Kathy Gruver is a stress and communication expert on a mission to bring techniques for reducing stress to audiences from around the globe through her passionate storytelling. As an award-winning author, professional speaker, and coach with over 30 years of experience in mind/body medicine and human behavior, Kathy has delivered two TEDx talks, written eight books, and developed a stress reduction program for the US military.
Kathy also specializes in mindset, positivity, and ego state optimization in her talks, where she creates space for both learning and laughter. With a PhD in natural health and time spent studying at the renowned Benson Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Harvard, each of Kathy's science-backed talks is filled with long-lasting and tangible impact. Kathy's impressive client list includes Raytheon, Merck, Southland Industries, the American Heart Association, and the USPS, to name a few.
Communication is key, but what happens when people speak different languages? In this workshop, attendees will discover their communication style and learn to bridge the gap to influence others effectively. Combining communication skills, NLP, improvisation, and psychology, the session will equip participants with new abilities to ensure their messages are heard and productive. Whether interacting with coworkers, team members, bosses, or an audience, this program will enhance their communication, reducing misunderstandings. Participants will learn various communication types, how to approach others using their language, think quickly, balance extroversion and introversion, and apply NLP skills.
Dr. Kathy Gruver will teach attendees how to harness ego states for optimal performance. We all exhibit different aspects of our personalities in various situations, such as being different around parents versus bosses or children versus coworkers. By examining and understanding these ego states, we can call upon them at will to enhance our performance. Dr. Gruver will introduce practical, easy, and effective techniques based on Ego State Theory to help attendees identify, name, and utilize their best selves in any situation. Attendees will learn to map their ego states, employ anchoring techniques, and negotiate conflicting states for optimal execution.
Dr. Kathy Gruver reveals the staggering impact of stress: 60-90% of doctor visits and $602 per employee yearly. Stress isn't the enemy; it's our reaction. Gain control with cutting-edge self-care: affirmations, visualization, breathwork, and mindfulness. Master a mini-meditation for instant relief. Learn to leverage visualization for improved leadership and performance. Discover how words and thoughts shape our lives. Harness all senses for daily mindfulness. Attendees exit empowered with stress management tools for everyday life: recognize stress signs, integrate meditation, positive self-talk, and visualization into work routines, and adopt mindfulness techniques even in busy schedules. Take charge of stress and boost productivity now.
No one likes change, but it is an inevitable part of life. In this interactive presentation, [Person's Name] explores the seven most common reasons we resist change, both subconscious and conscious. Attendees will uncover hidden reasons for staying unchanged and learn ways to shift to a growth mindset. The session offers practical, customizable techniques to expand your mindset and minimize resistance. Discover your most common block and the best techniques to eliminate fears and resistance. Through empowering exercises, attendees will learn to embrace change and even seek ways to accelerate it. Fun, educational, and always thought-provoking!
