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Meet Helen Wang, Chair of the Board & Founder of Oceanside Perspective
Oceanside Meet: Sometimes you fail miserably, but you still don't know why you failed. Soft skills enable you to learn from failure. Our...


Meet Michael Kubba, Board Member & Chief Operating Officer at Fellow
Oceanside Meet: Â Embrace failure instead of dreading it. And reframe the way you think about failure, because it's an innate and integral...


Meet Lisa Ordóñez, Board Member and Dean of UCSD's Rady School of Management
Oceanside Meet: What makes Oceanside Perspective unique? Lisa Ordóñez, the Dean of UC San Diego's Rady School of Management, believes...


Grit Leadership: Resilience in Practice with Susan Spence
Oceanside Meet: What sets those who are successful apart from the rest? Contrary to popular belief, it's not talent. It's something...


Meet Nana Tseng, Board Member & VP and Chief Procurement Officer
Oceanside Meet: Why is it important to have a diverse team that spans multiple generations? Nana Tseng, one of our inaugural Board...


Self-Care in Leadership: Nurturing Well-Being with Dr. Ernie Bodai & Therese Nakata
Oceanside Meet: "Inflammation is the common denominator for the vast majority of diseases," says Dr. Ernie Bodai in our newest episode of...


Supply Chain Risk Oversight Through a Boardroom Lens with Valerie Bonebrake - Part A
Oceanside Meet: To help understand the purposes and functions of the Board of Directors, our guest Valerie shares her experience as an...


Supply Chain Risk Oversight Through a Boardroom Lens with Valerie Bonebrake - Part B
Oceanside Meet: Anything that can impact company performance on quarterly earnings gets on the corporate board agenda. Valerie takes us...


Supply Chain Risk Oversight Through a Boardroom Lens with Valerie Bonebrake - Part C
Oceanside Meet: Valerie gives specific advice on what it takes to become a board member, such as effective networking and permitting...


The Supply Chain Economy Featuring Tom Derry - Part A
Oceanside Meet: To answer the question, "What percentage of the US economy is contributed by the supply chain and its ecosystem?" our...


The Supply Chain Economy Featuring Tom Derry - Part B
Oceanside Meet: "You have to know the past to understand the present." Tom and Helen took us back to 30+ years ago and highlighted the...


The Supply Chain Economy Featuring Tom Derry - Part C
Oceanside Meet: Is there a price for risk? If so, what's the cost? The past 30+ years of globalization prioritized efficiency over...


Supply Clarity Through Demand Transparency Featuring Lynn Torrel - Part A
Oceanside Meet: Guest speaker's bio: Lynn Torrel is the Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Flex, a global diversified...


Supply Clarity Through Demand Transparency Featuring Lynn Torrel - Part B
Oceanside Meet: Guest speaker's bio: Lynn Torrel is the Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Flex, a global diversified...


Supply Clarity Through Demand Transparency Featuring Lynn Torrel - Part C
Oceanside Meet: Guest speaker's bio: Lynn Torrel is the Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Flex, a global diversified...


Supply Chain Resilience Beyond COVID-19 Featuring John Polowczyk - Part A
Oceanside Meet: "All of us tell stories about ourselves, and stories define us." Our guest speaker, Managing Director at Ernst & Young...


Supply Chain Resilience Beyond COVID-19 Featuring John Polowczyk - Part B
Oceanside Meet: Have you ever wondered what caused the global medical supply shortages at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic? What...


Supply Chain Resilience Beyond COVID-19 Featuring John Polowczyk - Part C
Oceanside Meet: What can be done differently to prepare for a future pandemic and public health emergency? Rear Admiral John Polowczyk...


The Soul of Supply Chain Featuring Tom Linton - Part A
Oceanside Meet: As one of the most decorated supply chain leaders, Tom Linton tells his story and a pivotal point that led to his career...


The Soul of Supply Chain Featuring Tom Linton - Part B
Oceanside Meet: Does supply chain have a soul? Tom, Helen, and our audience exchanged their perspectives. In addition, Tom shares his...
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