On November 28, 2019, I delivered the keynote presentation “Job Search for Introverts” to 70 front-line workers at the sold-out event organized by the Toronto West Local Immigration Partnership (TWLIP) – Employment Resource Connections Action Group. The presentation was based
An Introvert at a Conference?
I usually stay away from networking events and conferences, although I can understand their potential value… to a certain extent! Looking from a system perspective, there are many things that organizers can do to make a conference more beneficial to
Home alone on Christmas Eve?
For some, this might seem like a strange choice for someone who celebrates and enjoys the Christmas spirit. But not for me, today: I felt so comfortable spending Christmas Eve all by myself… as lonely or selfish it might look
The Trustworthy Inner Guide
With the wealth of information we’re bombarded since we start school, no wonder why we lose connection with intuition around 7 years old. A new habit is developed, which makes us feel we’re not enough: information is outside us and
Living by Your Values Can Help
Integrity and challenging the status quo are two of my values (because they lead to progress). It’s not always comfortable to speak up, but I prefer to put seeds of positive change instead of waiting to be knocked down by non-effective rules and unfair situations.
Everyone is right…but only partially! :-)
I’ve been asked by an organization to deliver a workshop to a group of twelves professionals, members of their advisory committee. So I’ve put together a handout with some visuals that I’ve created, to illustrate the concepts need to be
Job Search for Introverts
Do you find it hard to “sell” yourself during the job interviews? Or to stand out in a competitive job market? Join us at one (or both) of the FREE author talks & lectures Job Search for Introverts organized by the Toronto Public Library:
Do you bring your other “hats”?
I’ve met Alice Fomen via the TRIEC‘s Professional Immigrant Networks Initiative (https://triec.ca/pins). She’s the founder and president of ACEI (Alliance pour une Communauté Éducative Inclusive), and a passionate teacher pursuing a master degree. I had a feeling that we can get
Quiet Lessons for the Introvert’s Soul
Hmmm… isn’t it interesting that others can describe better than you…your own book? 🙂 Every feedback I receive for the book Quiet Lessons for the Introvert’s Soul helps me see it from a different perspective than what I envisioned while I was
Double joy and a new best-seller!
What a joy to receive the first copies of my newly published book Quiet Lessons for the Introvert’s Soul! Of course, I couldn’t stop myself from taking a pic and post it on social media. Soon after the likes start