VITAL WAVES & WELLNESS EXPERTS
Your Trusted & Experienced Experts
Meet your seasoned specialists who will be sharing their knowledge on key topics to help you prepare for every aspect of the journey. From preparation to conditioning and nutrition, their guidance will support and inspire you every step of the way.
Eric Olson, PhD
DATE: Friday, January 16, 2026
TIME: 12:00 PM ET - ZOOM
TOPIC: VITAL 100 GOALS & GROWTH LAB: What's Possible When You Get Clear.
BIOGRAPHY: Leadership Psychologist | Global Executive Coach | Adventure Resilience Expert
Eric leads VITAL Ventures' Personal Growth practice because he knows what it takes to finish hard things—whether you're leading a team or committing to your own 100-day challenge.
Why Eric joined VITAL:
After two decades coaching executives at Microsoft, Novartis, and Bank of America, Eric discovered the frameworks that build resilience in boardrooms work even better on trails and coastlines. He walked 100 miles along the Turkish coast in 2023 using the same goal-setting systems he teaches leaders at Davos.
What he helps you achieve:
Clarity on what you actually want (not what you think you should want)
Accountability systems that work when motivation fades
Mental toughness to push through the hard middle
Sustainable habits that stick after the program ends
Background:
Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist | Published in Harvard Business Review | Coached alongside Sir Robert Swan in Antarctica | Blue Zone family roots
Eric grew up in Asia and visited 40+ countries by age 20. He learned early that resilience isn't about avoiding difficulty - it's about having the right frameworks and support when things get hard.
Follow Eric: [LINK]
Jill Gulotta, MS, RDN, CDN, LP-MHC
DATE: Friday, February 13, 2026
TIME: 12:00 PM ET
TOPIC: VITAL Active Life Nutrition
BIOGRAPHY: Jill Gulotta, Registered Dietitian | Adjunct Professor, Columbia University
Jill is a licensed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and owner of Jill Gulotta Nutrition, specializing in therapeutic nutrition counseling for women. With dual master's degrees—one in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology from Columbia University and another in Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University—she's uniquely equipped to help clients achieve lasting change by addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of their relationship with food and body.
An athlete herself, Jill understands the unique nutritional demands of active women and brings a food-first, performance-minded approach to her practice. She works on a deeper level than traditional dietitians, uncovering root causes and empowering women to move past long-standing struggles with confidence and clarity.
As an adjunct professor at Teachers College, Columbia University, Jill teaches nutrition counseling and brings evidence-based, compassionate care to every client.
📩 Schedule a free discovery call: LINK
Oscar Vargas
DATE: Thursday, March 12, 2026
TIME: 7:00 PM ET
TOPIC: VITAL Nosara Surf Primer. What to expect from your adventure
BIOGRAPHY: VITAL Waves & Wellness Surf Coach, Nosara, Costa Rica
Level 2 ISA certified surf coach with 18 years of teaching experience across all skill levels
CPR and water rescue trained, prioritizing safety and confidence in the water
Based in Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica, a pristine, beginner-friendly surf destination
Founder of Nativos Surf, managing VITAL's local coaching team
Tailors instruction from first-time surfers to advanced riders refining technique
Provides professional, personalized guidance that builds capability and ocean confidence