A keynote speaker, leadership expert, clinical counselor, and author, Mr. Warneka holds a bachelor’s degree (major: psychology; minor: Religious Studies); a master’s degree in counseling; a black belt in the revolutionary non-violent martial art of Aikido; independent licensure as a clinical counselor through the State of Ohio;  is a visiting faculty member at the world-famous Gestalt Institute of Cleveland; and is an adjunct instructor at several colleges.

Mr. Warneka is highly skilled at translating intellectual concepts into the practical application of Catholic Servant Leadership. Mr. Warneka's unique training and experience allows him to draw on the myriad richness of the Roman Catholic tradition while incorporating a vast store of spiritual insights from other religious traditions. Blending diversity of Eastern & Western intellectual thought with practical “street smart” applications, Mr. Warneka's interdisciplinary & ecumenical approach to Catholic Servant Leadership has earned him world-wide recognition.  

After graduating from U.D., Tim spent a year in Chicago studying with the Jesuits at Loyola University, Chicago.  Tim began his Aikido training in Chicago under Aikira Tohei sensei (now, sadly, deceased) at the Midwest Aikido Center.  Tim also began his Zen training at several Zen Centers in Chicago. He then returned home to Cleveland, Ohio to finish his graduate studies at Cleveland State University. Tim worked his way through graduate school working weekends at a halfway house and crisis shelter for severely emotionally disturbed adults.

Tim began his career as an author following 9/11, when he wrote "Ten Tips for Talking with Children about Terrorism," which was distributed around the globe via the world wide web. Due to the success of that tip sheet, Tim was proud to be selected by Praeger Press as one of the international experts to contribute a chapter entitled, Everyday Terrorism—The Long Shadow of Our Hidden Dragon: Shared Factors of Terrorism and Juvenile Violence. Tim's chapter was published in Volume 4 of The Psychology of Terrorism, a four-volume set of books edited by Chrisotopher Stout, Ph.D.

Beginning in 2000, Tim began his post-graduate training at the world-famous Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, finishing his basic Gestalt Training Program, as well as two advanced tracks ... Working with Physical Process (WWPP) and Working Integrally with Groups. It was here that Tim was introduced to the integral work of Ken Wilber, as well as deepening his studies into phenomenological approaches to improving human performance. Tim is proud to be a visiting staff member at the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland.

Strongly committed to issues of peace, nonviolence and justice, Tim speaks to Catholic professionals and students across the country. Tim’s dynamic and highly interactive presentations consistently receive “Excellent” ratings from participants.

When not traveling for keynote speaches, trainings or consulting, Tim coaches leaders in the practice of Catholic Servant Leadership in his private practice located on Cleveland's east side.

An experienced entrepreneur, Tim Warneka is highly skilled at translating intellectual concepts into the practical application of Catholic Servant Leadership. Tim’s unique training and experience allows him to draw on the myriad richness of the Roman Catholic tradition while incorporating a vast store of spiritual insights from other religious traditions. Blending diversity of Eastern & Western intellectual thought with practical “street smart” applications, Tim’s interdisciplinary & ecumenical approach to Catholic Servant Leadership has earned him world-wide recognition.