ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Dennis and Michelle Reina have devoted the last fifteen years of their professional lives to developing a comprehensive trust building approach that helps people renew relationships, transform cultures, and improve performance. They are passionate about making a contribution to trust building and healing in people’s lives—at work and at home. They are co-founders of The Reina Trust Building Institute, the nationally recognized trust building experts firm. With the help of their Reina Trust Building Institute team, Dennis and Michelle have facilitated expansive consulting initiatives and developed trust building measurement tools, training programs, and workshops; an online trust building community; action-learning experiential exercise tools; and learning aids. They each hold master’s degrees in organizational development and doctorates in human and organizational systems from Fielding Graduate University. Together and independently, they are sought-after consultants, keynote speakers, and executive coaches.
Dennis grew up on the Jersey Shore. As a former rock climber and cross-country ski instructor, he has a love for nature that takes him on wilderness treks throughout the country. Dennis earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Maryland and holds a master’s in holistic health education. When he developed the Seven Steps for Healing (discussed in this book) with Michelle, he did not anticipate that the seven steps would be the tool that helped him recover from two bouts of cancer. However, the steps powerfully guided his healing—of body, mind, and soul—and led him to a deeper understanding and appreciation of life and relationships. As a result of a lifetime of healing experiences, Dennis has developed a keen sense of resilience and renewal, topics of his workshops and next book. Today he remains cancer free.
Michelle grew up as an army brat living a life of change and transition. She earned her bachelor’s in business administration from St. Mary’s University. After business trips, she enjoys returning to her nest in the mountains of Vermont, where she makes her home with Dennis. Michelle has identified a unique need women have to step into trust building in each other’s presence. She offers workshops and retreats to support that need and is in the process of writing a book for women about lifetime relationships. The process of doing so nurtures her heart and soul.
Dennis and Michelle met in graduate school and fell in love on the dance floor. They relish their time together, walking along Caribbean beaches, hiking, canoeing, skiing, picnicking, and always, always dancing. They find great joy being with their two sons—Patrick, an aspiring actor, and Will, a college student—and their two school-age godchildren, Timothy and Julia.