e Strategic HR

Dorothy Koch

charlene — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:07:28 +0000

Dorothy Koch has extensive experience helping individuals find greater success in careers, relationships, life transitions and on the job. Dorothy has trained in Solution Focused Coaching through Erickson College and obtained her Sedona Method “One-to-One Facilitator” certificate. She works as a trainer and group facilitator in areas of career planning, labour market, communications, relationships, time management and life balance.

Contact
Dorothy Koch
Koch Life Management Consulting
Phone: 1.877.730.6832
Website: www.dorothykoch.com
Email: coach (at) dorothykoch (dot) com

Associated Event
The information for this listing has been compiled from the publicly-available details of the following event in which the speaker participated.

Event: From Good… to Great: Best Practices in Career Development (Building Tomorrow Today, 15th Regional Consultation for Career Development)
Date: June 10 and 11, 2009 (Annual Event)
Venue: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Speaker’s Title: From Good to Great – Best Practices in Resume Preperation
Presented By: Building Tomorrow Today
Speaker Event Bio: No longer available
Full Speaker Profile: Dorothy Koch’s full speaker profile is available here.

Michèle Luit

charlene — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:19:57 +0000

Michèle Luit has twenty six years of experience in the field of human resources. She launched her own company, Workplace Solutions, in 2005 in order to share her experience with others where results were being challenged by unresolved relationship issues. Her areas of expertise include leadership development, team effectiveness, conflict resolution, and executive coaching.

Michèle is an experienced facilitator, drawing upon a repertoire of real-life experiences that she has developed into workshops, seminars and keynote sessions. Michèle Luit has been consulting with communities, non-profit organizations, First Nations, government and corporate sector where she has been responsible for designing internal systems, building internal corporate capacity and leading public consultation. Michèle has a Masters Degree in Conflict Analysis and Management from Royal Roads University.

Contact
Michèle Luit’s contact information is not publicly accessible.

Associated Event
The information for this listing has been compiled from the publicly-available details of the following event in which the speaker participated.

Event: From Good… to Great: Best Practices in Career Development (Building Tomorrow Today, 15th Regional Consultation for Career Development)
Date: June 10 and 11, 2009 (Annual Event)
Venue: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Speaker’s Title: Passing the Baton – Is Your Leader-In-Waiting Ready?
Presented By: Building Tomorrow Today
Speaker Event Bio: No longer available
Full Speaker Profile: Michèle Luit’s full speaker profile is available upon request.

Charmaine Hammond

charlene — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:38:00 +0000

Charmaine Hammond began her career as a Correctional Officer in adult and young offender facilities. She pursued her passion for conflict management, obtaining a Masters Degree in Conflict Analysis & Management and was a Chartered Mediator for 10 years. She has managed several non-profit organizations, and spearheaded the development of three others.

As a professional speaker, facilitator, and consultant, Charmaine helps businesses, organizations and groups build tomorrow’s solutions today through education, innovation and motivation. Having spoken in five countries to date, audiences find Charmaine to be a dynamic speaker who engages the audience and challenges participants to take bold and intentional actions, taking learnings to the next level. She weaves in humour, motivation and stories in her presentations and creates the opportunity for meaningful impacts and transformation.

Contact
Charmaine Hammond
Phone: 780.464.3828
Fax: 780.401.3344
Website: www.hammondgroup.biz
Email: charmaine (at) hammondgroup (dot) biz

Associated Event
The information for this listing has been compiled from the publicly-available details of the following event in which the speaker participated.

Event: From Good… to Great: Best Practices in Career Development (Building Tomorrow Today, 15th Regional Consultation for Career Development)
Date: June 10 and 11, 2009 (Annual Event)
Venue: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Speaker’s Title: Passing the Baton – Is Your Leader-In-Waiting Ready?
Presented By: Building Tomorrow Today
Speaker Event Bio: No longer available
Full Speaker Profile: Charmaine Hammond’s full speaker profile is available here.

Julie Christiansen

charlene — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:23:34 +0000

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Julie immigrated to Canada in 1975 with her parents and two siblings. Raised in the city of Ottawa, the Nation’s Capital, Julie attended the University of Ottawa and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and English. She immediately began working in her field as a mental health worker and broadened her experience by serving as a case manager and rehabilitation educator for persons with acquired brain injury.

