🌿 Cornerstone Living: From Personal Pause to Professional Power

By Stephanie Johnson

Founder, Cornerstone Training & Consulting

What began as a personal journey—anchored in the practice of Living in the Pause—has blossomed into a full-spectrum professional development platform. Cornerstone Living is no longer just about personal growth. It’s about equipping leaders, teams, and organizations with the tools to thrive in today’s fast-paced, high-demand world.

🧘‍♀️ The Pause That Powers Progress

At Cornerstone, we believe that transformation begins in the pause. The pause is where we reflect, reset, and realign. It’s where we ask:

• What am I trying to control?

• What can I release?

• What does humility look like in this moment?

This philosophy, rooted in our guide Living in the Pause, informs everything we teach—from emotional intelligence to leadership agility.

💼 Professional Development That Moves the Needle

Cornerstone Training & Consulting has grown into a premier provider of customized training solutions. Our most requested courses span five core categories:

🔹 Leadership Development

• The 6 Critical Practices of Leading a Team

• Coaching for Performance

• Courageous Conversations

• DiSC-based modules

🔹 Emotional Intelligence & Mental Fitness

• The Hangar Method for mental agility

• Social awareness and relationship management

• Trigger log exercises and self-regulation strategies

• Workshops like Emotional Intelligence and Agility for Leaders

🔹 Office Productivity & Technical Training

• Power BI, Excel, and AI for Everyday Work

• Microsoft Office Suite mastery

• Hybrid courses combining business skills and tech tools

🔹 Culture Transformation

• Cultural sensitivity

• Microaggressions

• Inclusion Starts with “I”

🔹 Compliance & Communication

• Interviewing skills

• Sexual harassment prevention

• Business writing and email etiquette

We’ve served a wide range of clients—from nonprofits, manufacturing, churches, and small businesses to global corporations and municipalities—always customizing our approach to meet the unique needs of each audience.

✨ What Makes Cornerstone Unique?

• Modular Customization: We tailor every course to your team’s needs.

• Certified Excellence: Franklin Covey, Microsoft, and Train-the-Trainer certified.

• Engaging Delivery: Instructor-led, hands-on, and always upbeat.

• Broad Reach: Serving clients across Georgia, the U.S., and internationally.

🔁 Living the 2.0 Version of Leadership

Cornerstone Living is more than a blog—it’s a movement. It’s a place where personal growth meets professional excellence. It’s where leaders pause, reflect, and rise.

Whether you're a leader seeking clarity, a team needing cohesion, or an individual ready to grow, Cornerstone is here to guide you through the pause—and into your next chapter.