Our Team

Put expertise on your side. Sue Padernacht President & Lead Consultant Corporate Experience Since 1983, Sue has been a consultant, coach, facilitator, educator and trainer working with executives and their teams to "develop the people that drive business success." A native of New York City, Sue spent the early 1980s at Columbia University Teachers College completing her Masters of Arts degree in Organizational Psychology, and the mid-late 1980s honing her ability to enable clients to adjust to the transformations taking place in the financial services industry. Sue relocated to Los Angeles in 1989 and spent the next 10 years advancing her career in progressively higher positions of leadership and responsibility. "I heartily endorse Sue as her work on organizational initiatives for my business groups at Universal Entertainment (now NBC Universal) included creative and innovative solutions to complex needs, and were delivered timely and highly professionally." L. Smith, Vice President, Human Resources, Universal Entertainment "If your company is facing challenging times, you need the help of high performance consultants that will not just do the job, but will become engaged with your plans, that will blend with your management and will help you see the facts that are in front of your eyes. Sue is much more than this type of consultant." G. Leveson-Gower, CEO, Woodfinn, Inc. Read more In 1999, Sue launched what is today Ncline Leadership Strategies . As president and lead consultant, Sue brings a practical and insightful approach to her work with executives and their teams who are ready to take their businesses to the next level of performance and success. More often than not, this often means working with senior teams that are facing tough challenges, including economic, industry, strategy, execution, political, board, senior team alignment, change leadership and personal development/readiness. Sue provides customized services to deliver high-impact results for clients in a wide range of industries, businesses and cultures, including technology, Internet and cloud computing, financial services, banking, health care, pharmaceuticals, entertainment, advertising, publishing, utilities, engineering, public/investor relations, manufacturing, cargo, real estate, construction management, restaurant management, museums, government and non-profit organizations. Sue's areas of expertise are: Leadership and Management Development Executive coaching, assessment and training Negotiations coaching, assessment and training Emotional intelligence coaching, assessment and training Organization Development Team development and strategic planning facilitation Change management and organizational culture consulting Performance and talent management consulting University Appointments Since 2002, Sue's academic experience has enabled her to teach, coach, and mentor the current and next generation of business professionals. University of California, Irvine, Paul Merage School of Business Excellence in Teaching Award Recipient, Executive MBA program, 2011 Teaching Fellow, Center for Global Leadership 2008-present Executive MBA, Health Care Executive MBA and Fully Employed MBA programs, teaching Negotiations, Talent Strategy, and the Executive MBA & Health Care Executive MBA Executive Leadership Residentials Executive Education Program Consultant Loyola Marymount University - Los Angeles, College of Business Administration MBA and BBA programs, teaching Negotiations, Human Resources Management and Career Planning Among the top rated faculty in the business school Alumni Association Guest Speaker: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Georgetown University and Gallaudet University, Washington DC Conducted Emotional Intelligence Certification Programs for academic and clinical faculty to use the EQ-i (Emotional Quotient Inventory) for student, faculty and staff programs. Volunteer Experience American Cancer Society Since 1997, Sue has been a volunteer with “ACS” where she has conducted leadership and staff conferences as well as training programs. In her current role, she is: Lead Coach: National Leadership Development Program Coach Trainer and Consultant: National Executive Coaching Program Member: National Talent Strategy - Strategic Operations Advisory Group Member: Regional Council/Board of Directors, Los Angeles Region American Lung Association In 2011, Sue was appointed to a number of volunteer leadership roles, including: State Leader: Fighting for Air Network, driving action to support health care policies Member: National Learning Management System Work Group Member: State Advocacy Committee Member: Los Angeles Board of Directors since 2010 Previously, Ms. Padernacht served on the Boards of Directors for the United Way's Kellogg Training and Consulting Center (KTTC) and the Organization Development Network in Los Angeles (LAODN). She also took on a consulting and training role with the KTTC, and was appointed to the Chair of the Board role for the LAODN. Prominent Speaker Sue also provides speaking services in her areas of expertise. She has addressed such organizations as the Association of American Medical Colleges, NCAA Division 1 Athletic Coaches - University of California, Irvine, UCLA, Loyola Marymount University Alumni Association, American Society for Training and Development, Photo Marketing Association, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, UCLA, Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce, Lake Arrowhead Chamber of Commerce, National Society for Performance Improvement, Employee Assistance Program Association, Association of Professional Consultants and Vistage International. Education Columbia University, Teachers College, Master of Arts Major: Organizational Psychology Specializations: Organization Development and Human Resource Development State University of New York at Stony Brook, Bachelor of Arts (Honors) Major: Psychology Minor: Social and Ethical Issues in the Life Sciences Executive Coaching and Assessment Certifications Center for Creative Leadership - Executive Dimensions, Benchmarks The Hay Group - Emotional-Social Competence Inventory (ESCI) The Leadership Challenge Group - Leadership Practices Inventory (Kouzes & Posner) Meyer-Caruso-Salovey Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT) Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i) Certified to conduct certification programs for qualified faculty and practitioners to use the EQ-i Consulting Psychologists Press - MBTI, TKI Conflict Mode, FIRO-B/Element-B MIT/Hammer & Company - Tools for Implementing Organizational Transformation Implementation Management Associates - Accelerating Change

Our Team Ncline Leadership Strategies offers access to a highly talented group of consultants who meet the "expert" criteria through world-class capabilities, and earn your trust and confidence at every step of the way. You can be assured that we will match the right expert to your company's needs and corporate culture. Their areas of expertise include: Coaching for leaders and managers Diversity initiatives and processes Incentive and reward systems Leadership and management training design and presentation Organizational change and effectiveness Performance management and optimization Skills assessment Strategic initiatives and strategic planning facilitation Team development and effectiveness for senior leaders and project teams Their client lists include numerous Fortune 500 companies and they've honed their expertise through practical, hands-on leadership experiences in the corporate world prior to focusing solely on consulting. They are also on a wide variety of faculties, including those at Claremont Graduate School, University of San Francisco, Cal Poly, Pomona, and Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication, and have guest lectured and facilitated at Harvard Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, University of Southern California, Pepperdine University, and Loyola Marymount University.

