Your Better Next Chapter of Self-Care In-Person
Join Marianita Snodgrass, ACC, for Your Better Next Chapter, a monthly series designed to help you live and lead with purpose and possibility. Guided by the Wheel of Life tool, each session blends contemporary and personal leadership insights with the wisdom of children’s classics, offering fresh perspectives and practical tools for every season of life. Whether you’re starting fresh, learning to let go, caring for yourself, building stronger connections, or rediscovering joy, this series invites you to step into your better next chapter with clarity, confidence, and conviction.
In May, embrace self-care and resilience, nurturing your body and spirit so you can thrive personally and lead with strength
Leadership Book: The Resilience Factor – Karen Reivich & Andrew Shatté
Children’s Classic: The Velveteen Rabbit – Margery Williams
- Date:
- Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Campus:
- Johnson Neighborhood Library
- Age Group:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Business, Career & Job Skills
Discover how timeless stories and modern leadership insights can guide you in every season of life—at home, at work, and in the community. From vision and discovery in March to letting go in April, embracing self-care in May, strengthening connections in June, and celebrating joy in July, each session builds toward living with greater clarity, resilience, and balance.
About Marianita Snodgrass
Marianita Paddock Snodgrass, ACC is a certified leadership coach, facilitator, and storyteller who helps people uncover the wisdom in their stories—whether inspired by classic children’s books or today’s modern leadership landscape. Through her Better Next Chapter series, she blends timeless literary lessons with strengths-based and emotional intelligence insights to help individuals rediscover purpose, deepen clarity, and lead with greater connection.
Accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and certified in CliftonStrengths® and EQ-i 2.0®, Marianita specializes in helping leaders understand their strengths, navigate change, and build resilience. She believes that—much like the memorable characters we grew up reading about—each of us is continually evolving, and the right story can illuminate new possibilities for growth.
With 23 years of experience in leadership development, Marianita’s career spans journalism, public relations, nonprofit leadership, and higher education, giving her a rich perspective on how identity is shaped and reshaped over time. She partners with executives, educators, and community teams to strengthen self-awareness, improve decision-making, and align behavior with purpose.