Bill Browder: Profile in Courage

From her early days writing code in Silicon Valley to her executive leadership in growing companies and on to her support for a brand-new area of science, Dr. Robin Burk has been on the leading edge of change. Robin says you need to look at any situation from 10,000 foot as a way to get from Here to There. In fact, she says you can do more than survive your challenges – you can thrive despite and because of them. Featured in Wired, MSNBC and countless media outlets, Robin translates science and technology breakthroughs into practical steps individuals and organizations can use to expand their resources and succeed. She’s the author of “Check Your Connections: How to Thrive in an Uncertain World.” Her website is www.checkyourconnections.com.

5 Joulu 201732min

Jeff Hotchkiss MBA is a business development consultant and author of ‘Putting Wisdom to Work, Practical Mindfulness for Maximal Living.’ He is a self-described a wisdom warrior, possibility advocate and rebel with a cause to promote mindfulness as a path of wellness. He has been an executive with Apple Computer, founder of Olivus® teas, and publishing entrepreneur. He has some simple strategies that can unleash the law of attraction in every aspect of living if you want to: - Stay positive naturally. - Shape beliefs that bend reality to avoid regrets. - Use acceptance to let go of resistance to change. - Map a more direct path to personal fulfillment. Jeff’s website is www.policypillars.com

29 Marras 201732min

Best-selling author Gregg Braden merges his expertise in leading-edge science with present-day realities to reveal the strategies for embracing stressful change in our lives. Tonight he will help you answer this question: How do I make everyday life better for myself and my family? Through his skillful synthesis of easy-to- understand science and real-life circumstances, Gregg uniquely provides the answer, describing: ? State-of- the-art discoveries that are the key to embracing big change in a healthy way ? The three shifts that will transform the way you think of your career, lifestyle, and finances ? The simple strategies of heart-based resilience that you can learn and use His updated book Resilience From the Heart contains an all-new chapter not included in the original release, featuring material on the surprising discovery of brain-like cells—sensory neurites—located within the human heart, and the role they play in creating personal resilience. A New York Times best-selling author and 2015 Templeton Award nominee, Gregg is internationally renowned as a pioneer in bridging science, spirituality,and the real world. His website is www.greggbraden.com.

15 Marras 201736min

Joyce Schafers says her most challenging pattern to overcome has been in the area of her intimate relationships.  In every significant intimate relationship she ever had (except for the one she is in today!), she continually found herself rejected, her partner leaving for another woman. And as much as she wanted to blame the men in the scenario, she knew better. She discovered there is a systematic order; to the difficult dynamic playing out between you and your partner.  Now she is instrumental in helping others heal unresolved emotional pain from the past that impacts our relationships Her website is www.joyce-schafers.com

8 Marras 201729min

Whereas spoken words, texts, and emails are fleeting, a gratitude letter is tangible and long-lasting. It is world-changing to its recipient, it’s saved and savored every time it’s read, and it can even become a healing part of your family legacy. Moved by her son’s thoughtful gesture, when the night before his marriage he presented his parents with a framed letter of appreciation, Lynette M. Smith established her Good Ways to Write product line in 2009. She started initially by writing and publishing four wedding-themed tips booklets to help brides, grooms, and their parents write letters of appreciation to one another. She has since expanded the business and appeared on countless radio and television shows, spreading her unique message of love. Her website is www.goodwaystowrite.com.

25 Loka 201730min

After receiving a BA in Political Science from Boston College, Maura Sweeney left law school mid-stream to pioneer her own path to passion and self- determination. A former nationally decorated corporate manager and home schooling mom who has traveled to 60 countries, Maura now purveys insightful concepts on influence and emotional intelligence. Maura has been featured in more than 250 media outlets including NBC, BBC & Match.com. She is the author of six books on Happiness and the creator of the Foundations of Happiness e-course. Her website is www.maura4u.com

17 Loka 201732min

Everyone gets nervous or anxious from time to time—when speaking in public, for instance, or when going through financial difficulty. For some people, however, anxiety becomes so frequent, or so forceful, that it begins to take over their lives. It’s just one of the many forms of mental illness that provoke shame and stigma. Dr. Christine Adams has been a practicing psychiatrist for forty years. She’s co-author of “Living On Automatic: How Emotional Conditioning Shapes Our Lives and Relationships”, based on a groundbreaking new concept of personalities and relationships. Dr. Adams is here to discuss the many ways mental health impacts the workplace, why employees hesitate to share mental health issues with bosses or coworkers, and how you can to deal with an employee or boss who may suffer mental issues. Her website is www.doctorchristineadams.com

11 Loka 201731min

Aurora is the author of “From Heartbreak to Happiness”, an intimate diary of healing that shares Aurora's process of healing after her husband died suddenly at the age of thirty-three, leaving her widowed with a four-year- old son. TIME magazine reports that it typically takes 5 – 8 years to recover from a heartbreaking loss. Aurora's vision is to change this statistic by training a team of From Heartbreak to Happiness® certified coaches. These coaches will be empowered to coach the 50,000,000 heartbroken people in the US – and give them back years of joyful, meaningful life. Aurora’s site is www.griefcoachacademy.com.

4 Loka 201732min