June 26, 2010, 10am to 5:30pm
Book signing to follow at 5:30pm

Speakers Bios

Richard Greene is an attorney, political and communication strategist, author of the Prentice Hall coffee table book, "Words That Shook The World: 100 Years of Unforgettable Speeches and Events" and Host of "Hollywood CLOUT!" on Air America Radio (Monday - Friday at 6 - 8 pm Pacific/9 - 11 pm Eastern, www.AirAmerica.com and on the air in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington DC, Detroit, Seattle, Santa Fe and elsewhere). He is also the Founder of a 501(c)(3) corporation that runs high school competitions to find and cultivate the next generation of great speakers and leaders in America. For 25 years Richard has taught Presidents, Prime Ministers, U.S. Senators, Governors, CEOs, Royalty (Princess Diana), Actors and others, in 26 countries around the world, how to give presentations and speeches with comfort and "Authentic Passion". He has lectured and given workshops on "The 5 Secrets of The World's Greatest Communicators" to organizational and corporate clients including The United Nations, The Young President's Organization, The Democratic Policy Committee, Goldman, Sachs, The Walt Disney Company, The 4th and 10th Circuit Court of Appeals and many others in over 150 lecture tours. Official website

Marcia Martin has been a teacher, coach, and trainer in personal growth for over 30 years. Marcia was one of the original pioneers of the Human Potential Movement, and was an original staff member and the Vice President of est (now known as Landmark Forum). She is a Founding Member of the Transformational Leadership Council, an association of renowned transformational thought leaders founded by Jack Canfield, where she was the Executive Director and Vice President for its first four years, and now serves as Board Member Emeritus. As the owner of Marcia Martin Productions, she designed and facilitates the 3-day seminar, The Power of You, teaching the art of being human, and how to live successfully in the world. Official web

Janet Attwood is a visionary, a transformational leader, and a world humanitarian.  She travels the globe, supporting people in all walks of life, in knowing their personal greatness. Janet is the co-author of the New York Times bestseller, 'The Passion Test: The Effortless Path to Discovering Your Life's Purpose'. Janet has given The Passion Test™ to millions of people all over the world, and has shared the same stage with other top transformational leaders such as Mark Victor Hansen, Marci Shimoff, John Assaraff, Reverend Michael Beckwith, Dr. Sue Morter, Dr. Barbara De Angelis and Jack Canfield, to name a few. Janet is co-founder of one of the largest online magazines in the world, Healthy Wealthy n Wise Magazine.  Twice a month Janet hosts “Passion Series” where she interviews people in the top of their field on what it takes to live a passionate life. Janet's latest passion is working with kids, teens, youth in detention centers, and homeless men and women in transition.  Just recently, Janet launched programs for each of these different areas; The Passion Test™ for Kids, The Passion Test™ for Teens, The Reclaim Your Power Program for the Homeless and The Empowered Teen Series for kids in lockdown detention centers. For her ongoing work with homeless women and youth in lockdown detention centers, Janet received the highest award for volunteer service in the U.S., The President’s Volunteer Service Award from the President of the United States. Official website

Madeleine Marentette is the founder of Grail Spring's Retreat. With a background and a passion for beauty in design, she began her studies in design school but plans were cut short when she contracted a debilitating disease. Her destiny changed after being in the presence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1989. She then immersed herself in a quest to find permanent healing, peace and understanding. The successes and healing she gleaned along this path are now reflected in the beautiful Grail retreat and programs she designed in 2003 and now available in her best-selling book 'Holistic Detox: For Body, Mind & Spirit'. To this day she is a guardian of all traditions Grail, a compelling pathway that represents the story of the true human condition. She believes this is the promise that avails us all. Official website

 

