Discovering "Soul-ar Power":
Unleashing Your Spirit's Passion, Courage and Creativity
What does Spirituality and Soul ("S & S") mean to you?
How can you develop a sense of spirit and soul that helps you connect to
the uncommon vision and creative energy of your Deeper and Diverse
Self? Are you ready to achieve "Soul-ar Power"? And how does one's
conception of spirituality and soulfulness change across the stages of
work-life?
As time moves by, does "S & S" mean communing with a higher power and
contemplating the progress (or stasis) on your path, if not
understanding your place in the cosmos? Are you ready to convert the
"danger" and "pain" of loss and change into the "opportunity" and
"energy" for productive growth and personal transformation? Have you
experienced that "dark night of the soul" or "creative burnout?" Does
engaging your spirit and soul suggest more deeply connecting to your
inner essence or imaginatively channeling a feeling of solitude? Might
it involve more authentic and open sharing with family, colleagues and
friends; perhaps finally healing hostility and shame? And, did you know
that the word "spirit" literally means "breath of life" and that the
Latin root for "passion" connotes "suffering?"
Perhaps the key question: no matter where one's place in the cycle of
life -- regarding career and family, vitality and vulnerability,
or significant gaps between aspiration and actuality or ego ideal and
self-identity -- how can you breathe more life and connection into your
journey? How can you find more sustenance in both emotional support and
existential solitude; how can you paint your horizon with more meaning
and hope, with more vibrant and peaceful colors? How can you be more
uniquely soulful and spiritual?
Clearly a challenge. Still, have no fear (well, maybe a little), Mark
Gorkin, MSW, LICSW, the Stress Doc™, the popular keynote/motivational
speaker and "psychohumorist"™ is here. Through thought-provoking
lecture, lively discussion and fun exercises Mark will help you
purposefully and playfully engage with the spiritual and psychological,
and even the comical. So don't miss your appointment with the Stress
Doc...May the Farce Be with You!
OUTLINE/OBJECTIVES
A. Spirit and Soul: Holy or Holistic
1. Religious or Spiritual: Perspectives and Definitions
2. Encountering Your Soul Exercise and Discussion
B. Mandala Story and Soul Symbol
1. The "Mystical" Mandala Movement and Moment
2. Yin/Yang "Opposition" and Jungian "Individuation"
C. Achieving Creative Burnout
1. Academic Flashdancing: Vision or Hallucination
2. Rising from the Academic Ashes: Discovering Your Authentic
Voice
D. Good Grief: The Agony and Art of Letting Go and Living Anew
1. Courageously Transforming Profound Pain into Passion and Purpose
Exercise
2. Distinguishing the "Bite" of Remorse from the "Blame" of Regret
E. Connecting with Loved Ones
1. Four "C"-ing Connection: Conflict, Courage, Consciousness
& Compassion
2. Two Father-Son Courageous Conversations
F. Communing Soulfully with Nature
1. Connecting with the Serenity of Nature and Altered Consciousness
Exercise
2. "Gospel of a Country Road" Essay
G. Creating and Playing: Head and Heart, Spirit and Soul
1. Four "P"s of "Passion Power" Model and Exercise
2. The Art of Creative Risk-Taking: Four Steps for Confronting
Your Intimate FOE
H. The Science and Art of Healing Humor
1. Freud, Cousins and the Functions of Higher (e.g., Tumor) Humor
2. "On Becoming a Psychohumorist": Embarrassing Moment Exercise
I. Purposeful, Playful and Powerful Close
1. Distinguishing Joy vs Happiness
2. "Evolution," "Double-Edged Depression" and "The Secret of
Wisdom"
Mark Gorkin, MSW, LICSW, "The Stress Doc" ™, a Licensed Clinical
Social Worker, is an acclaimed keynote speaker and "Motivational
Humorist" known for his interactive, inspiring and FUN speaking and
workshop programs. In addition, the "Doc" is a team building and
organizational development consultant with a variety of corporations,
non-profits and government agencies. Currently he is leading "Stress,
Team Building and Humor" programs for the 1st Cavalry and 4th Infantry
Divisions, Ft. Hood, Texas. Mark is also the Kickoff Speaker for Estrin
Legal Education national conferences. The Stress Doc is the author of
Practice Safe Stress and of The Four Faces of Anger. See
his award-winning, USA Today Online "HotSite" --
www.stressdoc.com -- called a "workplace resource" by National
Public Radio (NPR). For more info, email stressdoc @aol.com or
call 301-946-0865
And most important, each customized program is delivered with the Stress Doc's unique style of Motivational Humor, High Energy and Inspiring Interactive Exercises.
