Creating a workplace culture where all people can thrive

PAST SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Greater Hartford Go Red For Women Luncheon, Hartford, CT

ESPN Executive Round Table, Hartford, CT

Elle@Legrand Women’s Leadership Conference, Hartford, CT

The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

H.E.B. Women’s Leadership Conference, Houston, TX

Quinnipiac University Center for Women & Business, Hamden, CT

Greater Hartford Women’s Conference, Hartford, CT

Integrated Benefits Institute Annual Forum, San Francisco, CA

Federal Bench and Bar Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

LiveBrilliance Mindfulness Conference, Villanova University, Villanova, PA

The Mindful Business Conference, New York, NY

Colorado Culture of Health Conference, Denver, CO

Wellness Council of Tampa Bay Conference, Tampa, FL

  • Movement Is Life: Musculoskeletal Health Disparities Caucus, Washington, D.C.

    Emerging Women Live Conference, Denver, CO

    Aetna/OneDigital Connecticut Brokers & Consultants Event, Hartford, CT

    Next Generation of Government Training Summit, Washington, D.C.

    New England Geriatrics Annual Meeting, Springfield, MA

    ORCHSE Strategies Corporate Health Directors Network Meeting, Washington, D.C.

    Electives, Boston, MA

    Mindful Awareness Practices, Ramsey, NJ

    eMindful, Orlando, FL

    Wisdom 2.0 Conference, San Francisco, CA

    YMCA of Greater Boston, Boston, MA

    Mindful Employer, Portland, ME

    Legrand AV, Minneapolis, MN

    Healthfirst, New York, NY

    DisruptHR, Hartford, CT

    Conscious Capitalism Boston Chapter, Boston, MA

    DIGARC, Lakeland, FL

    Society for Human Resource Management, Alexandria, VA

    HCA Healthcare, Nashville, TN

    Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, Boston, MA

    Solera Health, Phoenix, AZ

    Copper Beech Institute, West Hartford, CT

    Kennedy Donovan Center, Kingston, MA

    Progress, Burlington, MA

Team Training

Cheryl fosters authentic growth in managers and leaders by guiding them to take an inside-out approach to leadership—one that begins with self-awareness and is grounded in personal values. Through the lens of conscious awareness, participants explore what it means to truly thrive as a leader. They learn to align their leadership brand with who they are at their core, cultivating clarity, compassion, and purpose. This transformative process empowers leaders to show up with greater authenticity, foster trust, and inspire meaningful, sustainable impact within their teams and organizations.

Key leadership skills:

  • Energy Optimization: Sustain your vitality to lead with focus and resilience

  • Navigating Fear and Uncertainty: Build confidence to lead through change and complexity

  • Difficult Conversations: Communicate with courage, empathy, and clarity

  • Attention Training: Strengthen focus and presence to grow others and lead with intention

  • Coaching Skills: Use everyday coaching techniques to foster psychological safety and trust

  • Team Empowerment: Elevate performance through connection, support, and purpose

MINDFULNESS & ATTENTION TRAINING

Cheryl teaches evidence-based stress recovery routines and restorative habits that empower individuals to shift from simply surviving to truly thriving—in work, leadership, and life. Her practical, science-backed approach helps people restore balance, regulate their nervous systems, and build the internal capacity to meet challenges with greater resilience and clarity.

Researched benefits include:

  • Improved Focus and Reduced Distraction: Strengthen attention and mental clarity for more intentional action

  • Greater Cognitive Flexibility: Expand perspective, adapt to change, and see the bigger picture

  • Enhanced Communication: Become a better listener and speak up with confidence and authenticity

  • Skillful Conflict Navigation: Approach difficult situations with empathy, curiosity, and emotional regulation

  • Sustainable Self-Care: Establish healthy boundaries and routines that support long-term well-being and work-life integration

What clients have to say

  • “I retained Cheryl to provide training for my team to help them manage stress, open to creative problem solving and innovation, and learn to prioritize work. Cheryl absolutely delivered on all counts. She offers a warm, engaging style that draws participants in. The results have been impressive.”

    Miguel Centeno, Healthfirst

  • “Cheryl delivered an excellent presentation at the Wharton School on Aetna's mindfulness program - why the program was developed and the positive impact it has had on the well-being and productivity of Aetna's employees. I still remember the mindfulness exercises she taught us.”

    Kay Dowgun, The Wharton School, UPenn

  • “Cheryl delivered a mindfulness training/team building session for my executive team. Her deep knowledge about mindfulness and understanding of team dynamics enabled her to design an impactful session that focused on cultivating effective leadership through mindfulness.”

    Kevin P. Nelson, Aetna

  • “Cheryl taught an amazing class for our non-profit infinity Foundation. All participants had raving reviews and walked away with very practical and helpful tools. I’ve attended several of Cheryl’s presentations and trainings and she always hits the mark.”

    Deb Smolensky, NFP

  • “Cheryl was the keynote speaker at our Company's annual training conference comprised of advanced mental health professionals. They appreciated her hands on approach with guided mindfulness exercises. She is eloquent, sincere and has great expertise on the topic.”

    Karen Mozzer, New England Geriatrics

  • “Cheryl has done a great job introducing mindful leadership to my team in both large and small group settings. The feedback I have gotten is that people appreciate her practical approach to the topic and her ability to expose new ideas in an open and collaborative way.”

    Nathan Bartholomew, Legrand AV

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