Early in her career, Julie noted the desperate need for a comprehensive anger program that would serve people with varying needs and levels of literacy. Through her company, BODA reLEAF consulting, she developed the Anger Solutions program. Today, over 200 counsellors have received their certification, and Anger Solutions is being practiced with continued success across Canada and in the Caribbean.

In 1999, Julie became a Certified Public Speaker with Pryor Resources International and went on the road, facilitating seminars and workshops across the northeastern United States and several Canadian provinces. She has also published several books.

Contact
Julie Christiansen
Phone: 1.866.754.6169
Website: www.juliechristiansen.com

Associated Event
The information for this listing has been compiled from the publicly-available details of the following event in which the speaker participated.

Event: From Good… to Great: Best Practices in Career Development (Building Tomorrow Today, 15th Regional Consultation for Career Development)
Date: June 10 and 11, 2009 (Annual Event)
Venue: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Speaker’s Title: Leverage – The New Motivation
Presented By: Building Tomorrow Today
Speaker Event Bio: No longer available
Full Speaker Profile: Julie Christiansen’s full speaker profile is available here.

Kathryn Burke

charlene — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:28:33 +0000

Kathryn Burke has a graduate degree in Sociology from the University of Calgary. She is married with two children; her eldest son is a gifted teenager with learning disabilities, ADHD and other health challenges. An active volunteer and education advocate, Kathryn has been honored for volunteer activities with children at risk, including citations from the Government of Canada. She is presently the Executive Director of the Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta.

In 2007-08, Kathryn Burke served as the parent representative to the Edmonton Public School Board’s review panel on learning disabilities. In 2007, she co-chaired the first Special Needs Information Fair in Edmonton for parents of children with exceptionalities. Her professional career has included positions of progressive responsibility in the health sector, including roles as the Assistant Vice President of Ambulatory and Community Services at the Royal Alexandra Hospitals, and extensive experience as a consultant in the health, human services and education fields. She has published and presented widely, and is the author of the White Paper from the World Summit on Learning Disabilities.

Contact
Kathryn Burke
Executive Director
Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta
Phone: 780.448.0360
Fax: 306.956.5361
Website: www.ldaa.ca
Email: execdir (at) ldaa (dot) ca

Associated Event
The information for this listing has been compiled from the publicly-available details of the following event in which the speaker participated.

Event: From Good… to Great: Best Practices in Career Development (Building Tomorrow Today, 15th Regional Consultation for Career Development)
Date: June 10 and 11, 2009 (Annual Event)
Venue: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Speaker’s Title: Enhancing Workforce Productivity through the use of Adaptive Technologies Designed for People with Learning Disabilities
Presented By: Building Tomorrow Today
Speaker Event Bio: No longer available
Full Speaker Profile: Kathryn Burke’s full speaker profile is available upon request.

Trina Bucko

charlene — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:48:52 +0000

Trina Bu?ko is a member of the Mattagami First Nation, near Timmins, Ontario and a nationally recognized leader in Aboriginal inclusion and career development in Canada. She is an accomplished workshop facilitator and keynote presenter known for delivering engaging and informative presentations both in Canada and abroad.

For the past few years, Trina Bucko has focused her work in the scope of training and educating teachers, private sector human resource professionals and other employment agency practitioners about the unique needs of Aboriginal youth and adults in career development strategies. Trina has consulted on a number of national projects in Canada to provide organizations with insights into how to develop meaningful career awareness programs for Aboriginal youth.

Trina is a trainer for the Guiding Circles program, a unique, flexible and innovative approach that engages students and their teachers to create career pathways through the use of storytelling, discussion of values, and other holistic perspectives. As a trainer for the Guiding Circles program in Canada and abroad, she provides workshops to practitioners and teachers about how to use this effective approach to engage students in career pathing. Trina has worked with the Aboriginal Human Resource Council for the past six years and is of Aboriginal First Nations decent.

Contact
Trina Bucko
National Director, Organization Inclusion Strategies
Aboriginal Human Resource Council
Phone: 886.711.5091
Fax: 306.956.5361
Website: www.aboriginalhr.ca
Email: tbucko (at) aboriginalhr (dot) ca

Associated Event
The information for this listing has been compiled from the publicly-available details of the following event in which the speaker participated.

Event: From Good… to Great: Best Practices in Career Development (Building Tomorrow Today, 15th Regional Consultation for Career Development)
Date: June 10 and 11, 2009 (Annual Event)
Venue: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Speaker’s Title: Guiding Talent from Good to Great – First the Who and then the What
Presented By: Building Tomorrow Today
Speaker Event Bio: No longer available
Full Speaker Profile: Trina Bucko’s full speaker profile is available here.

