Be Well to Lead Well: Leadership Development Training Sessions

Dr. Theresa Larson (aka “Dr. T”) has become one of the wellness world’s most sought after experts on movement health. Dr. Larson earned her doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Saint Augustine in San Diego, CA. A former Marine Corps Engineer Officer and Combat Veteran, Dr. T also authored a memoir titled WARRIOR that details her own mental wellness journey.
Dr. T is determined to deliver movement and mindset health to as many people as possible with her team – including adaptive athletes, as she is an adaptive athlete herself.
A TEDx speaker, she is also a motivational speaker for companies, helping individuals and teams understand how to take back control over their own health. She has taught movement health to employees on 4 continents and is the creator of the popular online programs the Low Back Fix, Shoulder Fix, Knee Fix, and Functional Training for Adaptive Athletes.
You can find Dr. T in her San Diego neighborhood pushing a weighted sled around with her husband and 2 young boys.

Jon Macaskill is a retired Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness and meditation teacher.
A graduate of the US Naval Academy, Jon has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, off the coast of Somalia, and in Panama. He formerly served as the Deputy Executive Director for Veteran’s PATH, a nonprofit organization that works to introduce meditation and mindfulness to veterans to bring them a sense of Peace, Acceptance, Transformation and Honor.
He also now brings mindfulness and meditation to high performing teams to aid in dealing with stress, anxiety and depression all while increasing focus, creativity, and productivity.
Jon’s wife, Beka, also served in the Navy and is now a civilian Orthopedic Physician Assistant. Together, they are the proud parents of two small children and recently after spending 6 months in an RV, have settled as a family in Colorado Springs.

Marissa is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy AND has her doctorate in Sleep Science. Native to Upstate New York State, she grew up in the great outdoor playground of the Finger Lakes and went on to complete her undergraduate degree at St. Lawrence University where she studied neuroscience and first developed an appreciation for how the body and mind respond to pain and other stressors.
As a former collegiate runner, CrossFit coach, and lifetime adventurer, Marissa is passionate about empowering every person she comes across to move freely and live fearlessly.

• Doctor of Physical Therapy
• Ph.D in Sleep Science

Dr. Hearne has taught thousands of leaders in government agency, academic and professional settings. This includes large group, small group and 1-on-1 coaching and development with focuses on transformational leadership, adaptive leadership and servant leadership. Dr. Hearne is a best-selling author, Marine Corps combat veteran and former intelligence officer for the Defense Intelligence Agency. He received his Doctorate in Organizational Change and Leadership from USC, where his research focused on transformational leadership within government agencies. He holds a Master’s degree in Homeland Security from Penn State and an executive education certificate in leadership from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. He is a member of the International Coaching Federation, a certified trainer for the C-Me Color Assessment program, and is John C. Maxwell Leadership certified.

Dan is a Health & Wellbeing Coach for leaders, leveraging 25 years as a corporate executive, including as CEO of three separate organizations and 7 years as an executive for Starbucks. Building on his experience in culture and organizational development, as well as employee motivation and engagement, he specializes in assisting leaders in improving communication and in developing integrated health and wellbeing systems to manage chronic high-level stress that are vital for leader lifespan and health span aspirations. Dan attended the United States Naval Academy and was named a Marshall Scholar, allowing him to complete graduate studies at Cambridge University in the UK. After his studies, Dan spent 8 years as a nuclear submariner. He transitioned from the Navy to McKinsey Consulting prior to his executive career. A resident of Durango, CO he is an avid mountain bike racer and skier.

Will is an incredibly welcoming and encouraging presenter and teacher. A trained yoga instructor who has developed an expertise in mindfulness, breathwork, burnout and compassion, Will is the go-to presenter for developing self-mastery.

Will strips away all the fancy words and esoteric language to help employees embody these practices in a meaningful and sustainable way. His approach has made him one of the most sought-after teachers in all of New York City an beyond.

He is also the co-host of the popular Men Talking Mindfulness podcast.

Nikki Ledford is a chef, nutrition consultant, and natural foods expert based in Southern California. She believes that physical health and natural movement can be best supported by a diet consisting of real, whole foods.

Nikki’s own nutrition journey was borne out of a lifelong struggle with allergies, intolerances, insecurities, and frustrations. When Nikki began to experiment with her diet — nutrition quality, food source, preparation method, etc. — she began to experience noticeable changes in her body.

She holds a Masters in Integrative Wellness and is a Certified Health and Wellness Coach. In her career, Nikki has helped a wide range of people — from cancer patients to elite-level athletes — achieve health goals and improve overall performance through better nutrition. In addition to serving a number of private clients, Nikki delivers nutrition and behavior change workshops.