Webinar: Unlock Your Hidden Talents: A Strategic Approach to Skills Discovery and Career Growth with Rob Straby
Wednesday, February 12, 12:00-1:00PM
Thursday, Februrary 20, 12:00-1:00PM
Thursday, February 27, 12:00-1:00PM
Join career development guru Rob Straby for a can’t-miss webinar series that will transform how you see and approach your professional journey. Drawing on over twenty years of experience and his innovative work as the creator of Conestoga College’s Career Development Professionals curriculum, Rob will guide you in discovering hidden opportunities, reframing your experiences into valuable skills, and crafting authentic, compelling narratives about your unique career, and more!
This webinar series consists of three sessions: the first on February 12nd, the second on February 20th, and the third on February 27th. Please register even if you cannot attend one or more sessions, as they will be recorded and shared with all registrants.
About Rob Straby
With over two decades of experience in career development, Rob Straby has guided thousands of individuals and professionals toward fulfilling career changes, helping them align their talents, values, and passions with meaningful work. Known for his human-centred approach and strategic insight, Rob has become a trusted partner for those seeking clarity in their career paths and organizations striving to empower their teams. As the architect of the pioneering Career Development Professionals curriculum at Conestoga College, Rob has revolutionized how career practitioners are trained. His innovative program integrates cutting-edge social and synchronous learning techniques, equipping professionals to address today’s rapidly evolving workforce challenges. Rob’s dedication to nurturing talent and fostering values-driven career satisfaction has made him a thought leader and educator.
Webinar: Communicating with Confidence with Johanna Van Bilsen
Thursday, March 6, 12:00-1:00PM
Confident communication is the cornerstone of personal and professional success. Featuring Johanna Van Bilsen, Training Practice Lead at MaxPeople HR, this webinar will guide you through enhancing self-awareness in your daily interactions and understanding how your communication can unconsciously shift under stress. Learn to send clear, impactful messages through your words, tone, and body language while mirroring and adapting to your audience. Gain techniques to convey expertise without overstepping and actively listen to foster mutual understanding and collaboration, even in high-pressure situations.
About Johanna Van Bilsen
Johanna Van Bilsen, Training Practice Lead at MaxPeople, a firm offering premium HR services and Employment Law support to organizations who care about and invest in empowering their people. Johanna has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Labour Relations from Brock University coupled with a Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from George Brown College and is a Certified McQuaig Interpreter. She thrives on cultivating empowered workplaces through dynamic training. Johanna is dedicated to carefully uncovering clients’ unique learning requirements to craft tailored solutions to precisely meet their organizational aspirations and foster a culture of growth. Guided by psychological theories of adult learning and motivation, she crafts immersive training experiences that resonate, driving organizational growth and bolstering the bottom line. At the core of her approach is a commitment to share knowledge, ignite curiosity, and create engaging spaces for learning. Johanna’s passion for workplace training blossomed from nurturing professionals across all levels, empowering them to excel today and thrive tomorrow.
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