Live A Flourishing Life  

Keynote Speaker •  Author  •  Trainer & Coach

Specializing in Personal and Professional Resilience-Building Programs

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Upcoming Events

To book Rita Schiano for your event, please use the Contact Us form. Public events are highlighted in red.
 
2012

February 6, 2012 -- Featured speaker. Hampden County Mother of Twins Association, Springfield, MA.

2011

November 9, 2011-- Worcester, MA -- Keynote Speaker: Outstanding Women In Business Awards. Worcester Business Journal, Tuckerman Hall,10 Tuckerman Street. 11:30 a.m.

November 3, 2011 -- Guest presenter. New England Business Expo. Worcester, MA. Topic: Be A Resilient Leader.

August 22, 2011 -- Featured speaker. Bay Path College Faculty Day. Longmeadow, MA.

August 17, 2011 -- Private training. Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). Worcester, MA.

June 28, 2011 -- Private training. EOHHS for WorkTerrain.

June 8, 15, 22, 2011 -- Private training. Framingham Advocates for WorkTerrain.

June 7, 14, 16, 29,30 2011 -- Private training. Monson Developmental Center for WorkTerrain.

June 10 and 24, 2011 -- Private training. Community Teamwork for WorkTerrain.

June 9, 2011 -- Webster, MA -- Guest Speaker -- "On Being a 21st Century Author." Booklovers' Gourmet, 55 East Main Street. 5:30 p.m. To register, call 508-949-6232.

June 4, 2011 -- Webster, MA -- How to Live A Flourishing Life Process Workshop. Booklovers' Gourmet, 55 East Main Street. 10:00 a.m.  To register, click here.

June 3, 2011 -- Worcester, MA -- Worcester Women's Conference. (breakout session speaker) Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, DCU Center, 55 East Main Street. 10:00 a.m.  To register, click here.

May 20, 2011 -- Feeding Hills, MA. Featured author - Painting The Invisible Man. Private Book Club.

May 13 and 27, 2011 -- Private training. Community Teamwork for WorkTerrain.

May 18, 20, 30, 2011 -- Private training. Framingham Advocates for WorkTerrain.

April 28, 2011 - Southbridge, MA -- Workshop: "Live A Flourishing Life," Harrington Hospital 100 South Street, Conference Room 1. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. To register, call Cheryl St. Pierre at 508-765-3050. Cost: $10 Harrington Hospital employees; $20 public.

April 20, 2011 -- Private training. Southbridge Credit Union.

April 15 and 29, 2011 -- Private training. Community Teamwork for WorkTerrain.

April 4, 6, 25, 2011 -- Private training. Framingham Advocates for WorkTerrain.

March 24, 2011 - Sturbridge, MA -- Guest Host: Woman in Business Leadership Workshop. 7:00 p.m.

March 24, 2011 - Southbridge, MA -- Guest Speaker: "Managing Your Stress, Before It Manages You," Harrington Hospital. 2:00 p.m.

March 22, 2011 -- Private training. The McCurdy Group.

March 11 and 25, 2011 -- Private training. Community Teamwork for WorkTerrain.

March 9, 2011 -- Radio Interview: Chit Chat  Cafe Live. ArtistFirst Radio Network. 9:00 p.m. EST

March 9, 2011  - Sturbridge, MA -- Guest Speaker: Woman in Business Luncheon Meeting.12:00. (Re-scheduled from 1/2/11)

March 3, 2011 -- Private training. Brockton Day Nursery for WorkTerrain.

March 2, 16, 30, 2011 -- Private training. Framingham Advocates for WorkTerrain.

February 28, 2011 -- Private training. Framingham Advocates for WorkTerrain.

February 25, 2011 -- Guest Speaker: "Stress and the Bottom Line" --Community Business AssociatesOliver Wight Tavern at OSV, Sturbridge. 7:15 a.m.

February 22, 2011 -- Private training. The McCurdy Group.

February 17, 2011 -- Guest Speaker: "Managing Your Stress, Before It Manages You" Harrington Hospital. Private.

February 4 and 11, 2011 -- Private training. Community Teamwork for WorkTerrain.

