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Daisy Wright is the founder and Chief Encouragement Officer (CEO) at The Wright Career Solution where she specializes in career coaching, executive résumé development, interview coaching, and LinkedIn profile writing. She is also a founding member of Career Professionals of Canada, an advisory board member, and a Certified Résumé Strategist. In addition to her membership in CPC, Daisy is also a member of the International Coach Federation and Forbes Coaches Council. Daisy is the author of two books: No Canadian Experience, Eh? A Career Success Guide for New Immigrants (a Canadian best seller in the job-hunting genre),…
Cultural intelligence (CQ) is the ability to relate to and communicate effectively with people of different cultures. As career professionals, we need to hone the critical skill of cultural intelligence because it’s linked to our emotional intelligence (EQ). I’d like to share why I believe CQ is so important to the work we do. My Background As a Canadian-born citizen with parents from eastern Europe, I have learned a lot about different cultures over the years. Culture, whether as part of one’s background or within an organization, is the driving force that brings…
Felisha Ali is a full-time Learning & Development Specialist and a part-time professor at Seneca College. She is a Career Development Practitioner (CDP), a member of Career Professionals of Canada, and volunteer. In her full-time role, Felisha provides career development support for employees of Seneca College. In her part-time position as a professor, she teaches Career Planning. Felisha is dedicated to helping her colleagues and students succeed on their career paths. She is currently undertaking a Master of Education in Educational Leadership. When she is not working, Felisha volunteers as a mentor helping new…
As career professionals, we can use the concept of reframing to help our clients think more strategically about work. Reframing is an NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) technique that involves thinking about things differently to assign them a new meaning or perspective that can free us from negative thoughts. I recently stumbled upon a sign in front of a local storage company that read: “Working isn’t hard, but thinking about it is.” It made sense. How many times do people think about work in a way that does not serve their best…
A positive trend is becoming increasingly evident in the labour market. Employers are focusing on making their workplaces more diverse and inclusive. This has created more opportunities for the clients I support. But in spite of advancements, hiring practices continue to present challenges and the experience is often not a good one for my clients. Many employers I partner with have asked what they can do to improve the process. In this article, I would like to offer my suggestions for creating a better hiring experience, many of which will benefit…
Confidence is a strange thing. Many of our clients consistently excel in their professional and personal lives. They are certain they are capable of completing pretty much anything they set out to do. But why, for example, when it comes time to rewrite their résumé or prepare for an interview, are they suddenly unsure of their abilities and qualities? How can we help our clients gain the confidence they need in all aspects of their work and life? Drawing on my own experience, I’d like to offer my tips for…