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Women in Transition

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Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 6 p.m.

Tikkato LogoJoin a group of diverse, creative, curious women for a lively discussion of the challenges and triumphs that women face during mid-life.

Our panel includes three women who have navigated their career, health and life changes with wisdom, courage and humour. Be inspired by their stories. Share your experiences and learn from others in attendance.

The evening includes small group conversations on the panel themes followed by time to mingle. Refreshments provided.

This event kicks off a workshop series tailored for women and hosted by Tikkato ~ the Art of Living Big. Tikkato is a new collaborative hub of coaches offering creative programs to inspire personal growth and new connections. Our program themes are career development, health and well-being, and life transitions.

Date & Time: Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Location: Centre for Social Innovation Annex, 720 Bathurst St. near Bloor

Fee: $20 Registration Deadline: February 21st

Register Online at http://feb28womenintransition.eventbrite.com. Space is limited, so register soon. Advance payment is required to hold your spot.

Set Your Career Priorities & Goals for 2012

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New Evening Workshop: Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Set your sights on a more satisfying worklife this year!

This workshop will help you to articulate clear goals and identify concrete steps to achieve them. We’ll discuss how to create momentum and stay on track.

Through discussion and interactive exercises, you will:

  • learn goal-setting tips so your career goals are inspiring and doable, not vague or overwhelming
  • set your key career priorities for 2012 and break large goals down into manageable steps
  • review common career action steps for job searching and career exploration
  • learn and share strategies to keep motivated and moving
  • leave with a 3-month action plan and resources for follow-up

The workshop is a mix of presentation, group discussion and individual reflection exercises. Refreshments provided.

Date and Time: Wednesday, January 25th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Centre for Social Innovation Annex at Bathurst and Bloor
Fee: $30 + HST
Registration: Contact Anne at anne@annecarbert.ca or 647-378-1325. Advance registration is required and space is limited to 10 participants. Registration preferred by January 18th.

Image from Inside Out

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YouTube Preview ImageThis recording is my interview with image consultant Tamara Glick. She highlights how appearance and personal presentation can be an outward expression of our authentic inner selves and also offers a smart approach to updating your image at a time of job or career change.

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Tamara Glick  Image Consultant
Web: http://www.trademarkimage.ca/
“Career Smarts” Sheet: Tamara Glick

A “Career Smarts” sheet is a PDF page of tips and key points from this interview.  The page includes the interviewed local professional’s contact information as well as further resources.

 

Building Self-Confidence

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This recording is my interview with chiropractor Dr. Anita Shack. She reminds us how self-esteem and self-confidence are the foundation of well-being and she shares 5 tips for boosting self-confidence.

Additional Details:

Dr. Anita Shack Chiropractor
Web: Dr. Anita Shack on Facebook
“Career Smarts” Sheet: Dr. Anita Shack

A “Career Smarts” sheet is a PDF page of tips and key points from this interview.  The page includes the interviewed local professional’s contact information as well as further resources.

Your Online Presence

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This recording is my interview with Cassie Barker, Principal of Collective Strategy. We discuss how career changers and job seekers can create an online presence with web tools such as blogs, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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Cassie Barker Principal, Collective Strategy
Web: http://www.collectivestrategy.ca/
Career Smarts” Sheet: Cassie Barker

A “Career Smarts” page of tips and key points accompanies this interview [PDF].  The page includes contact information for  as well as further resources and can be downloaded below.

 

Get Organized!

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This recording is my interview with Deanne Kelleher, a professional organizer and Principal of kAos Group. We discuss some tips to help career changers and job seekers organize information and their career search projects.

Additional Details:

Deanne Kelleher  kAos Group, Organizing Services

Web: http://www.kaosgroup.com/
“Career Smarts” Sheet: Deanne Kelleher

A “Career Smarts” sheet is a PDF page of tips and key points from this interview.  The page includes the interviewed local professional’s contact information as well as further resources.

Responding to Feedback at Work

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This recording is my interview with Martha Dove, a counselor, coach, trainer and facilitator in Toronto. We discuss how to respond to feedback in the workplace and encourage your manager to be more specific.

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Martha Dove  Counselor, Coach, Trainer & Facilitator
Web: http://www.marthadove.com/
“Career Smarts” Sheet: Martha Dove

A “Career Smarts” sheet is a PDF page of tips and key points from this interview.  The page includes the interviewed local professional’s contact information as well as further resources.


Signing Off & Signing On

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This recording is my interview with Nancy Shapiro, an employment lawyer with Koskie Minsky LLP in Toronto. We discuss what employees should keep in mind when leaving a job and when negotiating a contract for a new job.

Additional Details:

Nancy Shapiro  Employment Lawyer
Web: http://www.kmlaw.ca/People/NancyShapiro
“Career Smarts” Sheet: Nancy Shapiro

A “Career Smarts” sheet is a PDF page of tips and key points from this interview.  The page includes the interviewed local professional’s contact information as well as further resources.

Managing Stress

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This interview for career changers and job seekers is on the topic of managing stress during transition. My guest is Sherap Andrea Winn, a psychotherapist and meditation teacher in Toronto. We discuss the impact of stress on our health, tips for reducing stress, and Sherap leads a short meditation breathing exercise that anyone can try.

Additional Details:

Sherap Andrea Winn  Psychotherapist & Meditation Teacher
Web: http://www.sheraptherapy.webs.com/
“Career Smarts” Sheet: Sherap Andrea Winn

A “Career Smarts” sheet is a PDF page of tips and key points from this interview.  The page includes the interviewed local professional’s contact information as well as further resources.

Your Financial Picture

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This is my first short interview for career changers and job seekers and it’s on the topic of money and personal finances. My guest is Stephanie Vaarsi, a financial planner in Toronto, and she discusses budgets, benefits, and how financial goal-setting can reduce your money stress.

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Stephanie Vaarsi  Financial Planner
Web: Stephanie Vaarsi
“Career Smarts” Sheet: Stephanie Vaarsi

A “Career Smarts” sheet is a PDF page of tips and key points from this interview.  The page includes the interviewed local professional’s contact information as well as further resources.