John Boccuzzi Jr will present “Silver Linings: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities” on Thursday, June 5, at 6:30 pm. The program is a new addition to the Timeless Newtown: Embracing Every Generation series being presented by Friends of Newtown Seniors, the Commission on Aging, C.H. Booth Library, and Newtown Senior Center.

Boccuzzi’s program will be at Newtown Community Center, 8 Simpson Street.

In a world that often seems to move faster with each passing year, maintaining a positive outlook isn’t just nice — it’s necessary.

Readers are invited to join Boccuzzi Jr, a TEDX speaker, as he reveals how maintaining a positive outlook becomes essential in life’s second and third acts. Through engaging stories, Boccuzzi will demonstrate how the greatest challenges often become unexpected catalysts for growth and fulfillment.

Whether facing health concerns, career transitions, or seeking more daily meaning, attendees will gain powerful tools to not just weather life’s storms, but to thrive through them. Discover how hard-earned wisdom combined with positivity creates an unbeatable formula for resilience at any age.

Boccuzzi Jr is a partner and sits on the executive board as the president of ISG Research, one of the largest research and advisory firms globally; cohost of the John & Ola podcast; and cofounder of BD Provisions, a specialty bulk food and coffee roasting house that is now being franchised across the United States.

He keynotes and facilitates workshops about how to deliver exceptional customer experience around the globe. Throughout his 30-year career, he has been known for his positive outlook and ability to inspire teams, believing that attitude has a profound impact on those around them, fostering stronger relationships and better personal and professional outcomes.

His 2018 TEDX talk, “I Was Seduced by Exceptional Customer Experience,” was ranked the most popular video to learn customer experience lessons from by Omoto in 2018, and one of the best customer service training videos online by HubSpot in 2021.

His 2024 book The Art of Seducing Your Customers utilized engaging storytelling, real-life examples, and expert interviews to teach readers how to create memorable moments that will turn customers into a raving fan of their brand.

Boccuzzi Jr earned a degree in management and entrepreneurial studies from Bryant University in Smithfield, R.I.

Registration is requested for “Silver Linings: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities” and available through FONS at 203-430-0633 or info@friendsofnewtownseniors.org.