Past Speaking Engagements
and Seminars

“The Soul of a Leader.” Margaret Benefiel. Keynote speaker, Samaritan Institute annual conference. August 6–7. Denver.

“The Soul's Journey into God.” Retreat and pilgrimage, based at The Monastery of San Paolo. Margaret Benefiel and Susan Skillen. July 14–24. Orvieto, Italy.

“Group Discernment at Work.” Seminar for Post–Master's Program in Spirituality. Boston College Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry. Margaret Benefiel. July 2, 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM. Chestnut Hill, MA.

“Spiritual Leadership in Organizational Life.” Seminar for Post-Master's Program in Spirituality. Boston College Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry. Margaret Benefiel. July 1, 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM. Chestnut Hill, MA.

“Leading from Within: Spirituality & Leadership.” Intensive course offered at Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre. Margaret Benefiel and Helen Rowlands. June 13–18. Birmingham, England.

“The Soul of Leadership.” Retreat for North Shore Medical Center chaplains. Margaret Benefiel. June 9, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Ipswich, MA.

“Immunity to Change.” Workshop at "Leadership Fit for Friends: An ESR Conference."Earlham School of Religion. Margaret Benefiel. May 20–22. Richmond, IN.

“The Soul of Leadership.” Keynote address at "Leadership Fit for Friends: An ESR Conference."Earlham School of Religion. Margaret Benefiel. May 20–22. Richmond, IN.

“Soul at Work.” Vocational Journeys class, All Saints Episcopal Church. Margaret Benefiel. May 16, 1 – 3 PM. Pasadena, CA.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Adult Forum, All Saints Episcopal Church. Margaret Benefiel. May 16, 10:30 AM. Pasadena, CA.

“Group Spiritual Direction in Healthcare Settings.” Afternoon workshop, Spiritual Directors International annual conference, Spirituality and Health Care Institute. Margaret Benefiel. April 12. San Francisco, CA.

“Leading from Within: Spirituality and Leadership.” Milltown/Marino program in Spirituality and Educational Leadership, Milltown Institute. Margaret Benefiel. March 31, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Dublin, Ireland.

“Soul at Work.” Guest speaker in "Vocation, Work, and Faith" class, Boston University School of Theology. Margaret Benefiel. March 17. Boston, MA.

“Day of Discernment.” Retreat day, Andover Newton Theological School. Margaret Benefiel. March 6. Newton Center, MA.

“Group Spiritual Direction.” Spiritual Guidance program, An Croi spiritual centre. Margaret Benefiel.  February 27, 10 AM – 4:30 PM. Drogheda, Ireland.

“Issues of Diversity and Culture in Supervision.” Supervisory Practice program, Milltown Institute. Margaret Benefiel. February 26, 9 AM – 5 PM. Dublin, Ireland.

“Organizational Models in Supervision.” Supervisory Practice program, Milltown Institute. Margaret Benefiel. February 25, 9 AM – 5 PM. Dublin, Ireland.

“Formation for Leadership.” L'Arche leadership team, L'Arche Community. Margaret Benefiel.  Day–long seminar, February 24.  Dublin, Ireland.

“Evaluation in Supervision.” Supervisory Practice program, Milltown Institute. Margaret Benefiel. February 18–19, 9 AM – 5 PM. Dublin, Ireland.

“Listening Hearts: Discovering the Spirit's Movement in your Congregation.” Retreat day. Jan. 30, 9 AM – 4PM. Margaret Benefiel. Georgetown United Church of Christ. Georgetown, MA.

“The Soul of Leadership.” Online course offered through Church Divinity School of the Pacific. Margaret Benefiel. January 25–March 14. Berkeley, CA.

“Broken New Year's Resolutions?” Sermon at Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church. Margaret Benefiel. January 17, 10:30 AM. Melrose, MA.

“Leading from Within: Spirituality & Leadership.” Spring semester course offered at Andover Newton Theological School. Margaret Benefiel. (One in-person required meeting Feb. 6; two optional meetings, remainder of course online.) Newton Center, MA.

“Seeing Things Whole: Spirituality, Congregations, and Organizations.” Intensive course offered at Andover Newton Theological School. Margaret Benefiel. January 11–16. Newton Centre, MA.

“Discerning the Spirit in Advent.” Workshop. Wellesley Village United Church of Christ. Margaret Benefiel. December 7, 6:30 – 9 PM. Wellesley, Massachusetts.

“Soulful Leadership.” Lecture. All Hallows College. Margaret Benefiel. Dec. 1, 5:30 – 7 PM. Dublin, Ireland.

“Ethics in Supervision.” Supervisory Practice program, Milltown Institute. Margaret Benefiel. November 27, 10 AM – 5 PM. Dublin, Ireland.

“Ethics in Organizational Supervision.” Supervisory Practice program, Milltown Institute. Margaret Benefiel. November 26, 10 AM – 5 PM. Dublin, Ireland.

“Worship–sharing on Worship.” Churchtown Friends Meeting. Margaret Benefiel.  November 24, evening. Dublin, Ireland.

“Making the Sunday–Monday Connection.” Sermon at Norwood United Church of Christ. Margaret Benefiel.  Nov. 15, 10 AM. Norwood, Massachusetts.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Discussion, leadership team, St. John Medical Center. Led by Margaret Benefiel. Nov. 13. Longview, Washington.

“A Quaker Perspective on Ethics in the Executive Suite.” Conversation moderated by David W. Miller. Princeton University Faith and Work Initiative. Margaret Benefiel. October 28, 7 PM. Princeton, NJ.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Public lecture. Micah Institute for Business and the Economy, Seton Hall University. Margaret Benefiel. October 27, 7 PM. South Orange, New Jersey.

