Rita Makana Risser Chai
JD
HI, US"The participants left inspired and motivated to start using the techniques to become more effective and engaged in their work." Irene Okamura, County of Hawaii
An attorney-massage therapist and former CEO of a small Silicon Valley training company, Rita is a Certified Stress and Wellness Consultant from the Hans Selye Foundation's Canadian Institute of Stress, and a certified facilitator with the Stanford Forgiveness Project. She is the author of two books, one from Prentice Hall on HR law for managers, the other an award-winning book on ancient Hawaiian healing traditions.
Combining her experience as a lawyer with a stress-filled life, her understanding of ancient Hawaiian ways, and her training in the science of stress reduction, Makana makes engaging presentations that touch audiences mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Her presentations deliver ROI for business audiences, while she also offers hands-on workshops for complete relaxation with massage, yoga and meditation.
"The participants left inspired and motivated to start using the techniques to become more effective and engaged in their work." Irene Okamura, County of Hawaii
An attorney-massage therapist and former CEO of a small Silicon Valley training company, Rita is a Certified Stress and Wellness Consultant from the Hans Selye Foundation's Canadian Institute of Stress, and a certified facilitator with the Stanford Forgiveness Project. She is the author of two books, one from Prentice Hall on HR law for managers, the other an award-winning book on ancient Hawaiian healing traditions.
Combining her experience as a lawyer with a stress-filled life, her understanding of ancient Hawaiian ways, and her training in the science of stress reduction, Makana makes engaging presentations that touch audiences mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Her presentations deliver ROI for business audiences, while she also offers hands-on workshops for complete relaxation with massage, yoga and meditation.
From Stressed to Best
In this workshop, discover your personal Stress Type and the 5 simple choices you can make every day to work better, live longer, feel healthier and look younger. Learn and practice a way to instantly reduce stress any where, any time.
"Awesome presentation! Yesterday, I went walking after work and I'm going to the...
Surf the Waves of Change
Everyone talks about leading and managing change. Not me. Saying you can lead change is like saying you can lead the waves of the ocean. You can't lead waves, but you can surf.
Learn how surfing principles parallel the 5 best practices proven by research to make change successful. Surfing brings the head and the heart into action. That's what research shows you need to make change successful - if your heart's not in it, it won't work.
Stay Out of Court! Manager's Guide to HR Law
Format: 1 hour to 1 day
This program is perfect for:
- business owners
- managers
- tools for treating employees fairly and avoiding lawsuits
- action steps to implement as soon as they return to work
- commitment to create a respectful...
Dealing with Difficult Customers & Colleagues with Forgiveness
Format: 1 - 2 hours
This program is perfect for:
- anyone who works with difficult people
- top management to front line
- tools for defusing people while they are being difficult
- techniques for...
Relax & Energize
Format: 1 - 2 hours
This program is perfect for:
- meeting attendees who need to relax and energize
- simple office yoga techniques they can use at work
- easy meditation practice they can do...
Diverse Perspectives on LGBTQ Inclusion
This program is perfect for:
- anyone who wants to be inclusive of people who are LGBTQ
- insights into the LGBTQ experience
- greater compassion for people who are LGBTQ
