Dr. Terri Kennedy

Stress & Productivity Management

"We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit."
-- Aristotle

Stress is a part of life, but chronic stress can reduce productive capacity, lead to devastating disease and even kill. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 25 to 40 percent of U.S. workers suffer from stress-related job burnout. More than $300 billion is spent annually in America on stress-related job compensation claims, reduced productivity, absenteeism and medical expenses. That's more than $10,000 per employee! In Dr. Terri Kennedy's popular talk, From Stress to Success, participants will gain a better understanding of stress and learn a variety of immediately-accessible management skills and tips, including:

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Bloomberg Media

On July 15, 2010, Dr. Terri Kennedy led her popular Stress or Success workshop for employees at Bloomberg Media. She shared mental, physical and organizational strategies for conquering stress and regaining control, as well as hands-on techniques to decompress right away.

Corporate / Media

Empowerment Schools Principal's Conference 
On May 25, 2010, Dr. Terri Kennedy led a "From Stress to Success" program for the Principal's Conference for the Empowerment Schools Children First Network #4. She shared practical and proactive stress management techniques. Principals of Empowerment Schools have greater autonomy from the New York City Department of Education in terms of management, instruction, and budget, if they agree to meet performance goals.

City Government / Education

New York City Department of Consumer Affairs
On Monday, March 23rd, 2009, Dr. Terri Kennedy taught a series of "From Stress to Success" workshops for employees at the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs. She offered practical advice on proactively managing stress at home and in the workplace. She also provided hands-on techniques for regaining personal control.

City Government

National Institutes of Health
On Friday, May 23rd, 2008, Dr. Terri Kennedy gave a keynote speech on "Yoga as a Corporate Stress Management Tool" for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH, a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research.

Federal Government

Deloitte Financial Advisory Services
On Thursday, November 20th, 2008, Dr. Terri Kennedy led a "Stress to Success" workshop for employees and clients of Deloitte Financial Advisory Services in New York. She offered practical advice on proactively managing stress at home and in the workplace. She also provided hands-on techniques for regaining personal control. 

Corporate / Finance

Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York 
On February 20, 2010, Dr. Terri Kennedy led a workshop exploring the topic "No More Drama -- Managing Stress Before It Manages Me" for the Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York. In this very interactive session, she shared information and hands-on techniques to help participants reduce stress and lead healthier lives. The event was sponsored by their Women’s Health Ministry which is led by the Co-Pastor, Rev. Dr. Elaine McCollins-Flake. View a video excerpt from the event.

Faith-based Community / Women

Association of Black Cardiologists 
From July 23rd through July 25th, 2009, Dr. Terri Kennedy participated in the Community Health Advocate Training (CHAT) sponsored by the Association of Black Cardiologists. She learned the With Every Heartbeat is Life curriculum, as well as taught an advanced workshop to physicians and nurses titled "A Body-Mind-Spirit Approach to Stress Management".

Medical Professionals / Community Health Advocates

Abyssinian Development Corporation
On August 12, 2009, Dr. Terri Kennedy led her signature "From Stress to Success" workshop for the Abyssinian Development Corporation Planning Institute in New York. She offered practical strategies for proactively managing stress, as well as hands-on coping techniques. 

Non-Profit Executives

43rd SNMA Annual Medical Education Conference
On Saturday, March 22nd, 2008, Dr. Terri Kennedy led two workshops on "The Art & Science of De-Stressing" for the 43rd SNMA Annual Medical Education Conference (AMEC) in New York. It is consistently the largest gathering of underrepresented minority medical students at any time of the year in any place in the nation.  Part of AMEC's mission is to address the needs of underserved communities and increase the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent and socially conscious physicians. The conference theme was "Leadership in Medicine: Science to Service." 

Medical Students

East Harlem Asthma Center of Excellence
On Thursday, December 17th, 2009, Dr. Terri Kennedy led a stress management program for families at the East Harlem Asthma Center of Excellence. Sponsored by the New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the event took place at the Aguilar Library in East Harlem. The event was in English and Spanish.

Families

Frederick Douglass Academy
On Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008, Dr. Terri Kennedy led a workshop for parents and teachers at the Frederick Douglass Academy in Harlem. She provided an overview of the Power Living philosophy and offered practical advice on proactively managing stress and making a healthy lifestle a reality.

Parents and Teachers

The Bridge Program
On Saturday, January 21, 2006, Terri Kennedy led a workshop for The Bridge Program "Pampered and Paid" Event - which helps people transition back into the workforce. She taught stress management and chair yoga techniques. The event was held at the historic Theresa Hotel in Harlem.

Disadvantaged Adults

Essence "Women Who Are Shaping The World" Leadership Summit
On Friday, October 13th, 2006, Terri Kennedy spoke at the Essence "Women Who Are Shaping The World" Leadership Summit in New York. She shared her "Power Living: Mini-Escapes" - interactive tips and mind-body exercises to manage stress and charge your energy throughout the day.

Women Executives

Abyssinian Baptist Church Health Ministry
On Saturday, April 16, 2005, Terri Kennedy led a three-hour Stress Management Workshop for the Abyssinian Baptist Church Health Ministry at the church in Harlem. She provided techniques for managing stress ranging from deep breathing and yoga to meditation and food strategies.

Faith-based Community

Cruise Lines International Association
On Friday, June 10, 2005, Terri Kennedy spoke for the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) PR Congress in New York. She led a discussion on "Power Living: From S.O.S. to Success" for the corporate communications executives of CLIA member companies. CLIA is the official trade organization of the cruise industry composed of 19 of the major cruise lines serving North America.

Corporate Communications Executives

Harvard Business School African-American Alumni Association
From October 8 - 10, 2004, Terri Kennedy participated in the Harvard Business School African-American Alumni Association 7th Annual Conference - United for Success: Defining Tomorrow's Partnerships at the Royal Palm Crowne Plaza Resort in Miami, Florida. She led a workshop entitled "Creating Personal Sustainability" - sharing her own journey from top media executive to social entrepreneur, discussing how to create habits of success and demonstrating stress management techniques.

Business Executives

Elmhust Hospital Center
On Thursday, March 18, 2004, Terri Kennedy spoke at an event entitled "Virtuous Women: Beauty, Courage and Strength" at the Elmhust Hospital Center in New York. It was an exhibition in celebration of Women's History Month presented by The Queens Health Network and the Queens Council on the Arts. She spoke to the doctors, nurses, and invited guests about the "S.O.S. Syndrome," a term she coined which relates to the three major roadblocks to success: Stress, Old Habits and Self-Esteem.

Hospital Executives

Harvard Business School Women's Alumnae Conference
On Saturday, October 19, 2002, Terri Kennedy led "Raise Your Spirit" energy management sessions for the sold-out 2002 HBS Women's Alumnae Conference in Manhattan. It proved to be an extraordinary day with 100 remarkable Harvard Business School alumnae and guests - some of America's leading CEOs, entrepreneurs, investment bankers, marketers, strategy consultants, venture capitalists, and more!

Women Executives

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