The Year of Practice
 
November 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
Celebrating 15 Years of Impact
 
 
GLOBAL CONFERENCE IN IDYLLIC OJAI
 
 
Be part of the 2025 Global Conference, celebrating our 15th anniversary in picturesque Ojai, California, from January 13-17. This year's theme, "Performing: a harmonious blend of preparation, practice, and spontaneous magic," promises to inspire and elevate your professional and personal endeavors.
 
 
Experience captivating keynotes, interactive sessions, and exclusive networking opportunities designed as an unparalleled opportunity to aim toward the future. Now, with limited tiers available, including Virtual, Standard, Premium, and VIP options, secure your spot today to ensure you don't miss this transformative event.
 
 
Tee up 2025 to be your best year yet.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The most valuable 40 minutes of your week
 
 
WEEKLY ECOACHING WITH THE CEO
 
 
Our self-paced Thrive program includes Weekly eCoaching that could become the most valuable 40 minutes of your work week. It’s one thing to study Transactional Competence. It’s another thing to practice it.
 
 
Thrive members are invited to Zoom in early and connect with the IU community before sessions. Thrive eCoaching is your weekly chance to get priceless time with CEO John Patterson backed up a rich library of professional resources.
 
 
 Join us next week!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Executive Influence: A Monthly Masterclass
 
 
ELEVATE YOUR LEADERSHIP
 
 
Our new monthly masterclass series is designed for young professionals eager to connect with high-achieving peers, develop advanced leadership strategies, and expand their influence. Each session dives into a specific aspect of Executive Influence, providing actionable strategies to elevate your leadership and decision-making.
 
 
Whether mastering high-stakes negotiations, fostering high-performance teams, or inspiring greater buy-in from stakeholders, this masterclass offers the critical skills and insights to help you excel.
 
 
Find a masterclass near you.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Navigate Your Career Path with Precision and Confidence
 
 
FEBRUARY 2025 COHORT NOW OPEN
 
 
Foundations: Introduces core principles and practical fundamentals. This is your chance to dive into the IU curriculum, applying smart solutions to real-world challenges. Elevate your skills, transform theory into action, and navigate your career path with precision and confidence. Don't just watch opportunities pass by — seize them.
 
 
Registration deadline is 14 February 2025.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tune Into the Age of Impulse Podcast Series
 
 
THE CURRENT
 
 
The Age of Impulse series explores the consequences of our shift from thoughtful consideration to knee-jerk responses. Overflowing with misinformation, unchecked beliefs, and widespread frustration, society is caught in a cycle where reactions take precedence over reason.
 
 
From deepening political divides to everyday conflicts and the rise of social movements, this series reveals the dangers of living in a reactive state in an increasingly complex world. 
 
 
Hosted by John Patterson and Kirkland Tibbels
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Asset / Liability
 
 
ANA ATHANASIU
 
 
With a long personal experience about the asset and liability of personality traits that offer both extraordinary value and harsh lessons, Ana Athanasiu, who lives in the San Francisco Bay area of California, is an internet pioneer who had a vibrant career in telecommunications and software development.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Right People in the Right Roles
 
 
TIM GUEST
 
 
Tim Guest shares his journey of discovering his true personality type through Influential U's transactional competence training. Tim explains how understanding his natural strengths allowed him to create high-value, low-cost transactions in business by placing the right people in the right roles, ultimately boosting productivity and job satisfaction.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Swept Away by a Powerful Current
 
 
PETER BURGRAF
 
 
Peter Burgraf, Vice President of Business Development at Q2 Business Capital in Chicago, shares his journey from being overwhelmed by debt to achieving both personal and financial success. Like many, Peter initially bought into the common belief that hard work alone guarantees success.