UPDATED: 10/19/2020 5:52 PM
We are so excited to announce that we are re-starting our Ignite Program, which consists of the Discovery and Breakthrough Trainings. After much feedback, consulting, careful planning, and support we are proud to announce we are offering this curriculum both online and in-person. More information can be found at nextleveltrainings.com/ignite. Most importantly, you can learn about the Health & Safety protocols that are in place for our in-person events.
UPDATED: 6/15/20 4:47 PM
In the past several months, we have seen heroic efforts from people across the globe to fight back against COVID-19. While many restraints have been lifted in both Columbus and Philadelphia, the Coronavirus remains a real threat to the health of all.
As of today in Chester County, where our Pennsylvania trainings take place, there have been 3,118 confirmed cases and a 76% survival rate. Chester County is currently in the Yellow Phase, where large gatherings remain not permissible.
As of today in Franklin County, where our Columbus, Ohio trainings take place, there have been 2,702 confirmed cases and a 88% survival rate. The statewide Public Health Order of no business gatherings over 100 people remains in place.
Due to the sustained impact, we are announcing the postponement of the following in- person trainings:
COLUMBUS:
Discovery 31, Breakthrough 31, VIP 31
PHILADELPHIA:
Discovery 15, Breakthrough 15, VIP 15
All registrants have been notified via email and received information and instructions on next steps. If there are further questions, please contact us at columbus@nextleveltrainings.com or philadelphia@nextleveltrainings.com.
Now, more than ever, we are in need of powerful, balanced leadership in our homes, our communities, and the world. Transformation should not be on hold when now is when we need leadership and emotional intelligence the most. We encourage you to register for our online trainings and workshops. Here are our upcoming online offerings:
Navigating Anxiety Workshop
June 18th
Embrace uncharted territory ⟶
Shift Training
Shift 3: June 27 - 28
Shift 4: July 25 - 26
Accelerate Training
Accelerate 2: August 7 - 9
Accelerate your life ⟶
UPDATED: 3/22/20 10:39 AM
Introducing The Shift Training
In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, we have heard the profound outpouring of support from our alumni community, as well as their requests for guidance and leadership support during these unprecedented and trying times.
Now, more than ever, we are in need of powerful, balanced leadership in our homes, our communities, and the world. As a result, we are innovating and proud to introduce the Shift Training: a 2-day powerful online, experiential, and interactive journey. Designed to support you in shifting your mindset, strategies, and perspective, Shift will train you to become agile and act from a place of leadership, regardless of circumstance.
Employing engaging dynamics, social interaction, connection, and a supportive environment, the Shift Training will provide you with tools that will make an enduring impact in your life. Shift is for people who realize that now, more than ever, is the time to further develop the skillsets required to navigate personal, family, community, and global change while also managing the emotional roller coaster that we are currently facing as a species.
UPDATED: 3/17/20 11:42 AM
COLUMBUS & PHILADELPHIA:
We recognize that social distancing is essential to flattening the curve and slowing this outbreak. Therefore, as of today, we are announcing all trainings will shift to virtual, online trainings until at least May 1st. This includes:
Columbus
Discovery 29
Breakthrough 29
VIP 27 Third Weekend
VIP 28 First and Second Weekend
FIT 5 First Weekend
Philadelphia
Discovery 14
Breakthrough 14
VIP 13 Second and Third Weekends
VIP 14 Launch Meeting
While our virtual trainings will be different than our in-person events, we are working with passion and ingenuity to ensure they continue to be powerful and incredibly valuable. Our trainings will continue to be live and facilitated by our world-class trainers. We are grateful that powerful technological platforms exist to enable us to continue to provide insights, stress management, team building, communication tools, and personal breakthroughs in such critical times. More information will be forthcoming to registrants of these trainings.
In addition, registrants of Discovery and/or Breakthrough 29 and 14, will gain access to our virtual training and are also eligible to complete an upcoming in-person Discovery/Breakthrough Training at no additional cost, after the pandemic has ended.
A sense of normalcy and personal connection is key to supporting mental, emotional, and physical well-being. We at Next Level Trainings are dedicated to providing that for our community. This is what we know how to do best – our gift and specialty is leadership in the form of connection and love – and we are now taking it to a new platform.
We will continue to monitor the situation and keep you informed. Please be advised that this timeline may be extended, if necessary.
Previously, we have continued to update you on the number of confirmed cases in training center areas. Given the rapid speed in which the virus is spreading, we are stopping our counts on this page and encourage you to get the most up-to-date information for Coronavirus cases in Ohio and Coronavirus cases in Pennsylvania from official government websites.
UPDATED: 3/13/20 12:13 PM
COLUMBUS:
There are zero cases of the virus in Central Ohio, where our Columbus center is located. There have been 5 reported cases in Ohio.
Ohio Governor DeWine has mandated that all gatherings over 100 people must cease until further notice.
As a result, we have canceled our non-profit fundraiser this Saturday benefitting Everybody Beautiful. We will share any updates regarding future trainings as decisions are finalized.
In addition, if you are over 65, pregnant, have a compromised immune system, or are flying in for a training during March or April, we strongly advise you transfer to an alternate training at a later date.
If you would like to preemptively transfer your upcoming training to a later date, you can do so with no transfer fee during this time. Review upcoming Discovery Weekends.
To request a transfer, please fill out this Transfer Request Form.
