EMPOWERING WOMEN LEADERS

FIND THE COURAGE

TO BE SEEN, BE HEARD AND AMPLIFY THEIR IMPACT

We as women, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, founders and leaders, are blazing new paths. As the world is changing around us, so are we. Life is unfolding in a very different way. Opportunities continue to arise, but we’re still being overlooked. Conversations are getting louder, but we are still searching for a stronger voice. We cannot become who we want to be by remaining who we are. We know that our life and success expand in proportion to our courage. Our courage to take risks, our courage to use our voice and venture into the unknown.

Career, business, leadership, family, relationships… we are striving for the balance of work-life integration. We know there’s something more. This is about designing our own path to success and breaking down the status quo. It’s never too soon or too late to embrace our true power, overcome fears and limiting beliefs, and develop new mindsets. So, we choose to embody and radiate a stronger, more confident presence.

Who we are is how we lead, and we’re committed to creating a life of abundance for ourselves and people around us. How we show up as a human being, a woman, a leader is one of the most important factors of our impact and influence.

Truth is…If we did all the things that we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves.
We are ready. This is our time to lead, to love and to thrive.

EMPOWERING WOMEN LEADERS

FIND THE COURAGE

TO BE SEEN, BE HEARD
AND AMPLIFY THEIR IMPACT

We as women, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, founders and leaders, are blazing new paths. As the world is changing around us, so are we. Life is unfolding in a very different way. Opportunities continue to arise, but we’re still being overlooked. Conversations are getting louder, but we are still searching for a stronger voice. We cannot become who we want to be by remaining who we are. We know that our life and success expand in proportion to our courage. Our courage to take risks, our courage to use our voice and venture into the unknown.

Career, business, leadership, family, relationships… we are
striving for the balance of work-life integration. We know there’s something more. This is about designing our own path to success and breaking down the status quo. It’s never too soon or too late to embrace our true power, overcome fears and limiting beliefs, and develop new mindsets. So, we choose to embody and radiate a stronger, more confident presence.

Who we are is how we lead, and we’re committed to creating a life of abundance for ourselves and people around us. How we show up as a human being, a woman, a leader is one of the most important factors of our impact and influence.

Truth is…If we did all the things that we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves.
We are ready. This is our time to lead, to love and to thrive.

OUR LIFE SHRINKS OR EXPANDS
IN PROPORTION TO OUR
Courage…

OUR LIFE
SHRINKS OR EXPANDS
IN PROPORTION TO OUR
Courage…

Courage is not the absence of fear.
Courage is feeling the fear, the doubt, the insecurity, and still deciding that what’s at stake is too meaningful and too important to keep quiet.

The impact of our courage or lack of courage is vital to our future success.

We take risks to expand, or avoid risks and limit our growth.
We create, or miss, wonderful relationships and fulfilling experiences.
We get, or give up, on career opportunities.
We open, or close, the door to business possibilities.
We handle difficult discussions that make things better, or avoid them keeping the status quo.

Courage is not the absence of fear.
Courage is feeling the fear, the doubt, the insecurity, and still deciding
that what’s at stake is too meaningful and too important to keep quiet.

The impact of our courage or lack of courage is vital to our future success.

We take risks to expand, or avoid risks and limit our growth.
We create, or miss, wonderful relationships and fulfilling experiences.
We get, or give up, on career opportunities.
We open, or close, the door to business possibilities.
We handle difficult discussions that make things better, or avoid them keeping the status quo.

FIND YOUR COURAGE
STRENGTHEN YOUR PRESENCE
INCREASE YOUR INFLUENCE

BRINGING 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN
CORPORATE AND AS AN ENTREPRENEUR
TO SERVE WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD

Thought Leader, Transformational Speaker and Executive Coach, Bernadette McBurnie is on a mission to empower female leaders to be truly seen and heard so they can achieve greatness, create holistic success and thrive.

