Our March 10th lunch program features Geri England, MS, MEd, Business and Story Coach. Geri is President of Positive Change Workz and creator of the Discover Your Story to Success© System. She is a co-active professional certified coach (CTI) and certified Story Coach as well as an OD consultant and Appreciative Inquiry Practitioner. Geri has worked extensively with teams and organizations using the power of Appreciative Inquiry and storytelling to bring about positive organizational and large-scale culture change. She served on the core team at GTE/Verizon that implemented a large-scale culture change initiative for 60,000 employees resulting in improved morale and increased employee engagement. She also provides individual and group coaching and empowering workshops on leadership, coaching skills, appreciative inquiry applications, and storytelling to leaders, consultants and coaches. She serves on the faculty of the University of Texas, MBA Executive and Professional Coaching Certification and Masters Program in Organization Behavior and Executive Coaching. Geri leverages the power of stories to help professionals, business leaders and their teams to achieve breakthroughs, develop stronger leadership skills, create positive change and engagement, and implement smart strategies for business and career growth. Program Description: We all have natural skills that enable us to connect powerfully with others—if we use them. However, many people either don't fully realize they possess these skills or don't leverage them for the maximum benefit to serve others. These are the skills of storytelling and story listening! Being able to identify the empowering and disempowering stories in your own life as well as your clients’ lives can significantly enhance your relationships. Explore how stories can help you be a better coach, leader and influencer. Program Outcomes: