ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Judy Ringer is the author of Unlikely Teachers: Finding the Hidden Gifts in Daily Conflict—a book of stories, practices, and inspiration on turning life's challenges into life teachers—and author and narrator of “Managing Conflict in the Workplace: An Aiki Approach” CD, in which she answers frequently asked questions and offers practical advice about transforming conflict in the workplace.

A skilled vocalist and National Anthem singer, Judy has performed in many venues, including singing The Star Spangled Banner for the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. She is the producer of the CDs “Simple Gifts: Making the Most of Life's Ki Moments” and “This Little Light: The Gift of Christmas,” in which she narrates stories from her blog and sings familiar standards from the Great American Songbook.

The owner of Power & Presence Training and founder of Portsmouth Aikido, Judy provides conflict, communication, and presentation skills training internationally using principles from the martial art aikido, in which she holds a third-degree black belt.

She's written numerous articles on the relevance and application of the aikido metaphor, including pieces in The Systems Thinker, SoL North America Journal-Reflections, and Aikido Today Magazine. She publishes widely on the Internet and twice a month through her award-winning newsletter, Ki Moments.

Born and raised in the Chicago area, Judy's adopted home is Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where she lives with her husband Jim.