Peggy Gizen

charlene — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:19:00 +0000

Peggy Gizen is a versatile, resourceful and dynamic motivational speaker, workshop facilitator and trainer and empowerment consultant. She specializes in personal development, staff development and team building, using a variety of renowned tools to assist her clients.

Peggy Gizen has been empowering individuals and support groups for the past 15 years in Medicine Hat, Alberta and area. She has a special talent for generating powerful learning experiences, clarifying issues and identifying needs for groups, corporate teams and in educational settings. These outstanding skills make Peggy the most sought-after motivational speaker, workshop facilitator, organizational/facilitator trainer and empowerment consultant in the Medicine Hat area.

Contact
Peggy Gizen
Phone: 403.878.7331 / 403.504.7825
Website: www.peggygizen.com
Email: peggygizen (at) telus (dot) net

Associated Event
The information for this listing has been compiled from the publicly-available details of the following event in which the speaker participated.

Event: From Good… to Great: Best Practices in Career Development (Building Tomorrow Today, 15th Regional Consultation for Career Development)
Date: June 10 and 11, 2009 (Annual Event)
Venue: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Speaker’s Title: Overcoming the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team
Presented By: Building Tomorrow Today
Speaker Event Bio: No longer available
Full Speaker Profile: Peggy Gizen’s full speaker profile is available here.

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charlene — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:58:46 +0000

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Betska K-Burr

charlene — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:54:29 +0000

Betska K-Burr is an accredited master coach for the European Coaching Institute. She is an industry pioneer in the development of innovative best practices for performance enhancement and coaching. Betska loves working in the areas of leadership development, team success, and innovation as well as assisting her clients in enjoying a fulfilling personal life in all areas.

As a veteran trainer, facilitator and professional speaker, she is a professional member of The Canadian Association of Professional Speakers and the International Federation for Professional Speakers.

Betska has spent 30 years as an entrepreneur and in multi positions including as a senior executive. She is trained to peacefully resolve complex cases in the workplace such as harassment, control, and poor performance.

Contact
Betska K-Burr
Coaching and Leadership International Inc.
Phone: 1.866.254.43571
Fax: 250.652.0184
Website: www.coachingandleadership.com

Associated Event
The information for this listing has been compiled from the publicly-available details of the following event in which the speaker participated.

Event: From Good… to Great: Best Practices in Career Development (Building Tomorrow Today, 15th Regional Consultation for Career Development)
Date: June 10 and 11, 2009 (Annual Event)
Venue: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Speaker’s Title: Extraordinary Coaching Results with These 10 Minute Methods
Presented By: Building Tomorrow Today
Speaker Event Bio: No longer available
Full Speaker Profile: Betska K-Burr’s full speaker profile is available here.

Kathleen Johnston, MA

charlene — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:34:20 +0000

Kathleen Johnston, MA, is an experienced and credentialed career coach, stress consultant, and clinical counsellor. Her expertise lies in working with those who desire success in their careers without compromising health and well-being. She genuinely believes in everyone’s potential to make a difference in their own lives as well as the lives of others.

As a former senior executive with family responsibilities, Kathleen knows firsthand the complexity of being responsible for strategic direction, policy development, and growth objectives within a large organization, while maintaining work/life balance. During her tenure as an executive, Kathleen’s work included creating innovative services in the charitable sector for those who are marginalized and disadvantaged.

A lifelong learner, she is also a Certified Stress and Wellness Consultant (Canadian Institute of Stress) and Certified Executive Career Coach, having completed her training with the Career Coach Institute.

Contact
Kathleen Johnston
Phone: 780.752.4015
Fax: 780.452.4016
Website: www.kathleenjohnston.com
Email: inquire (at) kathleenjohnston (dot) com

Associated Event
The information for this listing has been compiled from the publicly-available details of the following event in which the speaker participated.

Event: From Good… to Great: Best Practices in Career Development (Building Tomorrow Today, 15th Regional Consultation for Career Development)
Date: June 10 and 11, 2009 (Annual Event)
Venue: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Speaker’s Title: Workplace Conflict – Why and How To Better Manage It
Presented By: Building Tomorrow Today
Speaker Event Bio: No longer available.
Full Speaker Profile: Kathleen’s full speaker profile is available here.