Jamboree Leaders Graduate
Leaders at Jamboree gathered to celebrate the graduation of employees from a customized leadership program. As their guide on this leadership journey I look forward to the participants sharing what was meaningful about our time together and how they applied what they learn. After doing this with many groups, I have learned to expect the […]
Make The Final 30 Days of 2015 Count
When December hits, many people suffering from post-turkey syndrome, use the excuse of the holidays to ease up and back off. If that’s you, consider finishing strong instead. Kick it into gear and take action to make the most out of the last 30 days of 2015. What unmet goal still looms over you? […]
Leadership in Heels
The Leadership in Heels Speaker series presented by Scharrell Jackson, featuring Pernille Spiers-Lopez, former CEO & President IKEA North America and author of Design your Life left audience members inspired to design the life they desire. Pernille asked the audience, If you could redesign any area of your life – professionally, personally or community, what would it […]
Young Professionals Leadership Summit
Over 200 young professionals gathered at a leadership summit presented by Brandman University and hosted by Ed Linck. The conference featured session on ethics and entrepreneurship as well as panels on enhancing your career with your cause. One of the highlights was a panel featuring Edwards LIfesciences executives including Keith Newberry, VP & Chief Intellectual […]
Expired
Months of planning. Weeks of anticipation. Days of excitement. “Your passport is expired” are not the words you want to hear at the airport. “Excuse me?” I said. “Your passport is expired,” the agent at Chicago O’Hare replied. I quickly realized that our family trip to Italy was in jeopardy because my eyes couldn’t decipher […]
CLASS Act
I had an amazing meal at CLASS Kitchen a new pop-up restaurant in Costa Mesa, CA that serves excellent food and delivers an exceptional dining experience that is operated entirely by high school culinary students. Yes kids – 16 and 17 years old who have come together to gain valuable work experience and offer their […]
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross helps people affected by disasters big and small providing relief, comfort and hope. Whether they are providing life saving blood, health and safety services, disaster relief or support to American military families, they are there for us when we need them. I have the privilege of working with the leadership team for Region serving […]
The Alumni Advantage
At campuses across the country caps are flying in the air to the joyful cries of college graduates. I remember the feelings of exhilaration and terror mixed together as I struggled with what to do next. Will I get a job? Will I like it? I decided to make my new start in Orange County […]
Women Unlimited, Inc.
I had the pleasure of speaking with women leaders about Aligning Business and Life Priorities. Women in the Women Unlimited, Inc. LEAD Program are in a critical career transition from management to leadership in their organizations. There are many bumps along the road to the executive suite and this program offers a place to learn how […]
Spirit of Volunteerism Recognizes Shining Stars
OneOC was pleased to host he 39th Annual Spirit of Volunteerism Awards honoring 382 individuals, families, groups and corporate teams for their exceptional volunteer service to communities in Orange County. More than 1,100 guests packed the Disneyland Hotel to salute these shining stars in our community.\nSpecial guest, Mickey Mouse, joined OneOC CEO, Dan McQuaid, on […]