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Ask About Their Experience.
Get Your Questions Answered.
Get Supported.

We know hearing firsthand experience and having someone answer your questions directly is incredibly supportive in deciding if ALA is for you.

That’s why we strongly encourage you to pick an angel to support you during this process.

They are regular,
everyday leaders like you -

with careers, businesses, and families. And on the side, they have found incredible value and purpose in supporting people like you on their personal leadership and EQ journeys.

They are passionate volunteers.

with careers, businesses, and families.
And on the side, they have found
incredible value and purpose in
supporting people like you on their personal leadership and EQ journeys.

What is an

ALA Angel?

ALA Angels are alumni of the ALA Program,
and are committed, high-impact

members of our community.

They are here to

support you for as long or short as you like.

with careers, businesses, and families. And on the side, they have found
incredible value and purpose in supporting people like you on their personal leadership and EQ journeys.

They are incredible, inspirational, and truly authentic.

with careers, businesses, and families.
And on the side, they have found
incredible value and purpose in
supporting people like you on
their personal leadership
and EQ journeys.

These Angels Would

Niell Talbot

Niell Talbot

Location: San Diego, California

Profession: Emotional Intelligence Coach

Leadership Style: Promoter

Quote: “We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.“ - Winston Churchill

Training Completed: EQ, A&P, Relationships, Warriors Council

Kristen Abercrombie

Kristen Abercrombie

Location: Bend, Oregon

Profession: Executive, Entrepreneur, Coach and Mentor

Leadership Style: Controller

Quote: “To the world you might be one person but to one person you might be the world.“

Training Completed: EQ, Grace, A&P, Relationships

Osvaldo Hernandez

Osvaldo Hernandez

Location: Houston, Texas

Profession: Systems Analyst, Yoga Instructor, Musician, and Social Media Marketing

Leadership Style: Promoter

Quote: “You have the freedom to be yourself, your true self, here and now, and nothing can stand in your way.” - Richard Bach

Training Completed: EQ, A&P, Grace, Warriors Council

Jing Chai

Jing Chai

Location: Austin, Texas

Profession: Coach and Alternative Asset Investor

Leadership Style: Analyzer

Quote: “Do something today that your future self will thank you for.”

Training Completed: EQ, A&P, Relationships

Kol McKinney

Kol McKinney

Location: Austin, Texas

Profession: Coach, Entrepreneur and Internet Marketer

Leadership Style: Controller

Quote: “Don’t you ever let a soul in the world tell you that you can’t be exactly who you are.“ - Lady Gaga

Training Completed: EQ, Grace, A&P, Relationships

Nicole Picknell

Nicole Picknell

Location: Edmonds/Seattle, Washington

Profession: Fire Captain Paramedic

Leadership Style: Controller

Quote: “There is always a choice!
Be tenacious!”

Training Completed: EQ, Grace

Jennifer Mlakar

Jennifer Mlakar

Location: Austin, Texas

Profession: Sales and Mindset Coach

Leadership Style: Supporter

Quote: “The heart knows more than the head does.”

Training Completed: EQ, A&P, Grace, Relationships

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