In our current environment, most individuals and organizations have been thrust into a period of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity.  Faced with this sea of disruption, human nature compels us to move as quickly as possible through these periods of discontinuity, simply to reach the perceived safety on the other side. But what if there is another way?  What if this unique circumstance is an opportunity to fundamentally influence the trajectory of our teams and organizations and even ourselves personally?

In this highly interactive discussion, Rick Simmons, CEO, the telos institute, will provide coaches the framework to work with clients and leaders to help them realize the incredible potential of these uncertain times.  At telos, we use the term “liminal space” to define periods of discontinuity that create an openness to change, much like the environment many of us find ourselves in today. Utilizing real-life examples of when liminal space was best managed for transformative results, the discussion will highlight effective methods to facilitate the journey to successfully capture the power of liminality.

Coaches will come away with a better understanding of:

• Why these periods are so ripe with opportunity
• How to best leverage key points of inflection
• How to thoughtfully trigger and curate these moments on your own
   

Presenter – Rick Simmons

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Rick Simmons, chief executive officer, the telos institute

Rick is an experienced coaching and consulting professional with more than a decade spent collaborating with leaders at the highest levels of organizations to optimize their businesses and their lives.

Currently he serves as chief executive officer of the telos institute, a leading global organizational development firm he co-founded in 2006. telos offers specialized expertise to leaders and leadership teams around the world in the areas of business strategy, leadership development, and change management. In his role, Rick is responsible for shaping the vision and guiding the strategic direction of the firm, while inspiring a growing cohort of world-class practitioners to deliver insight, growth, and transformational experiences for telos clients.

Prior to founding telos, Rick spent ten years in various senior strategy and sales leadership positions within the financial services industry. Most notably, he led several organizations through periods of transition, which afforded him the opportunity to share his experience and insight in the best practices of managing personal and organizational change.

Rick earned his Master of Science in Organizational Behavior from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, a program annually ranked as a global leader in the field of Organizational Behavior. While at Weatherhead, Rick focused his research on quantifying the value of coaching to individuals and organizations. The insights gleaned from this research has enabled Rick to achieve a balance in delivering both the quantitative and qualitative benefits of a successful coaching or consulting engagement. Rick also earned his professional coaching certification from the Weatherhead School and has studied at the world-renowned Gestalt Institute of Cleveland.

More recently, he was named a Founding Fellow at The Harvard Institute of Coaching at the MacLean Medical School where he contributes insights and best practices to the growing field of executive coaching. Rick is a sought-after speaker on the topics of resilience, achievement, and personal and organizational performance. He has presented or taught at The Ohio State University, The University Of Notre Dame, Case Western Reserve University, Indiana University, and many other institutions and organizations around the world.

Before receiving his Master’s at CWRU, Rick earned a B.A. in Economics and Finance from Baldwin Wallace University. In addition, he is certified in numerous multi-rater feedback instruments and psychometric assessment tools.

Personally, Rick tests his beliefs around achievement by running ultra marathons. His recent tests include the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2015 US Track and Field 24 Hour Run National Championships. He lives in Cleveland, Ohio with his wife and telos co-founder Amy, and their four children.
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