{"id":17383,"date":"2020-03-19T17:32:25","date_gmt":"2020-03-19T21:32:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/?page_id=17383"},"modified":"2024-12-10T16:21:15","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T21:21:15","slug":"wellness-leaders","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/positivelywell\/wellness-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"Inspiration from Wellness Leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"i4c-draggable-container\" style=\"position: fixed; z-index: 1499; width: 0px; height: 0px;\">\n<div class=\"resolved\" style=\"all: initial;\" data-reactroot=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/positivelywell\/subscribe\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17098\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/positivelywell7finalnarrow_join.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1297\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center; text-transform: none !important;\">Inspiration from Wellness Leaders<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Thank you to wellness leaders from around the world who support Positively<b>Well<\/b>\u00a0by sharing\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fglobalwellnessinstitute.org%2fpositivelywell%2fwellness-leaders-news%2f&amp;c=E,1,lBfCP-tuulrrzLQNLnLbCIERpwuJyHBhoFnZdPn8W58MteUDHDxN0zqOa76X1mCoI4GE-yCRq5uDBFndm58oGqnPsWh4j7aGHpKMNeeAYAwKD3Q,&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">insightful articles<\/a>\u00a0and inspiring quotes. We invite you to learn from their ideas and expertise\u2014and we hope you will<b>\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fglobalwellnessinstitute.org%2fpositivelywell%2fsubscribe%2f&amp;c=E,1,Jgp6deOGm_-Q1OM8zlE2JUgjLG1YalgsjPMxc9oH8-IO1iFekNtKnBSzddHuNbU2ZLWuVEuCSNnMU8kmLh5cRRkyYwB27ynYmXKh3pFS&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><b>join this powerful movement<\/b><\/a>\u00a0to reset the world with wellness.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Learn more from wellness leaders in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalwellnesssummit.com\/2019-global-wellness-summit\/gws-2019-podcast-series\/\">Global Wellness Summit Podcast<\/a> series,<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/positivelywell\/wellness-leaders-news\/\">articles<\/a> on a range of topics, and <a href=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/global-wellness-institute-blog\/category\/qa\/\">Q&amp;As<\/a> with wellness experts.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17517 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Image-for-Quote-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Dominique Antiglio, Founder, BeSophro, UK<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cAs human beings we need to be aware that change is a constant in our lives. The world keeps evolving and making sense of what is going on can be challenging, but we can cultivate our inner resources like resilience, adaptability and a sense of calm to help us navigate through complex situations and relationships. The wellness industry is perfectly poised to show the way forward with kindness, care and compassion.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17517 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Samantha-Lippiatt_Director-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Samantha Lippiatt, Director, Health &amp; Fitness Travel, Australia<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cCollectively, from every corner of the globe, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to assess the importance and status of our physical and mental health. Our first priority should always be our own wellbeing. However, life has been so busy, for so long that many of us have lost sight of this. The most positive outcome of this time would be a shift to proactive self-care and healing. How truly beautiful.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17517 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Feliciano-Chon-Catherine-e1589992698273.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Catherine Feliciano-Chon, Founder and Managing Partner, CatchOn \u2013 A Finn Partners Company, Hong Kong<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cToday, in this exact moment in time, we each find ourselves at the peak of our evolutionary journey on this planet. Individually and collectively, we hold more wisdom and experience now than ever before.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17517 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/JenniferFindlay_CoreEssence_TorontoBrandPhotographer-8276-2-scaled-e1588195980283.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Jennifer Findlay, Founder, Core Essence Inc., Canada<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cToday, in this exact moment in time, we each find ourselves at the peak of our evolutionary journey on this planet. Individually and collectively, we hold more wisdom and experience now than ever before.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17517 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/MARIAN-ALONZO-M.D.-Image-2-e1588196052730.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Marian I. Alonzo, MD, Medical Chief, The Farm at San Benito, Philippines<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cSavor every breath made more precious through our recent experience. Let\u2019s build our collective immunity by imbuing each breath and every moment with the light of our aspirations for that grand (post-corona) future. Together, let\u2019s weave that world into reality through our shared dreams for a pristine planet able to anchor an economy that can sustainably supply each genuine need of life.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17517 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Martha-DSC_3259-e1587683628536.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Martha Wiedemann, Associate Director, Badrutt&#8217;s Palace Hotel, Switzerland<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cIn the presence of a pandemic, the whole world is brought together in its pursuit for wellness. These are opportune times for humanity to come together as one, connecting with Mother Nature, sharing human love and compassion, and creating a well world. Total wellness of mind, body and spirit connects us to our true self. By shining the light within us, we contribute to the enlightenment for all creation.