Our Team

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Bobbi L. Newman

Bobbi L. Newman (she/her) is a nationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator specializing in workplace well-being, psychological safety, and burnout prevention. As the founder of Thrive, Culture Shift Consulting and Bobbi L. Newman Consulting, she helps organizations create healthier, more equitable work environments. She is an Associate Professor of Practice, where she teaches future library leaders. Bobbi is also the founder of ThriveLib, a virtual conference dedicated to advancing the well-being of library staff across the profession.

As a certified Wellness Practitioner, Bobbi draws on nearly a decade of experience and evidence-based strategies. She is the author of Fostering Wellness in the Workplace and editor of Well-Being in the Library Workplace. Known for her practical, engaging approach, Bobbi delivers keynotes and workshops that inspire meaningful change, and help teams shift from burnout to balance.

Rocky B. Wehling

Rocky is a certified workplace wellness specialist, Resilience and Thriving facilitator, and learning and development consultant who helps organizations strengthen well-being, communication, and performance. With extensive experience in adult learning, leadership development, and digital training technologies, I design learning experiences that give teams practical tools to grow, adapt, and thrive.

His y work blends evidence-based wellness practices with modern training design. I am certified to facilitate the full suite of Crucial Learning programs, including Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue, Crucial Influence, Getting Things Done, and The Power of Habit. He also holds certification as an Effective Facilitator through Leadstrat and is a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team member. These programs support leaders and teams in building healthier habits, stronger relationships, and more effective communication.

Miles Dietz-Castel

Miles holds a Master’s degree in Communications and brings extensive experience in coordinating and hosting hundreds of webinars and virtual symposia. With a strong background in event production and speaker support, he ensures smooth, engaging online experiences. Miles is also a skilled graphic designer, creating polished visuals that enhance learning, connection, and accessibility across digital platforms.