Advisory Board

Jack Canfield

Jack Canfield is the Founder of Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises, Self-Esteem Seminars and The Foundation for Self-Esteem.  He is also one of the co-founders of the National Association for Self-Esteem. As a recognized expert on building and maintaining high self-esteem, he was appointed in 1987 by the California Legislature to the historic California Task Force to Promote Self-Esteem and Personal and Social Responsibility.

He is the author and editor of more than 200 books and audio programs including, Self-Esteem in the Classroom, 100 Ways to Enhance Self-Concept in the Classroom, 101 Ways to Develop Student Self-Esteem and Responsibility, Maximum Confidence, Self-Esteem and Peak Performance, The Success Principles™, Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul, Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul, Chicken Soup for the Teacher's Soul, and over hundred other Chicken Soup for the Soul Titles.

Jack has conducted intensive personal and professional development seminars for more than a million people worldwide. He has been seen by millions more on "Larry King Live," "The Oprah Winfrey Show," "Montel," "The Today Show," "Fox and Friends," and CNN's "Talk Back Live!" He is also one of the featured teachers in the movie and the book "The Secret."

Dr. Brenda Wade

Dr. Brenda Wade has a PhD in child psychology. She is a regular on NBC's Today Show, CNN, and Fox's Morning Show with Mike and Juliet as a psychology expert. Featured on shows such as Oprah and Good Morning America, and as the host of the nationally syndicated Can This Marriage Be Saved and the national PBS Pledge Special Power Choices, Dr. Brenda reaches millions of people. 

Dr. Wade consults in Child Development for MCA, and presents at the Disney Television Think-a-Thon answering the question "Who is the American family?" She is the author of Power Choices: 7 Signposts on Your Journey to Wholeness; Joy, Love and Peace; Love Lessons: A Guide to Transforming Relationships and What Mama Couldn't Tell Us About Love.

With a unique force in the world of personal transformation, Dr. Brenda has an international reputation and following. Through her blend of science, spiritually and psychology, she provides practical tools for immediate and lasting behavior change. Dr. Brenda shakes up the field of traditional psychology by focusing on reclaiming power so that people become more effective in their relationships, life endeavors and daily lives.