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17517 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Bruggeman-Michael-e1587683679432.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Mike Bruggeman, CEO, OM4 Organic Male, United States <\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cOne thing that has become VERY clear to me during these times is that life is not about balance, it\u2019s about harmony\u2014striking the chord between opposites and knowing when to lean into dark versus light, soft versus hard, cool versus warm. The quest for the elusive balance is a hamster wheel of disappointment. Leaders today are challenged with walking the edge\u2014the line between opposites, with a profound awareness of when we are in overuse of capacity or capability, where the once positive outcomes now become destructive versus helpful. At 60, I am FINALLY STARTING to see the path.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17517 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Charles-Davidson-pw-quote-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Charles Davidson, Chairman Global Hot Springs Initiative, Founder\/Chairman\/Creative Director, Peninsula Hot Springs Group, Australia <\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cA new balance can arise from this existential threat to humanity that sees the environment and community sit alongside the economy rather than being its servant. We will step through the stages of \u2018survive,\u2019 \u2018revive\u2019 and \u2018thrive\u2019\u2014finding ourselves stronger, more resilient, wiser and significantly more connected.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17517 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/virginia-ngai-pw-quote.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong> Virginia Ngai, Director, CatchOn, Hong Kong<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cIn times of social isolation, we need more than ever a sense of community. Sharing comradery and knowledge is just one of the many ways we can focus on wellness. Kudos to GWI for fostering dialogue and a virtual community by helping us all feel well during a frightening time.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17517 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/lily-tan-pw-quote.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Lily Tan, Business Development, Rise Enterprise, Singapore <\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cThank you for putting together this online Wellness Forum in such a short time. Deeply appreciated. Stay strong and healthy.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17517 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Genders-Don-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Don Genders, CEO, Design for Leisure, United States<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cLet the lessons we are learning today be the stimuli for greatness in the future. Let\u2019s all make a commitment to do all we can NOW to limit the impact of the next virus when it comes, because come it will. Let us plan to influence all those with whom we work in our professional capacities to take wellness and disease prevention to a new level. Let us all be educators to the best of our abilities\u2013everybody remembers a good teacher.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17517 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Matias-Golob.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Matias Golob, Founder, Konnected Corporate Wellness, Canada<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cConstraints are never wholly limiting; they simultaneously always say no to some actions and yes to others. We must remain committed to the positive, productive effect of the social distancing measures.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17517 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Tatriele-e1585855156381.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Chicco &amp; Lahra Tatriele, Co-Founders, Alchemy Concepts &amp; Fivelements, Italy<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2018Creating the space for life transformation and love in action.\u2019<br \/>\n<em>\u201cIn moments like these, we are given ample opportunity for reflection and assessment, acceptance and surrender. Through this personal journey, we are able to bring new vision to life for ourselves, our families, communities and the planet. Together, let&#8217;s build the future for the wellness of humanity.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17517 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Jane-Murray.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Jane Murray, Founder &amp; CEO, Peacebeam, United Kingdom<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cWe are all living, together, through the unfolding of unimaginable change. Chaos wakes up our need for connection and community. This pandemic has shown us in a very tangible way how profoundly connected we all are, and how interdependent we all are, in beautiful and terrifying ways. These connections are visible and invisible.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17517 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/BonnieCensullo-rotated-e1585855100806.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Bonnie Censullo, Owner, Altered States Float and Salt Center, United States <\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cChallenging times offer a greater opportunity for growth. The contrast shows you what you don&#8217;t want, so you can focus on what you do want. Take the downtime to peer into your soul and determine what is really a priority, a goal or direction for your future.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17517 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Carlos-Calvo-Rodriguez.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Carlos Calvo Rodriguez, Assistant Vice President, Shangri-La Hotels &amp; Resorts, Hong Kong<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cAnd in times like these, we realize that the essentials in life are love, basic hygiene, healthy food and connectedness with our source.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17517 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/jen.