As Co-Directors of The Living Course (TLC) since January 2011, Dana Trobe and Jonathan Rayson provide leadership, expertise and perseverance to manage the organization of TLC. Their involvement with TLC spans decades, and because they are constantly inspired by the personally transformative nature of the work, they have made it their mission to ensure that the course continues to be available for others to experience.
I didn’t think one weekend would make a difference, but now I talk about my life in terms of before TLC and after TLC, and believe me, the ‘after’ portion is so much happier and more fulfilled. Read my blog post: ‘The Greatest Thing That Ever Happened to Me.’
, Blogger | New York, NY
I gained a broader sense of myself and my capabilities....I feel that the lessons I learned over the weekend have continued on, as I am more comfortable now with a wider range of emotions.
, Builder | Bedford, NY
TLC has changed my life in extraordinary ways; the quality of my relationships, my capacity to experience joy, and my ability to express my feelings effectively in every part of my life.
, Teacher, Alexander Technique | Rye, NY
I am by nature a skeptic, but I will not equivocate in stating that spending the weekend at the TLC course is a remarkable experience which, for some, can be life altering.
, MD, PhD | Rye, NY
Who We Are
Director
Dana Trobe
Dana has extensive experience as an organization development practitioner, facilitator, trainer and coach. Her background includes both consulting and internal positions for domestic and international organizations with a focus on change management and leadership development. She applies an adaptive, strategic and results-oriented approach to achieve success and meet business needs. She places a strong emphasis on understanding human dynamics as the pathway for change in complex organizational environments.
“I believe in creating change through one person, one thought, one behavior at a time. I work to engender trust, strengthen relationships, and develop self-awareness in order build a productive and engaged organizational culture…community! Most recently I have become interested in organizational change through systems, technology, and HR transformation.”
Dana earned her master’s degree in organizational psychology from Columbia University and her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Tufts University.
Dana’s industry experience includes healthcare, digital/information technology, insurance, financial services and non-profits both large and small. She is qualified to administer and interpret the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and the Color Q Personality Profiling System (an approved MBTI derivative), as well as certified in the PDI 360 Profilor and Situational Leadership II.
Director
Jonathan Rayson
Jonathan’s focus has always been in the field of arts and communications. He is a professional actor, singer and recording artist, having appeared on Broadway as well as in regional and touring productions nationwide. He also enjoys a supplemental career as a freelance graphic designer and web developer. Whether on stage, screen or audio recording—or via printed media or web page—Jonathan is constantly striving to connect with his audience…an aspiration that his work with TLC has supported and enhanced since 1996.
“Since taking the course, and throughout years in the course room, I have developed a deeper sense of myself and the people around me. I now live with more compassion, understanding and appreciation for the experiences that have shaped each of us as individuals. This broadened perspective continues to enrich my work and my interactions with others on a daily basis.”
In recent years, Jonathan has become an instructor of The Kids Course, a program designed by our own TLC instructor, Barb Hosler of The Center for Life Enhancement. This rewarding weekend gives 8-12 year olds an opportunity to raise their self-awareness, build confidence and learn to identify and express their feelings in positive ways.