The SKCDA Podcast team interviews Norm Amundson and Andrea Fruhling from Doubleknot Works.
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Norman Amundson is a UBC Professor Emeritus. He has a PhD from the University of Alberta and also holds an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Umea, Sweden. He has worked in the career development field for over 40 years. During this time he has been involved in a number of national and international career development projects. These projects include the dynamics of unemployment, group employment counselling, metaphors, employment counselling competencies, Hope-Action theory and practice, and the creation of career development workbooks such as Starting Points, Career Pathways, Career Flow, and Guiding Circles. He is also a co-author of Hope-Filled Engagement book, Career Recovery : Creating Hopeful Careers in Difficult Times, and Career Flow and Development : Hope in Action.
Norm has presented his work at many national and international conferences in more than 30 countries. He holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Umea, in Sweden and has been recognized by many national and international professional associations for his leadership and contributions in the career development field. His workshops and presentations are practical, engaging and interactive. ![]()
Andrea Fruhling (PCC) is a Certified Organizational Coach, the Founding Director of Doubleknot Works, a Mentor Coach & Instructor for the University of British Columbia’s Organizational Coaching certification program, and Career Coaching Masterclass. She is also the Global Ambassador for the International Coaching Federation’s Career Coaching Community of Practice. Andrea’s workshops and training programs are built on a career and organizational coaching foundation, helping people actively engage in the work they do, and connect with the people they support. She has developed, and co-teaches Doubleknot’s Certification in Hope-Action Theory & Practice, bringing career practitioners together internationally, and increasing hopefulness around the world.
Andrea has delivered keynote presentations and workshop sessions for numerous national and international conferences, career development associations, organizations, and client groups (youth, indigenous communities, newcomers, etc.). Her work is practical and engaging with a focus on creativity, active, strengths-based learning, team engagement, and hope. Resources
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SKCDA Podcast - Episode 9: The Puzzle Looks Very Different (Brian Lambier, Career Vitality)2/11/2022 ![]()
Published 2022-02-11
Play on Podbean | Download Episode The SKCDA Podcast team interviews Brian Lambier, owner of Career Vitality, to learn more about supporting clients considering retirement. About Brian Lambier: LinkedIn Profile Calgary Career Counsellor and Coach Brian Lambier has over 30 years of experience in the human resources, career and retirement coaching fields. He has a Social Work Diploma (Mohawk College), a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Communications from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo Ontario, and is also a Career Development Professional and graduate of the Career Development Certificate Program at the University of Calgary. Brian is a member of the Career Development Association of Alberta as well as being Strong Interest Inventory Certified . Brian is also a Certified Retirement Coach and is certified in both the Retirement Success Profile and the Life Options Retirement Assessment Tools. The Career Vitality Services team believe that the cornerstone to service is to help you discover your passion so you can live your dream. ![]()
For over 30 years, Dorothy Hyde has been involved in the Saskatoon community in human services, career development and adult education. She is the Executive Director of Radius Community Centre for Education and Employment Training, a non-profit that provides employment programs, employee development programs, and support services to families with children and youth with disabilities.
She is a community advocate and is the current chair for the Canadian Citizen’s Advisory Committee for Corrections for the Saskatoon Regional Psychiatric Centre. Additionally, she lends her time for conversations with aspiring leaders as a volunteer mentor with Leadership Saskatoon. Family is very important to Dorothy and her most energizing life moments are found with her children and her spirited 4 grandsons. In her personal life, she believes in looking for ways to promote her own lifelong learning – taking on such challenges as learning to playing trumpet, and trying her hand at jazz music . Dorothy strives for an optimistic future that builds a community that is supportive, respectful and provides opportunities for community inclusion for all. Curated Resource List (courtesy of Dorothy Hyde)
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Dr. Roberta Borgen (Neault), CCC, CCDP, GCDFi, is President of Life Strategies Ltd., Project Director with the Canadian Career Development Foundation, and President of the Counsellor Educators Chapter of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. An award-winning career management specialist with almost four decades of relevant experience in counselling, coaching, consulting, training, curriculum design, research, and writing, Roberta recently retired as Associate Dean of the Faculty of Behavioural Sciences for Yorkville University and served on Team Canada for the 2017 International Symposium on Career Development and Public Policy in Korea. She is the recipient of the BC Career Development Association's Mentor of the Year Award, the National Employment Counseling Association's Professional Development Award, the Canadian Career Development Foundation's prestigious Stu Conger Award for Leadership in Career Counselling and Career Development in Canada, and the Gold Medal and Diamond Pin for Leadership in Career Development. She was recently awarded an honourary membership with the Career Development Association of Alberta and, on behalf of the Life Strategies team, received the Outstanding Educator of Career Professionals award from the Asia Pacific Career Development Association.
Don't forget to register for the November 16/21 Beyond the Basics Panel!
Dr. Borgen is leading a special panel on Nov 16/21 at 12 noon CST about her new book, Career Development for Diverse Clients. Find out more here.
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Cognella books from Dr. Borgen
Career Development for Diverse Clients (cognella.com) Career Recovery (cognella.com) Career Flow and Development (cognella.com) Life Strategies Tip Sheets - http://lifestrategies.ca/resources/tip-sheets.cfm Other Resources Mentioned in Episode:
Certified Career Development Professional site - https://ccdp-pcdc.ca/en/
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The SKCDA Podcast team interviews Julie Kehrig, CCDP, Career and Employment Specialist with Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada to learn more about how to support and empower clients with vision loss. See resources for episode at https://www.skcda.ca/skcda-podcast.html
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SKCDA Podcast Episode 3: The Right to Succeed or Stumble (Kristen Thoms, Quint Development)8/26/2021 The SKCDA Podcast team interviews Kristen Thoms, Program Manager of the Core Neighbourhoods at Work Program of Quint Development Corporation in Saskatoon. We discuss collaboration, autonomy, and relationships in the context of Career Development work. ![]()
Here is Kristen's bio from the Quint Saskatoon website:
Kristen Thoms is a community-minded professional responsible for managing the Core Neighbourhoods at Work program which assists 1,500+ jobseekers annually. She has been a career development practitioner for the past 14 years and has a Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) and a Bachelor of Social Work. Resource Links Related to Episode:
QUINT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
SASKATOON ORGANIZATIONS
TRAUMA-INFORMED, MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING, STRENGTHS-BASED APPROACHES
NATIONAL CAREER-DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS
LABOR MARKET INFORMATION
PRIDE AND PRONOUNS (LGBTQ)
IMPACT OF RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS & CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Originally published 2021-06-18
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Here is Nikki's bio from the Neil Squire Society website:
Nikki joined the Neil Squire Society in 2003 and holds a degree in Kinesiology, where she graduated with Great Distinction. She also holds the Certified Vocational Professional standing from College of Vocational Professionals and the Registered Rehabilitation Designation from VRA Canada. She heads up a technology and education program for SK with the Ministry of Education with the goal to build Assistive Technology capacity with students, parents, educators, and decision makers. Most notably, the focus is on helping students transition from school to post-secondary education/training or employment, as well as, the use of UDL: Universal Design for Learning as it supports inclusive schools. Resource links related to episode:
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Here is her bio from the Regina Work Prep website:
Ashley started at Work Prep in 2009 and has worked in a number of roles, recently landing the top job. As executive director, Ashley keeps all the pieces of Work Prep working together and moving forward, and her youthful energy keeps things fresh. Ashley is a hockey mom and coaches baseball with her husband. She’s a huge football fan and attends every Rider game with her dad. Resource links related to episode (thanks to Ashley for providing!)
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