Who We Are

 

Janet L. Newcomb

Jan specializes in business leadership and strategy, organizational effectiveness and career transitions.

Jan is a coach and consultant with 25+ years of wide-ranging business experience.She has worked for Fortune 500 companies, founded for-profit and non-profit corporations, served on the boards of several professional organizations, and is currently an active social entrepreneur and community volunteer. A licensed provider of the Benziger Thinking Styles Assessment (BTSA), individuals and organizations Jan works with learn to improve personal/organizational results by clarifying and focusing on strengths, identifying blind spots, and managing weaknesses effectively. Her mediation experience makes her particularly effective working with the conflicting priorities and personalities on executive teams. An imaginative thinker who reads widely to stay connected to current market trends, she can help you identify shifting customer needs and capitalize on emerging opportunities. She particularly enjoys the challenge of working with fast-paced executives learning to become more productive while leading more authentic and balanced lives.

Organizational Management - University of Phoenix

J.D. - Western State University, Fullerton, CA

International Law - Downing College, Cambridge University, England

B.A. Sociology - California State University, Long Beach, CA

Certified Career Transition Coach - Chapman University, Irvine, CA

Certified Parenting Coach - Parent as Coach Academy

Certified Personal/Organizational Coach - The Hudson Institute of Santa Barbara

Certified Mediator - CDR Associates, Boulder, CO

Certificate in Community Leadership - Community Associations Institute (CAI)

Certificates in Diversity and Human Resources Development

 

Jacqueline Soares

Jacqueline specializes in entrepreneurship and spiritual leadership.

Jacqueline is the President of Lighthouse Inspirations, Inc. a family of companies and an inspirational incubator for new businesses. The entrepreneur's entrepreneur, she has founded, developed and managed a number of businesses: housekeeping services, custom lampshade design, home decor boutique, family mediation, legal document preparation, wedding officiant (www.Idotoday.com), house sitting services, and credit restoration (www.SCRnow.com) - all while raising and mentoring four children and six grandchildren. Jacqueline knows what it takes to build a successful and profitable business and has experienced it all - from initial concept and struggling start-up, to full-service and profitable reality. She is an inspirational speaker and wise advisor who thoroughly understands the daily challenges entrepreneurs face. Jacqueline is also an active community volunteer and a spiritual mentor.

B.A. Sociology (pending) - California State University, Long Beach, CA

A.A. Liberal Arts - Coastline College, Fountain Valley, CA

Certified Paralegal - Coastline College, Fountain Valley, CA

Certified Parenting Coach - Parent as Coach Academy

Certified Mediator - The Mediation Center, Orange County, CA

Ordained Pastor - World Christian Ministry

Barbara J. Cooke

Barbara is a research, international and hospitality expert.

 

Barbara is the CEO of Pacific Rim Consulting, and Broker/Owner of Pacific Rim Realty (www.brokerbarbara.com). She graduated from Golden GateUniversity's School of Law with an LL.M. in International Law, completing her degree at Chula Longhorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. Barbara is among 1900 real estate agents worldwide who hold the prestigious Certified International Real Estate Specialist (CIPS) designation given by the National Association of Realtors. She is the Northern California President-elect of FIABCI, The International Real Estate Federation, headquartered in Paris, France. She is a member of the Bay Area World Trade Center in Oakland, California (San Francisco Bay Area) where she specializes in International Business, Trade and International Real Estate. She also serves on the Grievance Committee for the Contra Costa Association of Realtors. Barbara has in-depth management experience in the Hospitality and Restaurant industries and continues to consult in both areas where she is highly regarded as a creative problem solver.

L.L.M., International Law - Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA

J.D. - Monterey College of Law, Monterey, CA

Certified Mediator - Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA

Certified International Real Estate Specialist, National Association of Realtors

Certified Import/Export Specialist - Bay Area World Trade Center, Oakland, CA