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Why Sustainable Career Development Matters for Career Professionals

March 31, 2023 |

As a career professional, you play a critical role in helping your clients navigate the ever-changing job market while also considering the long-term implications of their career choices on society and the environment. Sustainable Career Development is an approach that you can use to support your client in the development of a career path that contributes to a sustainable future. Why Sustainability is Important to Career Development Traditional career development may not always align with the principles of sustainability, contribute to the betterment of society, and encourage career paths that…

CPC Member of the Week: Lama Shaath

March 27, 2023 |

Lama Shaath is the creator and founder of Lama Shaath Mine Your Inner Power Coaching, which is her most valued accomplishment. A Certified Career Strategist (CCS) and Certified Work-Life Strategist (CWS), Lama has been nominated for the Outstanding Career Leader in CPC’s Awards of Excellence Program. She is a career development practitioner, certified transformational coach, wellness coach, and cognitive behaviour therapy practitioner. Combined with her complementary experience in the health, fitness, and well-being industry, Lama has more than 17 years of experience. CPC Members Matter! Contact us to let us…

Legal and Ethical Case Management in Career Development

March 24, 2023 |

The practice of case management is a professional and collaborative process that assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates services required to meet a client’s career development needs and goals. As a career professional, you play an active role in meeting the diverse and complex needs of your clients. Whether you are a coach, consultant, counsellor, or educator, you likely manage a caseload of clients. As such, you have a legal and ethical duty of care for your clients. Part of this duty of care involves careful, thorough, and effective case management. Legal…

CPC Member of the Week: Fanie Zis

March 20, 2023 |

Coming from a background in psychology, counselling, and career development, Fanie Zis works as a Life Smart Coach for the EFAP program at Homewood Health. She helps clients in various ways: career coaching, career counselling, relationship coaching, family support, grief and loss, stress management, and pre-retirement planning. Fanie also works as a freelance life and career coach, supporting clients through personal and professional development. An active member of CPC and a volunteer certification assessor, she enjoys supporting the growing membership and gives back to the community in many ways. Of…

The Career Professional’s Creed: A Declaration of our Code of Professional Conduct

March 17, 2023 |

The Career Professional’s Creed “I am proud to be part of a helping profession. In all interactions with clients and colleagues, I demonstrate unwavering ethics, integrity, and purposeful kindness. I consistently act with professionalism, practicing only within the boundaries of my qualifications. I seek out opportunities to learn and grow because my clients deserve leading-edge support. I embrace the values of diversity and inclusion, showing respect to all clients as I ensure their unique needs are met and their dignity is maintained. The members of my community of practice are…

How to Prepare Yourself and Support Your Clients in the Use of Artificial Intelligence

March 10, 2023 |

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is one of the most exciting developments in modern times, and it’s poised to change the way we work forever. For career professionals, that may feel scary and confusing. One of the biggest fears among career professionals is that AI may replace them. While it’s true that AI has the potential to automate routine tasks and, in many instances, provide better services, it’s important to approach the use of AI with a balanced perspective and see the opportunities to build upon its strengths. In this blog, we’ll explore how…