Getting a.G.R.I.P. on Resilience
Part of the By Us, For Us series, presented by Beth Flanagan, ACC and Mark Wasson, CPCC, ACC
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About Getting a.G.R.I.P. on Resilience session: FREE AND IN-PERSON! Join fellow coaches for a hands-on, thought-provoking session focused on building and sustaining resilience—one choice, one habit, one day at a time. This free event will give you a chance network, connect, and learn in-person!
This session introduces the a.G.R.I.P. approach: a grounded, real-world way to cultivate resilience through five essential pillars—Adaptability, Growth Mindset, Relationships, Investing in Yourself, and Purpose.
You’ll experience two transformative exercises:
1. the a.G.R.I.P. Check-In, which helps you and your clients focus energy and take intentional steps forward
2. Discovering Your Why, a reflective journey into what drives meaning and motivation.
Come curious—leave with meaningful insights, client-ready exercises, and a deeper grip on what helps us thrive through challenge!
About the Presenters
Beth C. Flanagan, ACC is a leadership and well-being coach with over 20 years of experience, including 15 years as a senior executive. She knows the pressure of high-stakes roles firsthand—and what it takes to come back stronger. That experience led her to found, EvolveElevateThrive, where she helps leaders build real resilience, reconnect with what matters, and lead with empathy. Her coaching is grounded, practical, and deeply human. Working with Beth, clients find space to grow with intention, build lasting excellence, and thrive—in work and in life. She brings curiosity, empathy, integrity, and respect to every conversation—and is committed to meaningful growth, honest connection, and work that doesn’t cost your well-being or joy. Beth holds a Master’s from the National Defense University and a BA in Economics from Clemson.
Mark Wasson, CPCC, ACC is the founder of MAWasson Coaching & Consulting and a heart-centered leadership coach who helps high-potential leaders, and people in recovery, to translate resilience into authentic impact. After 20 years on the senior team of a 13-store retail group, Mark left corporate life to focus on what energizes him most: creating connection. His coaching draws on Co-Active principles, two decades of continuous recovery, and lived experience navigating HIV. Clients value his ability to “read between the lines,” ask courageous questions, and transform real-life challenges into leadership strengths. Mark holds a B.S. in Sociology (James Madison University), the CPCC (Co-Active Training Institute), and the ACC credential from the International Coaching Federation. He currently leads the Vanguard Leadership Program and speaks on recovery-informed leadership, vulnerability, and purposeful risk-taking.
About the By Us, For Us series
We are proud to introduce By Us, For Us, a dynamic workshop series created by chapter members for chapter members for coaches at all levels. This initiative is designed to cultivate a vibrant community of professional coaches through shared learning, meaningful dialogue, and peer-led development.
In each session, fellow members of our coaching chapter step into the spotlight to share their insights, practices, and passions. Whether presenting new coaching methodologies, leading interactive exercises, or facilitating conversations around real-world challenges, these sessions provide a platform for authentic connection and professional growth.
Our Mission: To create a consistent, welcoming forum where coaches can showcase their work, learn from one another, and deepen the sense of belonging within our chapter. Whether you're looking to present, participate, or simply connect with fellow professionals, By Us, For Us invites you to be part of something meaningful. Together, we’re not just building skills—we’re building a stronger coaching community.