“Strange Bedfellows or Natural Partners? The Academic Study of Spirituality and Business.” Faculty luncheon lecture. Micah Institute for Business and the Economy, Seton Hall University. Margaret Benefiel. October 27, 1 PM. South Orange, NJ.

“The Soul of Leadership.” Day–long retreat for chaplains. Beacon Hospice. Margaret Benefiel. October 26. Boston, MA.

“Gathering for Support and Dreaming.” Discernment day. Margaret Benefiel. October 9, 9 AM – 3 PM. Andover Newton Theological School, Newton Centre, Massachusetts.

“Thriving Souls, Thriving Ministry.” Workshop for Unitarian Universalist Ministers, Clara Barton District. Margaret Benefiel. October 6, Milford, Massachusetts.

“Making Difficult Decisions Faithfully.” Keynote speaker, leadership retreat, American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Margaret Benefiel. October 3, Grotonwood Conference Center, Groton, Massachusetts.

“The Soul of Care.” Distinguished Lecturer, Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. Margaret Benefiel. September 29, Omaha, Nebraska.

“Leadership: Soul Connections.” Rolling Ridge Retreat Center. Margaret Benefiel and Melissa Timberlake. September 18, 9:30 AM–3:30 PM. North Andover, MA.

“Grounded in God: Decision-Making and Discernment in Congregations and Organizations.” Fall semester course offered at Andover Newton Theological School. Margaret Benefiel. Newton Centre, MA.

“Perspectives on Leaders and Leadership.” Symposium offered at Academy of Management annual conference. Margaret Benefiel, Mark Kriger, Marjolein Lips-Wiersma, Debu Mukerij, August 11, 11:30 AM–1 PM. Chicago, IL.

“The Crash of 2008-09: Causes and Cures from a Management & Spirituality Perspective.”  Symposium offered at Academy of Management annual conference. Lee Robbins, Margaret Benefiel, Andre Delbecq, Arthur Jue, Jim Stoner, and Frank Werner. August 11, 9:45–11:15 AM. Chicago, IL.

“Teaching and Research Balance in Management, Spirituality, and Religion.” Roundtable at Doctoral Student and New Faculty Consortium, Academy of Management annual conference. Margaret Benefiel and Jerry Biberman. August 8, 4:45–6 PM. Chicago, IL.

“Learning How to Ask the Right Questions: Opening up Creativity in Group Decision-Making.” Professional Development Workshop offered at Academy of Management annual conference. Margaret Benefiel and Charlena Miller. August 8, 10:10–11:40 AM. Chicago, IL.

“Discerning the Spirit for the Abundant Life.” Workshop offered at Friends Association for Higher Education annual conference. Margaret Benefiel. June 19, 2:10 PM–3:40 PM. Guilford College, Greensboro, NC.

“Quaker Epistemology.” Workshop offered at Friends Association for Higher Education annual conference. Margaret Benefiel. June 19, 9:15 AM–10:30 AM. Guilford College, Greensboro, NC.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Keynote speaker, ATHENA International award, MetroSouth Chamber of Commerce, Margaret Benefiel. June 17. Brockton, MA.

“Discerning Together.”  Keynote speaker, Day of Discernment, Vermont Conference of the United Church of Christ. Margaret Benefiel. June 16. Berlin, VT.

“Seeing Things Whole: Spirituality, Congregations, and Organizations.”  Intensive course offered at Andover Newton Theological School. Margaret Benefiel. June 5 – 11. Newton Center, MA.

“Being Present in Healthcare.” Workshop at Spiritual Directors International Annual Conference. Margaret Benefiel, Marilyn Hendricks, and Miranda Lau. April 18. Houston, TX.

“Practices of Spiritual Presence.” Public event introducing spiritual direction, concluding with authors' and artists' celebration and booksigning. Spiritual Directors International Annual Conference. Margaret Benefiel and others. April 16, 5 PM. Houston, TX.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Keynote speaker, annual supporters' luncheon, The Workshop, Margaret Benefiel. April 15. San Antonio, TX.

“Soulful Leadership in a Troubled Economy.” Author talk, Cambridge Google offices. Margaret Benefiel. April 6. Cambridge, MA.

“The Soul of a Congregation.” Sermon at United Church of Christ, Milton. Margaret Benefiel. March 29, 10 AM. Milton, MA.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Spiritual World Net. Margaret Benefiel. March 26, 7:00–8:30 PM EDT.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Keynote speaker at Leadership Transition Retreat, Lower Columbia Region of PeaceHealth. Margaret Benefiel. March 24, Longview, WA.

“The Soul of Leadership.” Workshop, Kairos Spiritual Life Center, All Saints Church, Margaret Benefiel. March 17, 7–9 PM. Worcester, MA.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Booksigning, Wainwright Bank, Ashmont branch. Margaret Benefiel. March 11, 5:30 PM. Dorchester, MA.

“Leading from Within: Spirituality and Leadership.” Milltown/Marino program in Spirituality and Educational Leadership, Milltown Institute. Margaret Benefiel. March 7, 10 AM – 4:30 PM. Dublin, Ireland.

“The Soul of a Leader.” "Spirit Moves" radio program. Margaret Benefiel and panel. March 1, 6–7 PM. RTE Radio 1, Dublin, Ireland.

“Soul at Work.” Retreat. Margaret Benefiel. March 1, 10:30 – 4. Family of God, Dromantine, County Down, Ireland.

