Natural Foods Leadership Development Training

Produced & Presented by

Carolee Colter, Mark Mulcahy, and Allen Seidner

Testimonials

Our seminars are a frequent training service to some of the continent’s leading cooperative and independently owned natural foods stores.

Here’s feedback from our galaxy of more than 2500 Rising Stars Seminar participants.

Patricia Smith, Operations Mgr
Willimantic Food Co-op,
Willimantic, CT

Surpassed my expectations by far. It’s an incredible thing you three do, to create a learning experience that is chock-full of nuts and bolts, nitty-gritty content, that’s carried along (but not overwhelmed) by an undercurrent of spirituality and love. I would not hesitate to recommend this seminar to others and I would insist on it for anyone in a leadership position in my store.

Jim Watkins, Foodservice Mgr,
Central Co-op, Seattle, WA

I am leaving with many good ideas and an agenda to put them into action. I felt engaged throughout and there was plenty of time for questions. I dislike math intensely, but enjoyed the way this segment was presented.

Chris Maher, General Mgr
BriarPatch Co-op, Grass Valley, CA

Our managers came back completely inspired and invigorated by their time at Rising Stars 2. They expressed gratitude for the investment, and appreciation for the breadth and depth of the training. Thanks for all your great work on this program. We are proud to continue our commitment to sending our managers through Rising Stars 1 and 2.

Rachael Eide, Training Coordinator
Lakewinds Natural Foods. Minnetonka, MN

This training is engaging, perfectly relevant to all positions, and inspiring. There is no way to put into words the joy that I am leaving with. I have a refreshed vision of my role and my co-op. The content is presented in an inviting and entertaining way that forces you to suck it all in with a smile!

Amie Ramsey, Wellness Mgr
Lakewinds Natural Foods. Minnetonka, MN

Your passion is contagious! Extremely helpful information presented in a meaningful way that hit home. The information I’ve learned will greatly improve me and my team’s work experience

Justin Pizzella, General Mgr
East End Food Co-op, Pittsburgh, PA

The topics and content were relevant to so many of the challenges we face daily, and I’m leaving with an understanding of how to effectively deal with those challenges. The content will help any manager become better — and leave inspired to take their organization to a higher level. I left with great tools that will be put to immediate use, and a renewed energy and attitude.

Loren Kelley, Asst Store Ops Mgr
River Valley Co-op, Northampton, MA

This was an unbelievable experience! I learned a ton about how to improve our store’s operations and management. Lots of relevant information was very well organized and presented. You covered so much material and kept us all engaged for three days straight.

Rose Olson, Bakery Mgr
Moscow Food Co-op, Moscow, ID

I loved this! Great involvement of trainees, lots of great tools, excellent role play acting, great food! You bring your collective passion and wisdom very effectively to the rising generations of natural foods leadership!

James van Bolhuis, General Mgr
The Sweet Potato, Toronto

Excellent. Amazing. Engaging. I found all the topics engaging and very useful. Anyone who works in this industry will find something to learn and be (re)inspired. Rising Stars 2, here I come!!!