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– By Carol Brochu, CCDP, CHRL, CWS – Although National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) came to a close at the end of October, the event prompts us to reflect and keep the conversation going. It’s an opportune time to delve deeper and talk about how we see ourselves. Written from a neurodivergent perspective, this reflection invites all of us to consider the power of self-perception and the quiet barriers that shape our work lives. For many of us, the hardest barriers aren’t physical—they’re the stories we’ve been told about…
Work and life are intertwined, yet finding balance remains a challenge for many professionals. Enter the Certified Work-Life Strategist (CWS) program from Career Professionals of Canada. This is a work-life coaching certification designed to empower you with the knowledge, skills, and credibility to guide individuals and organizations toward a healthier, more balanced approach to work. When it comes to keeping current, CPC is always a step ahead. Our work-life coaching program will help you enable clients to create sustainable and resilient careers in the new world of work. Why Certification in…
Kamee Gilmore is an award-winning résumé writer, personal brand strategist, and 8x certified career professional who helps individuals uncover their unique value, reclaim confidence, and build purpose-driven careers. As Founder & CEO of Paradigm Solutions | PRCS Canada, she partners with students, professionals, and executives across North America to craft transformative career marketing tools that blend strategy, storytelling, and authenticity. A proud Career Professionals of Canada (CPC) member since 2016, Kamee has earned multiple Awards of Excellence and now serves as an Awards Adjudicator and Certification Assessor, contributing to high…
November is Canada Career Month; a perfect time to celebrate the incredible work career development professionals do every day. We’ve got a very special meeting set for you! We’re inviting CPC members to a One-Question Networking Discussion that will set the tone for the year ahead. This will be a relaxed and welcoming session where we will meet virtually, connect with fellow CPC members, and share ideas and plans for the upcoming year. You might even take part in a fun activity or game! Get Social! One-Question Networking Discussion 📅 November 20, 2025 | 1:00pm ET…
– By Sharon Graham, Founder and Chair of Career Professionals of Canada – Young Canadians are entering the workforce carrying unprecedented levels of anxiety, comparison pressure, and digital fatigue. Jonathan Haidt’s new book, The Anxious Generation shows that depression and self-harm among teens spiked soon after smartphones and social media went mainstream. The multiple Emmy Award winning Netflix docuseries Adolescence puts real faces on this issue, following youth who feel permanently “on display” and chronically anxious. Those same young people are now entering colleges, apprenticeships, and first jobs. As career…
Feeling Isolated in Career Development? Strengthen Your Network and Join Your Professional Community
For many career professionals across Canada, the career development landscape has become increasingly challenging. Limited government and regional support, and decreasing career and business opportunities, can feel isolating and overwhelming. Many professionals are seeking meaningful work, struggling to stay connected to peers, and longing for guidance, collaboration, and community. Networking Within Your Career Community Matters If you want to grow your career development relationships and opportunities in Canada, you need to be part of the country’s national career development association. As the nation’s first and only professional community dedicated exclusively…