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I am local, rural, communal. And I find that the whole world is a community. We have made progress in asserting our local community rights globally. We shall continue to do so. ~ Tewolde Egziabher CPC is proud to acknowledge the following individuals for being such an important part of this community. New Members: Adrienne Tom Ashleigh Gordon Chantal Chevrier Chantal Lemire Jeanne Guibord Joumana Azzi Laurie Neave Linda Robert Liza Reid Magalie Joseph Maritza Guillén Martine Plouffe Nicole Bowman Pranvera Isufaj Robert Dubé Sadia Anjum Sarah Anne Spencer Sylvie Belair-Scharf…
By Stephanie Clark. The internet is my friend. I watch commercial videos (the good and the funny, as well as a few clunkers!), and I enjoy inspirational photo-rich PowerPoints that friends share. And, because I work alone in a home office far from major cities, I take web-based teleclasses, webinars, teleconferences, you name it. These help me feel connected to my professional community, and relieve the isolation of a home-based business. A recent webinar, promoting a new book by the energetic name of Mojo, exhorted those of us who work…
Average people and the average community can change the world. You can do it just based on common sense, determination, persistence and patience. ~ Lois Gibbs CPC is proud to acknowledge the following individuals for being such an important part of this community. New Members: Elizabeth Brownrigg Gabrielle LeClair Kevin Schafer Nancy Nassara Natalie Joan MacLellan Sherry Law Renewing Members: Atoosa Adnani Beverley Stevens Carole Marinier Grace Cuff Heidi Woosley Jackie Wakeling Jennifer Kloosterman Kathy Weston Laurie Kelly Lotte Struwing Louise Charbonneau Marlene Slawson Mary Saith Michael Thompson Paul Oliveira…
By Stephanie Clark. At one time, the words above were a business-owner’s mantra, even though at times the words tasted bitter, given that they issue from a place of inauthentic eagerness to please. But today, with our customers expanded beyond a limited geographic area, perhaps we are not obliged to swallow bitter words; perhaps, just perhaps, we are free to challenge that mantra? The truth is, we simply cannot please everyone, so why bother trying? By watering down our service and products to try to appease the common denominator, we…
Earlier this month, at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Career Management Alliance announced their 2011 award recipients. The CMA Awards recognize top performers in our industry, and it gives me great pleasure to announce that three of CPC’s advisors were part of the powerful competition: Wayne Pagani: Mentor Award Recipient Sharon Graham: Bridge Award Recipient Daisy Wright: What Color Is Your Parachute Award Nominee “Again this year we honour our industry’s high achievers – colleagues who have taught us, inspired us, and brought us together, with acknowledgements…
With help of some pretty outstanding volunteers CPC has initiated two very exciting and important new programs in just the last few weeks: The CPC Mentorship Program, and The CPC Ambassador Program. Whether you are new to the field or a seasoned veteran, the CPC Mentorship Program is designed to provide our PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS with an avenue for professional development by enhancing their competencies as practitioners. Introducing your inaugural Mentorship Program Administrators: Tara Orchard, Career-coach (co-lead) Pat Slatten, Work Search Career Coach (co-lead) The CPC Ambassador Program is also now underway. This…