CPC Connects – June 2025

June 6, 2025 |
CPC Connect - 2025

In this month’s CPC Connects, Christine Ball, Executive Director of Career Professionals of Canada, sits down with two highly respected leaders in the field, Gail Kastning and Maureen Farmer. Together, they’ll dive into a timely and important conversation about building a sustainable career development practice. Gail and Maureen will share their personal journeys, including how long they’ve been working in the field, the income streams they rely on today, and the creative ways they’ve expanded their business beyond traditional services. If you’re looking for insights on how to grow and…

5 Ways Winning a CPC Award of Excellence Can Elevate Your Career

June 2, 2025 |
Awards of Excellence

At Career Professionals of Canada, we believe in celebrating excellence, and there’s no better way to shine a spotlight on your achievements than by winning a CPC Award of Excellence. Beyond the honour of being recognized, these awards can have a lasting impact on your professional journey. Here’s how winning can help take your career to the next level: 1. Build Instant Credibility A CPC Award of Excellence is a mark of distinction that sets you apart. It validates your expertise, commitment, and professionalism in the eyes of clients, employers,…

Living the Creed: Why the Career Professional’s Creed Matters

June 2, 2025 |
Living the Creed

-By Sharon Graham, Founder and Chair of Career Professionals of Canada.- At Career Professionals of Canada, we stand together in our commitment to purposeful kindness, professional excellence, and ethical service. The Career Professional’s Creed is more than just a declaration. It is the living heart of our Code of Professional Conduct, expressed in plain, meaningful language. It reflects who we are, what we value, and how we choose to show up in the world. The Career Professional’s Creed A Declaration of our Code of Professional Conduct in Real-World Language “I…

CDPs offer unique value as AI transforms job search in Canada

May 27, 2025 |
AI Artificial Intelligence

In her latest article, CPC’s Executive Director Christine Ball explores how AI is transforming job search—and why Career Development Professionals (CDPs) are more essential than ever. As technology evolves, CDPs provide the human insight, strategy, and personalized support jobseekers need to truly thrive. CDPs offer unique value as AI transforms job search in Canada

Facing toxic workplaces: How Canadians can cope and thrive

May 26, 2025 |
Toxic Work Environment

Career professionals play an essential role in supporting clients who are facing a toxic work environment — not only by helping clients identify and articulate the impact of workplace toxicity on their well-being and performance, but also by guiding them toward healthier work environments, supporting career transitions, and equipping them with conflict resolution and resilience-building strategies. With the right tools and support, clients can move from surviving to truly thriving. Read the full article by our Executive Director, Christine Ball.

Turning Passion into a Profession: A Strategic and Sustainable Approach to Career Transitions

May 26, 2025 |
Turning passion into your profession

-By Lori A. Jazvac & Ksenia Lazoukova –  In today’s volatile job market, many professionals find themselves at the crossroads of purpose and paycheck, asking: How do I turn what I love into how I live? While “follow your passion” sounds inspiring, it’s not always enough. Career Development Practitioners (CDPs) must help clients move beyond idealism into sustainable, strategic action—honouring dreams and day-to-day realities. Turning passion into a profession is possible—yet it demands clarity, courage, resilience, and a grounded plan. A growing trend among Canadian workers is seeking career transitions,…