Can we change how society views older adults? If we can think of ourselves as evolving elders, an active process that lives inside of each of us from the time we are children, we may be able to move the needle on how society views older adults, and ultimately how we view ourselves as we get older. As an evolving elder we strive to reach our Wisdom years. A stage to be celebrated and exalted which commands dignity, respect, and quality of life. Phyllis Ayman, Ambassador for Conscious Aging Life Management is a #1 WSJ and USA Today Bestselling author. She created and trademarked the word IMpathy ® essentially the inner game of empathy, which is at the heart of the IMpathy® project, her innovative and proprietary Coaching program, helping her clients develop a Personalized Longevity or Wellbeing Action Plan so they can age as healthfully and gracefully as they possibly can. The program is also at the heart of her work with public and private sector business. IMpathy® is the solution to employees S.O.S. calls: Stressed, Overwhelmed, and Stretched so they can become more productive as individuals, enjoy improved collegial Relationships and work more productively for the organization. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Phyllis Ayman Ambassador for Conscious Aging Life Management and #1 WSJ and USA Today Best Selling Author, Podcaster

Phyllis Ayman is the Ambassador for Conscious Aging Life Management, and founder of Mindful Longevity Solutions. She coaches individuals to develop their Personalized Longevity or Wellness Care Plans so they can live as healthfully, happily ,and fulfilled as they possibly can. As an aging life careplanning coach and mediator, she guides families to make decisions and mediate challenging conversations around aging care issues. She conceived and owns the trademark IMpathy®, essentially the inner game of empathy, which the hallmark of her proprietary programs.

Ayman is a #1 WSJ and USA Today Best Selling author, featured speaker, panel moderator, trainer, advocate gerontological speech/language pathologist and dementia care specialist. She spent over 40,000 hours working with thousands of individuals and families in long term care. Her writings have been featured in Next Avenue, McKnight’s Long Term Care News and McKnight’s Senior Living, and the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioner Newsletters.