Writing on the science and spirituality of Emotional Endurance and other applied leadership topics📚 Represented by Agent Cynthia Ruchti at Books & Such Literary Management

The Makers Place™ is an intentionally-designed multipurpose space where working parents can create, connect, and collaborate while their young children are cared for onsite in our Mini Makers™ Studio.We knew parents in the greater Sacramento region needed a home away from home to get things done without feeling pulled in a million different directions by their family, parenting, and work demands. So we created a space where we can support your dreams as you support your… Show more The Makers Place™ is an intentionally-designed multipurpose space where working parents can create, connect, and collaborate while their young children are cared for onsite in our Mini Makers™ Studio.We knew parents in the greater Sacramento region needed a home away from home to get things done without feeling pulled in a million different directions by their family, parenting, and work demands. So we created a space where we can support your dreams as you support your family.Designed with the family at the center, The Makers Place™ is a hub for working parents to build sustainable relationships with other adults, while providing a space for their children to connect, grow, and play. WE PROVIDE:• A professional, open-concept coworking space with multiple rooms and workspace options• Play-based onsite childcare for young children (3 months to 2 years) in our Mini Makers™ Studio (parents must remain onsite)• Bookable conference rooms and meeting space• Professional and personal development opportunities from leadership workshops to lifestyle coaching and more!• Social and community gatherings to build relationships with other members • A variety of flexible membership plans to meet your family needs and dynamic lifestyleWe know that parents and families thrive when they feel supported and connected to others through shared experiences. The Makers Place™ is a centralized hub for parents who want to find positive balance with business, school, family, and personal needs. It’s a space for new parents to craft their emerging identity and transition back into work. A home away from the chaos of home where students can study without worrying about who is watching their kids. A community made of families who all believe that the world is better when you can rely on each other and don’t have to do it alone!Learn more about The Makers Place™ community and how you can join us at www.MakersPlaceSac.com Show less

Our Mini Makers™ Preschool is a play-based, character-driven community that is developmentally designed to support early childhood education. We operate out of The Makers Place™ located at 2214 21st Street in Sacramento and is licensed by the Department of Social Services and the State of California (Facility Number: 343623934). Our preschool program runs five days a week (Monday through Friday) from 7:00am-6:00pm for up to 25 students at a time to keep our student-to-staff ratios low to… Show more Our Mini Makers™ Preschool is a play-based, character-driven community that is developmentally designed to support early childhood education. We operate out of The Makers Place™ located at 2214 21st Street in Sacramento and is licensed by the Department of Social Services and the State of California (Facility Number: 343623934). Our preschool program runs five days a week (Monday through Friday) from 7:00am-6:00pm for up to 25 students at a time to keep our student-to-staff ratios low to increase engagement and safety. Show less

Lead With Intention® is a boutique practice with an international presence partnering with creative changemakers. We offer a number of programs and services based in the science of applied positive psychology to create customized leadership solutions for our clients and their teams around the world, including:• Executive Leadership Coaching + Lifestyle Strategy • Organizational Culture Consulting + Strengths-Based 360 Analysis • Team Training + Development •… Show more Lead With Intention® is a boutique practice with an international presence partnering with creative changemakers. We offer a number of programs and services based in the science of applied positive psychology to create customized leadership solutions for our clients and their teams around the world, including:• Executive Leadership Coaching + Lifestyle Strategy • Organizational Culture Consulting + Strengths-Based 360 Analysis • Team Training + Development • Mastermind Communities • Retreat Facilitation + Off-Site DesignThrough innovative training and group facilitation, we help organizations enhance leadership development, team engagement, and company culture. Our interactive, virtual learning platforms develop leadership potential in a variety of clients – from creative professionals and entrepreneurs launching their startups to executive leaders at Fortune 500 Companies. We believe that success is based on fulfillment, not retirement. Using our signature system of Wholehearted Leadership™ Development, we dig deep to champion your greater strengths to help improve how your work, lead, and live. Instead of only striving to achieve better results and gain more recognition, this new leadership paradigm focuses on living and leading with greater purpose by developing character based on your core values. Lead With Intention® is run by Leslie M. Bosserman and is based in Northern California. As a champion for authentic living, Leslie partners with dynamic leaders, social entrepreneurs, and creative change-makers who want to develop their natural strengths so they can live and lead wholeheartedly. Show less

As an Instructor for Management and Leadership classes within the UC Davis Extension program, I design custom trainings and workshops for various clients as well as teach open-enrollment courses. Some of the topics I specialize in include:• Managing Millennials in Today’s Workplace• Becoming a Wholehearted Leader• Solutions Focus Thinking• Team Strengths Mapping• Energy Management for Full Engagement• Increasing Your Margin for Success• Leading With Emotional… Show more As an Instructor for Management and Leadership classes within the UC Davis Extension program, I design custom trainings and workshops for various clients as well as teach open-enrollment courses. Some of the topics I specialize in include:• Managing Millennials in Today’s Workplace• Becoming a Wholehearted Leader• Solutions Focus Thinking• Team Strengths Mapping• Energy Management for Full Engagement• Increasing Your Margin for Success• Leading With Emotional Intelligence• Creating Your Leadership Manifesto• Cultivating Powerful Leadership Presence• Foundations in Coaching (Train-the-Trainer)Please visit https://extension.ucdavis.edu/areas-study/business-and-management/management-and-leadership-development for more information Show less

Partnering with BetterUp, I support members from various organizations through Leadership, Career, and Lifestyle Coaching.

While at Positive Acorn, I created and directed the LearnStrong Education Program to apply the science of positive psychology to higher education. In this role, I designed premiere interactive workshops around strengths development and college student success to improve campus climate. I also completed organizational consulting with various companies to enhance positivity and workplace culture. In the fall of 2011, I traveled to Dubai to co-lead a team training around positive psychology for… Show more While at Positive Acorn, I created and directed the LearnStrong Education Program to apply the science of positive psychology to higher education. In this role, I designed premiere interactive workshops around strengths development and college student success to improve campus climate. I also completed organizational consulting with various companies to enhance positivity and workplace culture. In the fall of 2011, I traveled to Dubai to co-lead a team training around positive psychology for the Benaa Character Center. I also have served as a guest lecturer for the Applied Positive Psychology Coach Certification Program. Show less

As a Program Manager, I managed a campus-wide interdisciplinary Leadership Certificate Program for more than 500 students and 250 Leadership Coaches for two years. I also created and coordinated a comprehensive Leadership Workshop Series for undergraduate and graduate for students focusing a variety of leadership topics ranging from strengths development to conflict mediation. Additionally, I ran the Leadership Consulting Program for students, faculty, staff, alumni, community members… Show more As a Program Manager, I managed a campus-wide interdisciplinary Leadership Certificate Program for more than 500 students and 250 Leadership Coaches for two years. I also created and coordinated a comprehensive Leadership Workshop Series for undergraduate and graduate for students focusing a variety of leadership topics ranging from strengths development to conflict mediation. Additionally, I ran the Leadership Consulting Program for students, faculty, staff, alumni, community members, and corporate partners and was responsible for the coordination and implementation of Illinois Leadership i-programs and related leadership initiatives. I am also a trained facilitator and certified to administered various leadership assessments (DiSC, StrengthsQuest, ECI-U) for individuals, groups, and teams. Show less

While at UCLA, I served as a consultant to the Spirituality in Higher Education research project team directed by Alexander & Helen Astin. I managed the communication and coordination of more than 250 institutions across the country as part of this longitudinal research project. I also helped plan, organize, and implement the first-ever National Institute on Spirituality in Higher Education in November 2006.Serving as the Editor of the Spirituality in Higher Education Newsletter, I… Show more While at UCLA, I served as a consultant to the Spirituality in Higher Education research project team directed by Alexander & Helen Astin. I managed the communication and coordination of more than 250 institutions across the country as part of this longitudinal research project. I also helped plan, organize, and implement the first-ever National Institute on Spirituality in Higher Education in November 2006.Serving as the Editor of the Spirituality in Higher Education Newsletter, I oversaw monthly editions with international readership of more than 2,800 people. I also spearheaded the effort to collect successful spiritual practices from institutions across the country and compiled them into a Guidebook of Promising Practices. Show less

As an ARD, I was responsible for managing the coordination and implementation of programming and student development in a residential community of more than 500 students. I supervised, evaluated, and trained a student staff team of 20 Resident Assistants and student government officers and well as supervised Student Leaders and Program Assistants in hall government meetings and building programming. I developed and planned large-scale departmental staff training and in-service workshops… Show more As an ARD, I was responsible for managing the coordination and implementation of programming and student development in a residential community of more than 500 students. I supervised, evaluated, and trained a student staff team of 20 Resident Assistants and student government officers and well as supervised Student Leaders and Program Assistants in hall government meetings and building programming. I developed and planned large-scale departmental staff training and in-service workshops for more than 400 student staff members. I also facilitated weekly meetings with building staff and maintained weekly office hours for students. I served as a member of the Campus and Community Partnerships and Residential Training Committees and designed and co-taught Education 150, an upper-division course for incoming RAs on student development theory and practice. Show less