Norm Smookler

Norm Smookler has been a YPO certified forum facilitator since 2012. He started facilitating executive retreats in 1990 using an Otto Scharmer type U-Theory process. Smookler is a Certified Comprehensive Mediator, Executive Coach, and Adult Educator and teaches a simple approach to conflict de-escalation. He co-founded a large construction company and served concurrently on 15 boards of directors, including 10 years as CEO for the Grand Tea Master of Japan. Smookler is the author of a well received book, is a passionate music composer/performer and has recorded a dozen CDs and three documentary sound tracks.