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chief flourishing officer learning journey
The chief Flourishing officer learning journey:
Chief Flourishing Officer (CFLO) Curriculum Summary
Vision and Target Audience
The Chief Flourishing Officer (CFLO) Curriculum aims to catalyze a global movement of flourishing individuals and organizations, contributing to a more humane and sustainable world. The program is designed for leaders, change agents, and practitioners committed to transforming organizations and creating thriving cultures.
Target Audience Includes:
Organizational Leaders
Change Agents
Practitioners and Coaches
Business Innovators
Program Structure and Cohorts
The CFLO initiative is delivered through two primary cohorts to accommodate different levels of engagement and accessibility:
Bespoke Cohort: A high-touch, immersive experience for organizations, including:
10 Startups, 5 SMBs, and 5 Enterprises
Intensive, multi-year learning journey for deep transformation
Core Curriculum (Organizational Resonance)
The Core Curriculum provides the foundational learning journey emphasizing personal and organizational flourishing. Key elements include:
Foundations of Flourishing:
Defining flourishing for individuals and organizations (drawing from LOM rim and B Corp models).
Exploring the historical context of organizational development.
Understanding the science of flourishing through neuroscience, psychology, and sociology.
Key Dimensions of Organizational Flourishing:
Business Model Adaptation: Emphasizing sustainability, stakeholder value, and long-term impact.
Leadership and Culture: Cultivating conscious leadership, trust, and psychological safety.
Organizational Design: Applying socio-technical principles for collaborative, thriving workspaces.
Generative Practices: Shifting from extractive to generative practices for sustainability.
Measurement and Metrics:
Z-axis Measurement: Assessing stakeholder and environmental impact.
Return on Investment of Care (ROIC): Measuring the benefits of a care-based workplace.
Implementation and Action Learning:
Developing Organizational Development Roadmaps.
Engaging in Action Learning Projects to apply flourishing principles in real-world settings.
Creating Communities of Practice for ongoing collaboration and support.
Invitational Component (Personal Resonance)
The Invitational Component emphasizes the importance of personal growth and flourishing alongside organizational development. This optional yet encouraged component supports individual well-being and alignment with professional goals.
Key Practices Include:
Mindfulness and Self-Awareness: Cultivating emotional intelligence and presence.
Embodiment and Somatics: Engaging in physical practices like breathwork and movement.
Relational Intelligence: Building skills in empathy and non-violent communication.
Values and Purpose: Clarifying personal values and aligning with purpose.
Stress Management and Resilience: Tools for navigating personal and professional challenges.
Curriculum Delivery and Learning Modalities
The CFLO curriculum uses diverse learning modalities to accommodate various learning styles and ensure deep integration of principles:
Live Seminars and Workshops: Expert-led sessions with interactive discussions.
Online Learning Platform: Access to articles, videos, podcasts, and reflection tools.
Small Group Masterminds: Peer-driven spaces for collaboration and accountability.
In-Person Retreats: Immersive experiences for connection and deeper exploration.
Individual Coaching: Optional 1:1 support for personalized guidance.
Action Learning Projects: Real-world applications with feedback and reflection.
Technology Integration
The CFLO curriculum leverages modern technology to enhance learning and foster community:
Online Learning Platforms: Centralized content delivery and community forums.
Video Recording and Sharing: Used for personal reflections and storytelling.
AI Integration: Exploring the use of Compassion 2.0 large language models (LLMs) for personalized learning experiences and deeper research.
Key Considerations for Effective Delivery
To ensure a transformative learning experience, CFLO incorporates:
Content Curation: Maintaining high-quality, evidence-based content aligned with flourishing principles.
Structure and Emergence: Balancing guided frameworks with flexibility for participant-driven insights.
Scalability and Sustainability: Developing models for long-term growth and financial sustainability through diverse revenue streams (e.g., cohort fees, partnerships, consulting).
Learning Outcomes
The CFLO program equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to lead flourishing initiatives effectively. Learning outcomes include:
Comprehensive Understanding of Flourishing: From historical context to scientific insights.
Leadership Development: Tools for conscious, empathetic leadership.
Organizational Design Skills: Applying socio-technical frameworks for better workplaces.
