Welcome to the Hatching Community
A note from the founder:
Holá and welcome to the Hatching Community! My name is José Ocaño and I’m the founder and CEO of Hatching LLC, where our vision is to create a compassionate world where people live with more self-worth, curiosity, and forgiveness.
We believe we will transform the world by helping people develop the skills and mindsets to #LiveBetter and #WorkBetter. We call this transformation, “Hatching”.
For a long time, my own self-worth and identity was rooted in what I did and produced. Like so many of us, I sacrificed my own wellbeing and needs in order to feel like I was making an impact. I found myself burned out, unmotivated, and ready for a change.
And I know I’m not alone. Workforces are shifting-organizations and companies are having to evolve in order to attract and retain employees. The answer: Intentional personal and professional development that produces inclusive organizational cultures where people feel inspired and motivated to work.
This is where Hatching comes in. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to preserving and promoting the human-animal bond by identifying and refining a framework that has enabled me and my teams to become more impactful, connected, and compassionate. We refer to this framework as the Hatching Ethos. These interconnected practices not only serve as the values of our company, but they are also the foundation of our approach.
Below are the seven Hatching Ethos we live by:
Meet the Team
Welcome!
I'm Angel Guzmán, Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder of Hatching LLC. Born from our personal and professional experiences, Jose and I created Hatching to share tools that foster compassion, gratitude, and peace. We aim to ignite growth, bridge communication gaps, and create safe spaces for essential conversations.
Engage Our Services
At Hatching, we help people #LiveBetter and organizations #WorkBetter in the following ways:
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Hatching Hour: FREE online gatherings filled with mindfulness, community, meaningful conversations, expert insights, and actionable wisdom.
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Partnerships with companies and organizations, offering consultations and advisement to teams on how to establish systems and cultures that center the employee experience.
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Individual and group coaching for those looking to gain valuable insights, develop new perspectives, and acquire the skill(s) necessary to thrive in both your personal and professional life.
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Speaking engagements, employee retreats and workshops both in-person and virtual.
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Interim leadership and shelter assessments for animal welfare organizations.
We are dedicated to unlocking your potential, recognizing your lived experiences as a profound source of wisdom. Whether you seek greater peace and confidence as an individual or aim to boost motivation and connection within your organization, we are here to support your journey. Our belief is simple yet powerful: by transforming how we relate to ourselves and our work, we can change the world.
Hatching Hour:
Wellness Redefined
featuring Janna Hicks, Wellness Consultant
Recorded on Thursday July 11, 2024
Session Highlights include:
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Discover the 8 dimensions of wellness
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Reframe what wellness means to you!
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Connect & gain new insights with like-minded individuals
Meet the speaker!
Hatching Hour Financial 2/27/24: Healing Your Relationship with Money
featuring Nicole Valenzuela, financial manager, personal finance coach & Founder/CEO of Fostering Finances LLC.
Hatching Hour 12/21/23:
The Art of Deep Listening: Sensing the World Differently
featuring Marilou Chanrasmi, founder of The Ahnung Way and a Certified Somatics Coach and practitioner of
Mindfulness and Qigong.
Hatching Hour 11/1/23:
Beyond Burnout: Cultivating Compassion for a Happier, Healthier Workplace
featuring Sara Schairer, founder and executive director of Compassion It®, and author of A Case for Compassion: What Happens When We Prioritize People and the Planet.
Hatching Hour 10/11/23:
The Power of Mindset: Choosing Your Thoughts, Feelings, and Actions
featuring Tai Ma, Xicanx/Mayo Indian Shaman, Psychic, Teacher, & Mindset Coach AND Stephanie Macgill, founder of SixOneFive Oracles, business advisor, idea doula, leadership coach, and yoga teacher.
Hatching Hour 9/6/23:
Intro to Hatching and #LiveBetter with
Self-Compassion through Meditation
featuring Dr. Jyothi Robertson a veterinary consultant boarded in shelter medicine, and a founder of The Journey You Own, a nonprofit that explores interdependence and contemplative practices.
Learn more about Janna's Immersive Retreats and other wellness services here!
Hatching Hour Recordings
Janna has 15 years of experience spanning the health and wellness industry. From her time with public and private sector clients and academic teaching roles, to corporate wellbeing management and employee health and wellbeing benefits, Janna’s experience from various sides of the industry guides the wellness lifestyle principles and strategies she offers through one-to-one consulting, wellbeing courses and immersive retreats. Based a balanced approach to the 8 dimensions of wellness to improve total wellbeing. Janna’s philosophy is applicable and adaptable for any wellness journey, Janna’s areas of expertise include:
• Health education - foundations of wellbeing
• Wellbeing strategy and lifestyle integration
• Chronic condition management and total wellbeing
Janna is always learning. Currently she is particularly interested in exploring the intersectionality of wellbeing and DEI/SDoH. She has a strong knowledge base of the wellness industry perspective and challenges and leverages her experience to provide access and assistance to anyone seeking to be balanced and live well. Education and Credentials: Janna holds an MS in Exercise Physiology from Texas Christian University and BS from Northern Arizona University as well as NWI-CWP and ACE-CPT credentials.
Join us in welcoming Janna to the Hatching community, we are excited to share her knowledge with you all!
Testimonials
“Hatching, and its principal consultant José Ocaño was highly recommended for a critical time sensitive transition project that required an unbiased assessment for animal sheltering. He did not disappoint!
José was respectful, approachable, motivational, and very charismatic in his interactions with stakeholders. His in-depth assessment is helping craft a solid foundation for a successful community centered animal services operation that will positively impact the lives of Fresno pets and their people.”
Alma Torres
Deputy City Manager
City of Fresno, CA
"I knew I was going to need a special kind of help and support in taking on a new work role. It would be the most challenging role of my career, and of course, the first person that I thought of to help me transition and grow with grace and who could be the most helpful, the most supportive, the most creative and the most honest with me was José.
I reached out to him and he tailored a plan specific to my goals. I have been able to not only continue to maintain my authentic self at work, but to be more effective than I ever have been in my entire career. Because of our work together, I am living better, and working better than I ever have. Hatching is helping me soar."
Staycee Dains
General Manager
Los Angeles Animal Services
“José is one of the most thoughtful, innovative leaders I have met. His dedication, compassion, and advocacy are unparalleled; he sees the best in people and uplifts their strengths and talents.
Working with José has elevated my work, challenging me to stay grounded and centered in purpose and empathy. I am a better person because of José's partnership and support.”
Allison Cardona
California State Director
UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program