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I Managed Projects for Years. My MBA Taught Me to Lead People.

From engineering consulting to the MBA classroom, Nabarjun Vashisth discovers leadership isn’t about control or titles, but coaching with intention, practicing emotional discipline and guiding teams through uncertainty.

A woman smiles and poses with a person in a bear costume, both holding bottles of Downy Unstopables, in front of a scenic city backdrop.

Engineering Taught Me How. My MBA Shows Me What to Build.

Full-Time MBA student Marianna de Lima Freitas had the technical expertise, but not the strategic visibility she wanted. Her MBA became the turning point from execution to product leadership.

Natalie Webster

Learning to Lead When Strategy Changes

When the data blew up her team’s original plan, MBA student Natalie Webster led a pivot for a nonprofit client—no safety net. Her IMP experience shows UC Davis MBAs make evidence-based calls under pressure.

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Confessions of Former Interns: Sharing Our Tips and Strategies for MBA Success

From tips on standing out to figuring out corporate culture, the advice flowed at “Confessions of Former Interns,” a candid session hosted by Women in Leadership & Allies.

I Managed Projects for Years. My MBA Taught Me to Lead People.

From engineering consulting to the MBA classroom, Nabarjun Vashisth discovers leadership isn’t about control or titles, but coaching with intention, practicing emotional discipline and guiding teams through uncertainty.

A woman smiles and poses with a person in a bear costume, both holding bottles of Downy Unstopables, in front of a scenic city backdrop.

Engineering Taught Me How. My MBA Shows Me What to Build.

Full-Time MBA student Marianna de Lima Freitas had the technical expertise, but not the strategic visibility she wanted. Her MBA became the turning point from execution to product leadership.

Natalie Webster

Learning to Lead When Strategy Changes

When the data blew up her team’s original plan, MBA student Natalie Webster led a pivot for a nonprofit client—no safety net. Her IMP experience shows UC Davis MBAs make evidence-based calls under pressure.

wila

Confessions of Former Interns: Sharing Our Tips and Strategies for MBA Success

From tips on standing out to figuring out corporate culture, the advice flowed at “Confessions of Former Interns,” a candid session hosted by Women in Leadership & Allies.

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