Join The Executives' Club of Chicago And Dr. Jack Groppel For A Discussion On Becoming The Corporate Athlete

CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- In today's rapid-fire business environment, time management is no longer the obvious solution. It is becoming more important than ever to manage energy levels to help maximize performance.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120203/MM47327LOGO)

On February 19, hear Dr. Jack Groppel discuss the mental, emotional and physical practices for achieving potential in business and in life. Dr. Groppel will also share best practices on how to stay ahead, avoid burnout, and evade mistakes while under intense pressure.

Dr. Groppel is Vice President, Applied Science and Performance Training at Wellness & Prevention, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company and Co-founder of Human Performance Institute.

Dr. Groppell is an internationally recognized authority and pioneer in the science of human performance, and an expert in fitness and nutrition. He authored The Corporate Athlete, which was originally developed while working as associate professor of kinesiology and bioengineering at the University of Illinois. This piece of work has played a key role in helping both business executives and elite athletes improve performance levels.

Event Details

• Leadership Circle Program with Dr. Jack Groppel, Wednesday, Feb. 19
  "Becoming the Corporate Athlete: Achieving the Pinnacle of Corporate Performance in Business" Mesirow Financial, James Tyree Auditorium – 353 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60654
  Registration and Networking: 5:00 p.m.; Program: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.; Book Signing & Reception: 7:00 p.m.
  All registrants will receive a free copy of Dr. Groppel's book, The Corporate Athlete Advantage.

For more information regarding this program, purchasing tickets or about The Executives' Club of Chicago, please visit www.executivesclub.org.

About The Executives' Club of Chicago:

The Executives' Club is Chicago's premier membership and business forum.  For more than one hundred years, The Club has been a valued resource for Chicago's business leaders - connecting members, and providing opportunities for strategic relationship development, access to intellectual exchange and world class speakers, and enhanced exposure to the global business community. Through its Global Leaders, Women's Leadership, Chicago CEO Series and other programming, The Club brings together business, civic and academic leaders from all industries to discuss strategies that address challenges and opportunities affecting Chicago and the world. For more information on The Club, visit www.executivesclub.org.

About Wellness & Prevention, Inc.:

Wellness & Prevention, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company, helps organizations renew the health, energy, and performance of their employees and members, and offers a portfolio of solutions to cover a broad spectrum of population health – from wellness and prevention, to behavioral health, to chronic disease support. These solutions include health risk assessments, user portals, Digital Health Coaching, participation and engagement strategies, outcomes reporting, data analytics and Energy for Performance® training. Wellness & Prevention solutions are supported by a unique and scalable approach designed to help lower healthcare costs, drive performance, and enhance participant engagement. For more information, visit www.wellnessandpreventioninc.com.

SOURCE The Executives' Club of Chicago