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There are moments in this field that stay with you. Not because they were dramatic, but because they quietly change the way you think about people and about the work itself. One participant arrived at every workshop with a doodle pad and a full package of coloured markers. She came prepared. Not because she planned to disengage from the workshop, but because she understood something important about herself: doodling helped her focus. Some facilitators might have interpreted that behaviour as a distraction or lack of attention. Instead, I had a…
Career development professionals have always helped people navigate change. And yet, the pace, scale, and complexity of change facing clients today requires us to think differently about how we support them. The labour market is shifting quickly. Technology is changing how work gets done and what jobs are available. Occupations evolve, skills change, and clients are exposed to a steady stream of labour market information, career advice, predictions, and opinions. The challenge is no longer simply helping clients find information. It’s helping them make sense of it. That was one…
There is a quote that routinely circulates in leadership and mentorship circles: “Every big opportunity starts with a little conversation.” It is worth adding that conversations are truly transformative when those engaged in the discussion look outside the box and act inclusively of other perspectives. When professionals seek a career aligned with their strengths and goals, are their skills mapped only to traditional career paths, or are unconventional opportunities considered as well? Looking Beyond Traditional Career Paths At the Airport Management Council of Ontario (AMCO), we consistently work to broaden…
The world of work is changing quickly, and career professionals are at the forefront of helping clients navigate what comes next. As part of CPC’s new Community Insights initiative, we asked members to share their perspectives on the trends shaping our profession and the skills that will matter most in the years ahead. Here are a few of their thoughtful responses on this month’s theme: The Future of Work. What is one trend career professionals should pay more attention to? “One trend career professionals should be more aware of is…
Something is changing in career conversations. Clients are arriving with more information than ever before. They may have researched career paths online, explored labour market trends, watched countless videos, or even asked artificial intelligence tools for advice before ever speaking with a career professional. Yet access to so much information does not always make decision-making easier. Often, clients seem overwhelmed. Many still seem uncertain about what to trust, what matters, or how to move forward with confidence. As a career professional, you are increasingly being asked layered and emotionally complex…
At Career Professionals of Canada, Purposeful Kindness sits at the heart of everything we do. It guides how we support our members, build community, and approach our work as career development professionals. Purposeful Kindness was championed by CPC founder Sharon Graham, who recognized that while technical expertise is essential, it is often kindness, generosity, and genuine support that elevate both our profession and the communities we serve. Yet, despite it being one of our guiding values, we rarely stop to discuss what Purposeful Kindness means in our profession. At first…