Presented by Stephanie Ricke, Natural Grocers

Today, 70% of Americans experience digestive related symptoms. This is a startling statistic as an unhealthy gut has been linked to worsening overall health. Join this class to learn the ins and outs of supporting digestive health and digestive comfort, and how this could be the key to making a difference in your overall health and well‐being. 

Presented by Sally Cook  

Come learn all about Build Trybe and how you can help our youth at Cornerstones of Care. Build Trybe is a mentorship community that builds health, independence and empowers youth with employable skills. It is a bridge connecting youth, who lack a stable support system, to opportunity. Our team of trade experts and community partners introduce and connect youth to three skill-based career paths: culinary, horticultural, and construction. 

Presented by KCCC Staff

Join the KCCC team for this review of the website you’ll be using this season to help coordinate your team. This session is designed for newer Company Coordinators. 

Presented by Stephanie Ricke, Natural Grocers  

Stress stinks. Stress is everywhere and takes a significant toll on our bodies. While it’s impossible to remove all stress from our lives, incorporating a few specific nutrients and lifestyle changes can help support our ability to adapt and cope with stress.

Presented by Haley Prophet

Through self-awareness, fostering healthy routines, and instilling positive habits, we all have the power to positively impact our overall health and well-being. This session will highlight the importance of having a resilient mindset and our individual ability to proactively learn to flourish. 

Presented by KCCC Staff

Join the Alison Smith from the KCCC office about different tips and tricks for company coordinators and event captains to help your team get the most out of this season. We’ll also review the importance of the upcoming deadlines. This session is designed for newer Company Coordinators. 

Presented by Scott Fitzgerald, Buddy Pegs

Despite a national decline in youth cycling of nearly 50%, today's children need the power of the bicycle more than ever to combat the side effects of the ever-growing digital childhood and build true lifelong happiness. No longer a toy, the bicycle is a vehicle for discovery that helps children build self-confidence, resilience, connection to nature, and stronger family bonds.  You’ll walk away with powerful insights and practical advice that will help you: create a lifelong love of adventure on two wheels in all children, collectively work to get more families on bikes, and pick the right bicycle for every age. Whether you’re a parent of young children interested in introducing biking into your family or simply curious about the current emerging research on the shifting emotional landscape of children, this talk is for you.

Presented by Scott Fitzgerald, Buddy Pegs

Despite a national decline in youth cycling of nearly 50%, today's children need the power of the bicycle more than ever to combat the side effects of the ever-growing digital childhood and build true lifelong happiness. No longer a toy, the bicycle is a vehicle for discovery that helps children build self-confidence, resilience, connection to nature, and stronger family bonds.  You’ll walk away with powerful insights and practical advice that will help you: create a lifelong love of adventure on two wheels in all children, collectively work to get more families on bikes, and pick the right bicycle for every age. Whether you’re a parent of young children interested in introducing biking into your family or simply curious about the current emerging research on the shifting emotional landscape of children, this talk is for you.

Presented by Stephanie Ricke, Natural Grocers

Are you dreaming of a good night’s sleep? There are a variety of natural sleep solutions that can support you in making sound, restful, and rejuvenating sleep a reality. This includes increasing the nutrient density of the diet, practicing proper sleep hygiene, and adding sleep‐supportive supplements that can help you achieve those z’s. Join us and discover the steps to foster quality, healthy sleep every night. 

Presented by Harley Herd, Natural Grocers

Do you or your child require a lot of brainpower throughout the day but find you’re in need of some “focus pocus”? Come discover how nutrition and lifestyle tweaks can support your attention to help learning and cognition be as easy as pi(e).

Presented by Amy Tokos  

We spend a lot of money on productivity tools and services yet, many of us are still searching for the game changer that’s going to make us more productive. In this session, Amy will share insights she's learned through her experience and give the audience a framework to ask the right questions when solving their productivity challenges. 

Presented by Chelsea Reinberg, Johnson County Extension Office

Join us to celebrate National Nutrition Month® 2024 “Beyond the Table” with a virtual cooking class! Come learn how to make a quick and nutritious meal that focuses on using local foods.