The Series:
(1) Managing Stress in Times of Change, Combat Strategies at the Burnout Battlefront; Creating Work-Life Balance; Rebuilding Fire and Focus
(2) Managing Anger, Conflict & Difficult Situations/People; Disarming Self-Defeating Power Struggles and Critical Aggressors
(3) Leading with Passion Power: Being Purposeful-Provocative-Passionate-Playful: An Interactive Model for Expanding Personal Energy, Professional Creativity and Organizational Synergy
(4) In-depth Program/Consult/Coaching on participatory team building/team work as well as helping a supervisor/manager engage or confront a problematic employee and/or team/subgroup conflict. (This program draws on my thirty years experience as a therapist and team building/organizational development consultant, especially my stint as a Stress, Team Building & Violence Prevention Consultant with the US Postal Service.)
So seek the higher power of Stress Doc humor: May the Farce Be with You!
Don't miss your appointment with the Stress Doc.
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Mark Gorkin
"The Stress Doc" (TM)
www.stressdoc.com
Motivational Humorist/Psychohumorist (TM)
Acclaimed Keynotes & Kickoffs
View a web video of a Stress Doc Keynote: Click here: Media Downloads or http://www.stressdoc.com/media_downloads.htm
301-946-0865
Washington, DC
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Clients have included:
Corporations: Metropolitan Life Insurance, Erie Insurance, El Paso Natural Gas, Northrup Grumman, Kindred Healthcare, Circuit City, Booz Allen Hamilton, Brookings Institution, DuPont Corporation, SAP--Human Capital Forum/ASUGS, Comfort Keepers, McDonough Bolyard Peck (Engineering Firm), Celebrity Cruise Lines, America Online, Kelley School of Business/Indiana University, Georgetown University, No. Virginia Community College, Germanna Community College, Day and Zimmerman, Tellabs, Computer Sciences Corporation, Thalle Construction Company, SkyLink: The Airline Ticket Center, Biography Magazine, US Pharmacopeia, Reed Smith (Intl law Firm), Patton Boggs (Intl Law Firm), DLA Piper (Intl Law Firm), Blackbaud
Associations: Intl. Assn. of Admin. Professionals, American Chemical Society, Idaho Correctional & Juvenile Justice Associations, CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2005, Human Resource Assn. of the National Capital Area, Society of Human Resources Management, Airplane Owners and Pilots Assn., American Industrial Hygiene Association, Business Owners and Managers Assn Intl, National Council of University Research Administrators, Professional Conference Management Association, Association of Legal Administrators, International Personnel Management Assn, Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors, American College of Physicians, National Wildlife Federation, Defense Research Institute, Southwest Industrial Contractors Association, ColdFusion Conference 2003-06
Government Agencies: DOD/4th Infantry Division, DOD/3rd Brigade Combat Team/1st Cavalry Division, Training Officers Conference Institute, Natl. White Collar Crime Center/DOJ, Idaho Correctional Assn. (Keynote Speaker), Montana Public Health & Human Services, Anacostia Waterfront Development Corp., Virginia Human Resource Leadership Conference--2005 (Opening Keynote Speaker), Fairfax County Govt--HR Conference (Opening Keynote Speaker), Australian Embassy, VA Medical Center, Northport, Long Island, Centers for Disease Control, Health & Human Services--Div. of Acquisition Management, DOD/Population Health and Health Promotion, Department of Justice, National Institutes of Health, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (including National Weather Service), Naval Sea Systems Command, Department of Commerce, US Postal Service (as a Stress and Violence Prevention Consultant; the Stress Doc is battle-tested).