“Group Spiritual Direction.” Spiritual Guidance program, An Croi centre. Margaret Benefiel. February 28, 10 AM – 4:30 PM. Ashbourne, Ireland.

“Ethics in Supervision.” Supervisory Practice program, Milltown Institute. Margaret Benefiel. February 27, 10 AM – 5 PM. Dublin, Ireland.

“The Deepening Heart.” An Croi Centre, Margaret Benefiel.  February 25, 7–9 PM. Ashbourne, Ireland.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Book launch, All Hallows College Margaret Benefiel.  February 25, 5:00 PM. Dublin, Ireland.

“Giving and Receiving Feedback in Supervision.” Supervisory Practice program, Milltown Institute. Margaret Benefiel. February 20, 10 AM – 5 PM. Dublin, Ireland.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Book launch. Churchtown Friends Meeting. Margaret Benefiel. February 22, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Dublin, Ireland.

“The Soul of a Leader: The Bible and Leadership in America.” Luncheon, Massachusetts Bible Society. Margaret Benefiel. February 11, 12:00 – 1:15 PM. First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury, MA.

“The Soul of a Leader.”  Public talk, Society for Organizational Learning. Margaret Benefiel. February 10, 6:30 – 8:30 PM. Cambridge, MA.

“Leading from Within: Spirituality & Leadership.” Spring semester course offered at Andover Newton Theological School. Margaret Benefiel. (One in-person required meeting Feb. 7; two optional meetings, remainder of course online.) Newton Center, MA.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Public lecture, Neumann College. Margaret Benefiel. February 3, 7 PM. Aston, PA.

“Soulful Leadership.” Haverford College consultations, as Rufus Jones Visitor. Margaret Benefiel. January 30. Haverford, PA.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Seminar for Haverford College leadership program. Margaret Benefiel. January 31–February 1. Haverford, PA.

“Grounded in God: Decision-Making and Discernment in Congregations and Organizations.” Intensive course offered at Andover Newton Theological School. Margaret Benefiel. January 9-15. Newton Center, MA.

“Staying Alive Through the Dangers of Leading.” Woodbury leadership workshop, Andover Newton Theological School. Ronald Heifetz, Margaret Benefiel, and Jeff Jones. January 6-7. Newton Center, MA.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Booksigning, Andover Newton Theological School. Ronald Heifetz, Margaret Benefiel, and Jeff Jones. January 6. Newton Center, MA.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Luncheon talk, Management Sciences for Health. Margaret Benefiel. December 22, 12 – 1:00 PM. Cambridge, MA.

“Leading from Within.” Retreat for Unitarian Universalist ministers. Margaret Benefiel. December 8. Cape Cod, MA.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Advent retreat, Ruah Spirituality Institute. Margaret Benefiel. All Saints Church. December 6, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Brookline, MA.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Guest speaker in doctoral seminar. Margaret Benefiel. Golden Gate University Management Department.November 18, 7:30 PM. San Francisco, CA.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Author talk. Margaret Benefiel. Chelmsford Library. November 13, 7:00 PM. Chelmsford, MA.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Author talk. Margaret Benefiel. Alumni Theatre, Caldwell College. November 11, evening. Caldwell, NJ.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Author talk. Margaret Benefiel. Sachem Library. November 10, 7:00 PM. Holbrook, NY.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Bookwarming. Margaret Benefiel. Beacon Hill Friends Meeting. November 9, 12:15 PM–1:30 PM. Boston, MA.

“Destress: Spirit at Work.” Rolling Ridge Retreat Center. Margaret Benefiel, Kerry Hamilton. November 8, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. North Andover, MA.

“Soul at Work: Spiritual Leadership in Organizations.” Keynote address. Oregon Alliance of Senior & Health Services Fall Leadership Conference. Margaret Benefiel. November 7, 8:15 AM. Mt. Hood, OR.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Margaret Benefiel. Good Business. Radio show. Hosted by Dr. Charlotte Shelton and Dr. Martha Lynn. November 6, 9 – 10 AM, Central Standard Time.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Author talk. Margaret Benefiel. The Book Stall at Chestnut Court. November 3, 7 PM. Chicago, IL.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Public lecture, Ruah Spirituality Institute. Margaret Benefiel. All Saints Church. October 30, 7 PM. Brookline, MA.

“The Soul of Care.” Leadership seminar. St. Anthony's Hospital. Margaret Benefiel. October 29, 12-4 PM. St. Petersburg, FL.

“The Soul of Care.” Leadership seminar. St. Joseph's Hospital. Margaret Benefiel. October 28, 9:30 AM - 12 PM. Tampa, FL.

“Leading from Within.” Workshop. Franciscan Center. Margaret Benefiel. October 27, 7-9 PM. Tampa, FL.

“Leadership and the Body.” Sermon and adult education hour. Margaret Benefiel. Northwood Presbyterian Church. October 26, 9:30 AM. Clearwater, FL.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Author talk. Margaret Benefiel. Urban Think Bookstore. October 25, 12:00 - 2:00. Orlando, FL.

“Spiritual Leadership in Healthcare.”   Workshop. Margaret Benefiel. Franciscan Center. October 24. Tampa, FL.

