Rob Pasick
Robert Pasick, Ph.D. is an executive coach (trained at the University of Michigan), a writer, and Harvard alum. Being educated in psychology and an executive coach, Pasick has been able to understand the human condition and apply it to his life — whether that be writing or advising companies in times of travesty. Pasick’s largest claims to fame are his work in helping companies who lost employees post-9/11 as well as his eight amazing books that have resulted in appearances on Oprah, The Today Show and NPR. His books cover everything from college and corporate advice to men’s mental health. His most recent book, “Men: A Guide to Healthy Aging,” provides 365 ways to keep yourself mentally and physically as you navigate the aging process.
Marian Volkman
Marian Volkman is an Ann Arbor native who studied at the University of Michigan for three years before dropping out to pursue an education with more depth. After years of studying and travel, she met Frank A Gerbode, M.D., the developer of Applied Metapsychology — they have been working together ever since. Volkman has always been interested in the nature of humanity and inter-species communication, which can be seen in her book “Turtle Dolphin Dreams,” a work of fiction that delves into the story of a human, dolphin and a turtle and their mental link/ability to communicate through dreams. This book inspires its readers to think beyond what they know, similar to her novel “Life Skills: 2ND ED” which provides day to day insight into metaphysics and philosophy.
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John Baldoni
John Baldoni lives in Ann Arbor and is an internationally recognized speaker and executive and leadership coach. He has written for high end publications such as Forbes, Harvard Business Review and Bloomberg Businessweek and produced and appeared in a video coaching series for the news channel SmartBrief. As well as this, Baldoni has written eight books focusing on how to be a better leader in the corporate world. His most recent book “GRACE UNDER PRESSURE: Leading Through Change” and “Crisis” focuses on leadership in times of crisis and how to handle rough terrain with grace.
Jenna Dawson
Jenna Dawson is an Early Childhood Educator and a young mother of two living in Ann Arbor. Much of her life surrounds children and the magical experience of exploring the world with them and through their eyes. Her passion for early childhood development has led her down a path of creating resources for her community; Dawson established Care Seats of Michigan (Ypsilanti), a nonprofit whose goal is to make car seat safety education accessible. Her 2022 children’s book “What Is Kindness?” aligns perfectly with these ethics. The book follows three children as they learn what kindness is and learn how to spread it.
Ellen M. Craine
Ellen M. Craine is a grief and loss expert and licensed macro social worker in the state of Michigan. She is the founder of Craine Counseling and Consulting Group, where she has gained over twenty-five years of experience in working with couples, families and all different types of individuals. Craine is also a co-associate producer of the documentary “Authentic Conversations: Deep Talk with the Masters” as well as a co-coordinating producer of the documentary “Authentic Conversations: Voices Rise in Unity.” Craine has written three internationally best selling books, “Women Who Dream,” “Women Who Empower,” “Leading with Legacy” and “Dear Younger Self,” which are all a part of Kate Butler’s Impact Book Series, and runs a blog on her website.