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4th Infantry Division
Office of the Commanding General
Fort Hood, Texas 76544
[Stress & Team Building Program for Senior Leadership and 100+ Spouses]
July 23, 2007
Dear Mr. Gorkin
I want to take this opportunity to extend my deepest gratitude for your spending time and speaking to us at the 4th Infantry Division Offsite in San Antonio. Your words were well-timed, poignant and inspiring. Your attendance meant the world and we thank you for taking time from your busy schedule. We hope the time was well spent for you, as it most assuredly was for us.
We look forward to a long lasting relationship with you and the "Steadfast and Loyal" Division. If ever I can be of any assistance to you, please don't hesitate to call.
JEFFREY W. HAMMOND
Major General, U.S. Army
Commanding
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[150 attendees]
September 21, 2007
Cheri Ditsch CPS
Education and Professional Development Assistant
CEU Registrar
International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)
10502 NW Ambassador Drive
PO Box 20404
Kansas City MO 64195-0404
Ph: 816.891.6600 ext. 2245
Mark Gorkin LICSW
Stress Doc® Enterprises
Thank you so much for joining us in Tampa FL for the July 2007 IAAP Convention and Education Forum. The overall convention evaluations were all glowing and members left Tampa on an emotional and educational high! What a perfect way to begin the 2007-2008 IAAP year!
The final registration was 1,874 attendees! Based on a 10-point scale with 10 being the highest score, the average rating for all convention educational sessions was 8.76.
#502 - Rebuilding Your Fire and Focus: Healing and Laughing In a "Do More With Less" World - 9.39 (Wow!)
Selected attendee comments:
· "The information explains to me how I feel…it's written to be understood easily."
· "Great, practical coping solutions."
· "Best one so far in my sessions. Thank you!"
· "The information was very helpful. He presented the information clearly and precisely. He is a great speaker. I really enjoyed this workshop. It was great!"
· "Most useful? Information giving. Handouts were great -- exercises were excellent -- presenter was interesting, informative and engaging. Have the guy back!!!!"
· "Mark gave us plenty of ideas on how to reduce or balance stress. I liked the small (group) exercises."
· "Mark was fabulous!! I thoroughly enjoyed this seminar the most. He was terrific and so were the exercises, even though I don't normally enjoy the interactive exercises. I could have sat through an entire day with him."
· "Most useful? Creative ways to deal with everyday work issues. Speaker was high energy, enthusiastic and knowledgeable."
· "Very interesting, interactive and energetic. Very applicable to my job; useful tools that I can apply to all aspects of my life. Thank you. Mark is a great presenter."
· "I learned to turn negativity and other issues into a more passionate and playful productive work atmosphere."
· "This session was so 'OFF THE CHART' in fun and learning about the issues of others. It was so creative. The most awesome seminar! This type of interactive
learning session is so much fun -- it sure didn't seem like three hours!! Bring the Stress Doc back, please!
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Northern Virginia Community College
College Parking Services
["Stress and Team Building" workshop for 45 staff across six campuses]
June 13, 2007
Mark Gorkin
"The Stress Doc"
Mark,
Just want to drop you a note to let you know just how well received your presentation was at our annual Auxiliary Enterprises event last Thursday. You came to me highly recommended by others from within the College, however you far exceeded my expectations.
Our diverse group of forty-five attendees was completely enthralled with you for the entire two hours and I was totally surprised at their willingness without the slightest of hesitations to participate in the fun but educational "learning" exercises that you presented. Every one of them was totally "into it."
Thanks for making what most people think is going to be just one of those dry presentations when one is told to do this and that and the world will turn rosy to a realistic portrayal of what one can do for themselves on a day to day basis to make their own existence more positive and productive.
I look forward to the possibility of our meeting again at another of your presentations.