Business Model Innovation: Adapting models for sustainability and stakeholder value.
Measurement Mastery: Using the Z-axis and ROIC frameworks for impact assessment.
Personal Integration: Encouraging participants to embody flourishing principles in their own lives.
Conclusion: Transformative Impact and Vision
The CFLO curriculum offers a comprehensive, multi-layered approach to personal and organizational transformation. By fostering a dual focus on individual growth and systemic change, it aspires to create a ripple effect—empowering leaders and organizations to redefine success through the lens of flourishing, care, and sustainability. Through both the Mastermind and Outer Community of Practice, participants can engage deeply or explore more flexibly, ensuring the principles of flourishing reach diverse audiences and contexts.
Chief flourishing officer Mastermind practitioners & researchers
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Carson D. Kelly
Founder, Co-Curator
With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience in product development, enterprise sales, and organizational leadership in business and non-profits, Carson is dedicated to scaling compassion in business by fostering scientifically validated, care-centered organizational cultures. He has created Compassion 2.0 to champion ventures that emphasize human flourishing as foundational elements of generative framing and growth.
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Tom Eddington, Ph.D.
Conscious Leadership, Co-Curator, Coaching Staff
Thomas Eddington, PhD, is the CEO of Eddington Advisory Services, based in San Francisco. He is a prominent business advisor and coach in Silicon Valley, specializing in conscious leadership, executive coaching, and organizational effectiveness. Eddington works with influential CEOs and non-profit leaders, providing expertise in talent management, board effectiveness, and organizational growth.
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Cy Wakeman
Drama Researcher, International Speaker
Cy Wakeman is a drama researcher, global thought-leader, and New York Times best-selling author who is recognized for cultivating a counter-intuitive, reality-based approach to leadership. Backed by over 25 years of unparalleled experience, Wakeman’s philosophy offers a new lens through which employees and executives alike, can shift their attention inward, sharpen their focus on personal accountability, and uncover their natural state of innovation simply by ditching the drama.
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Claude Silver
Human Resources Practitioner
Claude Silver is the first Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia. She is an emotional optimist, coach, manager, and mentor leads approximately 2,000 employees, deeply attuned to the pulse of each individual within the company. Passionate about infusing the agency with empathy, she views culture as a dynamic, multi-dimensional heartbeat that can invigorate an entire organization when thriving. Her role was established to support Gary Vaynerchuk’s vision and ensure that every member of VaynerX and VaynerMedia finds a fulfilling home and an exceptional career experience.
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Michael Ventura
Empathic Leadership, Teacher, Author
Michael Ventura is an author, speaker, facilitator, and advisor specializing in guiding leaders, with a practice centered on empathy, organizational design, and personal development. He founded and led the strategy and design firm Sub Rosa for nearly two decades, working with the ACLU, Chanel, General Electric, Google, and Nike. Ventura’s book Applied Empathy (Simon & Schuster, 2018) has been embraced by influential corporations and institutions like Princeton University, The University of Pennsylvania, The United Nations, and the Obama Administration.
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Raiya Kind, Ph.D.
AI, Consciousness, and Somatics
Raiya works at the intersection of language, consciousness, and AI, blending cognitive linguistics, cultural theory, and Machine Learning. Her experience spans Oxford University, Google, IV.AI, and entrepreneurial ventures. With a Doctorate in cognitive linguistics, psychology, and cultural anthropology, Raiya explores how humans judge themselves and others across cultures. As co-founder of The Wisdom Beyond, her work in biofield and bioenergetics supports unity and cooperation within collective ecosystems. Her work on Intentional AI and AI narrative explores the intersection of technology and humanity, with a focus on achieving Coherence—aligning teams and organizations toward global harmony.
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Calvin Nguyen
Entrepreneur, Investor, Coaching Staff
Calvin is a social entrepreneur and investor who is currently a co-founding partner at The Space Between, which stewards a $1 billion investment in Devoted Health. He previously co-created funds at Gigafund that manage a $1.7 billion investment in SpaceX. He also co-founded BrainMind, a nonprofit focused on neuroscience, entrepreneurship, and community, with Reid Hoffman as Advisory Chair and partners including Stanford and MIT. As an operator, Calvin has scaled businesses to nine-figure revenues. A graduate of Emory University in Finance, he is a QuestBridge Scholar and serves on the QuestBridge Alumni Advisory Board and as Director of the Global Leadership Incubator.
