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Live Events since 2005

Oct 14, 2020
Webinar: How Leaders Can Build Mental and Emotional Strength 
Momentum (women's leadership program) 
Birmingham, AL via Zoom due to COVID-19 


Dec 7, 2019
Mindful Leadership daylong retreat
Land of Medicine Buddha 
Santa Cruz, CA

Sept 19 & 20, 2019
Opening Retreat: Momentum (women's leadership program) 
Pursell Farms Resort
Sylacauga, AL

Feb 7 & 21, 2019
Conflict Resolution workshop 
The Birmingham Zoo 
Birmingham, AL


Sept 13 through 14, 2018
Opening Retreat: Momentum (women's leadership program) 
Pursell Farms Resort
Sylacauga, AL

Aug 29, 2018
Mindful Leadership: What is it? Do we need it?
Power Hour presentation, Children's (Hospital) of Alabama
Birmingham, AL

July 25, 2018
Why Inspiration Matters in Leadership
Power Hour presentation, Children's (Hospital) of Alabama
Birmingham, AL

July 20 through Aug 17, 2018
Introduction to Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (4 week program)
Pediatric Rehabilitative Medicine
University of Alabama at Birmingham & Children's (Hospital) of Alabama

Apr 18 through May 9, 2018
Introduction to Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (4 week program)
University of Alabama at Birmingham Employee Assistance and Counseling Center
Birmingham, AL

Jan 26 & 27, 2018
Lead Like It Matters™
ICOM Mechanical Inc.
Silicon Valley, CA


June 13, 2017 till Feb 13, 2018
Mindfulness-based Burnout Prevention Program (8 month program)
Firehouse Shelter
Birmingham, AL 

Oct 27, 2017
Effective Client Communications Workshop
ICOM Mechanical Inc.
Silicon Valley, CA


July 30, 2017
Reduce Stress through science-based Mindfulness practice
Abundance Yoga
Birmingham, AL


June 23 & 24, 2017
Leadership Team Coaching & Strategic Planning Program
ICOM Mechanical Inc.,
Silicon Valley, CA


May 19, 2017
Leadership Team Coaching
Department of Rehabilitative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL


Oct 28, 2016
Conflict Management
Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

July 20, 2016
Time Management
Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
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June 1, 2016
Time Management
Federal Reserve Bank
Birmingham, AL

Jan to April 2016
Lead Like It Matters™ – 4-month leadership training program for pediatric medical fellows and graduate students
Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL


Aug 16, 2014 & Aug 23, 2014
Reduce Stress at Work through Evidence-based Mindfulness Practice
Yoga Circle, Inverness & Yoga Circle, Southside, Birmingham 

Feb 21 to 22, 2013
Lead Like It Matters™ (2-day public workshop)
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Singapore
Feb 26, 2013
How to Maximize the ROI (Return on Investment) of Coaching by Selecting the Right Coach and Building a Coaching Culture
Raffles Hotel, Singapore
Feb 28 to Mar 1, 2013
Coach to Engage™ (2-day public workshop)
Hotel Rendezvous, Singapore
Oct 29 to 1 Nov, 2013
BBVA Compass Leadership Training Program (Private event)

Mar 31, 2012
How to Become a Genuine Leader
Young Women’s Empowerment Conference
Regions Park

Aug 24, 2011
Using Simple Coaching Techniques to Motivate Your Staff
At the invitation of the American Society of Women Accountants
Wynfrey Hotel, Hoover, AL
Sept 15, 2011
Improving Your Memory
The Federal Reserve Bank
Vestavia Hills, AL
Oct 19, 2011
Balancing Work and Life
The Federal Reserve Bank
Vestavia Hills, AL

Oct 16, 2009
Coaching Mistakes & How To Avoid Them
At the North & Central Alabama International Coach Federation Chapter’s Retreat
600 Olde English Lane, #116, Birmingham AL 35223

Apr 17, 2008
Good Leadership — What’s Coaching Got To Do With It?
At the invitation of the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources
Venue: Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity
300 8th Ave West, Birmingham, AL 35204

