WENDY WOLLNER, Founder and CEO of Balancing Life's Issues

Wendy Wollner, founder and CEO of Balancing Life’s Issues (BLI), is a trailblazer in the field of corporate training and work-life balance. With a background in education and industrial psychology, Wendy has shaped BLI into a nationally recognized leader in professional development, delivering over 13,000 customizable training sessions annually to clients ranging from non-profits and educational institutions to Fortune 500 enterprises. Under her guidance, BLI’s network of 800 subject matter experts address today's most pressing challenges with actionable insights.

Wendy’s journey reflects resilience, creativity, and a steadfast commitment to helping others thrive. What began as a one-woman operation quickly transformed into a far-reaching, nationwide initiative driven by Wendy’s dedication to align priorities and foster success. Her leadership has cultivated a mission-driven team that embraces continual education and kindness as pillars of their work.

Wendy’s forward-thinking approach ensures BLI stays ahead of industry trends, leveraging insights from research, client feedback, and evolving workplace needs. This adaptability has allowed BLI to address specialized topics such as emotional intelligence, stress management through humor, and elder care, making it a trusted partner for organizations navigating today’s complexities.

Her accomplishments include induction into the Business Council of Westchester’s Business Hall of Fame for “Women in Business Success” and recognition by SmartCEO as a leader of one of New York’s fastest-growing companies. A graduate of Goldman Sachs’s 10,000 Small Business Program, Wendy also holds an Executive MBA from Tuck Business School through WBENC and a master’s degree in industrial psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.

Wendy’s authenticity and humor have made her a sought-after speaker and thought leader, inspiring individuals and organizations to embrace fulfillment, alignment, and the transformational power of kindness. She has also been a trusted voice in a variety of media outlets including Entrepreneur’s Start-Up, The New York Post, Chicago Tribune, CBS News Radio 880 with Joe Connolly, HR Magazine, SHRM Magazine, among others. Through her work, Wendy continues to impact lives and redefine success in the modern workplace.

CARRIE GALLAGHER

VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER, CXO

Drawing from her years in corporate training and marketing and her amazing ability to advance the business in all ways, we like to say that Carrie is the Swiss Army Knife of BLI. Carrie has a passion for her health and wellness. As a Senior Wellness Trainer, she has worked with globally recognized health and wellness organizations to deliver and implement full-day continuous improvement workshops, present hundreds of seminars and lunch-and-learns, and training programs that increase workplace capacities. At the core of her approach to balancing life is her work developing and applying tools and techniques to change negative behaviors.

Carrie also does a lot of work in the area of domestic ecological sustainability. She developed a curriculum that enables her to share knowledge about going green in the home, with guidance on eco-friendly products and methods. She incorporates into her training how you can do this as inexpensively as possible!

Carrie has a bachelor’s degree from Philadelphia University with a major in Marketing and a minor in Psychology. Carrie is a certified Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She is also certified by the American Management Association in Leadership and Steven Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.