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Amber Gauci Ward
Energetics, Operations, Coaching Staff
Amber is a mentor and consultant with extensive experience in operations, people, and product, including a decade of helping leaders integrate wellbeing into their daily lives. As a multi-time founder, former startup COO, Certified Coach, and Spinal Energetics Practitioner, Amber combines neuroscience, ancient wisdom, and contemporary wellness practices to help individuals apply Energetic Intelligence for success. A lifetime student of consciousness, bio-optimization, and new-paradigm leadership, Amber specializes in People x Integrated Wellbeing x Mission-Driven Business.
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Jochen Raysz
Individual & Organization Flourishing, Coaching Staff
Jochen Raysz is a co-founder at Super, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, dedicated to helping impact-driven leaders foster cultures of wisdom and empowerment. With 25 years of experience in coaching and organizational development, he emphasizes the importance of integrating meditation into daily life to enhance presence, joy, and resilience. His approach focuses on personal transformation and creating meaningful relationships while balancing ambition with peace of mind. He holds a Master's in Psychology, Neuroscience, and Management and is passionate about exploring effective tools for transformation.
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Shannon Teixeira
Conscious People Development, ROI of Care
Shannon Teixeira is a People Solutions Director at Waste Management, specializing in transformative talent strategies and organizational effectiveness. With over 35 years of extensive experience in talent management and a focus on enhancing employee experience, she collaborates with business leaders to drive performance and cultural transformation. Shannon's work spans various organizational types, including Fortune 500 companies and start-ups, making her a valuable asset for organizations aiming to improve their people strategies.
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Hans Rocha Ijzerman, Ph.D.
Behavior Scientist, Social Connection focus
Hans is committed to improving society through evidence-based practices, harnessing the power of science to enhance social connections, reduce loneliness, and transform communities. With over 70 peer-reviewed publications and a significant role in the scientific reform movement, my mission is grounded in rigorous scientific principles. As the Founder and CEO of Annecy Behavioral Science Lab, he leads a team dedicated to advancing the science of human flourishing in an increasingly connected world. -
Steven Michael Crane
Science of Flourishing
Steven Michael Crane is a Stanford researcher and head of the Social Engagement Pillar based in Los Gatos, California. His work focuses on human flourishing, integrating disciplines such as meditation, psychology, public health, and neuroscience to promote wisdom, peace, and prosocial engagement. He collaborates with others to create a broad impact in these areas and is involved as a speaker in the PROD24 salon.
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Miguel Silan, Ph.D.
Behavior Scientist, Flourishing focus
Miguel Silan, Co-founder and Chief Behavioral Strategist at the Annecy Behavioral Science Lab (ABSL), leads initiatives on human connection and flourishing. He specializes in culture-sensitive, multi-country research and innovative methods for measuring complex psychological constructs like loneliness and relationship quality. Miguel has advanced global well-being through rigorous research, even in unstable contexts, while improving the lives of vulnerable populations. -
Jessica Grossmeier, Ph.D.
Senior Researcher, Work well being
Jessica Grossmeier, award-winning researcher and author of Reimagining Workplace Well-being, specializes in evidence-based strategies for workforce well-being. Named among the most influential women in health promotion by the American Journal of Health Promotion, she is a Senior Fellow at the Health Enhancement Research Organization, co-leads the Global Wellness Institute’s Workplace Wellbeing Initiative, and serves on multiple advisory boards. Jessica holds doctoral and master’s degrees in public health with a focus on community health education.
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Xuan Zhao, Ph.D.
Science of Flourishing
Xuan Zhao, PhD, is a behavioral scientist and co-founder of Flourish Science, which developed the AI well-being buddy Sunnie. Based at Stanford University, Zhao has extensive experience in psychology and behavioral research, focusing on social connection, empathy, and technology. Zhao also co-created the Anthropomorphic Robot Database and developed a course on empathy at Brown University.
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Leo Christov-Moore, Ph.D.
