CoOp Leadership Development Conference
CoOp Leadership Development Conference
The Leadership Dividend
Your Hidden Impact on Business Success
Join us for The California Coalition of Employee Benefit Plan Sponsors (CoOp)’s inaugural Leadership Development Conference, “The Leadership Dividend: Your Hidden Impact on Business Success.” This exclusive event will equip you with advanced leadership skills and insights to cultivate a thriving work environment. Learn how to boost productivity, drive profitability, and retain top talent through employee engagement.
Date: June 11, 2025
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Place*: Onsite, FLORA
1040 Seventh Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
*Parking: Please note that parking availability is limited. We recommend arriving early or considering carpooling.
Your Leadership Skills Directly Impact
Business Profitability, Productivity & Employee Retention.
LEARN HOW TO MAKE EVERY DECISION COUNT.
Remember, the minute you become someone’s boss, you become a topic of conversation at dinner. What do you want your employees to say about you?”
– Kaitlin Carmichael, Learning & Development Manager
Gain more valuable insights like this from Kaitlin Carmichael and other industry leaders as they explore the profound impact of effective leadership.
Employees are your most valuable assets. As a leader, your influence extends beyond traditional business metrics; you play a vital role in nurturing the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of your team.
Gallup research shows that engaged teams achieve:
Who is the California Coalition of Employee Benefit Plan Sponsors (CoOp):
The California Coalition of Employee Benefit Plan Sponsors (CoOp) is dedicated to promoting the general and economic welfare of its members. By providing educational programs and fostering the common interests of employee benefit plan sponsors, The CoOp aims to empower organizations to enhance employee well-being and drive organizational success.
As a pioneering leader in the health education sector, The CoOp is committed to inspiring comprehensive employee well-being strategies.
First-Ever CoOp Leadership Conference
Engage with thought leaders and gain insights from accomplished leadership experts to implement actionable insights and proven techniques strategies.
Hosted by:
The California Coalition of Employee Benefit Plan Sponsors (CoOp)
Why Attend
Explore strategies to drive organizational success by focusing on the pivotal role of leadership in fostering an engaged workforce.
Gain insights from industry experts on implementing effective work cultures that boost productivity and financial outcomes. Explore innovative leadership techniques, harness emotional intelligence, and develop inclusive practices to foster positive change in your organization.
Network with a diverse group of professionals including business leaders, health and wellness experts, and fellow employee benefit plan sponsors. Engage with esteemed speakers Kaitlin Carmichael, John Sinclair, Michol Dalcourt, and Robert Cappuccio, who bring a wealth of experience in leadership development, movement medicine, and holistic well-being. Seize this unique opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals dedicated to creating healthier, more productive, and engaged workplaces.
A dynamic, engaging conference experience with interactive sessions, expert-led workshops, and inspiring presentations. Immerse yourself in a collaborative atmosphere designed to spark innovation and strategic thinking.
With a focus on practical solutions and actionable insights, you’ll leave equipped with the tools and knowledge to drive meaningful change in your organization.
Agenda
It goes without saying that no company, small or large, can win over the long run without energized employees who believe in the mission and understand how to achieve it.” – Jack Welch, former CEO of GE
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
FLORA
1040 Seventh Avenue,
San Diego, CA 92101
| 9:00 am | Check In & Refreshments |
| 9:30 am | Introduction & Welcome |
| 9:45 am | Speaker #1 – Kaitlin Carmichael: Navigating Your Nervous System for Managers |
| 11:15 am | Speaker #2 – John Sinclair: The Power of Recess for Leaders |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch (provided) |
| 1:15 pm | Speaker #3 – Michol Dalcourt: The Vital Edge: How Wellbeing is the Hidden Driver of High-Performance Leadership |
| 2:30 pm | Speaker #4 – Robert “Bobby” Cappuccio: Beyond Performance: How Leaders Create Cultures that Elevate People & Performance |
| 3:45 pm | Closing Remarks |
Speaker Bios & Session Descriptions
Kaitlin Carmichael
Learning & Development Manager
SESSION:
Navigating Your Nervous System for Managers
Navigating Your Nervous System for Managers is a neuroscience-informed workshop that helps leaders understand the role of the autonomic nervous system in how we experience workplace behavior and stress. Drawing on Polyvagal Theory, this session offers practical tools for recognizing signs of dysregulation, supporting nervous system regulation, and fostering psychologically safe, high-performing teams.
