A non-profit organization that builds community homes for older adults, The Green House Project reinvents the typical nursing home. Residents have an excellent quality of life and care, and where they, their families, and the staff engage in meaningful relationships based on equality, empowerment, and mutual respect. Susan will speak about her company and how they have been working to improve the communities in which older adults live across the country. The Green House Project has come to be recognized as the leader in creating high-quality, cost-effective, and sustainable, human-scale alternatives to the traditional nursing home. The pace of momentum continues to increase, now with the majority of states having Green House homes, and international interest. By infusing the entire organization with optimal systems and structural changes that create a unified approach to elder-directed care, GHP creates a disruptive and high impact innovation. The Green House Project means much more than simply building a small house, it is a movement that de-institutionalizes, de-stigmatizes, and humanizes care for all elders in need of long-term care. The team includes specialists in aging services, business and finance, communications, marketing, and healthcare. Their extensive experience has resulted in relationships with key thought leaders, policymakers, and other senior living stakeholders. 

                                           

 

ABOUT SUSAN RYAN

Experienced leader in strategic development and cultural paradigm shifts, Susan has a background in nursing and has served elders for over 30 years. With international speaking and project management experience, Susan has served as an integral part of The Green House team for over 10 years, and has catapulted this movement into new spheres through synergistic partnerships and a tenacious drive to reinvent care and empower lives. Susan Ryan will serve as the Center for Innovation’s first CEO … Ryan has led GHP as it grew to include more than 370 homes in 32 states.”

In a world filled with differences and discord, mastering conflict management has become a crucial skill for individuals, teams, and societies. Kilmann's book delves deep into conflict resolution, going beyond theoretical concepts to provide a comprehensive guide for readers. At the core of his work lies the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI), the world's best-selling conflict management tool, which positions five conflict modes - competing, collaborating, compromising, avoiding, and accommodating - according to meaningful dimensions of conflict-handling behavior. Ralph will discuss his book as well as some of the best ways to navigate conflict management. Through this model, individuals gain the ability to effectively resolve conflicts encountered in our diverse global village. In his book, Kilmann offers a fresh perspective on conflict management within group settings, making the strategies applicable to a wide range of contexts, exploration of four inner conflicts that influence external interactions, providing strategies for alignment and personal growth, thought-provoking insights into pressing global conflicts, and more. 

                         

ABOUT RALPH KILLMAN 

Ralph H Kilmann is CEO and Senior Consultant at Kilmann Diagnostics (KD) in Newport Coast, California. In this capacity, he has created as well as produced all of KD’s online courses and assessment tools on conflict management, change management, expanding consciousness, and quantum transformation. Ralph’s online products are used by such high-profile organizations as Amazon, Bank of America, DuPont, Exxon Mobil, FedEx, GE, Google, Harvard University, JP Morgan Chase, Microsoft, NASA, Siemens, Twitter, the U.S. Army, and the World Health Organization. His online courses and assessment tools on conflict management, change management, and expanding consciousness are utilized by esteemed organizations such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and the U.S. Army, among others. With his extensive consulting experience for corporations, healthcare institutions, and government organizations, Ralph Kilmann brings a wealth of knowledge to the field of conflict management. 

Erica Saccoccio is a lifelong entrepreneur who has pursued her passions and continues to find success after the age of 50.  Erica will explore the possibilities that come with following your dreams later in life as well as share her energy, wisdom and passion for the small business community.From opening her seventh brick and mortar location and fourth business, she is proof it is never too late to chase your dreams.?

                                                       

ABOUT ERICA SACCOCCIO

Erica works with groups, individuals, and organizations to build successful companies that your customers and employees love. Erica is passionate about business and recently launched Practical Bizz Podcast and her Youtube channel Childcare Directors Chair. She is also an inspiring author, business coach, and multi-location child care center owner. Erica Saccocio, a small business owner with over 23 years of business experience, down-to-earth Rhode Island Native with an infectious laugh, and a bold personality who talks with her hands and from her heart. 

