the challenges of the children of Bali. Dr. Suryani has authored numerous books on Balinese culture and spiritual practices, hosts her own television show on women’s issues, offers weekly community meditation gatherings, and speaks about cultural issues impacting her beloved Bali. Join us as Dr. Suryani shares her insight into the growing problem the youth of Bali face as they try to blend the world of you-tube and MTV with life in paradise.

Cheryl Esposito welcomes Mark Gerzon, President of The Mediators Foundation, one of the key architects of the field of global leadership and an experienced facilitator in global high-conflict zones. He is author of American Citizen, Global Citizen and other books including Leading Through Conflict: How Successful Leaders Transform Differences into Opportunities. Whether working with leaders of global corporations, the U.S. House of Representatives or the United Nations, his mission is to foster the emergence of leaders who know how to build bridges across differences, rather than walls that reinforce them. Mark says powerful leaders learn how to “see through walls.” Just what does it take to be a global citizen? Why should we care? Join Cheryl Esposito & Mark Gerzon to learn what you can do today to build your skills to lead the future as a global citizen!

Cheryl Esposito welcomes Alan Briskin, an award-winning author, a pioneer in the field of organizational learning, and cofounder of the Collective Wisdom Initiative. His books include The Stirring of Soul in the Workplace, Daily Miracles and Bringing Your Soul to Work: An Everyday Practice. His new book is The Power of Collective Wisdom: And the Trap of Collective Folly is based on nine years of research by him and three coauthors working in concert over time. His work with groups and collectives extends back to the early 1970s, when he was part of an international community in Israel founded on the principles of the communal kibbutz. His interest in alternative educational settings continued for over ten years when he was the principal consultant to the George Lucas Educational Foundation. The premise of The Power of Collective Wisdom is this: that when human beings come together, a depth of awareness and insight, a transcendent knowing, becomes available. But we have to become practiced to see it when it arises, to invite it into recognition. Join us as Alan shares ways to access deep learning from one another to create something bigger than anyone of us could ever do alone.

Cheryl Esposito welcomes W. Brian Arthur, PhD, an economist and thought leader in technology, the economy, and the science of complexity. His new book, The Nature of Technology: What It Is and How It Evolves provides an elegant and powerful theory of technology's origins and evolution. Brian says, I began to realize that our wealth and our well-being all emerge out of technologies…More than any thing else technology creates our world...it creates our wealth, our economy, our very way of being.” How is it we know so little about the evolution of technology, something that is creating our world? In Brian’s words “we are missing an ‘-ology’ of technology. Why does this matter? Join the conversation as Brian challenges us to explore how nature and technology intersect and why it matters to you.

Cheryl Esposito welcomes Deborah Jane Wells, author of Choose Your Energy: Change Your Life! Deborah’s 30 years’ experience as a wildly successful organization transformation consultant, and senior partner in four of the world's largest, most prestigious firms, almost killed her. Her commitment to work took precedence over herself. When she retired, she says, she was “a poster child for professional burnout: exhausted, morbidly obese, and clinically depressed.” She spent the next few years reinventing herself, and ultimately discovered that old success patterns were getting in the way of her happiness. She says, “…how you do anything is how you do everything. When you fall in love with yourself, everything else falls into place, personally and professionally.” Her transformation took her from fear-based self-obsession to genuine self-love. What happened next is nothing less than phenomenal. Join Cheryl Esposito and Deborah Jane Wells to hear her story of success redefined and her life transformed.

Cheryl Esposito welcomes DC Cordova, CEO of Excellerated Business Schools(r) and Money & You(r). Known as an Ambassador of New Education, her stated purpose is to “uplift humanity’s consciousness through socially-responsible business.” DC is a philanthropist and humanitarian with a tireless pursuit to transform educational systems around the world, and eradicate poverty and hunger. DC challenges leaders and future leaders, to go beyond reactive problem solving, cultivate a futurist mindset, and trust their “internal GPS” to direct them. Her very practical steps to get you there have been utilized by successful entrepreneurs and innovative leaders around the world. DC will share with us the keys and principles to shaping yourself and your work to contribute to a world that “works for all.” Join Cheryl Esposito and DC Cordova for your own internal navigation system tune-up!

Cheryl Esposito welcomes Neal Rogin, a multi-award winning writer & filmmaker. Neal’s compassion for life & human connection led him to bold projects, such as LIVE AID Concert for African Famine Relief; The Pachamama Alliance; Spaceship Earth; and his latest film, The Awakening Universe. Neal says we are experiencing an extraordinary shift in consciousness of what it means to be a person. We are on the edge of a breakthrough as a species, from arrogance to humility, understanding that we are all one. He sees compassion as the great connector that will move us from competition to cooperation. Neal’s latest film, The Awakening Universe, is based upon the book The Universe Story by Brian Swimme & Thomas Berry, & The Cosmic Narrative by Drew Dellinger. It explores how the New Cosmology is changing the very definition of what it means to be a human being. Join Cheryl Esposito and Neal Rogin to explore life…it’s awe. Inspired.

Cheryl Esposito welcomes Christian author, speaker, and ordained minister Beth Misner. Beth is founder and current director of the Journey Center of Claremont, a Christ-based center for spirituality, healing & wholeness. She is Corporate Vice Chair of BNI (Business Network International), & Co-Founder of BNI Foundation. Beth’s approach to spirituality invites conversation to explore, rather than divide with dogma. She was inspired to write her book, Jesus and the Secret: Where the Word of God and the Law of Attraction Intersect, when she saw that the Bible teaches some of the same principles as the law of attraction. This did not come without controversy as many Christian authors and experts differed in their perspectives. Having grown up in a conservative religious family, it was expected Beth would become a pastor’s wife. That all changed as she experienced the world and carved her own path. Join Cheryl Esposito and Beth Misner for a conversation on the evolution of spirituality.

Cheryl Esposito welcomes Dr. Deborah Rozman President & co-CEO of Quantum Intech, Inc. the parent company of HeartMath. Deborah’s background as entrepreneur, psychologist, & business executive led her to become executive director of the Institute of HeartMath in 1991. Doc Childre started HeartMath to research & develop a science-based system of tools & technologies to help people reduce their stress & improve health, resilience & quality of life. HeartMath’s breakthrough research uncovered a physiological state called heart coherence: spirit, heart, brain & nervous system synchronize and align. Today Deborah leads Quantum Intech, which develops HeartMath's technologies. The purpose: “…give people tools to access the power of their heart…the access point for intuition, the core of authenticity, self-security, & blueprint for larger purpose… ” Join Cheryl Esposito & Dr. Deborah Rozman to discover the technology that is changing lives & creating heart-based leadership around the world.