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I am an ESL Instructor, Communications Specialist, Career Coach and Novice Writer specifically for your communication/ career goals, and establishing your brand. For over 11 years, I have led leadership/communication workshops (and now online sessions ) on developing leadership skills, enhancing creativity, creating a work/life balance, and many other subjects for the Toronto Board of Education, and in the non-profit and corporate sector. My approach teaches the vital importance of clear, motivational, yet caring communication. I have recently written a journaling workbook for my students/clients that contains weekly reflections with activities. It has been used by life coaches, career consultants and communications instructors. Here is the link for those who wish to learn about my journalling workbook and to purchase it.. http://tinyurl.com/serendipityjournal I’m currently working on my second workbook – a unique guidebook for traveling your career pathway. For more information about my upcoming other workbooks, email me at: d.wri3420@gmail.com

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Skills and competencies of the 21st Century

Here below is a list of skills and competencies that can used in a resume or in an online professional profile or e-portfolio as represented on LinkedIn and VisualCV.com.


This list is a segment from one of my articles on branding that I am currently working on.


• Comprehensive knowledge of marketing , e-marketing principles and green marketing strategies and techniques
• Proficiency in computerized integrated online systems –excellent research skills
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends/developments in your respective industry
• High-impact training in electronic databases, and Internet systems
• Experienced mentor, trainer, and team builder
• Knowledge of Wikis and Web 2.0/ Web 3.0 applications for company’s internal applications
• Project management: such as planning and scheduling, cost and procurement, and risk and quality management
• Mitigation techniques
• Risk Management
• Conflict resolution
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness
• Collaborative leadership and team building
• Conversational knowledge of a 2nd language

• Knowledge of Social Media—Web 2. 0 and Web 3.0-- to leverage business objectives of the company in our Digital Age

• Web based Collaboration-- the need for more collaboration both inside and outside today's organizations.


• Using cutting-edge information technologies

• A unique vision of the changing role of technology.

• human management capital . As we progress into this new decade of social media and web-based collaboration, it is really about developing relationships of reciprocity—both online and in-person.! Fostering partnerships become the cornerstone of a successful business/ organization

****Always remember that the key component of relationship management is reciprocity. ****

Skills of the 21st Century

Skills of the 21st Century

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Aligning Your Occupation With Your Inner Core

Your career interest is not what others expect of you but what You enjoy.

Enhancing your quality of life often means pursuing your passion or aligning your occupation with your inner core-- personal values and goals.

Have you ever read the book by Janet Bray Attwood, Co-Author of the NY Times Bestseller "The Passion Test - The Effortless Path to Discovering Your Life Purpose" or gone to the site and taken the free passion test to explore YOU.: http://www.thepassiontest.com/TPT/Free/index.cfm?


Good luck pursuing your passion(s)!