Ashok Gangadean is Professor of Philosophy at Haverford College where he has taught for the past forty two years.  Throughout his career he has focused on pioneering and clarifying the fundamental common ground across widely diverse worldviews and seeking to expand philosophy and cultural life into a wider global context. He is Founder-Director of the Global Dialogue Institute which has developed effective methods of Deep Dialogue for renovating  cultural life.  His new book- The Awakening of the Global Mind recently appeared in audio from with Sounds True. Ashok is also Co-Convenor of the World Commission on Global Consciousness and Spirituality which brings leading and emerging world leaders together in deep dialogue to help articulate global wisdom, vision and values in addressing the most pressing concerns and crises on a global scale. He is also Co-Chair with Ervin Lazslo of the World Wisdom Council. His most recent book- Meditations of Global First Philosophy: Quest for the Missing Grammar of Logos was published by SUNY Press presents a new global story of philosophy and introduces new dimensions of ((Integral Reason)).  Ashok has been a television host at WYBE TV (now Mind TV) in Philadelphia for five years and is currently Producer and Host of ((Global Lens)). Ashok K. Gangadean, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy, Haverford College, Founder-Director, Global Dialogue Institute, Co-Convener of the World Commission on Global Consciousness & Spirituality, Haverford College
Websites:    http://www.awakeningmind.org www.global-dialogue.com

Jonathan (Jon) Love, USA, is the Campaign Director for Four Years. Go. a campaign to change the course of history, launched in February 2010 by the Pachamama Alliance. Previously at the Pachamama Alliance, Jon contributed to the development of the Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium, then directed the program that spread the Symposium throughout the world. Before joining Pachamama Jon was an internationally known consultant in the areas of organizational and social transformation. After 20 years of helping the leaders large commercial enterprises reinvent their organizations, Jon committed himself to utilizing the same tools of transformation for the purpose of social change. He was one of the architects of the UNDP’s Leadership Development Program for Transforming the Response to HIV, and delivered this program in over 20 countries, mostly in Africa. Official Website

Tracey Penington and Caroline Mills are the Managing Directors of Gordian Global Solutions and Ripple Energetics.  They have in excess of 45 years joint experience working in Senior Management roles across the corporate sector.  Tracey and Caroline have brought together an integrated approach to energy, bringing to life an understanding of how it relates to our physical, mental and emotional state and the impacts for individuals and business.  They have developed numerous programs that they facilitate with individuals and business alike.  These programs promote a greater understanding of how what we say, think, feel, and see affects our overall wellbeing and that of other people.   Tracey’s qualifications include a Diploma in Banking and Business, Advanced Diploma in Metaphysics, Diploma in Energy Healing and she is an accredited Executive Coach and NLP Master Practitioner.  Caroline’s qualifications include a Diploma in Business Management, Post Graduate Diploma in Human
Resource Management, Bachelor of Arts in Education & Psychology, Advanced Diploma in Metaphysics, Diploma in Energy Healing and she is an accredited Executive Coach and NLP Master Practitioner.
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Diane Devenyi is a recovering lawyer who has been committed to educational reform since 1998. She is confident that we were born to learn, that we all have access to genius and that it is never too late to create a life of freedom, joy and growth. The path she has revealed is Fearless Mastery, a holistic practice that ensures a solid foundation in learning how to learn, and be literate and numerate. The vision has grown into an innovative program called The First Five Days, which features Fearless Mastery and creates a space in which participants connect to their passions and express them through service in supportive communities. While on this path, Diane was encouraged by her children to write a book about Fearless Mastery. The outcome is two books, Fearless Mastery: Living in Love and Fearless Mastery: Learning in Love. The former explores Fearless Mastery as a way of holistically experiencing Love and Oneness; the latter describes the application of Fearless Mastery in formal educational settings. Diane is finding support for her work in various organizations: as Founder and Director of The Learning Force, as a member of United Global Shift, as Education Coordinator for Humanity’s Team Canada, and as an Ambassador for Impact First International (formerly Gems of Hope). Current educational projects include bringing The First Five Days to The Bahamas and Costa Rica, as well as North America. official website

Swami Pragyapad is a young and dynamic graduate from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. Ever since his graduation in 1996 he has participated and deliberated at conferences and seminars covering varied topics such as renewable energy, child and women welfare, social development and yoga and meditation. His lectures have drawn audiences of as many as 10,000 people. His programs on yoga and meditation are being televised in India and abroad. He has also initiated and managed a number of social service projects, which include free schools for children, rural women empowerment programs, relief and rehabilitation programs for the Tsunami victims in India. These projects have transformed the social and economic fabric of the regions where these have been initiated. Official Website

