by admin | Dec 2, 2017 | Shift Success
Dedicated, empathetic and inspiring! Enthusiastic. Big smile. Ready to help. It’s how Janey shows up. Every time. When we first met, Janey was an engineering student. She was part of the team working with the Creative Encounters with Science program at the...
by admin | Apr 27, 2017 | Shift Success
In December 1992, I wrote my last exam and graduated with an engineering degree from the University of Ottawa. Two weeks later, I launched my first business and became the Executive Director of a non-profit called Youth Engineering & Science Camps of Canada. There...
by admin | Oct 17, 2016 | Shift Success
I see it as a gift when I find my path crossing a colleague’s several times over a number of years. Having pauses between projects gives me the perspective to truly see how they think and how they carry themselves. I appreciate the privilege of seeing how they...
by admin | Jun 2, 2016 | Shift Success
I first met Jason in 2010. We were in Vancouver, learning a program with The Next Institute. Our work was on display. We had a few set pieces to rehearse. The partners were observing and offering us feedback on our deliveries. Not sure about you, but for me it’s...
by admin | Jun 1, 2016 | Shift Success
How do you become a great facilitator? What qualities make up the “special sauce” that distinguishes the best from the rest? I’ve had the privilege of working alongside some seriously talented facilitators. These people have mastered the art of...
by admin | Apr 8, 2016 | Shift Success
A team of seven trainers from The Beer Store came together on April 7th for a full day of drills and practice. Their development priority was two-fold: Hone their skills in facilitating and moderating discussions. They practiced guiding participant conversations with...
