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October 16, 2024 at 12 pm
Balancing Heart & Strategy: Wellness on the Front Line
Are you feeling the pressure of balancing your heart and strategy? Do you struggle with managing your mental health while meeting client needs and satisfying your mandate? This interactive session will help you navigate the complexities of home and work life so you can enjoy performing at your best.
Participants will acquire the following:
• Effective and easy-to-implement techniques that can support their mental well-being, both as individuals and as a team. i.e. 60-second micro-breaks to release tension and maximize productivity.
• Tools to enhance objectivity and strategy, which will help them assist their clients in bridging the gap and exploring possibilities. i.e. using the 3rd person to create distance between yourself and the problem so you can be more strategic.
• Motivational techniques to help experience a sense of fulfillment from their work. i.e. establish smaller goals on the path toward performance measures.
About the Presenter:
Emma Hull is a renowned life coach specializing in confidence and personal effectiveness. Featured on television, radio, and podcasts and as a magazine columnist, Emma has decades of experience in leading, coaching, and mentoring successful individuals. Her primary focus is on helping you take control of your well-being with the help of both practical and somatic tools that combine her extensive corporate and government leadership experience with holistic wellness. Participants in Emma’s highly interactive workshops walk away with a new perspective, deeper personal awareness, and an actionable plan to succeed in their goals.
Owen Stride, Regional Director, BC, NPower Canada
Chris Penner, Operations Manager, Jelly Academy
November 13, 2024 at 12 pm
Empowering New Collar Careers: The Power of Microcredentials and Strategic Partnerships
In the dynamic landscape of today's job market, microcredentials stand out as powerful indicators of job-readiness. Yet, true career development goes beyond isolated skills—it embraces the holistic growth of the individual. In this webinar, NPower Canada and Jelly Academy converge to showcase their pioneering approach in equipping job-seekers with sought-after microcredentials tailored for the digital era, including their focus on professional development and partnerships to enhance their offerings.
About the Presenters:
Owen is the Regional Director, British Columbia, at NPower Canada, leading regional operations to align with the organization’s national mission. With over 20 years of experience in program management, recruitment, and software solutions, Owen is a seasoned professional adept at leading diverse, cross-functional teams. With a background spanning talent acquisition, the tech sector, government and career counselling, Owen is recognized for his empathetic and relational communication style, facilitating seamless interactions across all levels of stakeholders.
Chris Penner is a seasoned marketer, but an organizer and process creator at heart. Chris spent over 6 years in marketing roles, including professional and amateur sports. He also supported clients across North America as an Account Manager at a marketing agency. While Chris enjoys the excitement of the marketing world, his passion lies in helping organizations run smoothly and efficiently. For over two years he has worked as the Operations Manager for Jelly Academy, one of Canada's leading Digital Marketing Training programs.