Company: Beyond Words Group, Inc. (Formerly Lin Morel & Associates)
Born: Teaneck, New Jersey
Education:
Coursework, Martial Arts (1965-Present)
Coursework, Alchemy Plus Leadership Training Program, Annenberg Foundation (2010)
Coursework, Alchemy Leadership Training Program, Annenberg Foundation (2009)
Doctor of Spiritual Science, Peace Theological Seminary (2001)
M in Applied Theology, Peace Theological Seminary (1997)
MA in Applied Psychology, University of Santa Monica (1994)
BA in Psychology, Fairleigh Dickinson University (1969)
Coursework, Training for Victims of Violence
Certifications:
Ordained as a Non-denominational Minister (1988-Present); Spiritual Director, Christian Formation & Direction Ministries (2003); A Window Between Worlds, Domestic Violence Leadership Training Program (2000); Magellan Health Care Facilitator Training Certification (2000); Achieve – Chi Gong Instructor Certification (1999); Reiki Second Degree Practitioner (1991); Teaching Certification, Seneca Indian Historical Society (1988); Advanced Studies in Tai Chi Energy Healing, Tai Chi Institute, Taiwan (1985); Advanced Studies in Tai Chi Energy Healing and Stress Management, University of Beijing (1984)
Career:
Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Beyond Words Group, Inc. (Formerly Lin Morel & Associates), PA (2004-Present)
Martial Arts Practitioner, Tai Chi and Qi Gong (1965-Present)
Associate, Univera, Inc. (2012-2016)
Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Lin Morel & Associates (Now Beyond Words Group, Inc.) (1984-2004)
Co-owner and Teacher, Academy of Martial Arts (1983-1993)
Owner, Stress Management Company, Endless Mountains Retreat Center, Wyalusing, PA (1984)
Co-founder, Instructor, Academy of Asian Arts (1976)
Petrochemical Product Buyer
Founder, Ai Do Kung Fu
Founder, Conscious Coach Training
Career Related:
Speaker, Faculty, “Resolving Emotions to Resolve Disease: The Healing Consciousness,” Academy of Comprehensive Integrative Medicine (ACIM) (2013-2015)
Civic:
Founding Member, Evolutionary Business Council (2017-Present); Taskforce Participant, Center for Collective Wisdom, Los Angeles, CA (2017); Volunteer/Member, USC Veterans’s Collaborative (2017); Member, Trauma & Resiliency: A Systems Change Approach, Los Angeles Trauma Informed Systems Change Workgroup (2017); Board Member, A Window Between Worlds, Venice, CA (1999-2017); Chair, A Window Between Worlds, Venice, CA (2009-2016); Founding Member, Extraordinary Results Foundation (Now XL World), Bali, Indonesia (2007-2015); Volunteer Community Facilitator, Days of Dialogue, Los Angeles, CA (1995); Invited Guest, International Goodwill Tour and Study Program, University of Beijing, China (1984-1994); Delegate, First USA Martial Artist Goodwill Tour to Mainland China (1984); Member, Exton Region Chamber of Commerce; Teacher, Reading, Inner-city Children; The John Gogian Family Foundation; California Endowment of the Arts; Board Member, Church
Creative Works:
Author, “The Grace of Love,” Inspired Vizions Publishing (2022); Author, “Beyond Lovelyville: A Parable of Self-Awareness and Rising Above Trauma,” Independently Published (2020); Author, “How to Find a Job During and After COVID-19: A Guide to Handling Emotions to Help Land the Perfect Job (The Art of Living Brilliantly),” Beyond Words Group, Inc. (2020); Author, “Soul Lifts: From Bumps to Brilliance,” Inspired Visionz Publishing (2014); Featured, Awareness Magazine (2014); Author, “Get Clear. Get Connected. Get a Job” (2009); Featured, Meeting Professionals International (2000); Featured, Monthly Column, “It’s Your Business,” Westside Magazine (1998-2000); Featured, American Society Training and Development, Women’s Network (1995); Author, “Heaven’s Helpful Hints: There’s God in Your Soup!,” Lin M Morel & Associates (1991); Featured, New Jerseyian of Note, The New York Times; Featured, PBS, The Discovery Channel, NBC, and Documentaries, “Your Second Fifty” and “Vastness of Being”; Contributor, Various Publications
Achievements:
Authored eight books, two of which are bestsellers, including the 2014 book, “Soul Lifts: From Bumps to Brilliance”; Has 91,000 followers on Facebook; Touched at least 300 million lives, helping many of them change the world; Spending nearly 19 years volunteering for domestic violence victims; Serving as a board member and president of nonprofit organizations for 10 years; Former member of A Window Between Worlds, servicing DV agencies, victims and communities impacted by violence using art as a healing tool; Saving many people’s lives, including a World War II veteran who almost choked to death
Awards:
Recipient, Lifetime Achievement Award, International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) (2023); Recipient, Black Belt in Aikido (2018); Recipient, Commendation for Community Impact, A Window Between Worlds (AWBW), County of Los Angeles, CA (2017); Honoree, International Coach of the Year (2010); Recipient, Gold Medalist, YB Choi, Garden State Open Karate Championships (1987-1988); Honoree, New Jersey State Champion, Amateur Athletic Union (1978); Two-time Recipient, Gold Medalist (1978); Recipient, State and National Silver Medalist, Amateur Athletic Union (1977); Recipient, Fifth-degree Black Belt, National Karate Champion, Multiple Gold Medals (1965)
Memberships:
Founding Member, Women Speakers Association (2011-2015); Professional Member, National Speakers Association, Tempe, AZ (1996-2003)
Family:
Married: Paul
Child: Michelle