Urgent Calm - Advisors

Mark Thornton reinforces his teachings with the insight, wisdom and expertise of a formidable and varied group of some of the world's foremost authorities on peak performance. Mark's Advisory Board comprises thought leaders from a variety of disciplines -- Olympic coaches, former Green Berets, academic and corporate superstars -- each illustrating how Corporate Meditation is not only useful, but critical in achieving clarity, balance, and maximum impact.


	Andrew Duffy A former lieutenant in the United States Green Berets, Mr. Duffy assisted in designing the U.S. Military's most extreme training program, the Survive Escape Rescue and Evasion Course (S.E.R.E.), at the J.F.K School of Warfare at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Mr. Duffy is unique in both the depth of his practice and his success in the hedge fund world.
	Fran Pirozzolo, PhD Dr. Pirozzolo is a professional mental skills coach working for some of the top teams in American baseball, basketball and football, and helped take the New York Yankees to three world championships between 1996 and 2002. He has also worked with, World Heavyweight Champion, Evander Hollyfield and a number of professional golfers on the PGA circuit. He is the author of numerous books on the psychology of winning.
	Runne Gustafeson Mr. Gustafeson specializes in creating peak performance in intensely competitive environments. He currently utilizes these techniques as coach of the 2010 Swedish Winter Olympic team.
	Michael McDermott Mr. McDermott draws on his experience as the former Global Head of Learning and Professional Development at Goldman Sachs to demonstrate how spirit can be used to generate change in the management and effectiveness of human capital.