Neuroscience of Empathy & Trust
Leonardo Christov-Moore is a Senior Research Scientist at the Institute for Advanced Consciousness Studies in Santa Monica, California, with over 15 years of experience in experiential neuroscience. His work integrates neuroimaging, neuromodulation, and complex systems theory to explore topics such as prosocial behavior, empathy, compassion, psychedelic therapy, and human flourishing. He has held positions at UCLA and USC.
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Eric Solomon, Ph.D.
Cognitive Scientist, former Google Aristotle
Dr. Eric Solomon is the Founder & CEO of The Human OS™, based in New York. He specializes in integrating humanity into technology, emphasizing the importance of quality talents in thriving amidst change. With nearly 30 years of experience in cognitive psychology, technology, and business, he has held leadership roles at major companies like YouTube, Spotify, and Instagram and was a scientist involved in Google’s Project Aristotle. He holds a Ph.D. in cognitive science and focuses on achieving transformational success through quality human outcomes.
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Ting Jiang, Ph.D.
Science of Behavior Change
Dr. Ting Jiang is a global expert and thought leader in behavioral change and innovation, received her Ph.D. degree in Economics and publishes findings across a broad range of disciplines. She has lead teams with her deep expertise in norm change and habit change within behavioral science for diverse organizations and companies, advising on several of the most prominent behavior change applications on the market.
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Cornell Verdeja-Woodson, Ph.D.
Scholar & Senior Practitioner, DEIB
Dr. Cornell Verdeja-Woodson, Head of DEIB & Talent Development at Pixar Animation Studios with previous roles including Google, Looker and Zillow. He is passionate about diversity and inclusion, focusing on cross-cultural dialogue and creating inclusive environments. With a background in education, he possesses skills in project management, training development, and organizational change, and seeks opportunities to develop new skills and effect lasting change.
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Trista Taylor
People Developer, former Google Aristotle
Trista Taylor is an Org Development Expert based in Seattle, with a decade of experience at Google leading global Team Development programs. She founded Regroup to assist companies in enhancing leadership, team dynamics, and culture. Regroup offers services such as team health assessments, coaching, and customized workshops, focusing on improving psychological safety, communication, and accountability. Taylor has a strong background in organizational learning and development, having implemented strategies from Project Aristotle at Google.
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Leslie Eveland
Senior Organizational Designer
Leslie Eveland is a skilled executive coach and consultant with more than twenty-five years of experience working with individuals and teams in all industries at all phases of their lives and careers. She consults on innovation, organization design, building high performance teams. She coaches senior executives, entrepreneurs, emerging leaders who want to develop their leadership skills and become more confident and effective leaders.
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Jay Vidyarthi
Mindfulness & Compassionate Product Design
Jay Vidyarthi is the founder of Still Ape, a design firm focused on mindfulness, meditation, and compassion with over 50 projects impacting more than 1 million people. He has led UX for a successful wearable startup and has experience with various organizations, including Fortune 500 companies and non-profits. Recognized by major publications, he has delivered over 50 talks in prestigious institutions and helped establish the Mindful Society conference. He is also the inventor of Sonic Cradle and has received multiple awards in both industry and academia.
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Scott Snibbe
Product & Individual Flourishing
Scott Snibbe is a new media artist, author. He hosts the podcast "A Skeptic’s Path to Enlightenment" and authored the book "How to Train a Happy Mind," featuring a foreword by the Dalai Lama. Snibbe is known for his interactive art installations and collaborations with notable artists like Björk and James Cameron. He has over thirty patents and has received multiple awards, including the Webby and Ars Electronica. Additionally, he has held various teaching and research positions and is a dedicated student of Tibetan Buddhism, as well as a very experienced product developer and manager, including EyeGroove which was sold to Facebook.
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Lori Hanau
Prosocial Teaming
Lori Hanau is the Founder and CEO of Global Round Table Leadership, a Certified B Corporation focused on transformational learning and leadership development for conscious organizations. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in advising and facilitating systemic change with a focus on social, economic, and environmental justice. Lori has a diverse background in mindfulness, martial arts, and mission-driven business, and has held various leadership roles in educational and nonprofit organizations. She is also a published writer and has contributed to various leadership initiatives.