“Discernment.” Retreat. An Croi Spiritual Guidance program. Margaret Benefiel. October 17-18. Shrine of St. Joseph. Stirling, NJ.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Margaret Benefiel. Psych Journey. Radio show. Hosted by Deborah Harper. October 16, 12:30 PM, Pacific Daylight Time.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Sermon (8:15 and 11 AM services). Margaret Benefiel. The United Churches of Olympia. October 12. Olympia, WA.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Author talk. East West Bookshop Margaret Benefiel. October 8, evening. Seattle, WA.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Author talk. Three Creeks Community Library. Margaret Benefiel. October 7, 7 PM. Vancouver, Washington.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Sermon and adult education hour. Margaret Benefiel. Reedwood Friends Church. October 5. Portland, OR.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Book launch. Whidbey Institute. October 1, 7:00 PM. Clinton, WA.

“Writing: Deeply Contemplative, Wildly Creative.” Rolling Ridge Retreat Center. Margaret Benefiel and Steve Garnaas–Holmes. September 30. North Andover, MA.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Public lecture. Brooksby Village Retirement Community. Margaret Benefiel. September 27, 12:00 PM. Peabody, MA.

“Soul at Work.” Luncheon talk. Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. Margaret Benefiel. September 25, 12-1:15. Boston, MA.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Public lecture. Nyenrode Business University. Margaret Benefiel. September 22, evening. Nyenrode, Netherlands.

“Tending the Leader's Soul.” Plenary address. Northeastern Europe Principals' Conference. Margaret Benefiel. September 19. Dublin, Ireland.

“Soul of a Pastor, Soul of a Congregation.” Sermon at installation of Rev. Susan Henry, House of Prayer Lutheran Church. Margaret Benefiel. September 14, 3 PM. Hingham, MA.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Author talk. Cole Harbour Public Library. Margaret Benefiel. September 11, 7-9 PM. Halifax, Nova Scotia.

“The Soul of a Leader.” Author talk sponsored by Harvard Club of San Francisco, in conjunction with Stacey's Book Store. Margaret Benefiel. Stacey's Book Store on Market Street. September 8, 12:30 – 1:30. San Francisco, CA.

“The Questions We Ask, the Way We Ask Questions.” Academy of Management Symposium. Margaret Benefiel and David Specht. August 11. Anaheim, CA.

“The Questions We Ask: Deep Reflection for Transformation.” Academy of Management Professional Development Workshop. Margaret Benefiel. August 9. Anaheim, CA.

“Empowering Relationship Spirit in Business.” Workshop. Margaret Benefiel and Marie Bankuti. August 2, 9–1. Boston, MA.

“Group Discernment at Work.” Seminar for Post-Master's Program in Spirituality. Boston College Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry. Margaret Benefiel. July 1. Chestnut Hill, MA.

“Spiritual Leadership in Organizational Life.” Seminar for Post-Master's Program in Spirituality. Boston College Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry. Margaret Benefiel. June 30. Chestnut Hill, MA.

“Being Present to Students and Colleagues: Where Faith and Practice Meet.” Workshop, Friends Association of Higher Education Annual Conference. Margaret Benefiel. June 20, 9:15 - 10:45. Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre, Birmingham, England.

“Grounded in God: Decision-Making and Discernment in Congregations and Organizations.” Intensive course offered at Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre. Margaret Benefiel and Helen Rowlands. June 8-13. Birmingham, England.

“Grounded in God: Decision-Making and Discernment in Congregations and Organizations.” Intensive course offered at Andover Newton Theological School. Margaret Benefiel. May 9-15. Newton Center, MA.

“The Heart of Leadership: Leading with Spiritual Awareness” Rolling Ridge Retreat Center. Margaret Benefiel and Larry Peacock. May 6. North Andover, MA.

“Listening with the Heart.” An Croi Spiritual Center. Margaret Benefiel. April 14, afternoon. Ashbourne, Ireland.

“Work, Spirituality and Religious Commitment.” Workshop at Spiritual Directors International Annual Conference. Margaret Benefiel and Greg Heylin. March 29. Washington, DC.

“Group Spiritual Direction.” Spiritual Guidance Program, An Croi Spiritual Center. Margaret Benefiel. February 23. Ashbourne, Ireland.

“Grounded in God.” Churchtown Friends Meeting. Margaret Benefiel. February 21, 7:30 PM. Dublin, Ireland.

“Evaluation in Supervision.” Supervisory Practice Program, Milltown Institute. February 21. Dublin, Ireland.

“The Discerning Heart.” An Croi Spiritual Center. Margaret Benefiel. February 20, evening. Ashbourne, Ireland.

“Which Voice is God's Voice?” Sermon and adult education hour.  Margaret Benefiel. First Baptist Church. February 10. Plymouth, MA.

“Leading from Within: Spirituality & Leadership.” Spring semester course offered at Andover Newton Theological School. Margaret Benefiel. (One in-person required meeting February 16; two optional meetings, remainder of course online.) February 4 - April 28. Newton Center, MA.

“Soul at Work.” Adult Forum, Grace Episcopal Church. Margaret Benefiel. January 20. Liberty, MO.

“Soul at Work.” Seminar, Center for Spirit at Work. Margaret Benefiel. January 19, 9:30-3:30. Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO.

“Soul at Work.” Lecture, Park University. Margaret Benefiel. January 18, 11-12:15. McCoy Meetin' House, Parkville, MO.

“Spiritual Formation in Supervision.” Intensive course offered at Andover Newton Theological School. Margaret Benefiel. January 11-15. Newton Center, MA.

“Seeing Things Whole: Spirituality, Congregations, and Organizations.” Intensive course offered at Andover Newton Theological School. Margaret Benefiel. January 4-10. Newton Center, MA.

