Leadership

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How A3 Thinking Makes You a Stronger Leader

  • December 17, 2021
Part of being a strong leader is inspiring others to be problem solvers. In this article, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and instructor of the online course Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Sonia Singh shares her insights on how A3 Thinking, a Lean methodology and tool for problem solving, can help you improve your leadership skills.
leadership instructor Diane Davidson

Instructor Spotlight: Diane Davidson

  • October 15, 2021
Diane Davidson believes that leading with a service mindset, having strong communication skills and giving recognition and feedback are key attributes of a successful leader. As a leadership development consultant and an instructor for UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education, Davidson has more than 25 years of experience training and coaching leaders.
leadership instructor Cathy Hoyle

Instructor Spotlight: Cathy Hoyle

  • October 15, 2021
Cathy Hoyle believes that understanding how our brain functions can help us better understand our triggers, reactions and behaviors. And she should know. Hoyle has led learning and organizational development programs for nearly 30 years and has more than 20 years of experience teaching management and leadership development in the corporate setting. She is currently an instructor for in our Leadership programs.
leadership instructor Tony Oliver

Instructor Spotlight: Tony Oliver

  • October 14, 2021
In his two decades of experience in a variety of roles, including project manager, business analyst and change management specialist, Tony Oliver has come to believe that listening is the most essential skill for facilitation. As an instructor for UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education, he aims to instill in his students a passion for the subject matter and becoming a lifelong learner.
headshot of Executive Leadership Program grad Olivia Virgadamo

Student Spotlight: Olivia Virgadamo

  • September 22, 2021
A recent alum of the UC Davis Executive Leadership Program, Olivia Virgadamo says that the program helped her integrate her professional life with her personal one and understand the valuable role she can play as a leader.
Nathan Trauernicht, Executive Leadership Program graduate

Student Spotlight: Nathan Trauernicht

  • March 03, 2021
Nathan Trauernicht is an experienced leader who understands the importance of innovation when it comes to managing and inspiring teams. As a graduate of the UC Davis Executive Leadership Program and the chief of the UC Davis Fire Department, Trauernicht provides overall leadership and direction to a department serving a population of more than 40,000.
UC Davis Executive Leadership Program Graduate Paul Adams headshot

Student Spotlight: Paul Adams

  • December 19, 2019
Paul Adams, director of Corporate Support and Underwriting at Capital Public Radio in Sacramento, is a seasoned leader with an understanding of how important good leadership is to the health of an organization. And so, when he asked himself, “How can I do better?” he turned to the UC Davis Executive Leadership Program for training.
Project Management Certificate Program grad Karen Mendoza headshot

Student Spotlight: Karen Mendoza

  • November 05, 2019

Karen Mendoza is Director of the Project Management Office at the California Chamber of Commerce and a graduate of the Executive Leadership Program.

What most stood out to you about this program?
The instructors were highly engaging and knowledgable about their subjects. My classmates were all great leaders in their fields, as well, and they added another level of enrichment to my learning experience.

Conversational Intelligence instructor Janet Mahrle

Instructor Spotlight: Janet Mahrle

  • April 12, 2019

We sat down with instructor Janet Mahrle, Professional Certified Coach and owner of Mahrle Coaching Services, to talk about her popular course, Conversational Intelligence®: Strategies for Effective Conversations. Read what she had to say about the impact of making conversations more effective. 

Leadership Emotional Intelligence Instructor Dawn Karner

Instructor Spotlight: Dawn Karner

  • April 12, 2019
What it means to be a ‘leader’ is changing. That’s according to Dawn Karner, a coach, trainer and leadership consultant who teaches our three-day course, Leading Through Emotional Intelligence and Coaching. Karner feels that the ‘soft skills’ she teaches have become essential qualities in today’s leaders.