About Us
Our Experience
Collaboratively, we help you and/or your organization achieve a high level of strategic wellness. We are intensely focused on a holistic wellness approach comprising relational, organizational, physical, psychological and spiritual dynamics.
Against a backdrop of thirty (30) plus years of working and living internationally, our collective experience in senior level executive leadership, private psychosocial practice, senior management in government and industry, and our comprehensive academic credentials uniquely position us to help you examine, explore, determine and implement creative solutions to complex challenges.
Dr. Roy Panzarella - See how he can help you
Dr. Roy Panzarella is a Managing Partner of Strategic Wellness Group. The path less traveled characterizes Roy’s journey which is rooted in unyielding personal and professional integrity. His military, corporate and academic experiences bring a depth of knowledge and a breadth of expertise transcending multiple disciplines. His thirty plus years of working and living abroad have given him a unique interpersonal perspective that enhances his training and coaching.
His professional career trajectory began at the United States Military Academy at West Point where a profound dedication to duty, honor and country laid a foundation for discipline, honor and loyalty throughout his military and civilian career.
As a proud agent of change, and a believer in volunteerism, his diverse postings give him the opportunity to give back to several communities through training and non profit board strategic planning.
Dr Panzarella is currently the Vice-President of Pacific Operations in the Alaka'ina Foundation Family of Companies, a Native Hawaiian Organization. Previously, he was the Chief Executive of Lockheed Martin United Arab Emirates as well as the Deputy Regional Executive for the Middle East. Before that he was the Lockheed Martin Regional Executive for Central and Eastern Europe. Prior to joining Lockheed Martin, Dr. Panzarella served as a U.S. Army Aviator and Foreign Area Officer for over twenty-seven years. He retired at the rank of Colonel in 2005.
Dr. Panzarella’s career highlights include assignments as a soldier-diplomat, when he served as the U.S. Defense Attaché to Poland, Military Attaché to the U.S. Embassy in Rome, Italy and Aide-de- Camp and later Special Military Assistant to the Supreme Allied Commander of NATO. Additionally, he led a large interagency team searching for WMD in Iraq in 2003. Earlier, he was the Dean of Student Affairs at the George Marshall Center for Security Studies in Germany. As a U.S. Army Attack Helicopter Aviator, Roy held a variety of leadership and staff positions in Korea, Hawaii and Germany.
EDUCATION:
- Ph.D. – Organizational Leadership – University of Oklahoma.
- Master of Arts – International Relations – Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University
- EdM – Human Development – Boston University
- MMAS – Masters of Military Arts and Science – US Army War College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
- Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy at West Point
TRAINING STRENGTHS:
- Leadership Seminars
- Individual Executive Coaching
- Doing Business Overseas
- Strategic Planning
- Non Profit Board Governance
BACKGROUND:
- Faculty of Diamond 6 Leadership – current
- Vice Chairman, Board of Regents, Chaminade University of Honolulu
- Vice Chairman, American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), Abu Dhabi –2014-2015
- Chairman – Defense and Security Committee Am Cham, Poland 2008-2010
- Chairman – Defense Committee AmCham Finland 2007-2010
- Certified Trainer International School Boards – European Council of International Schools
- Chairman, Board of Trustees, American School of Warsaw
- Strategic Planning Governance – US Embassy Warsaw, PL, US Consulate, Krakow, PL and AmCham, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Chairman – Governance Committee European Council of International Schools
- Past President – Talon Chapter Army Aviation Association of America
JODY BALLARD - See how she can help you
Ms. Ballard is a U.S. trained and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Wellness Coach. With over 30 years of professional experience in assisting individuals to achieve emotional balance, her rich and varied background encompasses work in marriage and family counseling, domestic violence, addiction recovery, and wellness programs. Notable career highlights include a posting as the Chief of Social Work Services for the U.S. Armed Forces in the Benelux region (Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg). Additionally, Jody built flourishing private practices and community wellness programs in Poland, Italy, Germany, and the United Arab Emirates. While in UAE, Jody founded the Women's Heritage Walk, an annual weeklong trek through the Abu Dhabi desert. Jody maintains serious artistic hobbies including oil painting, as well as penning historical fiction. She has written two books and is nearly finished with the third one.
