Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
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…
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…
Journaling is defined as keeping a regular record of experiences, ideas, or reflections for private use (think diary). The act of journaling is often recommended for its many benefits. But in the midst of a stressful job search, how do we persuade our clients that journaling can be an effective job search tool that reaps benefits? And how can we encourage and coach them to give it a try? In the last two years alone, journaling has been recommended in several articles found on Career Professionals of Canada’s News Feed. 50…
The start of a new year is a great time to reflect upon our journey over the past year. It’s also a great time to check in with our mental health. Ask yourself: What are my big wins? How am I feeling? What impact have the challenges of the past couple of years had on my nervous system? How can I make self-care a priority in 2022? Personally, I learned a lot on my journey of shifting my nervous system from a state of isolation and fear to return to…
As we launch into 2022, I think many will agree the past two years have been a rollercoaster of challenges. As I write this, we now face a new health crisis caused by the spread of the Omicron variant. As career professionals, we are the calm in the storm. We help clients follow their passion and find purposeful careers while we’re all immersed in a world of chaos. To be able to weather the storm, we need to be flexible and prepared. There is a way to protect your energy…
November is Canada Career Month. This year, the theme is it’s possible. This month, CPC’s News Feed has been featuring a series of posts that builds on that theme. We believe it’s possible to create a bright future. New CPC member Ramona Karimi tells us how she’s creating a bright future for herself — she not only overcame her fear of failure, but embraces each new failure as an opportunity for learning and growth. Failure was something I ran away from my entire life. Even in early childhood, I would not…