The Holtons have published over 50 titles, including their newest book, Relationship Playbook. Business partners, dance partners, co-authors, fun-lovers and marriage partners for 45 years, Cher and Bil will share their secrets to build trust and add strength, stability and fun to your significant and deep lasting relationships.

There are four major categories in the book:

•Relationship Hors d'Oeuvres! ...collection of powerful tidbits of advice the Holtons have created with a series of conversa­tional prompts to stimulate your conversation.

•Fun Questions to Stimulate Discussions that can Go Deep and Strengthen Understanding! ....a deep-dive together into fun questions provides the opportunity for a deeper conversation that can be eye (and heart) opening!

•Playful Activities to Bring Fun to Your Relation­ship!...a variety of activities that you can easily do together.

•An Appendix You Don’t Want to Cut Out: Tip Sheets!...

includes a few Tip Sheets, offering our top five tips to deal with specific “pressure points” in relationships.

• #1 Bonus Tip that can literally transform your relationship forever!

Chef Joseph has been in the cruise industry since 2000, working at Holland America, Royal Caribbean, Pullmantur and then was offered a position with Seabourn Cruise Lines as Executive Chef de Cuisine.  Chef Joseph will discuss how he operates the kitchen, the elements of preparing food for cruise lines, the aspects of cruise life for staff and crew, meeting guest needs and preferences, being a global traveler, and more.

 

                                               

 

ABOUT CHEF JOEPSH KALYNUIK

Experienced Executive Chef Joseph , has a demonstrated history of working in the leisure, travel & tourism industry. Now with Windstar as an Executive Chef, Joseph is aware of all aspects of the culinary operation, from satisfying all the individual crew tastes of 30+ different nationalities, to specializing in the international food served to guests. Skilled in Catering, Cooking, Hospitality Industry, Team Building, and Culinary Management. Strong operations professional with a Culinary Red Seal focused in Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant from University of New Brunswick.

HAs the president of The Ford Group, Arielle was widely recognized as America’s foremost book publicist and was instrumental in launching the careers of many NY Times bestselling self-help authors including Deepak Chopra, Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Neale Donald Walsch, don Miguel Ruiz, and Debbie Ford. Arielle will discuss her novel in full as well as share some of her best relationship advice for maintaining healthy connections.

                                                   

 

ABOUT ARIELLE FORD

Arielle Ford is a leading personality in the personal growth and contemporary spirituality movement. For the past 30 years she has been living, teaching, and promoting consciousness through all forms of media. She is a celebrated love and relationship expert, author, speaker, and is the co-creator and host of Evolving Wisdom’s Art of Love series. Her mission is to help women Find Love, Keep Love and Be Love. Arielle was the publicist for dozens of other top selling authors such as Wayne Dyer, Marianne Williamson, Louise Hay, Gary Zukav, Dean Ornish, Joan Borysenko, Jorge Cruise, and don Miguel Ruiz. A long-time “Student of Love,” Arielle regularly presents workshops around the world including England, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Kuwait, Canada, Romania, Ireland, Austria and Bali. Her latest project, The Love Thief, is page-turning transformational women’s fiction about a woman who survives having her heart broken and her dreams crushed until karma intervenes. 

https://www.arielleford.com/

 

Having worked with many different types of organizations, Dr. St. John sees results by implementing peak-performance growth tactics that led to practical results. His training and consulting approach is unique and integrative. He will discuss his new book as well as the most important ways to get ahead as an entrepreneur.Since 1997, his clients have added more than $2.7 billion dollars in sales using his methods. In his 20th book, The 7-Figure Life: How to Leverage the 4 Focus Factors for More Wealth and Happiness, Dr. Noah St. John, examines four focus factors that undermine entrepreneurs’ success if not properly leveraged. These are your time, energy, relationships and money. Each one has a dedicated chapter with specific steps for leveraging, maximizing and optimizing these for personal and business success. Using his personal stories and client experiences, he shows how these four focuses can make a major difference in your bank account, your fulfillment and the quality of your relationships. 

