Personal Development

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Ask Session 22! A chance to learn from the previous graduates.

During the first week of session 23, we had a chance to ask questions to a previous client who recently graduated from the program. Here is what they had to say about their 'experience' and how they are making it 'count'. Here are some highlights. Q- What was...

Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood

"Before we can offer advice, suggest solutions, or effectively interact with another person in any way, we must seek to deeply understand them and their perspective through empathetic listening" This is one of the 7 Habits of Effective People" as...

Session 19 Group Presentation- It’s Team Time!

Session 19 Group Presentation Click the link to see the presentation made by session 19 participants about Team Work and communication.

Strength Statements

It was interesting to think about my strengths in a different way. I learned that to identify my strengths I needed to be specific and not general. Strength statements often start with the phrase, “I feel strong when…” or “I love it when…” Some examples I love...

The key is to meal prep

by Experience Counts Participants | Aug 28, 2024 | Personal Development

It is important to look after yourself when you are job searching. I learned many different tips for making my food...

How do I manage boundaries in the workplace?

by Experience Counts Participants | Jul 31, 2024 | Personal Development

During the assertiveness workshop, I learned that it is important to have clear professional boundaries at work....

Session 22 Group project- Tackling the Job Search with Confidence.

by Experience Counts Participants | Jun 20, 2024 | Personal Development, Program Submissions, Session 22

Click below to learn about how to tackle your job search with confidence. Group project by session 22. PP...

Some Take-Aways from the Program

by Experience Counts Participant | Dec 22, 2021 | Personal Development

Just a few key take-aways from my experience in the Experience Counts program: The importance of Positivity, motivation and self reflection. Placing them in such a way to provide variety, interest, and balance in our six-week training course. Workshops Building...

Confidence

by Experience Counts Participant | Dec 22, 2021 | Personal Development

“I joined the Experience Counts program not knowing what to expect. Discovering a group of people similar to myself looking for a career path. All of us unique with special talents to share. We listened, collaborated, developed connections and...

Your Self-Confidence Letter

by Experience Counts Participant | Sep 9, 2021 | Personal Development

Your Self-Confidence Letter A self-confidence letter is a letter written to yourself with the intention to express encouragement and appreciation. So much of the time, we give our attention to supporting and praising others. We reassure them when they’re in need and...

Ideas for Day Trips and Weekend Activities

by Experience Counts Participant | Jul 29, 2021 | Exploring Alberta, Personal Development

Sanctuaries: The Alice Sanctuary – 25 minutes East of Balzac Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary – close to Cochrane The Alberta Birds of Prey Centre – Coaldale (near Lethbridge) Hiking: Bow River Pathway – many different hikes available Quarry Road Trail Elliston Park Loop...

Ham & Cheese Cucumber Sushi

by The Editor | Jun 16, 2021 | Food, Personal Development

Strawberry Shortcake

by The Editor | Jun 16, 2021 | Food, Personal Development

Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Ginger Sauce

by The Editor | Jun 16, 2021 | Food, Personal Development

The Best Macaroni Salad

by The Editor | Jun 16, 2021 | Food, Personal Development

It Was My Volunteer Work That Got Me In The Door

by The Editor | Apr 16, 2021 | Personal Development

“It was my volunteer work that got me in the door.” We are quoting a client with that statement! Volunteering can help your resume stand out from all the others! It is the perfect time to get involved in your community. National Volunteer Week is coming up on April...