Presented by Misty Town

Have you heard acronyms like “LGBT,” “LGBTQ” or “LGBTQ+” and asked yourself what does any of that mean? Do you feel you lack the skills needed to address concerns and questions from patrons and co-workers who identify as LGBTQ? Gain a better understanding of current terminology such as, queer, pansexual, intersexed, gender fluid and transgender. In addition you will learning about issues facing the LGBTQ community while having the opportunity to ask questions in a safe and non-judgmental space.

Presented by Sally Cook  

Come learn all about Build Trybe and how you can help our youth at Cornerstones of Care. Build Trybe is a mentorship community that builds health, independence and empowers youth with employable skills. It is a bridge connecting youth, who lack a stable support system, to opportunity. Our team of trade experts and community partners introduce and connect youth to three skill-based career paths: culinary, horticultural, and construction. 

Presented by Harley Herd, Natural Grocers  

Discover the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of inflammation. Although chronic inflammation may go unnoticed, there are diet, lifestyle, and environmental choices you can make in your everyday life that have the power to tame your internal flame and support a balanced inflammatory response. Learn how to calm the fire within.

Presented by Dr. Jason Moss, MyoCore  

Dr. Moss with MyoCore-Personalized Pain Care will be speaking about the correlation between stress and the pain cycle. Specifically, the feedback loop between chemical reactions in our brains of the two processes. He will also discuss helpful ways to break the cycle to reduce anxiety on a daily basis as well as reduce the pain response.

Presented by PNC Bank  

Identity Theft.  In this workshop, you’ll learn how identity thieves can steal your personal information and what’s at risk when they do. We’ll look at examples of different types of scams — including phishing, phone, and elder fraud scams — show you how to spot them and how to protect yourself from becoming a victim. And if your identity is compromised, we’ll show you what to do next to repair the damage.

Presented by KC Resolve

Our most popular training is back and better than ever! This training is complementary to the one we offered last year but with more of a focus on Mindfulness Practices. Objectives: Define mindfulness in the workplace, Explore the science of mindfulness, learn mindfulness practices, examine the types of workplace boundaries. 

Presented by Chelsea Reinberg, Johnson County Extension Office

Our daily food choices can have a profound effect on either preventing or improving chronic disease, like obesity, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis, and their associated symptoms. Learn what foods are important for good health and how to incorporate more into your diet.

Presented by Misty Town

Living in a world of constant change requires organizations to stay current with often uncomfortable societal changes.  Developing awareness on gender issues and a better understanding of the transgender community will allow you to not only provide a safe space for those patrons, it allows you to have a plan in process before a situation arises.

Presented by KC Resolve  

Objectives: Explore common negative emotions at work, discuss why emotions matter at work, define "emotional intelligence" in the workplace, learn strategies to help you deal with negative emotions, tips for employers. 

Presented by Amy Tokos  

We spend a lot of money on productivity tools and services yet, many of us are still searching for the game changer that’s going to make us more productive. In this session, Amy will share insights she's learned through her experience and give the audience a framework to ask the right questions when solving their productivity challenges. 

Presented by Chelsea Reinberg, Johnson County Extension

Office Are you tired of making the same boring salad for lunch? Come learn how to spice up your salads and make them your favorite lunchtime go-to. 

Presented by Bayleigh Petty, Small Changes Big Shifts

Presented by Jacqueline Helms, NMSS

Presented by Mary McCann, Netsmart

Question. Persuade. Refer. Three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives.  Join fellow KC Corporate Challengers in the most widely taught suicide prevention course worldwide.  Netsmart is offering this course free of charge through their EveryDayMatters Foundation as an opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to one another and the communities they serve. Content is developed by the QPR Institute and facilitated by certified Netsmart associates. Upon completion of the course attendees will receive a certificate as a Certified Gatekeep from the QPR Institute. 

Presented by Chelsea Reinberg, Johnson County Extension Office  

The health of the bacteria in your gut is often overlooked. Did you know that the health of your gut can affect your mental health, weight, chronic disease, and many other functions in your body? Come learn how to improve your gut health to help you feel your best.

Presented by KC Resolve. In part two of our most popular training, we’ll define mindfulness in the workplace, explore the science of mindfulness, learn mindfulness practices and examine the types of workplace boundaries.