Sincerely,
Barbara Evans
Director
College Parking Services
Northern Virginia Community College
7630 Little River Turnpike, suite 306
Annandale, VA 22003-3796
703-323-3016
Fax 703-813-1339
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Creatively Managing Stress and Conflict and Building Team Cooperation through Humor
SUMMARY OF SESSION:
In a 24/7 world that's cycling from "lean-and-MEAN" downsizing to ever faster upgrading while periodically spinning out of control, managing stress and burnout and effective team communication and cooperation are on everybody's mind. The pressures to sustain individual and organizational productivity and morale in rapidly changing times have never been greater. Have no fear…Mark Gorkin, "The Stress Doc" ™ is here with his dynamic and interactive, inspiring and fun-filled presentation and small group exercises. Learn to channel stress and frustration into safe sharing, cooperative/creative action and team building. Gain fresh perspective on using empathy and humor to sustain morale, productivity, and effective team relationships.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Rapidly, purposefully and playfully recognize stress signals and "The Four Stages of Burnout"
2. Have fun while learning purposeful communication tips and techniques for disarming power struggles and rebuilding trust
3. Use program exercise to:
a) identify workplace sources of stress through safe and energizing group sharing
b) recognize and empathize with others' challenging environments; not feel so alone
c) discover how the Doc's renowned small group creative discussion/drawing exercise (on "identifying sources of stress and conflict") stimulates creative expression of stress, team-building, high motivation and FUN!
4. Engage in group problem-solving exercises to develop individual, team and organizational strategies for dealing with above sources of stress and conflict.
5. Through presentation and large group discussion participants will generate tangible and applicable psychological and team hardiness strategies.
6. Discover the real "Serenity Prayer" and the "Secret of Wisdom"
Seek the higher power of Stress Doc Humor: May the Farce Be with You!
Don't miss your appointment with the Stress Doc.
Mark Gorkin, "The Stress Doc" ™, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is an acclaimed keynote and kickoff speaker and "Motivational Humorist," as well as a team building and organizational development consultant working with Fortune 100s and major associations to an array of federal and state government agencies. The Doc is the Kickoff Speaker for the National Estrin Legal Education conferences. Mark, America Online's "Online Psychohumorist" ™, is the author of Practice Safe Stress and of The Four Faces of Anger. See his award-winning, USA Today Online "HotSite" -- www.stressdoc.com -- called a "workplace resource" by National Public Radio (NPR). For more info on the Doc's "Practice Safe Stress" programs or to receive his free e-newsletter, email stressdoc@aol.com or call 301-946-0865.
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Managing Anger and Dealing with Challenging People
(Or When Going Postal Is Not an Option)
Whether it's a 24/7, constantly upgrading and downsizing, "do more with less" climate, these days many people are feeling stressed out and on edge, if not "lean-and-MEAN." And this tension can lead to you, colleagues or your clients becoming being impatient or abrupt. People may feel out of control, take things personally and overreact to feedback. Defusing this tension often involves recognizing our frustration and learning to constructively and effectively express feelings of anger. And in a way that reaffirms the value of the individual and cohesiveness of the team. Easier said than done. Still, have no fear, the Stress Doc (TM), Mark Gorkin, LICSW, is here to help you get a solid grip on these charged emotions and to engage an aggressor with empathy and assertion. And you'll share great energy and have FUN!
Learning Objectives/Outcomes
Through dynamic and fun presentation and creative-interactive group exercises, you will:
1. Discover "The Four Faces of Anger" -- how anger can be constructive not just negative
2. Learn the process for transforming "Hostility" and "Rage" into "Assertion" and "Passion"
3. Learn to confront and manage anger stirred by loss and change
4. Distinguish between blaming "You" and affirming "I" messages; discover the art of defusing power struggles and disarming critical aggressors
5. Practice an IDEAL model for active listening and defusing conflict.
6. And engage in the Doc's renowned stress reducing, team building and creatively expressive and FUN discussion/drawing and problem-solving exercises.
Seek the higher power of Stress Doc humor: "May the Farce Be with You!"
Don't miss your appointment with the Stress Doc!
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Leading with "Passion Power"
Being Purposeful-Provocative-Passionate-Playful: An Interactive Model for
Expanding Personal Energy, Professional Creativity and Organizational Synergy
Today's
24/7, "always on" world often cycles between "do more with less" downsizing
and ever faster upgrading…and the pressure keeps mounting. How can you
transform the mental exhaustion and energy depletion into heightened purpose
and sharpened performance? Are you ready to discover how renewed "fire and
focus" can become passionate and playful energy for inspiring others? Are
you ready to generate your uncommon "Passion Power?"
