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ABOUT
Margaret Piela, MA, LMHC
Experience Management
Consultant
Viktor Frankl inspired me as a teenager, when I
read his book, Man's Search For Meaning.
The quote above speaks to the power of choice,
independent of the circumstances we encounter.
During my nursing career,
my focus was to help patients find a choice
point in the midst of challenging circumstances
- loss, pain, suffering, crisis, addictions,
illness and death. At the death bed of many
patients, I would help those faced with crisis
and challenging situations to move from a place
of fear to a place of inner peace. I
co-designed and
implemented
educational
programs, knowing the power of education,
information, motivation and
support to
empower patients. Many patients
were not at peace and did not know the power of
choice in attitude. I would
provide
inspiration, tools, and perspectives
so they
would have more ability to change their life experiences.
Entering graduate school,
I had a fervent desire to understand how to
break out of habitual patterns, not just
superficially or temporarily, but in a concrete,
lasting way. Seeking to know how we could be in
charge of our own internal experiences and not
fall victim to circumstances; how we could
develop a sense of inner peace no matter what we
faced, I was determined to discover whatever it
took to be fulfilled at the end of life's
journey and then to teach what I learned.
In graduate school,
I created Experience Management, a
simple and practical way to teach and inspire
people. The life-altering tools and perspectives
I teach as Experience Management
are built upon the foundations of Neuro
Linguistic Programming, Quantum Physics and
Systems Thinking. I continue to utilize this
model and conceptual framework to professionally
inspire, empower and educate people through
classes, counseling and individual consultations.
After graduation and to present day,
I
continue being
inspired and am perpetually on a quest toward
more self-realization, mastery and
self-actualization. With my questioning and
never-ending curiosity, my belief in the
importance of recognizing how powerful
perception is, and my willingness to drop
limited frameworks to move into new territory, I
am eager and engaged as a student of life in
everyday circumstances. The practical
application of Experience Management in
my life brings me continued understanding,
wisdom, knowledge and experience beyond what is
written here.
I extend
to all those who come for my services,
the same
standing invitation I receive from life: to
elevate our experience of being human to a more
creative, fulfilling and masterful one. I am
delighted with what comes forward in response to
saying YES to life's intriguing invitation. I
am honored to have the opportunity to
participate with clients in their
self-realization and actualization.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
In 1976, I received a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Nursing at the University of San
Francisco. After years as a Registered Nurse, I
received an M.A. in Whole Systems Design
in 1984 from Antioch University West, with a
specialty in Facilitating Change From a Systems
Perspective. With added certifications in Neuro-Linguistic
Programming and Mediation and Conflict
Negotiation, I started my own business in 1983.
Having gained expertise and experience in health
and the behavioral sciences,
I blended them together to provide clients with
practical, holistic approaches to managing their
personal experiences. I provided trainings in
the corporate environment and expanded to
include speaking engagements, retreats, conflict
resolution and problem employee counseling,
private counseling, group facilitation and
classes.
As a Certified Herbalist, Natural Health
Consultant and Nutritional Counselor, I
furthered my knowledge and experience in Natural
Health. I received additional training,
certifications and experience in various healing
and change modalities such as Iridology,
Aromatherapy, Acupressure and Reflexology
Techniques as well as Matrix Energetics Levels I
& II, Reiki Level 1 and Basic Training for
Spiritual and Magnetic Healing.
I was the founder and director of Mastery
Health & Learning Center, Inc. during
various phases of the Center’s growth and it
took the form of a health center and retail
health and herbal store from 2000 - 2006. Our
staff was comprised of more than 12
practitioners who combined their talents to
provide a unique array of classes and individual
consultations, all for the personal growth,
health, and life enhancement of clients.
In 2009, I began providing brain training
exercises via NeuroFeedback. This
exercise protocol provides an opportunity for a
client's nervous system to self-regulate and
function at a higher potential. The brain has
the capacity to change, recover function, break
habits, and build new neuron pathways when
challenged through exercise. Clients are
therefore supported in making new behavioral and
emotional changes with NeuroFeedback.
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