Linda combines the latest research in positive psychology, gratitude, and neuroscience in the delivery of executive and team coaching services. In addition, she supports various research initiatives as it relates to employee engagement and building a healthy and positive work environment. Most recently, she completed a Gratitude Intervention Study resulting in statistically significant improvements in employee engagement and meaningfulness of work. Linda currently serves in an advisory role for a Nursing Steering Committee at a major academic medical center as a gratitude subject matter expert. She is also conducting research with Central Queensland University in Queensland, Australia, and Angelia Ruskin University in Cambridge, England, on gratitude interventions to support nurse resilience and stress management.
Linda is a credentialed executive coach through the International Coach Federation, a certified Brain-Based Coach through the NeuroLeadership Institute, a licensed Positive Psychology Instructor, and a member of the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School Affiliate. She holds a B.S in Health Education from Virginia Tech and has completed coursework pursuing an M.S. in Conflict Management at the University of Baltimore.
Linda is a frequent speaker and writer on the science of gratitude and the associated correlates of contemporary neuroscience. Frequently requested topics include individual health and well-being benefits of gratitude and the professional and organizational benefits to reinforce positive cultures, develop positive leadership, and inspire employees to bring their best self to work each day. She is the author of Gratitude Heals®– A Journal for Inspiration and Guidance (Available on Amazon) and the upcoming eBook, It Takes a Pandemic – 30 Days to Discover Gratitude, Kindness, and Hope.
- The Power of Gratitude to Heal Our Hearts, Minds, and Bodies – Evidence-Based Discoveries for Greater Health and Well-Being.
- The Neuroscience of Gratitude – The Positive Impact on Employee Recognition.
- Gratitude – The Positive Impact on Employee Engagement and a Healthy Work Environment.
- The Neuroscience of Gratitude – What Leaders Should Know About This New Neural Knowledge.
- Discovering the Health and Wellness Benefits of Practicing Gratitude.
- The Neuroscience of Gratitude – Coaching Success Factors.
- Providence St Joseph Health 2020 Virtual Nursing Summit Virtual Keynote
- Maryland Mortgage Bankers & Brokers Association Professional Mortgage Women Webinar
- University of Rochester Medical Center Leadership Retreat Keynote
- ORCHSE Strategies, LLC, Occupational Safety and Health Group Presentation
- LeadingAge DC Annual Meeting Presentation
- Virginia Organization of Nurse Executives and Leaders Spring Conference Presentation
- HR Houston – Gulf Coast Symposium Presentation
- Virginia Commonwealth University, 12th Annual HIGHER Ground Women’s Leadership Conference Presentation
- Fairfax, Virginia, Annual Leadership Center For Excellence Presentation
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