January 12, 2011 -- Guest Speaker: Woman in Business, Luncheon Meeting.12:00. (Cancelled due to snowstorm).

January 11 and 18, 2011 -- Private training. The McCurdy Group.

January 11, 14, 28, 2011 -- Private training. Community Teamwork for WorkTerrain.

2010

December 15, 2010 -- Guest Speaker: Rotary Club of Southbridge, Luncheon Meeting.12:00.

November 16, 2010 - Charlton, MA -- 2-Hour Live A Flourishing Life™ Workshop -- Bay Path College, 242 Charlton Rd (Rte 20), Charlton, MA. Limited seating. To register, click here.

November 11, 2010 - Sturbridge, MA -- Book-signing Fundraiser for Opacum Land Trust, at Playa Del Carmen, 179 Main St. (Rte. 131), 508-347-9144. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

November 5, 2010 -- Television interview: The Author's Muse with Lynne Serrenho. Featured guest. 7:00 p.m. (EST)

October 16, 2010 - Charlton, MA -- Guest Speaker -- Bay Path College, Women in Leadership. Topic: On Being A Resilient Leader. Private event.

October 14, 2010 - Bolton, MA -- Guest Speaker -- Bolton Public Library, 738 Main St. (Rte. 117), 978-779-2839. Topic: Igniting Your Resilient Spirit. 7:00 p.m.

October 11, 2010 -- Private training. Brockton Day Nursery for WorkTerrain.

October 5, 2010 -- Private training. Glavin Center for WorkTerrain.

September 25 -26, 2010 - Sturbridge, MA -- 2010 Natural Living Expo, Sturbridge Host Hotel , 366 Main St. (Rte. 20), 508-347-7393. Booth 608 Main Exhibition Hall. Saturday, September 25: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. • Sunday, September 26: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

September 25, 2010 - Sturbridge, MA -- Featured Speaker -- 2010 Natural Living Expo, Sturbridge Host Hotel (Cheshire Ballroom), 366 Main St. (Rte. 20), 508-347-7393. Topic: Living A Flourishing Life. 5:00 p.m.

September 18, 2010 - Sturbridge, MA - Book Launch/Book Signing, Live A Flourishing Life, Alternatives For Health Herbal Apothecary, 426 Main St. (Rte. 20), 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m

June 28 and 29, 2010 -- Private training. Life-Skills, Inc.  (Gardner and Webster) for WorkTerrain.

June 7 and 24, 2010 -- Private training. Rehabilitative Resources, Inc. for WorkTerrain.

May 25, 2010 -- Private training. Center of Hope for WorkTerrain.

May 18, 2010 -- Private training. Life-Skills, Inc. (Gardner) for WorkTerrain.

April 1, 5, 8, 13, 26, and 29, 2010 -- Private training. City of Waltham for WorkTerrain.

April 28, 2010 - Charlton, MA - Book Signing, Ladies Night Out, Bay Path College Central Mass Campus (Rte. 20), 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

March 2, 4, 9, 11,16, 18, 23, and 25, 2010 -- Private training. City of Waltham for WorkTerrain.

March 26, 2010 - Sturbridge, MA -- Guest Speaker -- Community Business Associates 7:15 a.m. Old Sturbridge Village, Main Street.

March 19, 2010 -- Private training. Worcester Community Action Council for WorkTerrain.

February 22 and 23, 2010 -- Private training. City of Waltham for WorkTerrain.

February 19 and 26, 2010 -- Private training. Life-Skills, Inc. (Auburn and Gardner) for WorkTerrain.

February 18, 2010 -- Private training. Worcester Community Action Council for WorkTerrain.

February 3, 2010 -- Private training. Rehabilitative Resources, Inc. for WorkTerrain.

February 2, 9, and 11, 2010 -- Private training. Center of Hope for WorkTerrain.

2009

November 5, 2009 -- Private training. Worcester Community Action Council for WorkTerrain.

October 29, 2009 - Danvers, MA -- Interview: Off The Shelf: Books On Tour with Veronica Andrews. 6:30 p.m.

October 26 and 27, 2009 -- Private training. Worcester Community Action Council for WorkTerrain.

