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Mission, Values and Action Planning
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Elisa Ortiz Jan. 10, 2008.
Follow-Up Resources & Information for the Career Retreat
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Michele Martin Dec. 10, 2007.
NONPROFIT OPENINGS IN THE D.C. AREA
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Elisa Ortiz Dec. 27, 2007.
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Profile Information
- Hometown:
- Philadelphia, PA
- About Me:
- I am a freelance consultant who embarked on a career working for myself 10 years ago after staging a personal career retreat over a weekend. Since then, I've obtained certification as a Career Development Facilitator instructor and have used those skills to train and help others develop career and professional development plans. I also do consulting in workforce program development and the use of Web 2.0 tools for individual and organizational growth.
I'm a huge believer in personal learning and believe that we all have to control our own careers and professional development. We own our skills and talents and it's up to us to develop and use them.
- Career Goals/Interests
- I'm a lifelong learner who tries to develop my career based on personal passions and my strengths
My Career Story
About 10 years ago, I went through a "career crisis." I had two small children and was working a job that was OK, but not great. I decided to spend a weekend just focusing on what I wanted to do and what strengths I wanted to use and build upon. After two solid days of solitary work, I walked into my boss's office on Monday morning and quit my job.
After my career epiphany, I obtained certification as a Career Development Facilitator instructor and have used those skills to train and help others develop career and professional development plans. I also do consulting in workforce program development and the use of Web 2.0 tools for individual and organizational growth.
For the past 10 years, I've tried very hard to build a work life around my personal passions and talents. I have a successful freelance consulting business working for clients I like on projects that interest me and that make the most of my strengths. Not that I don't have bad days, but far fewer than I did before.
I still periodically re-visit my career plans and I'm in constant learning/professional development mode. I've realized that it's part of who I am and what I need to be happy.
Blogging has become a huge part of my own personal growth. Right now I'm blogging at The Bamboo Project, where I write about technology, learning and nonprofits and at Beyond the Glass Ceiling, where I'm indulging my passion for women and their professional development.
At 44, I'm still figuring out what I want to be when I grow up.
After my career epiphany, I obtained certification as a Career Development Facilitator instructor and have used those skills to train and help others develop career and professional development plans. I also do consulting in workforce program development and the use of Web 2.0 tools for individual and organizational growth.
For the past 10 years, I've tried very hard to build a work life around my personal passions and talents. I have a successful freelance consulting business working for clients I like on projects that interest me and that make the most of my strengths. Not that I don't have bad days, but far fewer than I did before.
I still periodically re-visit my career plans and I'm in constant learning/professional development mode. I've realized that it's part of who I am and what I need to be happy.
Blogging has become a huge part of my own personal growth. Right now I'm blogging at The Bamboo Project, where I write about technology, learning and nonprofits and at Beyond the Glass Ceiling, where I'm indulging my passion for women and their professional development.
At 44, I'm still figuring out what I want to be when I grow up.
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