Harry Eggleton is a seasoned organizational effectiveness consultant with 25+ years of experience in the field of organizational effectiveness, specializing in: Team development and team building Strategic initiatives Performance assessment and optimization Incentive and reward systems Communication Management and business training. Harry is the former director of Training and Development/Organizational Effectiveness for Bank of America/Security Pacific Corporation and has been an external consultant since 1994. As a dynamic presenter/facilitator, the American Society for Training and Development has honored Harry for his presentation abilities and contributions to the field with their highest accolade: Lifetime Achievement Award. He has also received a President's Award, and awards for "Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Human Resource Development" and "Significant Contributions to the Field of Performance Management." Harry has an MBA in finance and Master's in Behavioral Sciences from the University of Southern California. He has been on the faculty of the Claremont Graduate School, the University of San Francisco, and Cal Poly, Pomona, has been a facilitator at the Harvard Business School and the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Harry is the senior author of the Fieldbook of Team Interventions and a series of "Employee Survival Guides" (...to the Performance Review, to Understanding the Finances of Business, to Being an Effective Team Member, to Ethical Behavior.)

Jeanne Hartley has been an organization development / training and development practitioner for over 25 years. She has worked in manufacturing; service and non-profit environments helping line managers improve individual, team and organizational performance. Jeanne's organizational experience includes conducting climate assessments, and recommending and implementing solutions to discovered problems. She has lead design and delivery teams for leadership development programs, management feedback and assessment, team building, and group facilitation. In her work, Jeanne also serves as a management development coach for individual leaders. She has facilitated strategic change management efforts, team development, and performance improvement efforts. Jeanne is also an experienced and talented training and development specialist. Her work includes assessing organizational and individual training needs designing, developing and delivering performance based training programs. Jeanne teaches and coaches other trainers through her train-the-trainer course. In her consulting practice she has worked with organizations such as Medtronic Minimed, Park Water Company, Amgen, Baxter Healthcare, Jafra Cosmetics, American Medical Response, Brinks, Inc., LA County Department of Public Works, The Orange County Rapid Transit Authority, First Federal Bank, Triad Financial Services, Los Angeles Unified School District, Cal State Northridge and Disneyland. Her practice includes non-profit organizations such as The Children's Bureau of Southern California, The Girl Scouts, Community Partners, Project Angel Food, and other community based organizations. Jeanne headed the Training and Organization Development functions for The Los Angeles Times, Centinela Hospital and The Daily News of Los Angeles. Jeanne received her Master's of Science in Organizational Development (MSOD) from Pepperdine University. She is a part-time instructor at Antioch University and Cal State Northridge where she teaches Organizational Development /Team Building / Group Dynamics to graduate and undergraduate students.

Joy Hawkins is a senior-level organization development and management training consultant with 25+ years of experience. Her areas of expertise are: Organization change Diversity processes Coaching for executive, managers and key staff Team effectiveness Management development and training Strategic planning Prior to starting her consulting practice in 1988, Joy held management and internal consulting positions with two Fortune 500 corporations. In her consulting practice, Joy works with a wide range of companies, combining in-depth knowledge with practical experience in planning, designing and facilitating change processes. Joy is a seasoned consultant, coach, instructional designer and trainer who has facilitated highly successful leadership and management development initiatives for such clients as Toyota Motor Sales, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Disney Stores, Mattel, BP America, ARCO, Progress Energy, Shell Oil Company, The Home Depot, Shands Medical Center, 20th Century Fox, The WB Network and PepsiCo. Joy is a member of the faculty and teaches at the Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication and UCLA Extension. She has also guest lectured at the University of Southern California, Pepperdine University and Loyola Marymount University. Joy has served of the boards of directors for the Los Angeles Urban League and the Los Angeles Organization Development Network.

Brad Killaly is a seasoned expert in the areas of strategic thinking and decision-making, health care management, policy and strategy, and leadership, with an emphasis on the ethical dimensions of leadership. His corporate clients have included: Beckman Coulter, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Connexant Systems, Ingram Micro, Pelican Products and Skywork Solutions. Brad holds a PhD in business administration (corporate strategy and international business) from the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan; a Master of Public Affairs (international affairs) from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University; an MSc in economics and international political economy from the London School of Economics and Political Science; and a BA (Honors) in economics from Queen's University at Kingston, Ontario, Canada. After completing his MPA and prior to his doctoral studies, Brad worked for four years in corporate banking for the Royal Bank of Canada. Brad joined the Goizueta Business School faculty at Emory University in 2008. He taught at the University of California, Irvine for eight years and has held the position of Associate Fellow at the Said Business School, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK since 2006. His research interests include the US health care industry and access to care, with particular emphasis on end-of-life and palliative care, as well as the effects of competition on access and quality of care. He also researches the influence of competitor market entries on the strategy making and market position of companies in the international telecommunication service industry. Brad's Achievements and Honors include: MBA Teaching Award for Excellence, University of California, Irvine, 2001, 2003, and 2007 Finalist, University of California, Irvine, Faculty Teaching Award, 2004 and 2005 Dean's Award for Teaching Innovation, University of California, Irvine, 2001, 2002 and 2003. Commonwealth Scholar, London School of Economics and Political Science