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Greta Gahl
ESG, ROI of Care
Greta Gahl is a CFA Charterholder with expertise in financial services, management, and sustainability consulting. She works with executives and teams to enhance performance, profitability, and long-term purpose through cross-functional engagement and strategic solutions to sustainability challenges. Greta excels at fostering communication and efficiency while advocating for human-centered leadership, initiatives that promote employee well-being, and purpose-driven organizational cultures.
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Nicole Wilson, Ph.D.
Curriculum Design
Nicole Wilson, Ph.D., is the Founder and President of KnowProgress. She focuses on DEI and increasing women's leadership. With a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology, she has designed impactful programs that have trained over 200,000 tech professionals in Africa and influenced over 2 million learners. Her approach as a facilitator emphasizes authenticity, trust, and creativity, fostering high-performing teams and transformative growth.
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David Hamilton, Ph.D.
Neurobiology and Chemistry of Compassion
Dr. David R. Hamilton is an author and keynote speaker with a PhD in organic chemistry. He has written 12 books, including 'The Joy of Actually Giving a F*ck' and 'The Five Side Effects of Kindness', and has appeared on various media platforms discussing kindness's health benefits. He has delivered sessions for notable organizations and is featured in the documentary HEAL. Active in sports, he plays tennis and resides in Dunblane, Scotland. More information can be found on his website.
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Jasmine Bellamy
Human Resources Practitioner
Jasmine Bellamy is a customer-centric, product-focused, and data-driven executive passionate about driving business growth by building impactful brands with integrity. With expertise across the entire product lifecycle—from ideation to performance analysis—she ensures every product aligns with the brand’s essence. Jasmine thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution, identifying trends, developing lifestyle assortments, and nurturing talent. Known for her refined aesthetic and hands-on leadership, she fosters collaborative cultures that embrace innovation, consistently enhancing sales, margins, and market share.
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Susan Winchester
CHRO practitioner
Susan Winchester has over 36+ years in HR, she is a leader and talent advocate has built inclusive cultures, clarified corporate strategies, and strengthened leadership at a global industrial automation leader. An energizer and keynote speaker, they share insights on HR’s evolving role across industries. Co-author of Healing at Work: A Guide to Using Career Conflicts to Overcome Your Past and Build the Future You Deserve, they focus on helping professionals, especially Adult Survivors of a Damaged Past (ASDP), manage workplace stress and foster self-acceptance for more fulfilling careers.
Chief flourishing officer Mastermind practitioners & researchers
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Carson D. Kelly
Founder, Co-Curator
With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience in product development, enterprise sales, and organizational leadership in business and non-profits, Carson is dedicated to scaling compassion in business by fostering scientifically validated, care-centered organizational cultures. He has created Compassion 2.0 to champion ventures that emphasize human flourishing as foundational elements of generative framing and growth.
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Tom Eddington, Ph.D.
Conscious Leadership, Co-Curator, Coaching Staff
Thomas Eddington, PhD, is the CEO of Eddington Advisory Services, based in San Francisco. He is a prominent business advisor and coach in Silicon Valley, specializing in conscious leadership, executive coaching, and organizational effectiveness. Eddington works with influential CEOs and non-profit leaders, providing expertise in talent management, board effectiveness, and organizational growth.
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Cy Wakeman
Drama Researcher, International Speaker
Cy Wakeman is a drama researcher, global thought-leader, and New York Times best-selling author who is recognized for cultivating a counter-intuitive, reality-based approach to leadership. Backed by over 25 years of unparalleled experience, Wakeman’s philosophy offers a new lens through which employees and executives alike, can shift their attention inward, sharpen their focus on personal accountability, and uncover their natural state of innovation simply by ditching the drama.
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Claude Silver
Human Resources Practitioner
Claude Silver is the first Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia. She is an emotional optimist, coach, manager, and mentor leads approximately 2,000 employees, deeply attuned to the pulse of each individual within the company. Passionate about infusing the agency with empathy, she views culture as a dynamic, multi-dimensional heartbeat that can invigorate an entire organization when thriving. Her role was established to support Gary Vaynerchuk’s vision and ensure that every member of VaynerX and VaynerMedia finds a fulfilling home and an exceptional career experience.