October 8 and 22, 2009 -- Private training. Rehabilitative Resources, Inc. for WorkTerrain.

October 13, 2009 - Worcester, MA -- Guest Speaker, Society of Professional Communicators. Topic: Social Media Marketing.

October 10, 2009 - Brookfield, MA - Book Signing, Apple Country Fair, On The Common (Rte. 148), Brookfield Library Booth 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

September 24, 2009 - S. Hamilton, MA -- Book Signing and Keynote Speaker. Self-Published Author Book Fair, Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, 14 Union Street. (978) 468-5577. 3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Keynote Speaker -- On Being A 21st Century Author. 7:30 p.m.

September 6, 2009 - Charlton, MA -- Author Night, Charlton Public Library, 40 Main Street. (508) 248-0452. 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

July 14, 2009 - Radio Interview - She Speaks 2 Inspire  5:00 p.m. Central. (Texas)

July 11, 2009 - Brimfield, MA - Hitchcock Free Academy Summer Festival, Route 20. (413) 245-9977. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

June 18, 2009 - East Brookfield, MA -- Book Discussion, East Brookfield Public Library, 122 Connie Mack Drive. (508) 867-7928. 6:30 p.m.

June 9, 2009 - Radio interview: The Michael Ray Dresser Show \"Dresser After Dark.\" Featured guest. 8:15 p.m. (EST)

May 12, 18, 20, and 26, 2009 -- Private training. South Middlesex Opportunity Council (Hudson, Framingham, Springfield) for WorkTerrain.

May 8, 2009 - Television interview: The Authors\' Muse with Lynne Serrenho. Featured guest. 7:00 p.m. (EST)

April 7, 16, and 29, 2009 -- Private training. South Middlesex Opportunity Council (Framingham) for WorkTerrain.

April 22, 2009 - Charlton, MA -- Guest Speaker. Central Mass. South Chamber 3:30 p.m.

April 15, 2009 - South Hadley, MA -- Book Discussion, South Hadley Library, 27 Bardwell Street. (413) 538-5045. 6:30 p.m.

March 13 and 20, 2009 -- Private training. South Middlesex Opportunity Council (Framingham, Shrewsbury) for WorkTerrain.

March 16, 2009 - WOMR 92FM -- Guest on \"The Fiddler & The Harp With Dinah Mellin.\" 5:30 p.m.

March 12, 2009 - Palmer, MA -- Guest Speaker, Palmer Rotary, Johnsen\'s Catering and Banquets,1432A Main Street. 12:00 p.m.

February 6, 11, and 26, 2009 -- Private training. South Middlesex Opportunity Council (Framingham, Oakham) for WorkTerrain.

February 24, 2009 - Brimfield, MA -- Author Night, Hitchcock Free Academy, Route 20. (413) 245-9977. 7:00 p.m.

February 8, 2009 - Radio Interview -- WordSmitten Author Panel 4:00 p.m. Eastern (Florida)

2008

November 20, 2008 - Springfield, MA -- Book Discussion, Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street. (413) 263-6800. 12:00 p.m.

November 10, 2007 - Worcester, MA - Belmont School. School program. Private event.

October 23, 2008 - Radio Interview - Live With AngelLesa. 11:00 a.m. Eastern. (Texas)

October 22, 2008 - Groveland, MA - Book Discussion/Signing, Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main Street, 978-372-1732. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

October 18-19, 2008 - Sturbridge, MA - Book Signing, Harvest Festival, On The Common (Rte. 131), Local Author\'s Booth 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

October 7, 2008 - Fayetteville, NY -- Book Discussion/Signing, Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard Street, 315-637-6374. 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

September 27, 2008 - Guest Speaker - New England Business & Professional Women\'s Past State Presidents, Publick House, Sturbridge, MA. Private event.

September 22, 2008 - Radio Interview - Coffee With An Author. 11:00 a.m. Eastern. (Texas)

September 18, 2008 - East Haddam, CT -- Book Signing, Burgundy Books - Fall Festival, 4 Norwich Road. 860-873-9312. 7:00 p.m.

