Joining an impressive lineup of speakers and breakout session facilitators at the 2025 ASPIRE half-day power conference on Thursday, Nov. 20, is Greater Irvine Chamber President & CEO Dave Coffaro.
Author of Leading from Where You Are: 7 Themes to Make a Meaningful Impact in Your Work, Coffaro provides practical strategies for leadership and effectiveness at every level. As a seasoned top executive, strategy advisor, keynote speaker, and executive coach, he helps leaders align purpose with performance.
ASPIRE will include breakout sessions, CONNECT, DEVELOP, and ADVANCE, in three tracks tailored for:
- Early-career aspiring managers
- Mid-career managers
- Senior-level leaders
During the DEVELOP session Coffaro will lead a discussion on Effective Executive Leadership: What It Is, How It Works, How To Use It. He will guide leaders to better understand how they can make a greater impact in their organization, maximize their time, and distinguish effectiveness from efficiency in their work.
During the CONNECT session, Greg LeFever, Professor, MBA Program, Concordia University Irvine, will lead participants through exercises on building professional relationships—at first, second, and third-level connections—and crafting a “power statement” that communicates their personal leadership brand.
During ADVANCE, Chris Rosenberg, founder of The Meridian Advisory Group, will guide attendees in reflecting on their learning, identifying goals, and developing accountability partnerships to carry momentum as they launch into 2026.
Rosenberg will also open the 2025 ASPIRE program with the keynote address, The Leadership Growth Ladder. Known for her dynamic speaking style and results-driven takeaways, Rosenberg inspires professionals at every stage to rethink how they lead, collaborate, and unlock their full potential in today’s evolving workplace.
Colin Diaz, founder of Focus on Win 360, will close the conference with a summation, Build & Maintain Momentum for Operational Excellence, by helping participants transform inspiration into execution, building 30-60-90-day action plans, and reinforcing peer accountability for sustained growth.
A dynamic stage presence and respected business leader, Rebecca Hall, founder, president, and CEO of Idea Hall, will serve as master of ceremonies for the 2025 ASPIRE conference.
ASPIRE is for ambitious professionals ready to elevate their leadership, sharpen their skills, and expand their circle of influence—whether early- or mid-career professionals striving to rise, or seasoned leaders seeking fresh strategies to inspire and connect with today’s multigenerational workforce. Participants will leave with clear takeaways, actionable plans, and accountability partners to fuel growth beyond the conference.
The 2025 ASPIRE half-day power conference takes place on Thursday, Nov. 20, 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., at The Westin South Coast Plaza, 686 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa, presented by City of Hope Orange County.
Check-in, registration, and buffet breakfast are from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. The ASPIRE conference will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 12:30 p.m., with buffet lunch and bonus networking until 1:00 p.m.
The admission price includes buffet breakfast and lunch, complimentary parking at The Westin South Coast Plaza, and access to Orange County business professionals and career and peer mentors.
Join us at ASPIRE as we recognize some of Orange County’s top Aspiring Leaders!
Regular Admission Registration
- Greater Irvine Chamber Members - $200
- Non-Members - *$250
At-the-Door Registration (pending available space):
- Greater Irvine Chamber Members - $210
- Non-Members - *$265
*Apply $55 of your registration fee toward a new Chamber membership within 30 days of the event.
Seats are limited. Register early!
Attendees who complete the full conference will receive from the Greater Irvine Chamber:
- Accountability Partner(s)
- Action Plan Workbook
- Certificate of Completion
- Digital Badge to showcase on LinkedIn or professional profiles
- Professional Development Letter outlining the skills and learning outcomes gained
For information on becoming a sponsor for ASPIRE, contact events@irvinechamber.com.