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Michael Ventura
Empathic Leadership, Teacher, Author
Michael Ventura is an author, speaker, facilitator, and advisor specializing in guiding leaders, with a practice centered on empathy, organizational design, and personal development. He founded and led the strategy and design firm Sub Rosa for nearly two decades, working with the ACLU, Chanel, General Electric, Google, and Nike. Ventura’s book Applied Empathy (Simon & Schuster, 2018) has been embraced by influential corporations and institutions like Princeton University, The University of Pennsylvania, The United Nations, and the Obama Administration.
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Raiya Kind, Ph.D.
AI, Consciousness, and Somatics
Raiya works at the intersection of language, consciousness, and AI, blending cognitive linguistics, cultural theory, and Machine Learning. Her experience spans Oxford University, Google, IV.AI, and entrepreneurial ventures. With a Doctorate in cognitive linguistics, psychology, and cultural anthropology, Raiya explores how humans judge themselves and others across cultures. As co-founder of The Wisdom Beyond, her work in biofield and bioenergetics supports unity and cooperation within collective ecosystems. Her work on Intentional AI and AI narrative explores the intersection of technology and humanity, with a focus on achieving Coherence—aligning teams and organizations toward global harmony.
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Calvin Nguyen
Entrepreneur, Investor, Coaching Staff
Calvin is a social entrepreneur and investor who is currently a co-founding partner at The Space Between, which stewards a $1 billion investment in Devoted Health. He previously co-created funds at Gigafund that manage a $1.7 billion investment in SpaceX. He also co-founded BrainMind, a nonprofit focused on neuroscience, entrepreneurship, and community, with Reid Hoffman as Advisory Chair and partners including Stanford and MIT. As an operator, Calvin has scaled businesses to nine-figure revenues. A graduate of Emory University in Finance, he is a QuestBridge Scholar and serves on the QuestBridge Alumni Advisory Board and as Director of the Global Leadership Incubator.
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Amber Gauci Ward
Energetics, Operations, Coaching Staff
Amber is a mentor and consultant with extensive experience in operations, people, and product, including a decade of helping leaders integrate wellbeing into their daily lives. As a multi-time founder, former startup COO, Certified Coach, and Spinal Energetics Practitioner, Amber combines neuroscience, ancient wisdom, and contemporary wellness practices to help individuals apply Energetic Intelligence for success. A lifetime student of consciousness, bio-optimization, and new-paradigm leadership, Amber specializes in People x Integrated Wellbeing x Mission-Driven Business.
-
Jochen Raysz
Individual & Organization Flourishing, Coaching Staff
Jochen Raysz is a co-founder at Super, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, dedicated to helping impact-driven leaders foster cultures of wisdom and empowerment. With 25 years of experience in coaching and organizational development, he emphasizes the importance of integrating meditation into daily life to enhance presence, joy, and resilience. His approach focuses on personal transformation and creating meaningful relationships while balancing ambition with peace of mind. He holds a Master's in Psychology, Neuroscience, and Management and is passionate about exploring effective tools for transformation.
-
Shannon Teixeira
Conscious People Development, ROI of Care
Shannon Teixeira is a People Solutions Director at Waste Management, specializing in transformative talent strategies and organizational effectiveness. With over 35 years of extensive experience in talent management and a focus on enhancing employee experience, she collaborates with business leaders to drive performance and cultural transformation. Shannon's work spans various organizational types, including Fortune 500 companies and start-ups, making her a valuable asset for organizations aiming to improve their people strategies.
-
Hans Rocha Ijzerman, Ph.D.
Behavior Scientist, Social Connection focus
Hans is committed to improving society through evidence-based practices, harnessing the power of science to enhance social connections, reduce loneliness, and transform communities. With over 70 peer-reviewed publications and a significant role in the scientific reform movement, my mission is grounded in rigorous scientific principles. As the Founder and CEO of Annecy Behavioral Science Lab, he leads a team dedicated to advancing the science of human flourishing in an increasingly connected world. -
Steven Michael Crane
Science of Flourishing
Steven Michael Crane is a Stanford researcher and head of the Social Engagement Pillar based in Los Gatos, California. His work focuses on human flourishing, integrating disciplines such as meditation, psychology, public health, and neuroscience to promote wisdom, peace, and prosocial engagement. He collaborates with others to create a broad impact in these areas and is involved as a speaker in the PROD24 salon.
