Some of Rochelle Burgess’s Speaking Engagements

• August, 2009, Experience Unlimited, Irvine — How to Control the Interview When You are the Interviewee
  (Spoke to 100 unemployed white collar professionals)
• June, 2009, University Synagogue, Irvine — Effective Networking
  (Spoke to 30-40 unemployed support group members)
• June, 2009, Chapman University, Irvine — Adapt! How to Survive and Thrive in the Changing World of Work
  (Panel discussion of 5 authors, before 50 attendees)
• September, 2008, SHRM, Riverside — Four Generations in the Workplace – A Challenge and a Blessing
• November, 2007, PIHRA, Redondo Beach — WOW! Four Generations in the Workplace
  (PIHRA Leadership Conference)

  "My learning experience in the Senior Capstone Research Project class was always positive and informative. The in-class exercises and discussions offered me an opportunity to both contribute from my own perspective and also learn from the experiences of other students. Professor Burgess is extremely supportive of her students. She is a subject matter expert, and at the same time she does not lecture to the class. She ensures everyone is fully engaged, through experiential learning and through honest and open feedback to each other.
  ~ M. Conejo, Chapman University, Fall 2009
  

• June, 2007, Apple One Employment Services, Keynote Address to 90 HR Professionals — WOW! Four Generations in the Workplace (Customized for audience to enable attendees to coach their business organizations)
• May, 2007, Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors Meeting, Keynote Address — WOW! Four Generations in the Workplace (Customized for audience to enable attendees to coach their business organizations)
• February, 2007, PIHRA, Temecula — Recruiting & Selection: New Techniques
• May, 2006, PIHRA, Temecula — Recruiting & Selection: New Techniques
• March, 2006, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, SME/WESTEC Professional Development Conference —
  Embracing Change: Using Chaos and Creativity to Build an Innovative Culture
  

  “We found Rochelle’s training to be extremely beneficial in helping us communicate to our executives, managers, supervisors and leads how damaging a sexual harassment lawsuit – or simple claim – could be to our Company, and to all the individuals involved. Additionally, we now have the tools and resources to share this training internally with our employees in ways that supervisors can more comfortably facilitate. Our discussion of case studies and real life examples made the training session dynamic and current. Finally, Rochelle taught us how we can be more proactive in addressing potential issues before they get out of hand.”
  — Mark Newman, Director, Human Resources
  Quest Diagnostics – Nichols Institute, San Juan Capistrano, CA

• November, 2005, PIHRA, Long Beach — Manager as Coach
• June, 2005, PIHRA, Long Beach — Four Generations in the Workplace: The Challenges of Attracting and Retaining Gen-Y
• April, 2005, Alliant University Leadership Conference, San Diego — Workplace Challenges of the Future
• April, 2005, Society of Manufacturing Engineers SME/WESTEC National Conference, Los Angeles — Engineering Leaders of the Future
• April, 2005, SME/WESTEC Professional Development Conference, Los Angeles — Creating the Environment to Attract High Talent

  “Thanks so much for your efforts in bringing us the latest info. on assessments and other instruments for coaching our employees. Most of all though, thanks for your warmth and genuine interest in your clients!
  ~Cynthia L. Jones, President, Precision Engine Controls Corporation, San Diego CA
  June 2003, student in course on Use of Assessment Tools in Coaching, San Diego State University
  

Rochelle is an amazing educator. Whether she is teaching a formal class or speaking at an event, her audience gets more than they expected." — Jacquelyn Thorp Kinworthy, SPHR/MSHR, HR Coach Products


• November, 2004, PIHRA, Anaheim — Four Generations in the Workplace: The Challenges of Attracting and Retaining Gen-Y
• September, 2004, Orange County Medical Group Management Association — Employee Retention Today and Tomorrow
• July, 2004, Newport Jaycees — Retaining Top Talent in Tomorrow’s Workplace
• May, 2004, North County Personnel Association, HR Business Summit, San Diego — Four Generations in the Workplace
• April, 2004, Society of Women Engineers, Professional Development Conference, Long Beach — Performance Management
• April, 2004, Professional Coaches & Mentors Association (PCMA), San Diego — Workplace Challenges of the Future
• March, 2004, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, SME/WESTEC National Conference — Workplace Challenges of the Future
• October, 2003, Quest Diagnostics – Nichols Institute, Women’s Information Network, San Juan Capistrano — Time and Energy Management for Real People
• July, 2003, Small Business Administration (SBA),Riverside County – Human Resources and the 8(a) Business Owner
• March, 2003, Small Business Administration (SBA), Orange County — Human Resources and the 8(a) Business Owner
• October, 2002, Organization Development Network - Orange County, Santa Ana — Experiential Learning for Aduls: It's Not “Just a Game” – if it Gets Results at Work!

Other Distinctions:

October, 2009 – Interviewed on Fox-11 Television’s “Job Shop” segment, re “How to Control the Interview when You are the Interviewee.” Click here to see that interview.

March, 2009 – Co-author of published book: ADAPT! How to Survive and Thrive in the Changing World of Work.

August 2007 – Achieved ‘all but dissertation’ (ABD) status in Doctorate of Business Administration, Executive Leadership, Argosy University, Costa Mesa, CA. Dissertation topic will be within the mix of the generations in today’s workplace; degree anticipated May 2010

July 2004 – Cover article in Fabricating & Metalworking Magazine: “Skills at a Crossroad—Attracting the Talent for Tomorrow,” pp. 10-15.

March 2003 to May 2004 – Adjunct Faculty, San Diego State University, Coaching Certificate Program

May 2002 to Present – Adjunct Faculty, Chapman University, Organizational Leadership, BA and MA Degree programs