“Discerning Our Region's Future.” Dartmouth Regional Council gathering, Dartmouth region of the Anglican chuch. Margaret Benefiel. 7 PM, November 8. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

“Strange Bedfellows or Natural Partners: The Academic Study of Spirituality and Business.” Public lecture. Margaret Benefiel. 4 PM, November 8. Centre for Spirituality and the Workplace, Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

“Soul at Rest, Soul at Play, Soul at Work.” Keynote address, Halifax and Prince Edward Island Anglican Clergy Conference. Margaret Benefiel. November 6-8. Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada.

“Destress: Spirit at Work.” Rolling Ridge retreat center. Margaret Benefiel, Kerry Hamilton, and Debora Jackson. November 2. North Andover, MA.

“Listening with the Ears of the Heart.” Retreat day, An Croi Spiritual Centre. Margaret Benefiel. October 6. Ashbourne, Ireland.

“Leading from Within.” Marino/Milltown educational leadership program. Milltown Institute. Margaret Benefiel. October 4. Dublin, Ireland.

“God's Story, Our Story.” Afternoon workshop for First Baptist Church, Lexington. Margaret Benefiel and Debora Jackson. September 30. Lexington, MA.

“Soul at Work.” Staff training day. Margaret Benefiel and Kerry Hamilton. Rolling Ridge Retreat Center. September 21. North Andover, MA.

“Leadership and Discernment.” Leadership retreat, First Baptist Church, Needham. Margaret Benefiel and Kerry Hamilton. September 7-8. Essex retreat and conference center, Essex, MA.

“Helping Companies Do Good: Using Coaching to Operationalize the Mission.” Academy of Management Professional Development Workshop. Margaret Benefiel and Kerry Hamilton. August 4, 9-11:40 AM. Philadelphia, PA.

“Creating Cultures and Institutions of Hospitality.” Plenary address. Margaret Benefiel. National Spiritual Leadership Conference, General Boards of Discipleship and Education, United Methodist Church. July 30 - August 2. Nashville, TN.

“The Soul of Learning: Deep Reflection for Transformation.” Workshop, Organizational Behavior Teaching Conference [PDF]. Margaret Benefiel and Monica Manning. June 15. Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA.

“Soul at Work.” Luncheon talk and discussion. Margaret Benefiel. California-Pacific Annual Conference, United Methodist Church. June 13, 12-1:30. Pasadena, CA.

“Prayer and Discernment.” Retreat day. Margaret Benefiel. Pilgrim Church (UCC). June 2. Brentwood, NH.

“Leading from Within: Spirituality & Leadership.” Summer course offered at Andover Newton Theological School. Margaret Benefiel. (One in-person required meeting June 9; two optional meetings June 30 & July 21, remainder of course online.) May 29 - July 21. Newton Center, MA.

“The Holy Spirit in Everyday Life.” Sermon at McCleary United Methodist Church (9:30 AM) and Elma United Methodist Church (11 AM). Margaret Benefiel. May 27. McCleary, WA and Elma, WA.

“God's Story, Our Story.” Retreat for First Baptist Church, Lexington. Margaret Benefiel and Debora Jackson. April 27-28. Espousal Center, Waltham, MA.

“Spiritual Discernment: Foundation for Action.” Sermon and adult education hour at Pilgrim Church (United Church of Christ). Margaret Benefiel. April 22. Brentwood, NH.

“Spiritual Direction for Leaders and Organizations.” Panel discussion on spiritual direction. Trinity Episcopal Church, Wrentham. Margaret Benefiel, panel member. March 4, 4 PM. Wrentham, MA.

“Leadership and Simplicity in a Complex World.” Keynote address, Winter Retreat, Northeastern University's programs in Leadership and Engagement and Spiritual Life. Margaret Benefiel. February 10. Ashland, MA.

“Group Spiritual Direction.” Spiritual Guidance Program, An Croi Spiritual Center. Margaret Benefiel. January 27. Ashbourne, Ireland.

“Contemplation and the Creative Way.” An Croi Spiritual Center. Margaret Benefiel. January 25, evening. Ashbourne, Ireland.

“The Authentic Leader.” Seminar for School Principals, Milltown Institute. Margaret Benefiel. January 22, 12:30-4 PM. Dublin, Ireland.

“Listening with the Ears of the Heart.” An Croi Spiritual Center. Margaret Benefiel. January 20, day-long seminar. Ashbourne, Ireland.

“Organizational Models of Supervision.” Supervisory Practice Program, Milltown Institute. Margaret Benefiel. January 18. Dublin, Ireland.

“A Worldly Spirituality of Nonviolence.” Day-long retreat. Margaret Benefiel and Judy Proctor. January 16, 9:30 AM - 3 PM. Rolling Ridge Retreat Center, Andover, MA.

“Grounded in God: Decision-Making and Discernment in Organizations.” Intensive course offered at Andover Newton Theological School. Margaret Benefiel. January 5-11. Newton Center, MA.

“Waiting in Expectant Hope: Learning to Listen to God.” Advent retreat day. Margaret Benefiel. December 5, 9:30 AM - 3 PM.  Rolling Ridge Retreat Center, Andover, MA.

“Soul at Work: Spiritual Leadership in Organizations.” Church and Workplace seminar for clergy and laity. Margaret Benefiel. December 1-3.  Lake Junaluska, NC.

“Soul at Work.” Plenary address,  Missouri Hospital Association Annual Convention. Margaret Benefiel. November 9, 2:15 PM. Tan-Tar-A Resort, Osage Beach, MO.

“Soul at Work.” Talk at First Parish Church, Weston. Margaret Benefiel. November 7, 7:00 PM. Weston, MA.