Whether educating or selling, whether a manager or a team member or,
perhaps, a mentor or role model you need to challenge and capture the
imagination of your audience and motivate their heartfelt belief in you?
Don't just "walk the talk." Instead, learn to "romance through the dance"
of unexpected ideas, empathy and exuberance.
Whether as a keynote or as a half-day or one-day program, Mark Gorkin, MSW,
LICSW, the "Stress Doc" ™, acclaimed "Motivational Speaker" and "Psychohmorist"
™, will challenge and inspire you with his dynamic and interactive,
inspiring and FUN presentation and small group exercises.
Objectives
Ø Discover Your "Brain-Body-Behavior" Smoke Signals
Ø Understand the "Four Stages of Burnout"
Ø Develop Natural SPEED for Burnout Recovery & Rejuvenation
Ø Develop the 4 "P"s of "Passion Power": Being "Purposeful, Provocative,
Passionate and Playful"
Ø Bring your whole self into the presentational and performance arenas
Ø Motivate minds and capture hearts with "Cognitive Substance and Affective
Style"
Ø Transform power struggles into vital energy, playful resolution and trust
Ø Defuse and constructively engage "hot reactors" and critical aggressors
Ø Achieve "Emancipation Procrastination" by learning to PANIC
Ø Use interactive play to build openness along with team creativity and
camaraderie
So seek the higher power of Stress Doc humor. May the Farce Be with You!
Don't miss your appointment with the Stress Doc.
Mark Gorkin, MSW, LICSW, "The Stress Doc" ™, a Licensed Clinical Social
Worker, is an acclaimed keynote and kickoff speaker and "Motivational
Humorist" known for his interactive, inspiring and FUN speaking and workshop
programs. In addition, the "Doc" is a team building and organizational
development consultant, and is America Online's "Online Psychohumorist" ™.
Recent speaking clients include Circuit City, the FDIC and the Montana
Public Health Service. Currently he is leading "Stress, Team Building and
Humor" programs for the 1st Cavalry and 4th Infantry Divisions, Ft. Hood,
Texas and "Creative Managing Change" programs for the Career Transition
Center/Foreign Service Institute/Dept. of State. Mark is also the Kickoff
Speaker for Estrin Legal Education national conferences. The Stress Doc is
the author of Practice Safe Stress and of The Four Faces of Anger. See his
award-winning, USA Today Online "HotSite" -- www.stressdoc.com -- called a
"workplace resource" by National Public Radio (NPR). For more info on the
Doc's "Practice Safe Stress" programs or to receive his free e-newsletter,
email stressdoc@aol.com or call 301-946-0865.
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Rebuilding Your Fire and Focus
Healing and Laughing in a "Do More with Less" World
In today's 24/7, "lean and MEAN" world often cycling between downsizing and
constant upgrading who doesn't at times grapple with a case of the brain
strain or a depressed mood? Under these demanding and daunting conditions,
how do you: a) find control amid the chaos,
b) declare your "Emancipation Procrastination," and c) reenergize and
sustain passion and purpose? A definite challenge, still, have no fear…the
Stress Doc ™ is here with his dynamic and interactive, inspiring and
FUN-filled presentation and small group exercises. Learn to channel
pressure and frustration into "fire and focus." Experience safe sharing,
cooperative/creative action and team building. Gain fresh perspective on
using empathy and laughter to strengthen morale, productivity, and effective
team relationships. Are you ready for healing humor? Are you ready
to…Practice Safe Stress?
Objectives
Ø Discover Your "Brain-Body-Behavior" Smoke Signals
Ø Understand the "Four Stages of Burnout"
Ø Grappling with the "Six 'F's of Loss and Change
Ø Learn the Natural SPEED formula for Burnout Recovery & Rejuvenation
Ø Discover the "Four 'P's of Passion Power"
Ø Transform Frustration Into Setting Limits and Purposeful Engagement
Ø Learn to PANIC to Achieve "Emancipation Procrastination"
Ø Practice Playful Skills and Strategies for Creatively Rebuilding
Individual-Team-Organizational Fire and Focus
So seek the higher power of Stress Doc humor. May the Farce Be with You!