 

Noah St. John, PhD, is recognized as “The Father of Afformations” and “The Mental Health Coach to the Stars, working with Hollywood celebrities, seven- and eight-figure company CEOs, professional athletes, top executive and elite entrepreneurs.

 https://noahstjohn.com/our-story/

 

For thirty years, Megan rose steadily through the executive ranks of Nike, one of the world’s most successful companies and best-known brands, playing key roles in billion-dollar wins. Her time at Nike concluded when she reached the pinnacle of her career as vice president/general manager of North American basketball. Megan will discuss five styles of workplace bullying, explain why women are most often targets of bullying, and explain why reclaiming your life and health is most important. In her forthcoming book WALK AWAY TO WIN: A Playbook to Combat Workplace Bullying, Carle aims to shine some light on this insidious and often invisible form of workplace violence. Her novel is a must-read for anyone who wants to recognize what workplace bullying is, how to fight against it, and—ultimately—how to regain their health and happiness by refusing to let the bullies to continue their bullying ways. Megan will discuss five styles of workplace bullying, explain why women are most often targets of bullying, and explain why reclaiming your life and health is most important.

                                                               

After leaving Nike,  Carle founded Carle Consulting LLC, providing strategic marketing advice to consumer products companies. She earned an executive coaching certification and enjoys working with emerging leaders* from a variety of sectors.From start-up to Fortune 500, director to c-suite, her objective is simple—leverage individual strengths to achieve clearly defined objectives. Carle learned from the best and embrace more than a few sports metaphors. Carle lives in Portland, Oregon with my husband, Chris, and their children Spencer, Jackie, and Blue Bear. What no one suspected was that Carle had been experiencing bullying and was stonewalled by higher-ups when she asked for help. Her health and work performance were severely impacted, and she had to walk away from the company she loved. That's when she decided to spread awareness and make other people feel seen in their experiences with workplace bullying.

Tiffany Mason is the founder of VirtuallyYou!, a podcast services firm that helps clients launch, edit, brand, and manage their shows. Tiffany will discuss all things podcasting, editing, and production. She will also give some insider tips on how to easily better your podcast.

                                   

 

ABOUT TIFFANY MASON

Tiffany Mason is the driving force behind Virtually You!, a company dedicated to transforming podcasting efforts into seamless, captivating experiences for audiences. With over three years at the helm, she has mastered the art of delivering not just high-quality sound, but also accountability and consistency in podcast publishing schedules. In the ever-evolving world of podcasts—where inspiration meets information—she serves as a guiding light for podcasters navigating the journey from recording to publishing.As the CEO of Virtually You!, Tiffany brings more than just technical expertise to the table. She offers a partnership built on accountability and a commitment to consistency and quality. By maintaining constant communication and understanding each client’s vision, she allows podcasters to focus on what they do best—creating engaging content and growing their business. Her journey to podcast production wasn’t always clear. Amid the uncertainties of a global pandemic and a desire to be more present for her daughter, Tiffany sought a career that combined passion with flexibility. With a deep love for music, she initially set out to create a music podcast, Memories With A Beat. After immersing herself in editing through YouTube tutorials, she discovered a true passion for audio production—one that ultimately led to the creation of Virtually You!

https://www.virtuallyyouva.com/about

 

Danielle Palli is a Board-Certified positive psychology & mindfulness coach and author of over 10 works that integrate both spirituality and creative writing. Danielle will discuss all things mindfulness, creative writing, internal dialogue and regaining confidence, and more. She will also give info about her upcoming novel, It Had To Be You. Her services include helping older adults overcome their fear of failure, find purposeful work at any age, and adjust the way they view mental health. 

                                                     

ABOUT DANIELLE PALI 

Danielle is a fiction writer who purposefully creates older characters doing exciting things as a way to change ageist perceptions prevalent in books today, including gendered ageism. She is also a book and creativity coach who supports both fiction and non-fiction writers in completing and publishing their work. As a multi-genre author, multimedia content creator, professional writer (including ghostwriting), podcast producer, and voiceover artist, Danielle's many skills help round out her coaching services and demonstrates her ability to embrace change. Using her knowledge in psychology, she supports women seeking more joy, peace, and purpose in life. Her coaching involves helping encourage clients to take strides for themselves, because it is never too late to create a new path. Danielle is all about change and embracing transitional periods.