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Welcome to Learning Moments!
Here we share resources, insights and reflections through blogs, vlogs, infographics, illustrations and videos. Our aim is to provide content to ponder and inspire you to take action. You are welcome to share your comments and ideas so that we can have collaborative learning. Thank you for joining me on this learning journey as we…
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International Stress Awareness Day
International Stress Awareness Day was earlier this week. Let’s be intentional about managing stress effectively to maintain our total well-being. Consider the steps you can take daily as well as seasons of high intensity. Some of the things that have helped me with stress management include: In our personal lives, let’s make time for activities…
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Exciting book announcement!
I am excited to announce that the paperback of my book will be available soon. It also offers some bonus resources for you! Here is what one reader shared on Amazon:“The author shares very sound, practical and actionable steps to set you up for success whether you are considering a career change or looking to…
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Practising Gratitude
We should practise gratitude always. Let’s make time to be grateful for the highs, lows, quick wins, blessings, and even the challenges that stretch us. Watch this video to get my full explanation of my goal to do so more. #Gratitude #Thanksgiving #PositiveThinking
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Should it be mentoring, coaching or both?
Today we are talking about mentoring and coaching. They are very different, but very complimentary. Sometimes people get them confused. I have had both mentors and coaches throughout my career, and I have gained the benefits of having both. In the video, I elaborate on the main differences between these development approaches and how to…
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Overcoming Adversity
Careers, life and leadership come with periods of triumphs and trials. As a mentor and a people manager, I help professionals navigate difficult seasons by demonstrating empathy and providing techniques or tools to move forward. As a change management practitioner, I am aware that some changes result in grief, loss and anxiety for some persons…
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Intercultural communication is not translation
“Intercultural communication is more than translation.” Michelle Gibson-Morgan I find that recently I have repeated that sentence in several contexts. I infer that persons are not aware that a nuanced understanding of the values and worldviews of individuals and communities influence how your messaging is perceived. Above all, respect is conveyed in different ways and…
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Are you culturally competent?
Cultural competence is my favourite area of diversity, equity and inclusion! I enjoy helping people to learn more about cultural competence, the benefits of valuing differences, leveraging cultural diversity and its relationship to effective talent management practices. In addition to #training folks on cultural competence, I enjoy debriefing assessment results and #coaching professionals or leaders to improve…
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If not now, then when?
Reflecting on time, purpose and impact. If not now, then when? When will you… Take that bold step? Value yourself and love yourself? Face your fear? Embrace who God called you to be? Complete that educational program or personal project you started? Put away the excuses? Start that business or non-profit? Write that book? Publish…
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It’s May 25. How can we thrive 365?
Continuing the themes of #Black365 and #FebruaryandForever, I share this reminder that an intersectional lens in the development of talent management and wellness programs will enable your organization to better support and develop your Black employees. This includes, but is not limited to, your high potential programs and your mental well-being initiatives. Let’s consider this…