Flourishing in Life and Ministry: A Two-Part Program for Faith Leaders and Coaches, designed specifically for faith leaders and coaches seeking to enhance their personal well-being and professional effectiveness using the latest in brain science research. Through a blend of spiritual reflection, learning, practical tools, and skill-building exercises, participants will cultivate resilience, emotional balance, and renewed purpose. This program equips leaders to thrive in their ministries while sustaining a healthy, flourishing life.
Both sessions are being offered at no financial cost to participants!
Advance registration required.
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Session 1: Tuesday, October 14, 6-7am Hawaii | 7-8am Alaska | 8-9am Pacific | 9-10am Mountain | 10-11am Central | 11am-12noon Eastern | 12noon-1pm Atlantic
(Time zones may vary with Daylight Saving Time. We do our best to include other time zones as we understand them to be. Please double-check your time zone against the Central time noted. Times noted at the top of this page are in Central time.)
Tired of Feeling Tired: Action Steps to Reduce Fatigue and Anxiety
This 60-minute talk explores the neurological underpinnings of fatigue and anxiety. Attendees will learn how the brain’s structure and function influence energy levels and stress responses. The session will provide practical brain-based strategies to manage and reduce feelings of exhaustion and anxiousness, empowering participants to improve their mental and physical well-being.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:
- Describe the neurological factors that contribute to chronic fatigue and anxiety.
- Explain how brain structure and function affect energy levels and stress responses.
- Name brain-based strategies to reduce fatigue and manage anxiety.
- Begin to define “What’s Good Enough?” for their individual lives.
- Apply practical techniques to enhance mental and physical well-being.
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Session 2: Thursday, November 13, 12noon-1pm Hawaii | 1-2pm Alaska | 2-3pm Pacific | 3-4pm Mountain | 4-5pm Central | 5-6 pm Eastern | 6-7pm Atlantic
(Time zones may vary with Daylight Saving Time. We do our best to include other time zones as we understand them to be. Please double-check your time zone against the Central time noted. Times noted at the top of this page are in Central time.)
Taming the Chaos Dragon: Flourishing in Times of Transition and Change
In this 60-minute session, participants will explore practical strategies to thrive amid chaos. The talk emphasizes self-compassion over self-confidence, the power of play to spark creativity, and focusing on energy rather than time management. Through reflection and conversation, attendees will define personal success and create action plans to boost mental stamina and emotional resilience for flourishing during chaotic times of transition.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:
- Understand the importance of self-compassion over self-confidence during periods of change and uncertainty.
- Name strategies to incorporate play as a tool for creativity and emotional well-being.
- Demonstrate how to track and manage energy expenditure to improve productivity and balance.
- Create a personalized definition of success and develop actionable plans to build mental stamina and emotional resilience.
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Rev. Tom Smith, PCC, blends his corporate experience and ministry background to help clients overcome anxiety, build confidence, and enhance happiness. Drawing on neuroscience and Christian faith, he creates a trusting, transformative coaching environment. Having personally conquered social anxiety, Tom shares openly: “Anxious thoughts no longer hold me back from living my values.”
With a diverse career spanning fire protection engineering, commercial lines insurance leadership, ordained ministry, certified brain science coach, and professionally certified life coaching, Tom brings a unique, holistic perspective. He serves on the professional development team for the Wisconsin chapter of the International Coaching Federation and coaches for various organizations, including the ELCA.
In 2022, Tom founded Ridgeview Coaching to fulfill his passion for empowering personal and professional growth in others. Outside of coaching, he enjoys RVing with his family and writing a science fiction novel about hope and resilience.
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