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...
View ArticleMcDonald Honored
The Association for Talent Development (ATD) Orange County Chapter, formerly ASTD, honored Janine McDonald, CEO of J9 Leading Solutions with the Distinguished Service Award and the Walt Tait Community...
View ArticleNo Regrets
There are no regrets in life, just lessons. The truth is I am proud of the life I’ve lived so far, and though I’ve made my share of mistakes and had my share of heartache, I have no regrets. I …...
View ArticleFall More, Learn More
Skiing down an a steep run filled with moguls, I caught an edge and fell hard. My son whose skills had advanced so we could tackle these more challenging runs was behind me. He also fell to avoid...
View ArticleOneOC honored by Pacific Life
OneOC is honored with the presentation of the Walter B. Gerken Community Service Award and a $50,000 unrestricted cash grant from the Pacific Life Foundation. The Pacific Life Foundation’s initial 2015...
View ArticleDelight in the Possible
Spring is in the air. As the trees bud and flowers bloom we think about renewal and rebirth. It’s a time of change. Many of us have something we’d like to change in our lives, but we are …...
View ArticleWomen’s Circle Grants Wishes
Over 200 women gathered at the Balboa Bay Club to help grant wishes to children with life threatening diseases at the second annual This Old Bag – Power of the Purse event benefiting Make- A-Wish...
View ArticleSpirit 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...
View ArticleWomen 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleAmerican 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...
View ArticleCLASS 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...
View ArticleExpired
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...
View ArticleYoung 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...
View ArticleLeadership 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...
View ArticleMake 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...
View ArticleBe Open and Receptive
We are all a work in progress, myself included. As I reflected on the year, and asked myself what change I could make to enrich my life and those around me, I realized my fierce independent streak...
View ArticleJamboree 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...
View ArticleWomen 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
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