“Soul at Work: Spiritual Leadership in Organizations.” Short course offered at Pendle Hill. Margaret Benefiel. October 23-27. Wallingford, PA.

“Soul at Work.” Address at Salem Quarterly Meeting, Religious Society of Friends. Margaret Benefiel. October 22, 1 PM. Beacon Hill Friends House, Boston, MA.

“Soul at Work.” Address, Boston chapter, Association for Spirit at Work. Margaret Benefiel. October 18, evening. Cambridge, MA. To join ASAW, click here.

“Bringing Spirituality to the Work We Do.” Workshop sponsored by the Mass Bay District of Unitarian Universalist Churches. Margaret Benefiel. October 7, 9 AM - 2 PM. Boston, MA.

“Soul at Work.” North Shore Friends Meeting. Margaret Benefiel. October 6, 7:30 PM. Beverly, MA.

“Spiritual Direction: A Contemplative Approach.” Spiritual Guidance Program, An Croi Spiritual Centre. Margaret Benefiel. September 23-24. Ashbourne, Ireland.

“Supervision: A Contemplative Approach.” Supervisory Practice Program, Milltown Institute. Margaret Benefiel. September 21-22. Dublin, Ireland.

“Discernment: Individual and Communal.” An Croi Spiritual Centre. Margaret Benefiel. September 20, evening. Ashbourne, Ireland.

“Soul at Work.” Keynote address. Friends Services for the Aging annual conference. Margaret Benefiel. September 15. Philadelphia, PA.

“Making the Sunday/Monday Connection.” Sermon at Camas Friends Church. Margaret Benefiel. September 3. Camas, WA.

“Bring Your Soul to Work.” Sermon at Elma United Methodist Church. Margaret Benefiel. August 27, 11 AM. Elma, WA.

“Careers in Management, Spirituality and Religion.” Panel member, MSR doctoral consortium. Academy of Management annual meetings. Margaret Benefiel. August 12, 4:15 - 6 PM. Atlanta, GA.

“Soul by Design: Where Real Transformation Begins.” Professional Development Workshop. Margaret Benefiel and Gary Jones. Academy of Management Annual Meeting. August 12, 1-4 PM. Atlanta, GA.

“Soul at Work.” Seminar for General Board of Discipleship, United Methodist Church. Margaret Benefiel. July 28, 9-4. Nashville, TN.

“Spiritual Discernment in Business.” Workshop at “Discernment as Gracious Space“ gathering. Margaret Benefiel. July 26, 2:30-4. Nashville, TN.

“Discernment.” Workshop at Faith Youth Institute. Margaret Benefiel and Lisa Söderlund. July 10, 1:30-3 PM. Andover Newton Theological School, Newton Center, MA.

“Soul at Work.” Program at Westford Public Library. Margaret Benefiel. June 28, 7 PM. Westford, MA.

“Spiritual Leadership in Organizational Life.” Seminar for Post-Master’s Program in Spirituality. Margaret Benefiel. June 27, morning. "Group Discernment at Work." June 28, morning. Boston College, Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry. Chestnut Hill, MA.

“Deepening our Roots Institutionally.” Workshop at Friends Association for Higher Education annual conference. Margaret Benefiel. June 24, 3:45 PM. George School, Philadelphia, PA.

“Soul at Work.” Guest lecture in "Business Ethics" course. Margaret Benefiel. June 21, 1-3 PM. Episcopal Divinity School, Cambridge, MA.

“Soul by Design: Planting the Seeds of Real Transformation.” Workshop, Margaret Benefiel and Gary Jones. Organizational Behavior Teaching Conference. June 14-17. Nazareth College, Rochester, NY.

“Leading from Within: Spirituality and Leadership.” Summer course offered at Andover Newton Theological School. Margaret Benefiel. (In-person required meeting day June 10, 9-5; optional meeting days July 8 and July 22, remainder of course online.) Boston, MA.

“Soul at Work: Spiritual Leadership in Organizations.” Intensive course offered at Catholic Theological Union. Margaret Benefiel. June 5-9. Chicago, IL.

“Soul at Work.” Address at launch of Supervisors’ Association of Ireland. Margaret Benefiel. May 27, 11 AM - 1 PM. University College Dublin.

“Sabbath Rest/Sabbath Justice.” Panel member, Andover Newton Theological School Convocation. Margaret Benefiel. May 18, 10:45 AM. "Soul at Work" workshop, 1:45 PM. Newton Centre, MA.

“Grounded in God: Decision-Making and Discernment in Organizations.” Intensive course offered at Andover Newton Theological School. Margaret Benefiel. May 12-18. Boston, MA.

“Discerning the Congregation’s Future.” Retreat for church leaders, St. Paul Lutheran Church. Margaret Benefiel. May 6-7. Marist Retreat Center, Framingham, MA.

“Soul at Work.” Presentation and conversation. Margaret Benefiel. April 23, evening. Pilgrim Place, Claremont, CA.

“Soul at Work.” All Saints Episcopal Church. Margaret Benefiel. April 23. Pasadena, CA.

“Transforming the Work Environment.” Panel member, Coalition for Daily Life Ministry annual conference. Margaret Benefiel. April 22, 9:30 AM. Book signing, 4:30 PM. Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA.

“Soul at Work.” Book signing at Spiritual Directors International annual conference. Margaret Benefiel. April 21, 1:15 PM. Costa Mesa Hilton, Costa Mesa, CA.

“Soul at Work.” Willson Lectures. Margaret Benefiel. April 3-4. Earlham School of Religion, Richmond, IN.