With a rich personal and professional background, Bernadette speaks to the lived experiences of a woman who broke through gender and racial barriers to forge happiness and success.

Committed to increasing diversity and strengthen female presence in business, Bernadette pioneers initiatives for Women in Leadership, empowering them to amplify their voices, influence decisions, drive organizational excellence and business growth.

Drawing from her vast international experience, Bernadette brings a unique blend of structure, critical thinking, and innovation that is evident in her inspiring talks on intimate stages and prominent corporate platforms, including her impactful TEDx talk.

BRINGING 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN
CORPORATE AND AS AN ENTREPRENEUR
TO SERVE WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD
Bernadette Profile

Thought leader, transformational speaker and executive coach, Bernadette McBurnie is on a mission to empower female leaders to be truly seen and heard so they can achieve greatness, create holistic success and thrive.

With a rich personal and professional background, Bernadette speaks to the real lived experiences of a woman who broke through gender and racial barriers to forge happiness and success.

Committed to increasing diversity and strengthen female presence in business, Bernadette pioneers initiatives for Women in Leadership, empowering them to amplify their voices, influence decisions, drive organizational excellence and business growth.

Drawing from her vast international experience, Bernadette brings a unique blend of structure, critical thinking, and innovation that is evident in her inspiring talks on intimate stages and prominent corporate platforms, including her impactful TEDx talk.

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Impact

Liza S.

“Bernadette is a force of nature!
She helps women to own their true power and empowers them
with coaching and leadership skills. She has decades of experience helping
professionals of all kinds transform their leadership and team effectiveness.

Her teaching is strategic, authentic, inspiring, thoughtful and actionable.
Her coaching through critical thinking and listening empowers women
to prioritize themselves and create alignment in their lives.”

Liza Streiff - CEO Knopman Marks Financial Training

Elena M.

“Bernadette has a way of holding such a strong and safe container. Through every encounter together, I felt seen, heard and understood, coming from her genuine desire to support me.

A huge part of the transformation that took place for me, came through the reflective and deeply insightful questions she would ask to uncover what was really going on beneath the surface. It allowed me to dig deeper into my “Why”, emotionally connecting to embracing change and finding
courage to take action!”

– Elena Massarelli. – Business Owner

Ben W.

“I have had the pleasure of working with Bernadette on an international level.
She is totally outstanding as a keynote speaker.
 
Her incredible delivery of valuable, meaningful and truly
helpful experiences and content is exceptional.
She knows instinctively what an audience needs.”

– Ben Woodward, Founder-Director, Ragnar Circles Ltd

Sandra L.

“My life and career have changed drastically, since I have been coaching with Bernadette. With her help and trust in me I have flourished beyond what I would have ever thought. I recommend Bernadette highly.
 
I can never repay her for all that I have grown and continue to grow. I am excited for the future and what it brings to me with continued coaching with Bernadette!”

– Sandra Lopez, Regional Sales Manager

Pamela F.

“Running my own consulting practice is very different from being in higher management in a hospital. Working with Bernadette was one of the best decisions I could have made. Her knowledge, empathy, honesty, business, and time management tools equals a perfect business coach for the serious business builder.
 
Anyone serious about growing their business will benefit
from working with Bernadette. "

– Pamela Frazier, RN & Healthcare Consulting

Thomas J.

“Bernadette brings out the best in her clients. Her passion is contagious and her will to build others up drives her to empower other women, entrepreneurs and business professionals.”

– Thomas Johnson, CEO & Angel Investor

Sophia D.

“Bernadette is one of the most genuine and authentic people that I know. She is truly so kind and caring and creates a beautiful space where I know that I can be my authentic self, share my deepest struggles and fears and also my greatest dreams and ambitions.

One thing Bernadette said to me that really stood out and stuck with me was
“Nothing big happens on our own. And if our vision is that
one person can do it, it's not big enough”.
That inspired me to really stretch my mind to think bigger, push past the
limitations that I was facing at the time and take the actions I needed to.
I’m very grateful for Bernadette, excited to continue to work with her,
and would recommend her to anyone.”

