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Friendship as a Practice: For Your Wellbeing and Longevity
Jeff Hamaoui, Christine Sperber & Derek Gehl
Join Jeff, Christine, and our new CEO Derek Gehl for a special discussion on why friendship is the most important practice for boosting your wellbeing and longevity. They’ll share some of MEA’s most surprising discoveries about how friendship impacts our lives and help you start to think of friendship less as something that “just happens” and more as a practice that you can work on for the rest of your life – for a better life.
During our discussion we will explore…
- Why is friendship so important? Especially for men.
- What is your friendship story?
- Discover your friendship style
- Define your friendships 5 / 50
- Set your friendship goal for 2025
Plus we will be releasing Jeff’s new publication on Friending, which you will be able to download for free.
December 18, 2024
10:00 AM PT
01:00 PM ET
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Meet Your Hosts
Jeff Hamaoui
MEA co-founder and Chief Education Officer
MEA co-founder and poetic Chief Education Officer Jeff Hamaoui is a gentle and empathic facilitator, business innovation veteran, and community builder who’s taught sustainability courses at Wharton, Berkeley, and Stanford.
Christine Sperber
MEA co-founder and fearless Chief Experience Officer (CXO)
MEA co-founder and fearless Chief Experience Officer (CXO), Christine Sperber has been a pro athlete, hotelier, producer, writer, and restaurateur. She’s passionate about service and caring for people, dogs, and the planet.
Derek Gehl
Chief Executive Officer
Derek Gehl is a serial e-commerce entrepreneur, speaker, and author. After spending the first decade of his professional career growing one of world’s first Internet marketing companies to over $30 million in sales, he decided that leading a company of 100 employees in offices in two countries wasn’t for him – so he sold the company to a private equity group and refocused his life on the things he loved most: spending time with his family, pursuing his passions, and building and growing online businesses. [more]In 2024, after doing some consulting for MEA, Derek had his own transformational experience at a Navigating Transitions workshop, which inspired him to join the company as Chief Marketing and Technology Officer and then take on the role as CEO, spearheading our mission to reimagine midlife and build a global pro-aging community that inspires people to thrive in the second half of life.
Discover Upcoming Wisdom
How to Be a Better Leader
Chip Conley & Derek Gehl
January 22, 2025
11:30 AM PT
02:30 PM ET
Chip Conley will delve into the transformative concepts from his “Wisdom at Work” and “PEAK” books so you can discover how to embrace the role of a Modern Elder, combining seasoned experience with a beginner’s mindset to foster adaptability and meaningful contributions in today’s multigenerational workplace. Additionally, Chip will explore how applying Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs can enhance organizational performance by effectively addressing the core needs of employees, customers, and investors.
Register now and discover how:
• Cultivating a growth-oriented mindset to navigate and lead through change.
• Implementing Maslow-inspired strategies to boost engagement and satisfaction among key stakeholders.
•Leveraging intergenerational collaboration to drive innovation and success.
If you are a professional seeking to deepen your leadership skills, enhance organizational culture, and drive sustainable success by integrating timeless wisdom with contemporary business practices, then you don’t want to miss this one!
Love and Dating in Midlife and Beyond
Kari Cardinale, Arielle Ford, Evan Marc Katz, Ken Page & Barb Beck
February 6, 2025
11:00 AM PT
02:00 PM ET
Are you navigating love and dating in midlife? Whether you’re in a relationship, seeking love, or happily single, this engaging virtual event offers valuable insights and strategies to help you expand love in your life.
Join host Kari Cardinale and an expert panel featuring Arielle Ford, Evan Katz, Ken Page, and Barb Beck as they share their wisdom on building meaningful connections, fostering self-love, and navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of midlife romance.
What You’ll Learn:
- Proven tools to deepen existing relationships
- Strategies for dating with authenticity and confidence
- Insights into embracing midlife as a time for growth and love
This is your opportunity to reflect, connect, and gain inspiration for your journey, no matter where you are on the path of love.
Modern Leadership: The Courage to Lead Differently
Jerry Colonna & Chip Conley
February 10, 2025
11:00 AM PT
02:00 PM ET
Gather with REBOOT author and legendary CEO coach Jerry Colonna, alongside MEA founder and renowned entrepreneur Chip Conley, for a powerful live session examining the next frontier of leadership—radical self-inquiry. Discover why successful leaders are embracing vulnerability and conscious growth as pathways to creating meaningful impact in the world.
What You’ll Learn
- The unexpected ways vulnerability and authenticity amplify your leadership influence
- The reasons why better leadership begins with transforming your relationship with power
- How to turn professional achievement into meaningful impact through radical self-inquiry
- How to access deeper wisdom that transforms both you and those you lead
Can’t join us live? No problem! Register now and get the full replay sent straight to your inbox.