PHILADELPHIA:
There are zero cases in Chester County, Pennsylvania, where our Philadelphia center is located. There are 22 cases reported in Pennsylvania.
All trainings currently remain in place. In addition, if you are over 65, pregnant, have a compromised immune system, or are flying in for a training during March or April, we strongly advise you transfer to an alternate training at a later date.
If you would like to preemptively transfer your upcoming training to a later date, you can do so with no transfer fee at this time. Review upcoming Discovery Weekends.
To request a transfer, please fill out this Transfer Request Form.
UPDATED: 3/11/2020 5:46 PM
COLUMBUS:
Right now, there are zero cases of the virus in Central Ohio, where our Columbus center is located. There have been three reported cases in Ohio.
PHILADELPHIA:
Right now, there are zero cases in Chester County, Pennsylvania, where our Philadelphia center is located. There are 12 cases reported in Pennsylvania.
CORONAVIRUS ANNOUNCEMENT:
In the wake of the spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus, we are asking people to be responsible about attending Next Level Trainings events – as students or as support. Whenever people gather in groups there is some possibility of exposure to a contagious infection, ranging from the common cold to influenza and now Coronavirus. We all get to be responsible for our own health, as well as that of the collective. We will also be taking additional precautions at the trainings to help slow the spread of the virus, which are detailed below.
Proper hygiene and precautions can reduce the risk, however, it cannot be completely eliminated. Please evaluate your personal health and risk and make decisions considering the impact on collective health before participating in our trainings. Do not come if you are sick or someone you are in close contact with is sick, or if you have a weakened immune system. The detailed guidelines provided below are always relevant, regardless of Coronavirus, but especially important in this moment of heightened risk.
SANITARY PRECAUTIONS:
There are very few indications that the majority of us are in immediate danger of contracting Coronavirus. However, we believe now is the time for an abundance of caution, to do our part and slow the spread of the virus so that its harm may be minimized.
We are taking extra precautions to ensure our trainings are as safe as possible:
Adding our health and hygiene guidelines to our pre-training checklists
Adding travel and health questions to our final confirmation process to make sure students are consciously evaluating their attendance
Providing health check stations at registration where we will be taking the temperature of all attendees (using touch-free infrared thermometers) to make sure no one is unwittingly entering while running a fever
All chairs and surfaces will be wiped down daily with disinfectant
Encouraging regular hand-washing by participants
Personal hand sanitizer will be provided to every participant
We will offer gloves on request
Handling of microphones will be eliminated
Exercises within the training will be appropriately altered to reduce skin to skin contact
HYGIENE AT THE TRAININGS:
Please wash your hands frequently at the training (every chance you get). After checking in and putting your personal items away, please immediately wash your hands and wrists for at least 20 seconds using soap and water. Please continue to wash your hands throughout the training, especially after contacting surfaces or human skin.
If you do cough or sneeze, do it into the crook of your elbow or facial tissue – not your hands. Throw away the facial tissue immediately. Wash or sterilize your hands immediately if necessary.
We ask that you watch a refresher on how to wash your hands thoroughly, such as this short video.
ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC:
It is important that you be accurate and honest. Please do not attend Next Level Trainings if:
you are over the age of 65 or have a compromised immune system.
you are pregnant. People who are pregnant will not be permitted to participate in our trainings at this time.
you are flying to attend the trainings
have had symptoms of a cold or flu within 48 hours of the event
you have a stomach upset within 48 hours of the event
you are running a fever or have a dry cough within 48 hours of the event
someone you are in close contact with or live with has had any of the previous conditions within 48 hours of the event
you traveled or will have traveled within two weeks of a training, to one the following places: China, Japan, Italy, Iran, South Korea, or Hong Kong. We believe in responsible and safe travel while staying vigilant and following the recommended procedures and protocols by the World Health Organization (WHO), U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and local authorities. This list may change, so please refer to the CDC Information for Travel for further updates.
TRANSFER FEES WAIVED:
If you are choosing not to attend due to the above reasons, we will transfer your tuition to the next appropriate training without a transfer fee.
BE RESPONSIBLE:
Please don’t panic. Be careful not to spread misinformation. Be sure that your information about COVID-19 is coming from reputable scientific sources. Spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories makes it harder for us to protect one another and ourselves.
At all times, we remain grounded in our purpose and focused on our values of inclusion and respect. COVID-19 does not distinguish between nationality, race or geographic origin, and Next Level Trainings’ steadfast commitment to inclusion and care guides our actions.
Let’s create transformation and do what we can to take care of ourselves and the entire Next Level Trainings community! There are blessings available in this experience that humanity is sharing if we look for them. This has the potential to bring us together as we deepen our awareness of our interdependence and worldwide connection. As leaders, let’s stand for optimism and connection in this uncertain time.
It’s important to remember that the situation is changing rapidly, and you should follow local reputable news sources and the advice of local health care institutions to learn more about the local situation. Transparency is one of our core values, and we are committed to keeping you fully informed as the situation evolves. Please do not call the Next Level Trainings office for updates, as all of our current updates will be posted here on our website. Thank you!
RESOURCES:
Informative Link: This well-researched Coronavirus explainer from Vox provides a good overview of what you need to know.
Sources: Centers for Disease Control, JAMA, Journal of Hospital Infection, CNN, The Hill