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Are you ready to strengthen your impact as a career professional? Join us on September 16, 2025, for this dynamic workshop designed to equip you with practical tools and insights to better support neurodivergent (ND) job seekers. By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of the unique challenges ND clients face and concrete strategies to help them thrive in their careers. What You’ll Learn ✔ Career exploration and self-awareness strategies✔ How to coach through executive dysfunction and emotional regulation✔ Labour market insights through an…
– By Carol Brochu, CCDP, CHRL, CWS – Difference, Not Deficit: From Labels to Listening Neurodiversity is a difference, not a deficit. “It is the concept that there are natural variations of the human brain,” reminding us that “different doesn’t mean less, and by embracing this perspective, we can create a world where everyone—neurodivergent and neurotypical alike—has the opportunity to shine.” “The language that we use at times reinforces a perception of defect to be fixed rather than a difference to be valued and understood”. To fit in, neurodivergent individuals have…
– By Lama Shaath, CCS, CWS – As career development practitioners, coaches, leaders, and service providers, we accompany others through some of the most tender and transformative moments of their lives—navigating change, identity, uncertainty, loss, and renewal. But in the act of giving so much, we often forget to turn inward. Self-care has become a cultural buzzword, often associated with spa days and time off. But in our field, it’s far more than that—it’s a professional, ethical, and spiritual necessity. It is the very foundation that allows us to serve…
-By Sharon Graham, Founder and Chair of Career Professionals of Canada.- As a career professional, you play a pivotal role in supporting individuals who have experienced trauma. Trauma can stem from various life events—such as job loss, workplace harassment, educational challenges, abuse, or personal setbacks—and has a profound impact on living, learning, and working. Integrating Trauma-Informed Care into your practice enables you to provide a safe, validating environment for clients as they navigate their career and life journeys. Many of the principles of Trauma-Informed Care may already be reflected in…
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.
– By Sharon Graham, Founder and Chair of Career Professionals of Canada – As a career professional, you’re often in a position where clients may open up about their career struggles, stress, or setbacks. While it might feel instinctual to share your own experiences, true empathy—and a high level of emotional intelligence—requires us to centre on the client’s experience, offering support that strengthens relationships and fosters trust. Developing Emotional Intelligence to Enhance Client Interactions Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our emotions and those of…