August 16, 2008 - Sacket\'s Harbor, NY - Book Discussion. (Private)

August 8, 2008 - New Durham, NH -- Discussion and Book Signing, Fox Tale Books, 7 Depot Road. 6:30 p.m.

July 19, 2008 - Wilbraham, MA -- Book Discussion/Signing, Pam\'s Paperbacks, 85 Post Office Park, (413) 525-7345. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

July 16, 2008 - Sturbridge, MA -- Book Discussion/Signing, Sturbridge Senior Center, 480 Main Street, (508) 347-7575. 1:00 p.m.

June 26, 2008 - Southbridge, MA -- Book Discussion/Signing, Jacob Edwards Library, 236 Main Street. 6:00 p.m.

June 22, 2008 - Sturbridge, MA -- Book Signing, Oxhead Tavern at Sturbridge Host Hotel, 366 Main Street (Rte. 20). (508) 347-7393 4:00 p.m.

June 19, 2008 - WESO Spirit 970 AM Radio, Dick Vaughan Talk Show 12:00 p.m. (Massachusetts)

May 30, 2008 - Sturbridge, MA - Book Discussion Group -- Private Event.

May 12, 2008 - Radio Interview - All Things That Matter with Phil Harris. (Archived) (Maine)

April 13, 2008 - Liverpool, NY -- Author Event, Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip Street. 12:00-2:00 p.m.

April 12, 2008 - Syracuse, NY - Book Signing, Lavender Inkwell, 304 N. McBride Street. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

April 9, 2008 - Radio Interview - Meet The Author with Denny Griffin. (Las Vegas, NV)

April 8, 2008 - Brookfield, MA -- Discussion/Book Signing, Merrick Library, 2 Lincoln Street. 7:00 p.m.

April 4, 2008 - New Durham, NH -- Discussion and Book Signing, Fox Tale Books, 7 Depot Road. 6:30 p.m.

March 30, 2008 - PodCast Interview - The Writing Show with Paula B. (Los Angeles, CA)

March 25, 2008 - Radio Interview - You Don\'t Know Jack! with Sydney Molare. (Mississippi)

March 24, 2008 - Brimfield, MA -- Discussion and Book Signing, Brimfield Public Library, 25 Main Street (Route 20). 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

March 22, 2008 - Millbury, MA -- Book Signing, Barnes & Noble, The Shoppes At Blackstone Valley, 70 Worcester Providence Turnpike. 1:00 p.m.

March 12, 2008 - Sturbridge, MA --Talk and Book Discussion, Woman In Business, The Tavern at Old Sturbridge Village. 7:00 a.m.

January 20, 2008 - Radio Interview - Author Speak with Michelle Green. (South Carolina)

January 10, 2008 - Radio Interview - Today's Author with David Ewen. (Massachusetts)

2007

December 16, 2007 - Sturbridge, MA - Book Signing Fundraiser for Opacum Land Trust Broz/Simon Conservation Project, Kaizen Restaurant, 479 Main Street (Route 20). 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

December 8, 2007 - Liverpool, NY - Book Signing, Talk, and Meet and Greet at Greenpoint Senior Living, 150 Old Liverpool Road, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

December 2, 2007 - West Brookfield, MA - Book Signing and Meet and Greet at the White Christmas Holiday Bazaar, Quaboag On The Common, 47 East Main St. (Route 9), 12:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

November 7, 2007 - Worcester, MA - Belmont School. School program. Private event.

October 28, 2007 - Sturbridge, MA - Book Signing, Earth Spirits, 407 Main Street 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m

October 20-21, 2007 - Sturbridge, MA - Book Signing, Harvest Festival, Local Author\'s Booth 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

October 18, 2007 - Auburn, MA - Auburn Middle School. School program. Private event.

September 22, 2007 - Southbridge, MA - Book Signing at Sturbridge Coffee Roasters, Hamilton St. 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

August 12, 2007 - Sacket's Harbor, NY - Book Discussion/Signing at The Chatterbox at Campbell\'s Point, 7:00 p.m.

June 24, 2007 - Brookfield, MA- Book Launch Party at The BUUC, 9 Upper River Rd., 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.