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Jen Cronan Corley, Director of Development &amp; Wellness, WeTravel, United States<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Current circumstances are uncertain, but the challenges we all face are opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are in an unprecedented time of being called to slow down, live in the moment, and reexamine our priorities. This is the time to focus on relationships, tackle projects previously on hold, and plan for the future. As representatives of the wellness industry, we are uniquely empowered to provide leadership, inspiration, and healing during this difficult time.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17517 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Kathy-Nelsen.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Kathy Nelsen, Director, Kabuki Springs &amp; Spa, United States<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cNow is the time for fierce, loving kindness. Before you go outside, clean and tighten up your aura with some rose water and say a prayer that you can show the world fierce kindnesses just with your being.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17517 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/EmilieHoyt-scaled-e1585855139968.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Emilie Hoyt, Founder, LATHER, United States<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cNothing is as good or bad as it seems. Each breath is a gift. Each breath brings new strength both literally and figuratively. With each breath comes a new reality\u2014a new truth.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17517 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Ruth-Cooper-Dickson-1-e1585855182670.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Ruth Cooper-Dickson, Coach, Positive Psychology Practitioner, Founder &amp; MD, Champs, United Kingdom<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cAsking yourself each day, how do I feel and what do I need, is so important in times of change, fear and uncertainty. Remember to keep filling up your own cup because without healing yourself with positive energy, you cannot support loved ones and those who need help around you.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17517 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Tracey-Wallace.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Tracey Wallace, Head of Marketing, Eterneva, United States<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cThis is the time to lean in to the hard things, to talk with friends and family, to practice gratefulness, and to build new routines and habits in the wake of those that have been disrupted.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17517 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Cohen-Marc-resized.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Dr. Marc Cohen, Medical Doctor and Founder, Extreme Wellness Institute, Australia<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cThe best response to a global pandemic is to create a wellness epidemic. Just as hysteria can damage a community, it is possible for wellness posts to go viral and infect the world with good health. Our responses to the pandemic can mitigate climate change, reduce the burden of chronic disease, and build a healthy global community where the wellness industry becomes the dominant industry on earth.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17513 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/brian.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p>\n<strong>Brian Badura, Director, Global Public Relations &amp; Strategic Initiatives, Seabourn, United States<\/strong><em><br \/>\n\u201cSo many of us have been thrown off our normal routines, where work and personal lives temporarily exist in the same space with a limited ability to interact with the world outside. It\u2019s important for us all to understand how each of us, as individuals, needs to create a unique daily rhythm that helps us cope and thrive. We also need to respect the normal parameters of a workday and focus on interests that are vital to re-energizing our holistic sense of wellbeing.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17513 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/john.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p>\n<strong>John Toomey, Speaker, Health Educator, Thought Leader; Vice Chair, GWI Wellness at Work Initiative, Australia<\/strong><em><br \/>\n\u201cYou are being a critical human connection glue right now.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17513 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/martha.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p>\n<strong>Martha Collard, Founder, Catalyst for Emotional Wellbeing, Red Doors Studio, Hong Kong<\/strong><em><br \/>\n\u201cWe have no map and limited resources. Yet, like a crew on a ship in peril, we have each other. And we have our resourcefulness, our ability to adapt, to support each other with resilience, grace and even humour. It is not a question of me, but of we.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17513 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Thirlwall-Sue_quote.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p>\n<strong>Sue Thirlwall, Board Leader, CEO, Innovative Growth and Franchise Ventures, United States<\/strong><em><br \/>\n\u201cI want to remember the financial wellness of others during this unprecedented time. Whether our employees\/associates, neighbors and family\/friends as well as strangers, there are many ways we can contribute to their basic needs and livelihood. I have seen some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.color-camp.com\/series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">great ideas<\/a> come from brands, along with a human touch to figure out how to provide financial support immediately.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17513 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Ken-Pelletier_quote.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p>\n<strong>Ken Pelletier, Clinical Professor of Medicine, UCSF School of Medicine; Consultant, USDHHS, WHO, NBGH, FSMB, United States<\/strong><em><br \/>\n<\/em>Dr. Ken Pelletier submitted a poem by <em>Donna Ashwoth<\/em> that captures his feelings about this challenging time. Here is an excerpt:<br \/>\n<em>&#8220;History will remember when the virus left<\/em><br \/>\n<em>And the houses opened<\/em><br \/>\n<em>And the people came out<\/em><br \/>\n<em>And hugged and kissed<\/em><br \/>\n<em>And started again<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Kinder than before.