June 2, 2008
PLAY — What’s Business Got To Do With It?
Featuring Dave Buck, Master Certified Coach, CEO of Coachville
Venue: Emmet O’Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
Investment: $10
Hosted by International Coach Federation, North & Central AL Chapter
Info: www.coachingusatour.com
June 13, 2008
Half-day team building & leadership retreat for Hand In Paw
Pro bono contribution
June 25, 2008
What is Executive or Leadership Coaching about?
At the invitation of the Birmingham Lions’ Club
Aug 14, 2008
Measuring the Effectiveness of Coaching & other non-technical programs
Presented by Dr Jack Phillips, Chairman, The ROI Institute
Venue: The Summit Club
Investment: $98 before July 21, 08
$118 on July 22 & after
Hosted by the ICF North & Central AL Chapter
Limited to first 30 participants
Sept 22, 2008
Adding Coaching to Your Training Mix — A Recipe for Success
At the invitation of the American Society for Training & Development [ASTD]
Group presentation by ICF, North & Central AL Chapter
Oct 23 & 24, 2008
ICF, North & Central AL Chapter exhibiting a booth at the Human Resource Management Conference in Tuscaloosa, AL
3rd Friday of Every Month
Workshop on Self Esteem
Voluntary contribution for the Children’s Aid Society & its agencies
Venue: 181 West Valley Ave, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35209
Contact person: Mellisa Bunch

Feb 1, 2007
Work-Life Balance — The Choice Is Yours
At the invitation of the Executive Women’s Roundtable, Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce
Apr 3, 2007
Is There Such A Thing As Work/Life Balance?
At the invitation of Network Birmingham
Mar 25 to June 24, 2007
101 Great Ways To Improve Your Life Book Club
Venue: Unity Church, 2803 Highland Avenue South, Birmingham AL 35205
Time: 2pm to 3pm
July 11, 2007
Secrets to Being Unstoppable in Sales
At the invitation of the Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce, for its Entrepreneurial Training Series
Venue: Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce
Investment: $20
July 31, 2007
Attracting Clients Naturally — Strategies That Work Even If You Hate Selling
Organized by the Birmingham Business Resource Center
Venue: Innovation Depot, 1500 First Ave North, Birmingham, AL 35203
Investment: $99
Registration: Contact BBRC at 205 250 6380
Aug 16, 2007
Secrets of Being Unstoppable in Sales
At the invitation of the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce’s Commerce & Innovation Center
Venue: Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, 1301 County Services Dr, Pelham, AL 35124
Investment: $10
Registration: www.shelbychamber.org
Nov 27, 2007
FastTrac’s NewVenture – 10-week Program: Reaching the Market
Organized by: Central Alabama Women’s Business Center & Birmingham Business Resource Center
Venue: Innovation Depot, 1500 First Ave North, Birmingham, AL 35203
Oct 22, Nov 23 & Dec 21, 2007
Workshop on Self Esteem
Voluntary contribution for Pathways, a women’s shelter
Venue: 409 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham AL 35203

Jan 3, 2006
Mastering Time — The Key to Freedom, Productivity & Increased Profits
At the invitation of New York Life
Jan 11, 2006
Mastering Time — The Key to Freedom, Productivity & Increased Profits
At the invitation of the Entrepreneurial Center
Jan 12, 2006
Mastering Time — The Key to Freedom, Productivity & Increased Profits
At the invitation of the Office for the Advancement of Developing Industries [OADI], University of Alabama at Birmingham [UAB]
Feb 24, 2006
Attracting Clients Naturally — Strategies That Work Even If You Hate Selling
Half-day public workshop at Pike Family Nursery
Feb 28, 2006
Bag these ideas! Sure-fire Tactics to Turn Your Business Into A Customer Magnet 
At the invitation of the National Association of Women Business Owners [NAWBO], Birmingham
Mar 7, 2006
Psyched Up or Psyched Out — Do You Want to Boost Your Sales?
At the invitation of the Central Alabama Women’s Business Center
Delivered 2 break-out sessions at their annual conference
Apr 7, 2006
Attracting Clients Naturally — Strategies That Work Even If You Hate Selling
Half-day public workshop at the Emmet O’Neal Library
Aug 17, 2006
FastTrac’s Listening to Your Business Workshop
At the Birmingham Business Resource Center
Venue: BBRC
Investment: $99
Sept 21, 2006
FastTrac’s Listening to Your Business Workshop
At the Birmingham Business Resource Center
Venue: BBRC
Investment: $99
Oct 19, 2006
FastTrac’s Listening to Your Business Workshop
At the Birmingham Business Resource Center
Venue: BBRC
Investment: $99
Nov 14, 2006
Finding & Retaining Customers. Growing Your Biz
At the invitation of the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce’s Commerce & Innovation Center
Nov 28, 2006
Motherhood & Self-care
At the invitation of the Inverness Mom’s Club

Dec 6, 2005
Psyched Up or Psyched Out — Do You Want to Boost Your Sales?
At the invitation of the Central Alabama Women’s Business Center
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How can leadership reduce suffering? That's the inquiry that my work is centered in.
My promise: because leadership can be hard, you can be assured that the work we do will be based in reality as-lived rather than theories that look good. What's more, you and I will enjoy a lightness of being and a sense of humor that are imperative on the leadership journey. 


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