Kaitlin Carmichael is a leadership and professional development expert with over 16 years of experience creating and facilitating courses to help employees and managers of all levels unlock their full potential, without losing their sanity. Kaitlin has worked with professionals in universities, government, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, and technology companies.
For the last decade, Kaitlin has increasingly focused on coaching and developing leaders, with a bold mission: to rid the world of bad bosses. By emphasizing self-reflection and awareness, accountability, emotional intelligence, and nervous system regulation, Kaitlin helps managers become the kind of leaders others want to follow, while building healthier workplaces and increasing employee engagement in the process. Kaitlin is a single mom to a 7-year-old boy with autism. She is a strong advocate for the inclusion and empowerment of people with neurodivergence and different abilities. Kaitlin’s favorite hobbies are riding her e-bike and traveling around the country for John Mayer or Taylor Swift concerts.
SESSION:
The Power of Recess for Leaders
When we were kids, some of our favorite times happened on the playground at recess. We explored how to play, create and socialize. At Seven Movements, John Sinclair has been the pioneer of “Micro-Dosing Movement,” think of it like Recess for Adults- small doses of purposeful exercise and building habits or “streaks”.
These movement streaks are the foundation for all health and performance behaviors. The most potent universal remedy for disease, cognitive performance decline, and managing chronic illness and pain, is through movement. John will show you how and why the power of daily movement snacks will improve company culture, drive growth and productivity and restore mental health.
John is a renowned expert in programming movement as medicine, with extensive experience in coaching, athletic training, and medical exercise specialization. His unique insights into health and performance programming stem from his diverse roles as an educator, coach, and applied functional scientist. John has developed innovative strategies for long-term athlete development in college and professional sports and has consulted professional sports teams and governments globally.
He served as Health and Performance consultant for the California State Guard and created program solutions for renowned brands like ViPR Pro, Zumba, Equinox, Nike, and 24HR Fitness. Notably, he designed the first Wellness Experience aboard the Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection. As a sought-after subject matter expert, John lectures internationally and directs programming at The Institute of Motion. He also shares his expertise through the IoM Personal Training Mentorships and the Applied Health and Human Performance Specialist Certification programs.
SESSION:
The Vital Edge: How Wellbeing is the Hidden Driver of High-Performance Leadership
Join Michol Dalcourt as he explores the principles of wellness as a foundation for performance and leadership. Through the lens of the key determinants of health—Physical, Mental/Emotional, and Social—he will demonstrate how building strengths in each area can enhance your overall health and performance, while also expanding your capacity to lead and contribute meaningfully to others.
Michol Dalcourt is an internationally recognized industry leader in health and human performance. He is the founder and CEO of the IoM, inventor of ViPR PRO and Co-Founder of PTA Global. He has given hundreds of international lectures and has been a featured speaker at most of the world’s top fitness conferences, fitness clubs and at many colleges and universities around the world. Michol specializes in health and human performance, consulting with many of the fitness industry’s biggest companies – including Equinox, Microsoft and Nike.
Robert Cappuccio
Coaching & Cultural Development Consultant | California Schools VEBA
SESSION:
Beyond Performance: How Leaders Create Cultures that Elevate People & Performance
Join us for an engaging session exploring the interwoven nature of high performance and well-being. Discover leadership’s vital role in creating a culture of well-being as a strategic imperative for any organization. Through practical insights and actionable tools, this session will empower you to take tangible steps towards creating an atmosphere where your team will thrive, collaborate effectively, and ultimately enhance the bottom line of your school’s success. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your approach to leadership and drive impactful positive change within your organization.
Robert “Bobby” Cappuccio is an internationally renowned presenter, best-selling author, and coach specializing in wellness, behavior change, cultural development, communication, and leadership. He has trained and developed teams globally, working with individuals at all organizational levels, from front-line staff to C-suite executives. Robert has held senior leadership positions and co-founded prominent education and leadership companies worldwide.
He has co-authored multiple textbooks, authored best-sellers, and contributed hundreds of articles to leading trade publications. As a featured speaker, he has shared the stage with influential figures like His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Dr. Jane Goodall, Dr. Deepak Chopra, Olympian Ruben Gonzalez, and actor Martin Kove. Robert is a frequent guest on podcasts and radio shows, including BBC4 with Paul Ross. He also hosts “The Self-Help Antidote,” a podcast where he and his guests share insights and expertise every week.
Location and Parking
Parking: Please note that parking availability is limited. We recommend arriving early or considering carpooling.
Place: Onsite, FLORA
Downtown San Diego
1040 Seventh Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
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Space is limited – register today to secure your spot.
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