Secrets of Tomorrow's Leaders - Building a Stronger Community Together - Presented by JCI Santa Clarita

In this episode, Koren reconnects with Tom Iland to discuss some tips for public speaking. Tom has spoken to audiences around the world, presented twice at the United Nations, is an SCV 40 Under Forty award recipient and Top 100 honoree from JCI Santa Clarita, one of College of the Canyons Outstanding Alumni from the college of humanities, and a Ten Outstanding Young American award winner. He shar...

In this episode, Koren revisits with his first two guests, Daniela and Chelsea, to see how they're using the skills they've learned in JCI in their careers.

In this episode, Koren talks to Cameron Smyth who is the Mayor of the City of Santa Clarita, the former Assemblyman for California's District 38, and a former member of the Santa Clarita Jaycees. Cameron Smyth is a Santa Clarita native. He was born and raised in the City and attended all local schools (Peachland Elementary, Placerita Jr. High and Hart High School). He attended college at U.C. Davi...

In this episode, Koren talks to Holly Weberg, the B2B Strategic Partner with Caesars Entertainment Corporation about the importance of trust in leadership. Holly has experience leading cross-functional corporate teams across 45 business units to negotiate, implement and manage a corporate-wide, multi-million-dollar revenue-gathering B2B and B2C partnership program that has earned top industry awar...

In this episode, Koren and Daniela speak with Heather Stewart, a Learning & Development Professional with over 15 years of experience in different business sectors. Heather has worked in various positions at notable companies such as Applebee’s, Pinkberry, and Princess Cruises. Currently, Heather serves as the Manager of Training and Development for the Operations and Entertainment Department...

In this episode, Koren and Daniela speak with Staci Daniels-Sommers, a licensed clinical social worker, educator, and consultant. She began facilitating intergroup dialogue over fifteen years ago as a college student and has continued educating others on diversity, inclusion, and ways to connect across difference in school, community, and nonprofit settings. Staci holds a BA in Psychology and Poli...

Today’s guest is Dan Williams, a career coach with Potential 2 Purpose. Personal leadership has been a pool he's swam in for over 20 years. A journey to figure out how to have a lasting impact that positively effects the lives of others. In 2000, he started devoting a portion of his time to working specifically with young leaders, because their world is an especially challenging one. To walk with...

Today’s guest is Corey Curties, a proven leader. He’s spent over two decades in management with huge businesses training hundreds of people from shift leaders to executives. He’s also started his own businesses and loves coaching others on how they can do the same. He just released a book called The 10-step Workaprenuerer: How to start your own business while working a 9-5 and balancing life. It’s...

Our guest today is Paul Butler, one of the co-owners Newleaf Training and Development — a staff training and leadership company headquartered in Valencia, California. Prior to starting Newleaf in 2006, he previously served in senior leadership positions with Hilton and Marriott hotels — in Europe as well as North America. Paul is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)...

In this podcast episode, host Koren Young talks to change management consultant, Jason price about the need to adapt for survival. Jason leads the adoption and change management consulting practice at Core BTS, a cloud technology firm in Burbank, California. He has helped over a million people move to and efficiently use the Office 365 and Google Cloud platforms. He is a JCI Certified National Tra...

In this episode, host Koren Young talks to Robyn Shumer, the founder of What's Your Story, Inc. Robyn Shumer is a leadership development leader who seeks to amplify the skills and competencies, including ‘un-tapped’ genius, in all. She is a storyteller and teaches the craft so that people are better able to share their personal and business stories in a successful and engaging way. She finds the b...

In this episode, host Koren Young talks JCI Santa Clarita 2020 chapter president, Sharlene Duzick. Sharlene has been an active community member since she was 16 years old, getting started in the Miss Santa Clarita pageant. She is the member services director at Henry Mayo Fitness & Health and serves on several non-profit boards including the COC Foundation, the WiSH Education foundation, and N...

In this podcast episode, host Koren Young talks to Michelle Lambarena, the Director of Leadership & Organizational Development at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, about her fascinating career path and what motivates her to train others. Michelle Lambarena's background includes 15 years of progressive experience in leadership and organizational development. She brings experience and knowledge gathe...

In this podcast episode, host Koren Young talks to Gallup-certified Strengths Coach Jenny Ketchepaw about her long history with the Santa Clarita Jaycees. Jenny is the VP of talent engagement for a Southern California business bank and a Gallup-certified Strengths Coach. We talk about different tests and assessments and what to expect at the upcoming Strength Finders Training Workshop on February...

In this podcast episode, host Koren Young talks to outgoing chapter president Taylor Kellstrom about 2019 and his journey so far. Joey Levy chats with close friend Caren Kahan about past mistakes in Levy's Lessons.

In this podcast episode, hosts Koren Young and Daniela Echaiz talk to new members Christian Dadulak and Joe Bealer about Random Acts of Kindness. Joey Levy chats with close friend Chris Kahan about "failing forward" in a new segment called Levy's Lessons.

April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. Today's guest is an autism self-advocate and a best-selling author Thomas Iland. Tom has been a resident of the Santa Clarita Valley since 1993. He is a graduate of California State University, Northridge (CSUN) and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at the age of 13. Since that time, he has work...

In this podcast episode, host Neil Fitzgerald talks to Daniela Echaiz about her work with the social media team for JCI. Koren Young shares his experience with 40 Under Forty.

In this premiere podcast episode, host Koren Young talks to Neil Fitzgerald about his experience with JCI and Chelsea Orzechowski tells us how she's bringing back Politics on Tap.