– Sophia Di Muccio, Aerospace Engineer - Entrepreneur

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Impact

“Bernadette is a force of nature!
She helps women to own their
true power and empowers them with
coaching and leadership skills. She has
decades of experience helping
professionals of all kinds transform
their leadership and team effectiveness.

Her teaching is strategic, authentic,
inspiring, thoughtful and actionable.
Her coaching through critical thinking
and listening empowers women to
prioritize themselves and create
alignment in their lives.”
Liza Streiff
CEO Knopman Marks Financial Training
“Bernadette has a way of holding such
a strong and safe container.
Through every encounter together,
I felt seen, heard and understood,
coming from her genuine desire
to support me.

A huge part of the transformation
that took place for me, came through
the reflective and deeply insightful
questions she would ask to uncover
what was really going on beneath
the surface. It allowed me to dig
deeper into my “Why”, emotionally
connecting to embracing change
and finding courage to take action!”
Elena Massarelli
Business Owner
“I have had the pleasure of working
with Bernadette on an international
level. She is totally outstanding as
a keynote speaker.

Her incredible delivery of valuable,
meaningful and truly helpful
experiences and content is
exceptional. She knows instinctively
what an audience needs.”
Ben Woodward
Founder-Director, Ragnar Circles Ltd
“My life and career have changed
drastically, since I have been coaching
with Bernadette. With her help and
trust in me I have flourished beyond
what I would have ever thought.
I recommend Bernadette highly.

I can never repay her for all that I have
grown and continue to grow. I am
excited for the future and what it
brings to me with continued coaching
with Bernadette!”
Sandra Lopez
Regional Sales Manager
“Running my own consulting practice
is very different from being in
higher management in a hospital.

Working with Bernadette was one of
the best decisions I could have
made. Her knowledge, empathy,
honesty, business, and time
management tools equals a perfect
business coach for the serious
business builder.

Anyone serious about growing
their business will benefit from
working with Bernadette."
Pamela Frazier
RN & Healthcare Consulting
“Bernadette brings out the best in
her clients. Her passion is
contagious and her will to build
others up drives her to empower
other women, entrepreneurs and
business professionals.”
Thomas Johnson
CEO & Angel Investor
“Bernadette is one of the most
genuine and authentic people that
I know. She is truly so kind and caring
and creates a beautiful space where I
know that I can be my authentic self,
share my deepest struggles and fears
and also my greatest dreams and
ambitions.

One thing Bernadette said to me that
really stood out and stuck with me was
“Nothing big happens on our own. And if
our vision is that one person can do it,
it's not big enough”. That inspired me
to really stretch my mind to think
bigger, push past the limitations that I
was facing at the time and take the
actions I needed to. I’m very grateful
for Bernadette, excited to continue to
work with her, and would recommend
her to anyone.”
Sophia Di Muccio
Aerospace Engineer - Entrepreneur

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    Laura Bream is currently the Vice President of Human Resources for a a large and highly successful privately held family business.
    Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a deep commitment to helping others in their career journey.
    She holds over 20 years in Human Resources experience.

    Laura has a passion for arts and supporting arts in the Modesto community (Vice Chair on the Modesto Symphony Board).
    She holds a Bachelor’s and master’s degree in music Vocal Performance.
    She is a trained opera singer – mezzo-soprano.

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    Giana’s story is proof that women who experience adversity can find light at the end of the tunnel. Giana’s life drastically changed when she lost her mother to cancer when she was 23 years old. However, Giana found life in her mother’s passing and was inspired to turn her life around— from not working or going to school to attending one of the world’s most prestigious schools— she aimed high because she knew life was too short not to.