Jody’s fundamental philosophy:
“I have developed an unyielding belief in the innate tendency of people to strive for balance, happiness, and peace in their lives. As beautifully flawed human beings, we are at our core good, caring, and loving. I believe we inherently seek out both nurturing relationships and meaningful work. Throughout the different phases of our lives, we grow, change, transform, learn and relearn. We evolve. Change as a constant in life, creates a myriad of challenges. When strategies are in place to handle difficult situations and solve problems, even chaos can guide us. I believe growing through adversity and turmoil is accomplished with more ease if supported and encouraged. Sometimes we need another person to assist us in finding the right path toward our goals.”
EDUCATION:
- Certificate of Advance Graduate Studies – Counseling Psychology – Boston University
- Masters Degree – Counseling Psychology-Boston University
- Bachelor of Science Degree – Psychology – University of Maryland
CLINICAL SPECIALTIES and TRAINING STRENGTHS:
- Individual Therapy
- Marriage and Relationship
- Trauma Recovery (PTSD)
- Rape and Sexual Assault
- Adolescence
- Eating Disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Divorce Mediation
- Women Empowerment
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse Recovery
- Spouse and Child Abuse Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention Programs
- Wellness Coaching
- Growth and Development Programs
- Parenting Classes Programs
- Women’s Empowerment Programs
CERTIFICATIONS:
- US National Certification in Counseling (NCC #16429) www.nbcc.org & www.counseling.org
- US Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC #611, Montana) www.discovermontana.org)
- US Certification as a Clinical Drug and Alcohol Counselor (ICADC # 132) www.icrcaoda.org
- Certified Wellness Coach (#01690) www.wellcoaches.com
TESTIMONIALS
Robert C. Age 42
"Creative Leadership with Dr. Panzarella was a course I was directed to attend. I took my blackberry thinking I would get some email done during the course. From the moment he took the stage I was captivated. He changed my basic definition of leadership. I use his techniques in my everyday dealing with my leadership and subordinates. Highly recommended for all employees."
Robert C. Age 42
Mahalo Dr. Roy for your generosity in sharing your leadership training wth our university family. Can you believe it's been almost a year since you represented to my coaching staff and full-timers at our athletic department retreat. We in athletics ended up having our best year competitively and have higher expectations for his coming year. You made a difference!
Sophia B. Age 35
"Women’s Wellness, WOW what a fun, knowledge packed three days. I laughed, cried and learned more in these days than I could have imagined. I particularly appreciated the tailored program. I have all my results in a file drawer and will refer to them each year as I complete my physicals...........which I now know to do religiously. I now have 20 new BFFs. Great program. I recommend it to ALL women."
Amy T. Grade 10 Student
“The High School Wellness Day taught me more about how to life my life than any one day at school. Thank you for opening my eyes to such a variety of ways to cope with life pressures. My favorite sessions were Dealing With Peer Pressure, Handling Test Anxiety and Salsa Dancing. I look forward to the next year."
Natalie G. Age 62
"Ms Ballard’s educational seminar on Aging Gracefully was inspired. Not only did I learn more about my female aging body, but I was soothed to know I was not alone in my questions and fears."
Anna H. Age 29
I spent four months with Jody coaching to improve my relationships. My goal was to connect better with people in all areas of my life. After two months, my connections are more relaxed and after four I now have some social engagements. I am more relaxed and can laugh and have fun around people socially and at work. I am hopeful things will continuing improving."
Student in Health and Wellness Class Grade 9
"She makes me feel comfortable while giving me plenty to think about in life and in my relationships. She helped me understand the overall concept of wellness and how it is an active process. She brings positive energy into a classroom and her wisdom in a long tested carer of helping people improve relationships is amazing. It’s hard to put into words how she helped me in HS, I just know I am better off for having had this course."
Student in Health and Wellness Class Grade 12
Ms. Ballard has years of experiece and many areas of sex education, therapy and wellness programs. She has never turned anyone down who needs help. It is comforting to be around her. I have improved in many areas of wellness. She is great and taught us practical non judgemental ways to incrementally improve the areas of my life that were casuing me so much distress . I never thought about how my physical body effects my moods for example. Not only did she understand me but she helped me listen better to the adults in my life.. I feel emotionally and socially better prepared for college.