Maddalena Bearzi: Dolphin Confidential – Confessions of a Field Biologist
Ph.D., President, Ocean Conservation Society
Ever fantasized about the unique thrill of working among charismatic and clever dolphins in the wild? Come hear renowned scientist Bearzi talk about her experiences at sea, tracing her own evolution as a woman and as a scientist from her earliest travails to her transformation into an advocate for conservation and dolphin protection. Read more »
How Volunteering Can Lead to a Dream Job Wylie Greig, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV), India; Retired Head, Global Research RREEF, Division of Deutsche Bank; Chair, One World Children’s Fund BoardJanet Greig, RPCV/India; Retired Agent and Field Executive, State Farm Insurance; Board Member, One World Children’s FundChristopher Greig, Volunteer, Stanford's Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, and Cystic Fibrosis Research Inc.; Specialty Account Manager, Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals Libby DeMeoRead more »
Baby Boomers Defer Retirement for "Encore Careers" Marc Freedman, Author, The Big Shift; CEO, Civic Ventures
Remember “the golden years”? The time of life when you shed your job and the shackles of time schedules for the free-flying freedom of retirement? How quaint. These days, more and more Americans are nixing the notion of retirement in their 50s, 60s or even 70s. One of them is Freedman of Berkeley, whose latest book, The Big Shift, paints a bold picture of the new paradigm. Read more »
Inclusive Diversity and Talent Management This program is cancelled Johanna Steans, Senior Program Manager for Diversity & Inclusion, EsuranceMarcella Kutek, Diversity & Inclusion Manager, Kaiser Permanente Erby Foster, Director of Diversity & Inclusion, The Clorox CompanyAntoine Andrews, Senior Director, Diversity & Inclusion, Gap Inc.
Inclusive diversity and talent management are critical to long-term business suc Read more »
Climbing the SF Food Chain Premium dinner tickets are now sold out. Anthony Myint, Chef and Founder, Mission Street Food, Mission Bowling Club, Mission Chinese Food, Mission Burger and Commonwealth RestaurantRichie Nakano, Chef and Owner, Hapa RamenIso Rabins, Founder, ForageSF, The Underground Market and Forage KitchenCraig Stoll, Chef and Co-owner along with wife Annie, Delfina, Pizzeria Read more »
I Must Resist - Updating Bayard Rustin's Dream of Work for All Michael Long, AuthorAndrea Shorter, CEO, Atlas Strategies
The March on Washington was largely about jobs and equality. And gay activist Rustin was a driving organizer behind the march at the culmination of which Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous "I Have A Dream" speech. The community organizing legacies of Rustin and King continue today. Read more »
Keys to Beating the Odds in Starting a Business Marty Nemko, Career Coach; Author; Former Columnist; Radio Host
Have a business idea you want to run by career coach Nemko? Don't have an idea? Already in business but struggling? Succeeding but wanting to take your business to the next level? Considering a franchise? Let Nemko help address your tough issues. Nemko was named "The Bay Area's Best Career Coach," by the San Francisco Bay Guardian and "Job Coach Extraordinaire," by U.S. News. Read more »
The Psychological Impact of Unemployment Jeffrey D. Yergler, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Management and Chair of the Undergraduate Management Department, Golden Gate University; Principal, Integer Leadership Consulting
Unemployment is often a devastating experience, going beyond upending the financial stability of the individual. Unemployment can impact marriages, children, friendships and social participation. Read more »
Ahead-of-the-Pack Job Search Strategies Marty Nemko, Career Coach; Author; Former Columnist; Radio Host
Have you or someone you love been unsuccessful in landing a good job? Career coach Nemko will help troubleshoot your approach and offer new strategies. Nemko was named "The Bay Area's Best Career Coach," by the San Francisco Bay Guardian and "Job Coach Extraordinaire," by U.S. News. In his private practice, he has had more than 4,000 clients and enjoys a 96 percent client-satisfaction rate. Read more »
