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Discovering The Hero’s Journey in Midlife

Kari Cardinale, Ben Katt, Christine Carter & Tom McCook

Join our panel for a powerful live event to kick off the New Year featuring Ben Katt, bestselling author of The Way Home: Discovering the Hero’s Journey to Wholeness at Midlife; Dr. Christine Carter, founder and former executive director of UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center; Tom McCook, renowned master Pilates mentor and somatic coach; and host Kari Cardinale, MEA chief content officer and partner.

Begin 2025 with an illuminating exploration of how to thrive in body, mind, and soul through life’s greatest transitions. When everything feels in flux—your career, your relationships, your sense of purpose—ancient wisdom and modern science offer unexpected sources of wisdom.

Drawing from mythology, modern science, and your body’s own inherent wisdom, our panel will explore how to find your place in life’s grand narrative and embrace the epic journey that awaits.

January 15, 2025 10:30 AM PT 01:30 PM ET

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Meet Your Hosts

Kari Cardinale

Chief Content Officer & Partner | MEA

Kari Cardinale is MEA’s Chief Content Officer & Partner who has developed all of our online programs. She is an expert in the longevity industry, a social entrepreneur, expert facilitator, and developer of “digital intimacy” tools to build meaningful connections and global communities.

Ben Katt

Teacher, Spiritual Coach

Ben Katt is a meditation teacher, spiritual coach, and storyteller known for his “powerfully wise” and “inspiring” guidance. He is the author of THE WAY HOME: Discovering the Hero’s Journey to Wholeness at Midlife. Ben is a former ordained minister, teaches meditation in prison, and volunteers as a hospice companion.

Christine Carter

Vice President, Transformation Science & Practice, BetterUp

‍Christine Carter, Ph.D. is an author, speaker, and coach dedicated to redesigning the way we work. She is a leader at BetterUp, designing coaching experiences that drive transformation and a sociologist and Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center (GGSC).

Tom McCook

Founder & Director of Center of Balance

Tom McCook is an internationally recognized fitness and movement specialist and certified Master Instructor of Pilates and CoreAlign for Balanced Body, Franklin Method Educator and Certified Somatic Coach.  For the past 30 years, Tom has created mind-and-body holistic workouts, for working professionals, people rehabilitating from injuries, and world-class athletes including Olympic Gold Medal swimmers Natalie Coughlin, Jenny Thompson and Misty Hyman. He teaches an accessible,  empowering and fun way to understand and use your mind and body better!

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How to Be a Better Leader

Chip Conley & Derek Gehl
January 22, 2025 11:30 AM PT 02:30 PM ET

Chip Conley will delve into the transformative concepts from his “Wisdom at Work” and “PEAK” books so you can discover how to embrace the role of a Modern Elder, combining seasoned experience with a beginner’s mindset to foster adaptability and meaningful contributions in today’s multigenerational workplace. Additionally, Chip will explore how applying Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs can enhance organizational performance by effectively addressing the core needs of employees, customers, and investors.

Register now and discover how:

• Cultivating a growth-oriented mindset to navigate and lead through change.
• Implementing Maslow-inspired strategies to boost engagement and satisfaction among key stakeholders.
•Leveraging intergenerational collaboration to drive innovation and success.

If you are a professional seeking to deepen your leadership skills, enhance organizational culture, and drive sustainable success by integrating timeless wisdom with contemporary business practices, then you don’t want to miss this one!

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Love and Dating in Midlife and Beyond

Kari Cardinale, Arielle Ford, Evan Marc Katz, Ken Page & Barb Beck
February 6, 2025 11:00 AM PT 02:00 PM ET

Are you navigating love and dating in midlife? Whether you’re in a relationship, seeking love, or happily single, this engaging virtual event offers valuable insights and strategies to help you expand love in your life.

Join host Kari Cardinale and an expert panel featuring Arielle Ford, Evan Katz, Ken Page, and Barb Beck as they share their wisdom on building meaningful connections, fostering self-love, and navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of midlife romance.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Proven tools to deepen existing relationships
  • Strategies for dating with authenticity and confidence
  • Insights into embracing midlife as a time for growth and love

This is your opportunity to reflect, connect, and gain inspiration for your journey, no matter where you are on the path of love.

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Modern Leadership: The Courage to Lead Differently

Jerry Colonna & Chip Conley
February 10, 2025 11:00 AM PT 02:00 PM ET

Gather with REBOOT author and legendary CEO coach Jerry Colonna, alongside MEA founder and renowned entrepreneur Chip Conley, for a powerful live session examining the next frontier of leadership—radical self-inquiry. Discover why successful leaders are embracing vulnerability and conscious growth as pathways to creating meaningful impact in the world.

What You’ll Learn

  • The unexpected ways vulnerability and authenticity amplify your leadership influence
  • The reasons why better leadership begins with transforming your relationship with power
  • How to turn professional achievement into meaningful impact through radical self-inquiry
  • How to access deeper wisdom that transforms both you and those you lead

Can’t join us live? No problem! Register now and get the full replay sent straight to your inbox.

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