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17513 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Parodi-Andrea_quote.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p>\n<strong>Andrea Parodi, CEO and President, Parodi Nutra Srl, Italy<\/strong><em><br \/>\n\u201cWe must not fall into panic or irrational fear. On the contrary, we can work immediately to react promptly, to find creative ways to respond to the crisis, and to try to look to the future with reasonable and well-founded hope. This is the time of solidarity and not of competition. It is time to regain strength to emerge with a renewed awareness of a sense of community that, for too much time, we neglected.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17513 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Renee_quote.png.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p>\n<strong>Renee Moorefield, PhD, CEO, Wisdom Works, United States<\/strong><em><br \/>\n\u201cAs this pandemic roars across the world, I keep thinking: Maybe we\u2019ll have a collective \u201cwaking up\u201d to the responsibility for wellness we have as individuals, workplaces and whole societies? Maybe we\u2019ll even see more people choose healthier behaviors because of their protective response to the pandemic\u2014yet those healthier behaviors will become lifestyle habits? Call me Pollyanna, but I imagine a silver lining of greater wellness (and wellbeing) as a possibility.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17513 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_julie-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_julie-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_julie-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_julie-184x184.jpg 184w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_julie-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_julie-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_julie-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_julie-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_julie.jpg 501w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p>\n<strong>Julie Bach, Executive Director, Wellness for Cancer, United States<\/strong><em><br \/>\n\u201cWe have a crucial role in leading a mindset from social distance to social wellness. We can prepare our front lines with resiliency to prepare for when it is their turn to be the first rejoinders as we take care of the doctors, nurses, volunteers and the families that are impacted by COVID-19.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17513 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ranjit-bhonsle-bod-1-e1585250600817.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p>\n<strong>Ranjit Bhonsle, Founding Partner, Athena Global Partners and Ithmar Capital Partners, United Arab Emirates<\/strong><em><br \/>\n\u201cI am grateful in the midst of all this that you and your team are doing your best to influence the narrative in a positive way. All of us can learn and grow from not just the virus but also its direct and indirect implications on us as humans\u2014and most importantly, how we are conducting ourselves. At times, I am saddened and other times inspired.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17510 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_anna-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_anna-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_anna-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_anna-184x184.jpg 184w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_anna-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_anna-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_anna-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_anna-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_anna.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Anna Bjurstam, Wellness Pioneer, Six Senses, Sweden<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cIn times like this, and in the name of wellness, taking care of oneself and being responsible is key. There is so much one can do to make sure that one has as healthy an immune system that one can\u2014as well as tools to keep one\u2019s mind focused on being creative instead of reactive. This is a time to come together, support each other, and spread the message of love and kindness.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17517 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_sarah-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_sarah-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_sarah-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_sarah-184x184.jpg 184w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_sarah-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_sarah-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_sarah-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_sarah-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_sarah.jpg 562w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Sarah Camilleri, Founding Editor, European Spa Magazine, Spa Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Fear drives bad decisions. Tune into your own style of heartfelt leadership and find new energy to keep others grounded and positive. It\u2019s about taking time to think through all options, read as much as possible, and keep lines of communication open. Above all, stay focused on your efforts to support the wellbeing of your family, community, team, clients and industry colleagues. As a global wellness family, we can continue to make a positive impact through our work and by demonstrating heartfelt leadership when it\u2019s needed most.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17514 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_mia-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_mia-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_mia-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_mia-184x184.jpg 184w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_mia-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_mia-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_mia-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_mia-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_mia.jpg 503w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Mia Kyricos, SVP &amp; Global Head of Wellbeing, Hyatt, United States<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cAt Hyatt, the safety and wellbeing of our colleagues, guests and corporate customers remain our highest priority. Inspired by our purpose\u2014we care for people so they can be their best\u2014our leadership has reminded colleagues to prioritize their personal wellbeing in order to best care for others. We believe it\u2019s essential to practice self-care, which is not selfish but essential to remaining calm, caring, resilient and hopeful as we manage through this situation together.