Dr. Elaine Shpungin is a writer, scholar, workshop facilitator, leadership coach, and speaker.
THE PURPOSE PROGRAM
This 12-session series will help you combat stress, improve productivity, and increase happiness by harnessing the power of the Four Purpose Pillars:
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Purpose
Do you sometimes feel trapped, lost, or not quite in charge of your time and choices? Learn to become more purposeful in relation to your goals, aspirations, and pursuits - and reap the benefits of greater productivity, mental health, vitality, and contentment.
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People
Are you surrounding yourself with people who lift you up and remind you of the person you want to be - or those who fuel your sense of anxiety and anger? Explore how you can create healthier boundaries, while bringing more fun and supportive people into your life.
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Practices
We all know “exercise” and “self-care” are good for us, but who has time to do it all? Explore mini-practices that pack a punch in terms of health, resilience, and productivity, including brain-breaks, micro-movement, and gratitude exchanges.
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Possibility
In a world of increasing disconnection, despair, and doubt, developing a sense of optimism, hope, and curiosity can be a powerful antidote. Explore how you can bring more beauty, joy, laughter, and lightness into your life without ignoring the hardships.
LEADERSHIP COACHING
“As a leadership coach, Elaine both supports and challenges my thinking.
She helps me work through tough issues (often around conflict), helping me align with my core values.
She asks the right questions and gives feedback without judgment, allowing me to understand a situation more clearly.
Elaine has also partnered with me to create stronger systems within my organization.
Whether it is through executive coaching, offering trainings to my team, or facilitating dialogue, I can rely on Elaine to get our organization to the next step.”
- Donna Kaufman, Assistant Superintendent to Regional Office of Education 9
“Elaine’s consultation and coaching played a critical role in cultivating and deepening my leadership skills.
Elaine was intentional in developing tailored and strategic consultation, and in doing so, provided meaningful and goal oriented outcomes.
She incorporates research and best practices into her consultation, and at the same time, coached me to use my personal strengths in practicing new skills.
Because of this, I was able to stay true to myself, yet grow in my leadership role.”
- Lyndsey Trout, MSW Field Director, Clinical Assistant Professor, Field Education at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
(former Director of Champaign Unit 4 ACTIONS Alternative Education program)
MEDIA APPEARANCES
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Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Podcast
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Restorative Justice on the Rise with Molly Leach
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WEFT 90.1 Public Radio "In the Know" Program
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WCIA Channel 3 News (Central Illinois)
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Access Live Radio with Imani Bazzelll
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Unitive Justice with Sylvia Clute