“Effective Decision-Making in Leadership.” Midwest Center for Non-Profit Leadership. Margaret Benefiel. March 27, Lecture 8-9 AM, Workshop 9-11:45 AM. University of Missouri at Kansas City.

“Leading from Within: Spiritual Discernment in Decision-Making.” Address at 9th Annual Symposium on Spirituality and Business. Margaret Benefiel. March 24. Babson College, Wellesley, MA.

“God in the Workplace.” Trinity Episcopal Church Forum, Margaret Benefiel. March 19, 9 AM. Concord, MA.

“Soul at Work.” Guest lecture in "Spirituality and Leadership" course. Margaret Benefiel. March 17, 6-9 PM, College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, MN.

“Soul at Work.” Guest lecture in "Catholic Social Teaching and Business" course. Margaret Benefiel. March 15, 3-4:30 PM. University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN.

“Soul at Work.” Guest lecture at faculty luncheon. Margaret Benefiel. March 15, 12-1:15 PM. University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis Campus, Minneapolis, MN.

“Soul at Work.” Guest lecture in "The Reflective Manager" course. Margaret Benefiel. March 14, 5:30-8:30 PM. University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis Campus, Minneapolis, MN.

“Making the Sunday/Monday Connection.” Sermon at United Church of Christ, Littleton. Margaret Benefiel. March 12, 8:30 and 10:15. Littleton, MA.

“Soul at Work.” Day-long retreat. Margaret Benefiel. March 8, 9:30-3. Rolling Ridge Retreat Center, Andover, MA.

“Soul at Work.” Book Fest: A Celebration of Recent Publications. Andover Newton Theological School. Margaret Benefiel. February 16, 3-6 PM. Newton Centre, MA.

“Using Discernment Processes in Clergy Groups.” Day-long workshop for clergy group facilitators, Pastoral Excellence Program, Masachusetts Conference, United Church of Christ. Margaret Benefiel. February 16, 9:30-3. MACUCC Conference Center, Framingham, MA.

“Soul at Work.” Public Lecture in "The Last Lecture" series. Margaret Benefiel. February 15, 12-1:15. University of Massachusetts at Lowell.

“Soul at Work.” Guest lecture in "Spirituality and Work" class, Regis University. Margaret Benefiel. February 8, 9 AM. Denver, CO.

“Soul at Work.” Workshop, Regis University. Margaret Benefiel. February 7, 7:30 PM. Denver, CO.

“Soul at Work.” Public Lecture, Monfort School of Business, University of Northern Colorado. Margaret Benefiel. February 7, 12:30 PM. Greeley, CO.

“Soul at Work.” Guest lecture in "Organizational Behavior" class, Monfort School of Business, University of Northern Colorado. Margaret Benefiel. February 6, 9 AM. Greeley, CO.

“Pathways to Prayer.” An Croi Spiritual Centre. Margaret Benefiel. January 28. Ashbourne, Ireland.

“Values in Effective Decision-Making for Leaders and Managers.” Solvay School of Business, Free University of Brussels. Margaret Benefiel. January 27. Lecture 12:20-1:50, followed by workshop, 2-3:15. Brussels, Belgium.

“Soul at Work.” Seminar sponsored by Council of Religious in Ireland. Margaret Benefiel. January 24-25. Northern Ireland.

“Group Spiritual Direction.” An Croi Spiritual Centre. Margaret Benefiel. January 22. Ashbourne, Ireland.

“Soul at Work.” Seminar sponsored by Council of Religious in Ireland. Margaret Benefiel. January 17-18. Dublin, Ireland.

“Soul at Work.” Wayland Public Library. Margaret Benefiel. January 14, 3 PM. Wayland, MA.

“Soul at Work.” Teleconference, International Association for Spirit at Work. Margaret Benefiel. January 9, 2-3 PM.

“Seeing Things Whole: Spirituality and Organizations.” Intensive course offered at Andover Newton Theological School. Margaret Benefiel. January 6-12, 2006. Boston, MA.

“Soul at Work.” Mt. Hollywood UCC Church. Margaret Benefiel. December 18, 11:30-12:30. Hollywood, CA.

“Soul at Work.” Oxnard Public Library. Margaret Benefiel. December 15, 2005, 6:30 PM. Oxnard, CA.

“Soul at Work.” Athens Public Library. Margaret Benefiel. December 5, 2005, 7PM. Athens, GA.

“Soul at Work.” Book signing. Margaret Benefiel. December 4, 1-3 PM. Eagle Eye Bookstore. Decatur, GA.

“Soul at Work.” Hagerstown Public Library. Margaret Benefiel. November 29, 2005, 12-2PM. Hagerstown, MD.

“Soul at Work.” Workshop, Frostburg State University, Hagerstown Center. Margaret Benefiel. November 28, 6-8 PM. Hagerstown, MD.

“Waiting in Expectant Hope: Learning to Listen to God.” Sermon at Trinity Presbyterian Church and adult education class. Margaret Benefiel. November 27, 2005. Arlington, VA.

“Soul at Work.” Workshop for Shalem Institute staff, board, and volunteers. Margaret Benefiel. November 18, 10:30-12:30. Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation, Bethesda, MD.

“Soul at Work: How Value Systems Affect the Performance of Corporations and Non-Profit Organizations.” Conversation sponsored by Career Development Office. Margaret Benefiel. November 16, 2005, 7-8PM. Dining Room, Swarthmore Room, Haverford College, Haverford, PA.

“Values and Business: Strange Bedfellows or Natural Partners?” Public lecture (free), Margaret Benefiel. November 16, 2005, 4:30-6PM. Thomas Hall - Carpenter 25, Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA.

