Presenters for 2013

August Gold

This powerful, energetic and wise speaker is a joy to listen to. Her books have been translated into 15 languages and she currently gives weekly empowerment seminars in New York City, which are also available online

For over twenty years, August Gold has been transforming lives by helping people discover that what is happening to them is really happening for them.
Recognized as an authority on personal development, August Gold is a nationally renowned speaker, counselor and author. She gives weekly empowerment seminars in New York City called "Happy Hour w/August Gold." A master storyteller whose bold, empowering lectures are fused with a heavy dose of comedy, August speaks at conferences worldwide.
August is an award-winning author of 9 books for children and adults, including Prayer Partners, the Good Housekeeping Book of the Month The Prayer Chest and Where Does God Live?, as well as The Think and Grow Rich Workbook Series. In all, her books have been translated in 15 languages and have over 100,000 copies in print.
August currently lives in Fairfield, Connecticut with her partner of 20 years and love, Carol.

David Ault

With boyish playfulness which belies his deep spiritual wisdom, David gently leads audiences into deeper self awareness using both his words and his inspirational music. We are delighted to have him back this year.

For nearly 30 years David has traveled the world as a New Thought musician, keynote speaker and workshop/retreat facilitator and currently serves as senior minister for Spiritual Living Center of Atlanta Georgia USA.
Through his stateside non-profit, Khmer Child Foundation, David has established an ongoing fresh water well building facilitation project in the Siem Reap area of Cambodia, as well as created a non-government regulated school that provides free education, medical/hygiene assistance, agricultural and life skills training, all against the odds of poverty and bureaucratic restriction. The school, named Future Khmer Child, currently supports nearly 200 children and young adults all year round.
David is the author of the bestseller, Where Regret Cannot Find Me, The Grass Is Greener Right Here and has 7 original CD's of his music from his singing/songwriting career. Visit DavidAult.com and KhmerChildFoundation.org for full details.

John Waterhouse

John is fun and engaging. He has been leading and teaching people in personal growth for many years. He is passionate about revealing the power that dwells within each person he meets.

John is a teacher, guide, mentor, and leader. His spiritual journey began in the early nineteen-eighties when an economic collapse prompted him to sell or close all of his businesses. He moved to Australia where he met a man named Ken Dyers. Through his work with his new found mentor, John began to understand the deep meaning and cosmic connection of all life.
John studied and taught New Thought when he returned to the United States. In 1988, he was ordained as a minister by Terry Cole-Whittaker. He continued his study in the teachings of Ernest Holmes and the principles and practices of other spiritual disciplines. This work carried John into an exploration of Native American shamanism. Today, John continues to work with Cherokee and Lakota medicine people and enjoys exploring subjects of diversity and gender relations as an associate professor at the University of North Carolina.
In the late 1990's, Churches Uniting in Global Mission and its founder, Dr. Robert Schuller, recruited John to lead the social action program, Peacemakers. He traveled across the U.S. helping faith communities find new ways to become involved in eliminating and healing the ravages of youth violence. John continues to work with teenagers in his local area through the Smart Choices Youth Mentoring Program and is a board member of the Center for Restorative Justice. John serves with his wife Barbara as co-minister of the Center for Spiritual Living in Ashville, North Carolina and as President of the worldwide organization, Centers for Spiritual Living.

Michael Gott

A brilliant speaker and talented musician Michael is the cornerstone of our Live Music Presentation. His wisdom has a rich depth and his heart is beautifully open. We are delighted to have him back .

As singer/pianist/songwriter Michael Gott is a performer you won’t soon forget, yet he is equally memorable as a speaker and teacher who pours his heart and soul into every word he speaks.
He has deep wisdom, gained from a diverse life experience and synthesised through his compassion and understanding of His background in such disparate musical disciplines as gospel, pop, opera, musical theatre, classical piano and jazz has developed his unique and exciting performance style. He has been compared to many of the greats, but Michael is truly an original.
Visit Michael’s website to keep up with his latest releases and speaking schedule, MichaelGott.com

Jennifer Hadley

Teaching love, compassion, and forgiveness as a daily practice with an emphasis on no blame, no shame Jennifer leads people into a practical mystical spirituality that anyone can embody with ease and grace.

Reverend Jennifer Hadley is an international writer, speaker, teacher and counselor. As an Intuitive Spiritual Therapist, Rev. Jennifer employs her considerable intuitive skills and knowledge of spiritual principle, Science of Mind, and A Course in Miracles to assist seekers in releasing beliefs and mental patterns that no longer serve them. Those who've had this experience say they've been able to step into living a miraculous life where they can help others find their way to awakened spiritual success.
Teaching the personal practice of nonviolence led Rev. Jennifer to teaching forgiveness as a primary focus. She teaches love, compassion, and forgiveness as a daily practice with an emphasis on no blame and no shame. She focuses on supporting people on moving out of an intellectual spiritual understanding into a heart-based living mystical spiritual practice.
Rev. Jennifer is licensed by the Agape International Spiritual Center-a trans-denominational spiritual community founded by Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith, who is well known for his appearances in The Secret and on Oprah, Larry King and others.

JoAnne Freeman

JoAnne Freeman is recognized for innovative approaches to leadership training and meeting facilitation. JoAnne founded SWIM upstream in 2000 to offer a unique approach to helping teams and individuals achieve recognition through impact and influence. She incorporates elements of Dramatherapy and Transactional Analysis into challenging experiential exercises. JoAnne has always dedicated time, passion and energy to women's leadership and empowerment and is active as a speaker and in professional women's associations across Europe.

Bonnie Fatio

Bonnie Fatio, creator of the groundbreaking concept AgeEsteem®, inspires and challenges audiences throughout the world to rethink their views about aging and to live full, exciting lives at every age. She visions a world where people of all ages are respected as contributing members of society. Her book, AgeEsteem: Growing a Positive Attitude Toward Aging, empowers readers with inspirational anecdotes and practical advice, and serves as the catalyst for leadership training programs in the United States and Asia.
For 20 years, Bonnie has specialized in motivation and its power to influence positive change in people and organizations. She has held leadership roles in local government, civic groups and the international community, and is currently the Goodwill Ambassador of the World YWCA. Visit AgeEsteem.com to receive your complimentary copy of her ebook.

Carolina Rodriguez Barros

Carolina Rodriguez Barros is definitely a rare trainer, mentor and healer. People says she has an incredible way of transforming their lives. She calls herself a Glowing Master. Since 2008 Carolina has been leading Dare to Glow, a contemporary centre in the heart of Geneva where healing, awakening and transformation are possible. She facilitates workshops, women's circles and healing sessions for individuals to lead them back to themselves. Her guidance is sought by professional women who are at a turning point in their lives, and by men who are searching for the true meaning of life. Her guidance is also sought by companies who seek to motivate by bringing meaning and aligning personal true potential with mission. Her passion for creativity and self-expression led her to write "Reflections: how you see yourself and how other see you", an e-book to be launched in March 2013.