-
Miguel Silan, Ph.D.
Behavior Scientist, Flourishing focus
Miguel Silan, Co-founder and Chief Behavioral Strategist at the Annecy Behavioral Science Lab (ABSL), leads initiatives on human connection and flourishing. He specializes in culture-sensitive, multi-country research and innovative methods for measuring complex psychological constructs like loneliness and relationship quality. Miguel has advanced global well-being through rigorous research, even in unstable contexts, while improving the lives of vulnerable populations. -
Jessica Grossmeier, Ph.D.
Senior Researcher, Work well being
Jessica Grossmeier, award-winning researcher and author of Reimagining Workplace Well-being, specializes in evidence-based strategies for workforce well-being. Named among the most influential women in health promotion by the American Journal of Health Promotion, she is a Senior Fellow at the Health Enhancement Research Organization, co-leads the Global Wellness Institute’s Workplace Wellbeing Initiative, and serves on multiple advisory boards. Jessica holds doctoral and master’s degrees in public health with a focus on community health education.
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Xuan Zhao, Ph.D.
Science of Flourishing
Xuan Zhao, PhD, is a behavioral scientist and co-founder of Flourish Science, which developed the AI well-being buddy Sunnie. Based at Stanford University, Zhao has extensive experience in psychology and behavioral research, focusing on social connection, empathy, and technology. Zhao also co-created the Anthropomorphic Robot Database and developed a course on empathy at Brown University.
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Leo Christov-Moore, Ph.D.
Neuroscience of Empathy & Trust
Leonardo Christov-Moore is a Senior Research Scientist at the Institute for Advanced Consciousness Studies in Santa Monica, California, with over 15 years of experience in experiential neuroscience. His work integrates neuroimaging, neuromodulation, and complex systems theory to explore topics such as prosocial behavior, empathy, compassion, psychedelic therapy, and human flourishing. He has held positions at UCLA and USC.
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Eric Solomon, Ph.D.
Cognitive Scientist, former Google Aristotle
Dr. Eric Solomon is the Founder & CEO of The Human OS™, based in New York. He specializes in integrating humanity into technology, emphasizing the importance of quality talents in thriving amidst change. With nearly 30 years of experience in cognitive psychology, technology, and business, he has held leadership roles at major companies like YouTube, Spotify, and Instagram and was a scientist involved in Google’s Project Aristotle. He holds a Ph.D. in cognitive science and focuses on achieving transformational success through quality human outcomes.
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Ting Jiang, Ph.D.
Science of Behavior Change
Dr. Ting Jiang is a global expert and thought leader in behavioral change and innovation, received her Ph.D. degree in Economics and publishes findings across a broad range of disciplines. She has lead teams with her deep expertise in norm change and habit change within behavioral science for diverse organizations and companies, advising on several of the most prominent behavior change applications on the market.
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Cornell Verdeja-Woodson, Ph.D.
Scholar & Senior Practitioner, DEIB
Dr. Cornell Verdeja-Woodson, Head of DEIB & Talent Development at Pixar Animation Studios with previous roles including Google, Looker and Zillow. He is passionate about diversity and inclusion, focusing on cross-cultural dialogue and creating inclusive environments. With a background in education, he possesses skills in project management, training development, and organizational change, and seeks opportunities to develop new skills and effect lasting change.
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Trista Taylor
People Developer, former Google Aristotle
Trista Taylor is an Org Development Expert based in Seattle, with a decade of experience at Google leading global Team Development programs. She founded Regroup to assist companies in enhancing leadership, team dynamics, and culture. Regroup offers services such as team health assessments, coaching, and customized workshops, focusing on improving psychological safety, communication, and accountability. Taylor has a strong background in organizational learning and development, having implemented strategies from Project Aristotle at Google.
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Leslie Eveland
Senior Organizational Designer
Leslie Eveland is a skilled executive coach and consultant with more than twenty-five years of experience working with individuals and teams in all industries at all phases of their lives and careers. She consults on innovation, organization design, building high performance teams. She coaches senior executives, entrepreneurs, emerging leaders who want to develop their leadership skills and become more confident and effective leaders.