Don't miss your appointment with the Stress Doc.
Mark Gorkin, MSW, LICSW, "The Stress Doc" ™, a Licensed Clinical Social
Worker, is an acclaimed keynote and kickoff speaker and "Motivational
Humorist" known for his interactive, inspiring and FUN speaking and workshop
programs. In addition, the "Doc" is a team building and organizational
development consultant, and is America Online's "Online Psychohumorist" ™.
Recent speaking clients include Circuit City, the FDIC and the Montana
Public Health Service. Currently he is leading "Stress, Team Building and
Humor" programs for the 1st Cavalry and 4th Infantry Divisions, Ft. Hood,
Texas and "Creative Managing Change" programs for the Career Transition
Center/Foreign Service Institute/Dept. of State. Mark is also the Kickoff
Speaker for Estrin Legal Education national conferences. The Stress Doc is
the author of Practice Safe Stress and of The Four Faces of Anger. See his
award-winning, USA Today Online "HotSite" -- www.stressdoc.com -- called a
"workplace resource" by National Public Radio (NPR). For more info on the
Doc's "Practice Safe Stress" programs or to receive his free e-newsletter,
email stressdoc@aol.com or call 301-946-0865.
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Blending
Individual Imagination and Team Synergy
Four "P" Formula for Passionate Energy and Professional-System Creativity
Today's 24/7 hyperspaced world of work is constantly cycling between
upgrading and downsizing (or, at least, reorganizing or outsourcing). In
times of change, to not just survive and thrive but also to transform and
lead requires unconventional thinking, internal motivation, and flexible
adaptation. One also must learn how to harness stress and frustration
(perhaps rediscover one's "fire and focus") and strengthen one's courage and
capacity for calculated risk-taking. A daunting challenge…still, have no
fear, the Stress Doc ™ is here blending: a) his contagious energy and
enthusiasm, b) stimulating ideas, and c) engaging exercises and
"motivational humor." The Doc generates tools and strategies that will
enable you and your team or collective to discover the 4 "P"s of "Passion
Power" - being Purposeful, Provocative Passionate and Playful. So if you
want to help design a work place that is more imaginative, cooperative and
productive don't miss your appointment with the Stress Doc.
Seek the higher power of Stress Doc humor: May the Farce Be with You!
Outline/Objectives
Participants will engage with the following areas:
A. Challenging Thinking Word Association
1. Discover why certain cognitive sets may facilitate empathy and
creativity
2. Engage multiple and holistic perspectives, including parts and whole,
tress and forest
B. Four "P"s of Powerful Presentation--Passion Power
1. Discover the 4 "P" Matrix: Being Purposeful, Provocative, Passionate
and Playful
2. Identifying and Implementing the Four "P"s
C. Living the "P"s through a Power Struggle
1. Discover self-affirmation and tactful negotiation in the face of
challenge and conflict
2. Replace "blaming" messages with cooperative and face-saving
communication skills
D. Experiencing a Playfully Purposeful Design and Four "P" Finish
1. Engage in a team drawing exercise for team synergy, creativity and
camaraderie
2. Discover the Real "Serenity Prayer," the "Secret of Wisdom" and the
"Rap"
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Shrink Rap:
Picture & Testimonials:
U.S.
Army -- Family Readiness Group (FRG)
3rd Brigade
Combat Team
1st Cavalry
Division
FT. Hood, TX
[Practice Safe Stress program for 150 spouse and service personnel; the
brigade has been sending men to Iraq; FRG wanted an "uplifting program"
for the home front. Have been asked to come back in the Spring as
the soldiers transition back to their families.]
Nov. 1,
2006
Mark,
Thank you again for your fabulous workshop! Everyone I have spoken with
today thoroughly enjoyed it.
I'm not sure what will happen with the gal you spoke with from 3rd
Corps, but I'm sure if it is something she means to pursue that she will
be in touch. She has my info as well so I can direct her your way if she
contacts me.
Once again, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. The Stress Doc
presentation was everything I had hoped it would be. I have some nice
shots and will forward them along after I do a bit of editing....
