Stephanie has a degree in Public Administration & Policy and is the Director of Community Outreach for POINT (pointapp.org), a volunteering app.

She serves on several nonprofit committees and boards and was recently awarded the Columbus Young Professionals Club Volunteer of the Year award.

Links from today

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LINKS FROM THIS SESSION

• Confident Women Leaders Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/confi...
• Worksheet: 3 steps to increasing your awareness of your Mind Chatter
•  More information about The Training Library

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LINKS FROM THE SESSION
The Confident Women Leaders Community
The Training Library

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS INTERVIEW
​In this interview with Bill Scott, an Appreciative Inquiry expert, you will learn how to truly value your people.

• So they feel it
• So they believe it 
• So that they realize their potential and become members of truly engaged and impactful working teams. 

You will walk away with 4 PRACTICAL and perhaps NEW, strategies to make sure your employees feel valued!

MEET BILL SCOTT
​Management consultant Bill Scott is an innovative trainer, facilitator and consultant with a unique blend of strength-based change, social services and business training. He practices using appreciative principles, believing challenges that limit innovative thinking can be reframed as opportunities that open up possibilities and creativity.
 
In addition to his consulting and training work, Bill has taught at numerous universities including Simon Fraser University and Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Before opening his consulting practice in 2003, Bill spent 21 years in the social profit sector, including the last nine years as an executive director.
 
Bill is Kathy’s business partner in Magnetic Workplaces: A consulting firm helping you create an engaged workplace where people enjoy their work and ​together you all make a meaningful difference in the work you do!
 
Find out more about MAGNETIC WORKPLACES here:  https://www.magneticworkplace.com/
 
CONTACT BILL SCOTT
Bill is based in Surrey, BC. 
He can be contacted at: bill.scott@innovationpartners.com. ​

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Points to Ponder

• Is your organization meeting the expectations and needs of the staff in the days and weeks leading up to the holiday season?
• As an organizational leader, have you ever had conversations with your staff as to what just may happen to be their expectations and needs leading up to the holiday season?
• Do you know the state of your employee’s mental health right now?​

What you will learn from this interview:​In this session you will learn why you need to prioritize your employee's mental health this season and 3 strategies to help you do just that!

MEET ROBERT MANOLSON
​Robert Manolson, BA, CCDP (Certified Career Development Professional), Leading Fun At Work & Team Engagement Expert, & Mental Health Champion is the Creator & Facilitator of Powerful Play Experiences, Positive Workplace Mental Health…For Teams.
For 13 years now, Robert has traveled throughout Alberta facilitating the most amazing team development & team success workshop experiences. His message is simple. “Business Leaders! Never, ever doubt the impact of fun at work, and building a culture of highly engaged and happy teams. This truly is the easiest and most cost effective strategy to raise positive mental health levels at your workplace.”

Find out more about Robert here

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MEET GORDON SHEPPARDAfter 25 years in business, Gordon Sheppard has either run or participated in more than 2000 meetings! This experience made him realize that in business you can’t afford another bad meeting. With that inspiration, Gord is now dedicated to helping professionals learn how to run highly effective meetings so they can build stronger teams, grow their organizations and ultimately serve their customers and their community at the highest level.

Gord is a Professional Facilitator, Trainer, Consultant, Speaker, Author and the host of the Meeting Leadership Podcast. He has worked successfully with thousands of professionals from all sectors including Associations, Corporations, Small Business, Institutions, Non-Profits and more. He has a Master's Degree in Business Administration, a Bachelor's Degree in Drama and Prosci Change Management Certification.

With his combined experience Gord delivers practical tips that will help you take action to make your next meeting more productive and profitable!

LEARN MORE:
You can learn more about Gordon Sheppard at www.meetingleadershipinc.com

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