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Jay Vidyarthi
Mindfulness & Compassionate Product Design
Jay Vidyarthi is the founder of Still Ape, a design firm focused on mindfulness, meditation, and compassion with over 50 projects impacting more than 1 million people. He has led UX for a successful wearable startup and has experience with various organizations, including Fortune 500 companies and non-profits. Recognized by major publications, he has delivered over 50 talks in prestigious institutions and helped establish the Mindful Society conference. He is also the inventor of Sonic Cradle and has received multiple awards in both industry and academia.
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Scott Snibbe
Product & Individual Flourishing
Scott Snibbe is a new media artist, author. He hosts the podcast "A Skeptic’s Path to Enlightenment" and authored the book "How to Train a Happy Mind," featuring a foreword by the Dalai Lama. Snibbe is known for his interactive art installations and collaborations with notable artists like Björk and James Cameron. He has over thirty patents and has received multiple awards, including the Webby and Ars Electronica. Additionally, he has held various teaching and research positions and is a dedicated student of Tibetan Buddhism, as well as a very experienced product developer and manager, including EyeGroove which was sold to Facebook.
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Lori Hanau
Prosocial Teaming
Lori Hanau is the Founder and CEO of Global Round Table Leadership, a Certified B Corporation focused on transformational learning and leadership development for conscious organizations. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in advising and facilitating systemic change with a focus on social, economic, and environmental justice. Lori has a diverse background in mindfulness, martial arts, and mission-driven business, and has held various leadership roles in educational and nonprofit organizations. She is also a published writer and has contributed to various leadership initiatives.
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Greta Gahl
ESG, ROI of Care
Greta Gahl is a CFA Charterholder with expertise in financial services, management, and sustainability consulting. She works with executives and teams to enhance performance, profitability, and long-term purpose through cross-functional engagement and strategic solutions to sustainability challenges. Greta excels at fostering communication and efficiency while advocating for human-centered leadership, initiatives that promote employee well-being, and purpose-driven organizational cultures.
-
Nicole Wilson, Ph.D.
Curriculum Design
Nicole Wilson, Ph.D., is the Founder and President of KnowProgress. She focuses on DEI and increasing women's leadership. With a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology, she has designed impactful programs that have trained over 200,000 tech professionals in Africa and influenced over 2 million learners. Her approach as a facilitator emphasizes authenticity, trust, and creativity, fostering high-performing teams and transformative growth.
-
David Hamilton, Ph.D.
Neurobiology and Chemistry of Compassion
Dr. David R. Hamilton is an author and keynote speaker with a PhD in organic chemistry. He has written 12 books, including 'The Joy of Actually Giving a F*ck' and 'The Five Side Effects of Kindness', and has appeared on various media platforms discussing kindness's health benefits. He has delivered sessions for notable organizations and is featured in the documentary HEAL. Active in sports, he plays tennis and resides in Dunblane, Scotland. More information can be found on his website.
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Jasmine Bellamy
Human Resources Practitioner
Jasmine Bellamy is a customer-centric, product-focused, and data-driven executive passionate about driving business growth by building impactful brands with integrity. With expertise across the entire product lifecycle—from ideation to performance analysis—she ensures every product aligns with the brand’s essence. Jasmine thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution, identifying trends, developing lifestyle assortments, and nurturing talent. Known for her refined aesthetic and hands-on leadership, she fosters collaborative cultures that embrace innovation, consistently enhancing sales, margins, and market share.
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Susan Winchester
CHRO practitioner
Susan Winchester has over 36+ years in HR, she is a leader and talent advocate has built inclusive cultures, clarified corporate strategies, and strengthened leadership at a global industrial automation leader. An energizer and keynote speaker, they share insights on HR’s evolving role across industries. Co-author of Healing at Work: A Guide to Using Career Conflicts to Overcome Your Past and Build the Future You Deserve, they focus on helping professionals, especially Adult Survivors of a Damaged Past (ASDP), manage workplace stress and foster self-acceptance for more fulfilling careers.