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 […]

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 […]

It’s My Time! Women’s Conference

Please join me for It’s my Time! Women’s Conference on November 14, 2014 at Ponte Winery presented by Women Empowered Rock.  This is your time to focus on you. Your hopes, your dreams, your truth.  If you’re experiencing a life transition or feel the need for change, this is your time.\n\n\n \n Embrace your inner strength […]

McDonald Elected President of Alumni Association

As an alumna of Chapman’s MAOL program, Janine McDonald, the CEO/Founder of J9 Leading Solutions was elected President of the Alumni Association.  Janine is a strategic change leadership expert with a passion for organizational development and helping others reach their potential. She brings energy, enthusiasm, and a strong business acumen to the Alumni Association of the […]

Are you asking the right questions?

It’s been said that training isn’t telling.   Well either is coaching.    People often expect that a coach will tell them what to do – fix their problem.   In reality, coaching is about asking questions and probing to get at the unspoken thoughts and feelings that often prevent people  from addressing the toughest […]