“Stress is Inevitable. Suffering Isn’t.”
Webinar Title: “Stress is Inevitable. Suffering Isn’t.”
Headline/Hook: Discover the mindset and skills that help individuals and organizations thrive — even in times of change, challenge, and chaos.
🗓️ Date: Jul 31, 2025
⏰ Time:
New York (ET): 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Chicago (CT): 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Denver (MT): 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Los Angeles (PT): 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
London (GMT/BST): 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
What this session covers: This session features Brigadier General Rhonda Cornum (Ret) PhD, MD, who will briefly share her experience as a Gulf War POW and her leadership role in establishing the U.S. Army’s Comprehensive Soldier Fitness (CSF) program under General George Casey. She will explain the science of resilience training and why it remains a critical component of both individual performance and organizational strength.
Following her presentation, First Sergeant (Ret.) Christopher Poe will lead an applied session on Spiritual Resilience, one of the core Mental Armor™ skills. This strength-based framework helps individuals tap into purpose, belief systems, and internal clarity to thrive under pressure and recover from adversity.
Why this session matters: In high-stress professions, mental readiness isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. This session bridges battlefield-tested insight with today’s science of resilience. Whether you’re leading a company, supporting a community, or holding the line for others, understanding how to build and sustain deep internal strength is vital for thriving in uncertainty.
Who should attend: Corporate leaders and workforce wellness teams | Military, government, and veteran support organizations | First responders, law enforcement, and healthcare professionals | HR, chaplain, peer support, and EAP program leaders | Anyone seeking training in resilience, recovery, and values-based performance
What you’ll walk away with: A deeper understanding of why and how resilience must be trained
Firsthand insight from the architect of CSF on the science and legacy of mental fitness
Tools for applying Spiritual Resilience in high-demand, high-stress environments
Practical takeaways to help yourself and others connect with meaning and mission
A renewed appreciation for purpose, perseverance, and inner strength in leadership
Speaker: Dr. Rhonda Cornum is a retired U.S. Army Brigadier General, physician, and former Director of Comprehensive Soldier Fitness. A Gulf War POW and trauma survivor, she went on to lead one of the most significant mental readiness initiatives in U.S. military history. Dr. Cornum holds both a PhD and an MD and continues to advise leaders in resilience, recovery, and peak human performance.
First Sergeant (Ret.) Christopher Poe served in the U.S. Army from 1990 to 2019, including combat, humanitarian, and peacekeeping deployments across the globe. As a senior infantry leader and former Drill Sergeant, Christopher helped prepare soldiers for the mental, emotional, and spiritual demands of service. Today, he serves as the Director of Community Development for 49 North™, where he works alongside Dr. Cornum to deliver resilience-focused training to military, government, healthcare, and corporate organizations. Christopher is a devoted father, husband, and passionate advocate for inner strength, mission clarity, and the well-being of those who serve.
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