“Taming the Modern Corporation.” Guest Lecturer. Margaret Benefiel. November 16, 2005, 2:30-4PM. Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA.

“Soul at Work.” Workshop at the Won Institute, Margaret Benefiel. November 15, 2005, evening. Glenside, PA.

“Irish Tea and Talk.” Afternoon tea and book signing. Margaret Benefiel. November 15, 3-4PM. Friends Center, 1501 Cherry St., Philadelphia, PA.

“Soul at Work.” Workshop at An Croi Retreat Center. Margaret Benefiel. November 10, 2005, evening. Ashbourne, Ireland.

“Making the Sunday/Monday Connection.” Margaret Benefiel. October 30, 2005. Sermon at University Friends Meeting, Wichita, KS.

“Soul at Work.” Workshop sponsored by Spiritual Directors International, Wichita Region. Margaret Benefiel. October 29, 2005, 9-12:30. Heartland Meetinghouse, Wichita, KS.

“Soul at Work.” Talk and book signing. Margaret Benefiel. October 28, 2005, 7PM. Eighth Day Bookstore. Wichita, KS.

Doug Guetzloe Talk Radio 1190 AM, Orlando, FL. Margaret Benefiel. October 25, 2005, 11AM.

“Soul at Work.” Breakfast address, Fulton County Chamber of Commerce, co-sponsored by “Mysteries on Main Street” Bookstore. Margaret Benefiel. October 21, 2005, 8 AM. Gloversville, NY.

“The Compassionate Way in the Workplace.” Margaret Benefiel. October 18, 2005, 7:30PM, Fox Hall, Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL.

“Recovering the Soul of Care.” Seminar for health care executives. Margaret Benefiel. October 17, 2005, 12-5PM. Orlando, FL.

“Soul at Work.” Margaret Benefiel. October 16, 2005, 3:30PM. Orlando Public Library, Orlando, FL.

Roy Jones Radio Show Margaret Benefiel. October 15, 2005, 6:13PM.

“Making the Sunday/Monday Connection.” Luncheon address, Massachusetts Bible Society. Margaret Benefiel. October 12, 2005, 12-1:15. Boston, MA.

Book Warming. Margaret Benefiel. October 9, 2005, 12:15PM. Beacon Hill Friends House, 6 Chestnut Street, Boston, MA.

Book launch. Margaret Benefiel. September 28, 2005, evening. Veritas Publishers, Headquarters, Lower Abbey St., Dublin, Ireland.

Book launch. Margaret Benefiel. September 25, 2005, 12:30 PM. Churchtown Friends Meeting, Dublin, Ireland.

Book launch. Margaret Benefiel. September 24, 2005, 4:30 PM. Milltown Institute. Dublin, Ireland.

“Values and Business: Strange Associates or Natural Partners?” Lecture at Milltown Institute. Dublin, Ireland. Margaret Benefiel. September 23, 2005. European Ethics Network conference.

“Soul at Work.” Margaret Benefiel. September 22, 2005, 4:30-6PM. University of Birmingham Business School, Birmingham, England. 

“Grounded in God.” Seminar at An Croi Retreat Center. Margaret Benefiel. September 18, 2005, 9 AM to 4 PM. Ashbourne, Ireland.

“Soul at Work.” Seminar sponsored by Ruah Spirituality Institute. Margaret Benefiel. September 16, 2005, 8:30 AM to 4 PM. The Church on the Hill, Boston, MA.

“Soul at Work.” Boston Public Library, Codman Square Branch. Margaret Benefiel. September 12, 2005, 6:30PM.

Psychjourney Radio Interview. Margaret Benefiel. September 7, 2005. 

“The God Who Works.” Sermon at Reedwood Friends Church, followed by adult education class. Margaret Benefiel. August 21, 2005, 9:30 AM. Portland, OR.

“Grounded in God: Decision-making and Discernment in Organizations.” Short course at Marylhurst University. Margaret Benefiel. August 20, 2005.  Marylhurst, OR.

“Soul at Work.” St. Helens Public Library, Margaret Benefiel. August 19, 2005, 7PM. St. Helens, OR.

“Bring Your Soul to Work.” Luncheon address at Spiritual City Forum. Margaret Benefiel. August 18, 2005, 11:30-1:30. Portland, OR.

“Making the Sunday/Monday Connection.” Sermon at The United Churches of Olympia. Margaret Benefiel. August 14, 2005, 8:15 AM and 10:30 AM. Olympia, WA.

Radio Interview. Conscious Talk Radio, KKNW. Margaret Benefiel. August 17, 2005, 7-8AM. Bellevue, WA.

“Soul At Work.” Redmond Regional Library. Margaret Benefiel. August 16, 2005, 7 PM. Redmond, WA.

“Soul At Work.” Presentation and book fair, Orcas Island Public Library. Margaret Benefiel. August 12, 3PM, presentation. August 13, book fair. Eastsound, Orcas Island, WA.

“Soul at Work.” Presentation at Christian Management Scholars Reception. Margaret Benefiel. August 6, 2005, 5:30PM. Sheraton Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, HI.

“One Stop Shopping: Qualitative Research Methods in Management, Spirituality, and Religion.” Panel member at Academy of Management annual meetings. Margaret Benefiel. August 6, 2005, 9 AM to noon.Sheraton Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, HI.

“Spirituality and Action Research: Designing Action Research Around Spirituality Themes.” Panel member at Academy of Management annual meetings. Margaret Benefiel. August 5, 2005, 1-5PM. Sheraton Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, HI.

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