Thierry Zomahoun, Chief Executive Officer for Impact First International. A passionate international development professional, Thierry has devoted his entire life to advancing the causes of poor and marginalized populations in developing countries, focusing on local development and governance, and, in particular, women, children and youth developmental issues. His 17 years of grassroots work in Africa, Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean includes research and advocacy for policy change and implementation in sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on girls' education, early childhood education, health, local governments' capacity building and youth development. Thierry strongly believes that the most sustainable strategy to eradicate poverty in the developing world is to integrate microfinance, health and education. In addition to his role of CEO at Impact First International, Thierry is a director of the Canadian Council for International Cooperation Board, a member of the Canadian Association of International Development Consultants and a member of the Canadian Society of Association Executives. He holds an MPhil in International Development Studies from the University of Geneva (Switzerland), an MA in arts and a post-graduate diploma in development studies with a major in project management. He is currently pursuing an executive MBA at McGill & HEC Montreal. Official Website

Debra Poneman is the founder and President of Yes to Success, Inc, an international seminar company dedicated to the transformation of people’s lives in the direction of profound success, deep happiness, unlimited prosperity and lasting fulfillment.  Since founding her company in 1982, Debra has taught the concept of the Law of Attraction and other techniques for discovering and manifesting your dreams to tens of thousands of people around the world. In addition to giving hundreds of keynotes for businesses, associations and professional organizations, appearing on radio and TV from coast to coast and writing a syndicated newspaper column on the principles of true success and how to achieve it,  Debra was an early mentor to some of today’s most renowned transformational leaders including Janet Attwood (The Passion Test); Marci Shimoff (Happy for No Reason); Steve Farber (Extreme Leadership) and even Deepak Chopra. Debra has written several books including the best-selling Chicken Soup for the American Idol Soul which she co-authored with Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen. In 2007, she spent six months interviewing American Idol Top 10 finalists as well the judges, producers, directors and scores of fans to create this powerfully inspirational book.  Throughout the book, which is filled with stories of how the Idols overcame tremendous obstacles to create their mega-success, we hear Debra’s voice inspiring us to create our own.
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Pam Gerrand is a singer/songwriter/sound healer with a passion for personal and planetary healing and transformation. Drawing from her background in theatre, music, meditation and ancient chant, Pam’s unique performing/teaching style has been described as a blend between the shamanic and the bardic. Pam spent four seasons in the Acting Company at the Stratford Festival, and has taken her love of the communicative art of theatre to new levels of expression with her original music and workshops. A founding member of the Canadian Association of Sound Practitioners, Pam has performed and led workshops in sound healing, creativity and self-expression across Canada and the U.S, and at festivals in England, Sweden and Costa Rica. Pam has had the honour of performing her original music at keynote talks given by Byron Katie, Deepak Chopra, Margaret Trudeau, and Stephen Lewis. Pam travels widely, performing at forums and festivals devoted to peace and social justice, and delivering workshops at universities, spiritual and community centers. For more information, and to sample Pam’s creative offerings, please visit www.pamgerrand.com

Eric Wolf Bravo, Co-founder: Sustainable Ventanilla. Eric Wolf Bravo is Peruvian born, and immigrated to the U.S.A in 1990. Wolf describes himself as an “economic refugee” after the Peruvian government declared a 35% monthly inflation that bankrupted most businesses, including his own. Determined not to be a victim of the economy, he started a new life in the United States in the early nineties.  Working as a blue-collar employee, his personal drive helped him to become a manufacturing specialist. For 15 years, he has improved the production systems for all of the companies where he has worked, while at the same time reducing their impact on our environment. When he returned to his country in 2005, Wolf saw how the Peruvian people were trapped in an economic and political environment that favors corruption and environmental destruction. Ever since his trip, he has been committed to finding ways to help his country. With an unwavering determination, he trained himself in environmental sustainability, with an emphasis in sustainable food systems and community creation. He joined the Pachamama Alliance and is now a trained facilitator. He has also been mentored in Transition Towns, United Global Shift and The Landmark Forum. With this knowledge he started to network and connect with other individuals from different countries, who are all involved in creating a sustainable American Continent from the South to the North. Currently, Wolf is creating sustainability awareness within a Fortune 500 company, connecting with Permaculture designers in New York State to create a network of support for Latin American Countries. His most ambitious project: Sustainable Ventanilla, in Lima Peru. This low-income city is surrounded by other small extremely poor hamlets.  Over a year ago, in partnership with a teacher, they started an environmental awareness program. In a school with over 2000 students, bio diversity is now being taught in all high school levels, with other programs running at the Grammar school level, such as recycling programs and healthy food. These are all now the norm and the student engagement is raising weekly. The next logical step is a film festival that will entice parents, community members and other schools in the same district to get involved. http://sustainableventanilla.blogspot.com/