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17512 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Kwok-Kenneth-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Kenneth Kwok, Founder and CEO, Global Citizen Capital, Hong Kong<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cPrevention and wellness\u201d has been discussed by many health professionals as the \u2018Phoenix\u2019 movement. GWI stepping in and guiding this narrative on prevention and wellness, in my humble opinion, will definitely lead to a healthier, wellness-driven and, hence, more sustainable planet in the long run.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17511 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_franz-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_franz-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_franz-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_franz-184x184.jpg 184w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_franz-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_franz-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_franz-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_franz-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_franz.jpg 452w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Franz Linser, CEO, Linser Hospitality GmbH, Austria<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cMany of us are experiencing that it\u2019s quite OK every once in a while to fly less, to work more remotely, to have more time to think strategically rather than stressing around operationally. And with 50 percent reduced flights and reduced oil production and carbon emissions, our planet can finally take a breath and recover a bit from all the burdens we\u2019ve been loading on it. It sounds strange, but one of the side effects of the virus leads to a breather and bit of wellness for Mother Earth. It would be great if we would be willing to change our lives as quickly and as dramatically to not just save our health but our planet as a whole.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17512 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Stavros-Mavridis-e1585250772110.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Stavros Mavridis, General Manager, \u03a3OUL TAILOR\u03a3, Greece <\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cNothing is constant except change. This new era that arises with all the challenges and changes pushes us to focus on adaptive skills that change who the leader is being rather than only what the leader is doing. It is time to develop connectedness, through which we will develop critical skills to take immediate actions to address complex realities more effectively.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17512 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_jeremy-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_jeremy-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_jeremy-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_jeremy-184x184.jpg 184w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_jeremy-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_jeremy-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_jeremy-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_jeremy-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pic_jeremy.jpg 392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Jeremy McCarthy, Group Director of Spa &amp; Wellness, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Hong Kong<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cIn times of crisis, the world needs practical optimists. Practical optimists don\u2019t ignore a difficult reality\u2014they accept it\u2014and then immediately start working towards the better future they want to create.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17512 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Bosalavage-Wendy-e1585251085261.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Wendy Nierel-Bosalavage, Chief Revenue Officer and President, LIVunLtd, United States<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cPositively<strong>Well<\/strong> is such a great resource and a great community, with much to explore, to learn from, and to be inspired by. Positively<strong>Well<\/strong> clearly champions my own belief that what perspective you take on life, its challenges, imperfections, contradictions and unpredictability, greatly impacts how it feels, how healthy you remain, and how effective you are in pursuing your goals.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-4\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17512 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Brepohl-Margareth-1-scaled-e1585251147563.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-3 wrc-column-end\" >\n<p><strong>Margareth Novaes Brepohl, Chief Quality Officer, Lapinha Spa, Brazil <\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cLove drives out fear; loving people we know and also people we don\u2019t know is a good path to a new co-created reality.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<div id=\"i4c-dialogs-container\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"i4c-dialogs-container\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"i4c-dialogs-container\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"i4c-dialogs-container\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"i4c-dialogs-container\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"i4c-dialogs-container\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"i4c-dialogs-container\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"i4c-dialogs-container\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"i4c-dialogs-container\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"i4c-dialogs-container\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"i4c-dialogs-container\"><\/div>\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inspiration from Wellness Leaders Thank you to wellness leaders from around the world who support PositivelyWell\u00a0by sharing\u00a0insightful articles\u00a0and inspiring quotes. 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