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Keynote Speakers and Host
Dr. Stewart Donaldson
Dr. Donaldson serves as Distinguished University Professor and Executive Director of the Claremont Evaluation Center (CEC) and the Evaluators’ Institute (TEI) at Claremont Graduate University. Co-founder of the world's first Ph.D. research program researching Positive Organizations.
Professor Donaldson has recently developed the evidence-based PERMA+4 Well-being and Positive Functioning Framework to improve the effectiveness of organizations, leaders, teams, and workers. He has also been honored with many career achievement awards for his research and evaluation contributions including the 2021 IPPA Fellow Award, 2019 IPPA Work and Organizations Division Exemplary Research to Practice Award, and the 2019 SIPPA Inspiring Mentor Award.
Josh Dotzler
Josh Dotzler serves as CEO of ABIDE, and inner-city nonprofit with the goal of revitalizing the inner city of Omaha one neighborhood at a time. Josh grew ABIDE into a household name with a multi-million dollar budget, mobilizing over 12,000 people annually and developing a 24-acre campus. His wealth of experience gives him the ability to speak to cultural and generational challenges.
As a Keynote Speaker and Performance Coach, Josh Dotzler is passionate about seeing individuals and organizations maximize their potential. He wants to see everyone WIN in every area of life. Josh is a proven winner and leverages his experiences with the principles he’s learned to help others reach their version of success. A Creighton Bluejay, Josh has spent his life adding value to people with a purpose to ‘Champion people who champion change’ in the world. Josh has been married to his best friend Jen for over 15 years. Together they have 4 kids and a dog.
Janyne Peek Emsick, Ph.D.
Your host, Janyne Peek Emsick, Ph.D., brings a passion to inspire, equip and connect people around the globe. This vision led Janyne to help found and lead three not-for-profit, volunteer run community events: The Gratitude Summit, Professional Women Connect Global, and YP-Executive Dialogues.
Professionally, Janyne leads YourExecutiveCoach.com, bringing the power of brain science to executive coaching & consulting to clients across six contintents. With three decades of experience in coaching leaders and their teams, Janyne thrives on finding hope and effectiveness in hard places.
Janyne and her husband Mike also lead the design studio Emsick Architects. Together, they've put to work the pricipals and practices of the Gratitude Summit. In the past 2.5 years they have each faced and beat cancer, and most recently experienced the devistation of two hurricanes -- all while leading two thriving small businesses.
Gratitude works!
Two Breakout Sessions: Three Options
The Gratitude Summit Main Event features two breakout options. Choose from these three engaging breakouts.
1. West Breakout
GRATITUDE AND RESILIENCE FROM THE DINNER TABLE TO THE BOARD ROOM. Practical panel discussion with Nash Mahupete, Incoming CEO, QLI; Barb True, VP Claims and Support Services, BCBSNE; Lindsey Rai Korton, CEO, Ronald McDonald House of Omaha
2. Center Breakout
DEVELOPING AND CARING FOR YOUR PERMA+4 BUILDING BLOCKS. Join PERMA+4 experts Drs. Stewart Donaldson and Victoria Cabrera in this interactive deeper-dive into the building blocks that drive wellbeing and resilience.
3. East Breakout
LIVING ON PURPOSE. 10 Game-Changing Principles to become a Force for Good. This breakout is an opportunity to engage Josh’s lasted book, Living on Purpose. Have you experienced the power of purpose? Purpose is something we all want but few ever experience its power. Josh knows firsthand that purpose has the power to be a force for good in the world. He has watched purpose propel others to their greatest potential. This book is a practical guide to unlock the power of purpose in you and in those you love. If you are ready to experience the power of purpose, this breakout is for you.