Special Guests Joining us Live via Skype:

Neale Donald Walsch is a modern day spiritual messenger whose words continue to touch the world in profound ways. With an early interest in religion and a deeply felt connection to spirituality, Neale spent the majority of his life thriving professionally, yet searching for spiritual meaning before beginning his now famous 'Conversations with God' which occupied the New York Times bestseller list for over two and half years. His now With God Series has redefined God and shifted spiritual paradigms around the globe. In order to deal with the enormous response to his writings, Neale created the Conversations with God Foundation, a non-profit educational organization dedicated to inspiring the world to help itself move from violence to peace, from confusion to clarity, and from anger to love. 

Barbara Marx Hubbard is the co-founder of the Foundation for Conscious Evolution, a global educational curriculum enrolling participants in the developmental path toward the next stage of human evolution. Wisdom University has recently enlisted her to develop the first Chair in Conscious Evolution where she will join with her colleagues to develop a comprehensive field of study to envision and manifest a positive future. She remains a leader on the growing edge of the women’s movement, supporting the emergence of the Evolutionary Woman, the Feminine Cocreator who is calling for the next level of creativity and partnership between women and men to guide our world through our current challenges and opportunities. Official Website

Charlie Gay has been committed to inspiring the masses as well as businesses and individuals to take meaningful action around the world for three decades.
In addition to providing management services to celebrity clients such as CHER, Charlie started his career first in the UK in the 80’s with clients such as Nomura, Citibank, Ford, Konica and Chase, structuring event marketing programs and then moving into the 90’s in concert promotion with Pink Floyd, Pavarotti and Fleetwood Mac, before being invited to join CHER’s personal management organization where he was responsible for managing commercial and music touring activities.  This also led to Charlie producing and being arrangements chairman for  multiple stadium and park events across the USA, also serving faith based organizations including Dr Billy Graham Crusades as well as Holy Cross Family Ministries.
Charlie is considered an industry expert in direct sales production and marketing, and  has been an entrepreneur producer and owner  generating over $1.5 Billion in direct sales in a series of beauty care and household products television infomercials in the USA. He has also sat on private and publicly held company boards in the UK and USA, experiencing business success, wind ups and restructuring.
From 2001-07 in Hollywood, he worked in partnership with Frank Yablans, former President of Paramount Pictures and CEO of MGM, as a specialist in Film Fund financing both in the equity, tax rebate, insurance and hedge fund sectors.
Charlie is currently recognized as a global thought leader in the humanitarian and social enterprise sectors. In 2005-7 he served as executive director of The Mineseeker Foundation whose patrons include Nelson Mandela, Richard Branson and Brad Pitt giving him a deep understanding of the needs of non-profits, and the issues facing humanity.
In 2007 Charlie visioned and founded Humanity Unites Brilliance, a for profit social enterprise, when he was witness to the lack of ability that non profits and the united nations had in dealing with natural disaster crisis in Mozambique that has engaged over 5800 members in 10 Countries.  Self funded by its member owned community,  HUB has been circulating over $7million and also linking collaborative resources  in micro finance and enterprise, as well providing solutions around education,  nutrition and water.
In 2009 Charlie was elected into the Club of Budapest whose members include Professor Ervin Laszlo, Mikhail Gorbachev, Bishop Desmond Tutu and Peter Gabriel. In the UK he is a speaker facilitator of The Centre for Social Brilliance which conducts a series of meetings and courses in 2010 at the Royal Society of Arts
In 2010 Charlie has continued to deliver speeches around the world expanding the possibility of Humanity united in Brilliance. To deliver corporate, governmental and individual benefit , he is authoring H.E.A.R, a philosophy outlined in a book. He has also joined the board of Craft Link Kenya, supporting micro enterprise co operatives across Kenya and he has been engaged as an Associate Partner of Arcadia Consulting in the UK contracted to businesses focused on providing services to expand leadership capabilities and business growth for clients in today’s rapidly changing local and global environments.