    Her belief in “trusting the process” and “everything happens for a reason” is exemplified in her journey— from working retail, to becoming a makeup artist, to her current role as a Product Marketing Manager— she emphasizes the importance of embracing all past selves because it has allowed her to grow in ways she never thought possible.

    Giana Lozano is a Product Marketing Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS) where she combines her love of storytelling and being creative.

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      At a young age, Vivian refused to be defined by conventions and societal norms. She embraced her strengths, found opportunity, and pushed beyond the doubts of others to forge a path to success.

      Vivian founded the Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at City College of San Francisco (CCSF) in 2018, with the mission of making entrepreneurship education experiential and inclusive. CCSF was awarded the 2021 Entrepreneurial College of the Year by the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship.

      International Business Lecturer and Former Assistant Director, Center for Business Studies and Innovation, Asia-Pacific, University of San Francisco (USF).
      Award-winning educator who teaches entrepreneurship and international business at the University of San Francisco and City College of San Francisco.

      Vivian Faustino started as an entrepreneur while raising three kids as a single parent and building an 18y corporate career, in Asia and North America and serving in senior leadership roles.

      Vivian received the 2020 Canvas Educator-of-the-Year Award and 2023 Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Award from USF and was selected as one of 2023 top five Female Entrepreneurship Educator of the Year by the Triple E Awards.

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        More about Liza Streiff

        At 18 years old, Liza had a personal experience that deeply influenced who she has become and how she navigated challenges over the years.

        Liza Streiff is the youngest and first female CEO of Knopman Marks Financial Training, a company that has trained hundreds of thousands of professionals to pass their high-stakes securities licensing exams.

        In her three years as a CEO, revenue has increased 87%, the number of full-time employees has tripled, and the company’s scope has expanded beyond exam prep to high-performance training.

        Liza Streiff is a high-performance expert, passionate about broadening access to the financial industry. She is excited to be launching a new product line that will give more people the tools and education to get into the industry.

        On a personal note, Liza is dedicated to her family and has 3 young children.

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        Early in her career, at the age of 24, Susan had a painful experience, however it was a pivotal moment in her development as a leader. She learned and embraced valuable lessons that followed her for the rest of her life and influenced her journey as a leader.

        Susan Hensley had two very distinct and successful careers

        She’s currently a volunteer coach through Stanford Seed program, providing strategic business consulting and executive coaching for businesses in Nigeria and Sierra Leone.

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            TUCKER STINE

            Executive & Team Coach. Brand Architect.

            Tucker has worked with Fortune 100 companies, tech giants and global changemakers such as Microsoft, F5, Accenture, Azure, AWS and more.

            His career began in the advertising and marketing world through large agencies in Boston and San Francisco working on large consumer, food and beverage and technology brands, but ultimately life brought him back to Southern CA where he continued his love for helping companies tell great stories. In 2012, Tucker left the corporate world to taste the life of an entrepreneur and founded his own firm that focuses on helping leaders develop their purpose, create strategic action plans, and connect with their customers on deeper levels through transformational communication.

            Tucker holds a BS in Marketing and Business Management and an executive credential in Strategic Marketing Management from Stanford University. He resides in San Diego, CA with his wife of 22 years and their two teenage kids.

            BERNADETTE McBURNIE

            Executive & Team Coach. Women Leadership. TEDx Speaker.

            The first half of her career was with large multinational corporations, in cosmetics, banking and import-export industries, including L’Oréal, one of the largest Cosmetic companies in the world, BNP and Paris Indosuez Banks. She gained invaluable experience leading teams and successful projects in very diverse organizations and cultures, in Europe, Asia and North America.

            In the second half of her career, Bernadette became an entrepreneur and runs two businesses. She built an international health network and established her speaking and coaching practice, working with C-suite executives, professionals and business owners who are committed to take their overall success to the next level.

            Throughout her global travels and professional career, she has become passionate about empowering women around the world, diversity and equality, keeping our families healthy and protecting the beauty of our planet. Bernadette is blessed with an incredible husband and three beautiful children.