Take care and hope you had a smooth trip home. Enjoy your upcoming
travels!
Sincerely,
Laurie
Laurie Dunlop
lkdunlop@hotmail.com
Program Coordinator
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Mark,
Great presentation this week. We needed that. Laurie was so right in
bringing you down. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Larry Phelps
COL Larry Phelps
Commander, 1CD Rear
Work: 254-287-3782
Every Day...Better
"Managing Everything in the Rear, so that 1CD Can Focus Forward."
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[In
response to my
May 5, 2007 Mid-Tour Pulse Check "Safe Stress" Program for 1st
Cavalry Division, Ft. Hood, Texas;
over 100 Senior Leadership Spouses and base soldiers]
May 15, 2007
Dear Mr. Gorkin,
Good afternoon. I'm COL John Tully with the 4th Infantry Division at
Fort Hood, Texas. My boss, MG Jeffrey Hammond, Commanding General, 4th
Infantry Division would like to invite you to speak to the leadership of
4th Infantry Division for about an hour on 19 July in San Antonio. We
are holding an off-site conference at the Marriott Riverwalk Hotel in
San Antonio. In attendance will be the 4th Infantry Division staff and
all the brigade commanders (COLs), battalion commanders (LTCs), their
Command Sergeants Majors, and spouses.....about 200 in attendance. The
theme for the 19th is Team Building and we would love to get your
thoughts as the kickoff speaker. You have a wonderful reputation and
come highly recommended.
Elements of the division will return to Iraq for the third time at the
end of this year so the conference is designed as a preparation for
upcoming deployments.
Please advise if you are available and interested. Thanks for your
time.
Sincerely,
COL John Tully
Assistant to the CG, 4ID
W: (254)-287-7276
C: (254) 289-3394
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May 13, 2007
Mark:
It was a GREAT day. Thx so much for sharing yourself. You are a CAV
Trooper at heart! (For a New Yorker!)
Take care,
Larry
COL Larry Phelps
Commander, 1CD Rear
Work: 254-287-3782
Cell: 254-702-1318
Every Day...Better
"Managing Everything in the Rear, so that 1CD Can Focus Forward."
"Don't confuse proximity to the target with importance to the mission."
---Unknown---
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Division of Supervision and Consumer Protection
April 9, 2007
Dear Mr. Gorkin:
Thank you for speaking at the FDIC's Supervision and Application Branch
Training on March 28, 2007. Your program on "Practice Safe Stress" was
extremely valuable and pertinent to the issues within our branch. As
evidenced by the level of audience participation, our staff enjoyed the
enthusiastic manner in which you communicated the poignant stress
management strategies. It was also enlightening for each employee to
discuss the sources of stress in the workplace and the commonalities
among us in that regard. We will strive to revisit the primary issues
that were identified by the group, as well as the list of potential
solutions, in an effort to alleviate some of the stressors. We believe
that your session was beneficial and are hopeful that we as individuals,
as well as a work unit, can achieve a healthy, fun-filled, productive
environment.
Thank you again for your participation in this important event,
particularly for your willingness to work with us on short notice. We
look forward to the opportunity to work with you on future training
sessions.
Sincerely,
Acting Associate Director
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[100 + Hospital & Hospice Social Workers attended two workshops --
Subject: Testimonial from Comfort Keepers
Date: 9/26/2007
From: karenatcomfortkeepers@yahoo.com
Mark,
You are such a bundle of energy! It is great that your message is so diverse that it can hit the nail on the head in any industry! The group of Social Workers we had at our September Symposium were kept on the edge of their seats! We especially enjoyed the interactive segments. This is Definitely a must see workshop!
Thank You again
Karen Goodson
Co-Owner
Comfort Keepers
Leawood Kansas
Karen Goodson, CSA
Certified Senior Advisor
Comfort Keepers
816-353-2900
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Mark Gorkin
"The Stress Doc" (TM)
www.stressdoc.com
Motivational Humorist/Psychohumorist (TM)
Acclaimed Keynotes & Kickoffs
View a web video of a Stress Doc Keynote: Click here: Media Downloads or http://www.stressdoc.com/media_downloads.htm
301-946-0865
Washington, DC