Conference Speaker Profile - Elizabeth Topp  
 
Elizabeth Topp

Biography: Elizabeth is the owner of Topp Coaching & Consulting and has 16 years of experience working with individuals and organizations on professional development and transformation. She holds a Ph.D. In Transpersonal Psychology, Master’s degrees in Counseling Psychology and Holistic Human Development, and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.

Elizabeth’s unique approach to enhancing capacity and working with clients originates from her training and education in Intercultural Communications, Psychology, and numerous Mind/Body practices. Drawing on wisdom and knowledge from both the East and the West, Elizabeth created the Presence-Based Coaching model, which utilizes the researched processes and procedures from the fields of Positive Psychology, Flow Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, & Mindfulness Meditation. Presence-Based Coaching and Presence-Based practices address and hone the tool of awareness: the source of all behavior. Topp Coaching & Consulting is based out of Santa Monica, California.

Title: Transpersonal Dimensions in Organizations: Managing the Contents of Consciousness


Abstract: Transpersonal (trans: beyond or across, and personal: pertaining to the individual person). Transpersonal Psychology is a branch of psychology that explores notions of individuality and reality that go beyond our separate and limited ways of knowing and experiencing. For example, Transpersonal Psychology validates intuitive and non-rational ways of knowing as equally deserving of consideration in the envisioning, decision-making, and strategic planning processes of organizational functioning.

In this session we will explore transpersonal practices that have been shown to enhance day-to-day effectiveness and efficiency in the workplace. We will address the “Being” side of the human being equation, and experiment with new practices that promote the unfolding of human potential.