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Mary Elaine Kiener
Choosing Courageous Well-Being - Inside Me, With you, Among Us
Mary Elaine Kiener is a multifaceted professional who recently joined the Center for Purposeful Leadership (CPL) team as the Director of Art of Convening Programs.1 She brings a wealth of experience and a unique approach to her work, focusing on personal and professional development.
Professional Background
Mary Elaine Kiener holds a B.S. in Nursing from Marquette University and a Ph.D. in Urban Education from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.1 Her professional certifications include:
- Certified Holistic Stress Management Instructor
- Certified Wellness Inventory™ Coach
- Certified Focusing Professional and Trainer
- Certified Art of Convening™ (AoC) Leader
Role and Expertise
As the owner and CEO (Creative Energy Officer) of ASK ME House LLC, Mary Elaine works with smart, capable, and caring individuals who are navigating stressful lives.2 Her approach is centered on "choosing courageous wellbeing: inside me, with you, and among us".1 She is known for her exceptional listening skills and her ability to help people "come back home to themselves".1
Convening and Facilitation
Mary Elaine has extensive experience in convening and facilitation, having spent decades designing, coordinating, and facilitating meetings and continuing education programs.1 She is an advocate for distance learning and hybrid gatherings, incorporating creative expression to integrate a holistic body-mind-spirit approach.1
Recent Activities
Recently, Mary Elaine co-convened an Art of Convening Workshop with Craig Neal, which was attended by 47 change agents.5 This demonstrates her active involvement in her new role at the Center for Purposeful Leadership.
Philosophy and Approach
Mary Elaine describes herself as a "transformation midwife" and emphasizes the importance of authentic engagement, learning, and growth.1 Her work often involves exploring life's puzzles and challenges through a process of felt-sensed listening and learning.1 She has written about the power of pausing and reflection in personal growth and development.34
Mary Elaine Kiener brings a unique blend of nursing, education, wellness coaching, and facilitation skills to her role at the Center for Purposeful Leadership, contributing to the organization's mission of creating a just, inclusive, and interconnected world.1
