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26 Jun On a mote of dust, suspended in a sunbeam

Posted at 22:20h in Climate, GenZ, GenZ Parent, Newsletter, TILT the Future - Podcast episode, Uncategorized by Karena de Souza 0 Comments

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In the greater scheme of the galaxy, that Earth is - a mote of dust, suspended in a sunbeam. Look at that dot The quote by Carl Sagan, the astronomer, gives context to our place on Earth in time and space: Look again at that dot. That's here, that's home, that's us. On it everyone...

29 May Teen brain is a brain under construction – Dr Jean Clinton

Posted at 15:49h in EQ skills, Future of Work, GenZ, GenZ Parent, Millennial, Newsletter, Parent2Parent by Karena de Souza 0 Comments

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Teen brain All the confusion I was facing as my seemingly logical 12-year old dissolved into an absolutely incoherent teen became clearer once I heard Dr. Jean Clinton explain how the teen brain develops. Her explanations were even more meaningful because as she was researching, she was also parenting her own family. As...

07 May Can you twist time?

Posted at 13:52h in EQ skills, Future of Work, GenZ, Newsletter, ti17, Uncategorized by Karena de Souza 0 Comments

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Are you waiting for the 'right' time? Have you been putting something off, waiting for that break in your schedule? Waiting for the 'right time'? Maybe after this project is complete, or that desk drawer has been re-organized. After you have toned your body or perfected that swing. Time is an awkward subject....

12 Mar TILT E0: The career roller coaster – The trailer

Posted at 18:17h in Career Conversations, EQ skills, Future of Work, GenZ, GenZ Parent, Newsletter, TILT the Future - Podcast episode by Karena de Souza 0 Comments

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Trailer: 'Peeks' and Valleys Welcome to this new podcast - TILT the Future in your Favour In this trailer, we discuss the framework for the various episodes that will follow. Today's career path looks more like a roller coaster ride than the traditional ladder. With the gig economy, new technologies, just in time...

18 Dec Transitions

Posted at 14:29h in EQ skills, Future of Work, GenZ, GenZ Parent, Millennial, Newsletter by Karena de Souza 0 Comments

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A year ago I kissed my father at the door and took his blessing. While my plane crossed the Atlantic, he crossed from this world to the next. Transitions You may have noticed that I have written much about transitions and change this year. It is a subject that I thought I...

23 Sep Empty chairs and empty tables. Developing resilience in your ‘in-between’

Posted at 15:00h in EQ skills, Future of Work, GenZ, GenZ Parent, Millennial, Networking, Newsletter by Karena de Souza 0 Comments

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For me, it was empty chairs and empty tables. And the fridge full of food. Empty chairs That was the moment it hit home that things are no longer the same. And I have to find my new normal. But right now, I am caught 'in-between'. Like so many other parents across North America...

17 Jun My Dad taught me my ABCs – Always Be Curious

Posted at 22:29h in EQ skills, Future of Work, GenZ Parent, Newsletter by Karena de Souza 1 Comment

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This is my first Father's Day without my Dad. A time of deep loss, transition, and profound re-adjustment. Dad taught me my ABCs From my Dad, I learned my ABCs. First the normal ones - the building blocks of words. Then the ones that take you through life. Because the legacy that my...

25 May Who is your everyday hero? Developing resilience through gratitude

Posted at 12:07h in Career Conversations, EQ skills, Future of Work, GenZ, GenZ Parent, Newsletter by Karena de Souza 0 Comments

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COME FROM AWAY - a story of compassion and resilience For those who are not yet in the know, Come From Away is a must-see Canadian triumph and a Tony award-winning show. It is the true story of the tiny town of Gander in Newfoundland, Canada that responded with grace, courage, and compassion...

13 Mar STEM or STEAM? How to blend Art with Science and Technology to create the perfect job

Posted at 10:07h in Career Conversations, EQ skills, Future of Work, GenZ, GenZ Parent, Networking, Newsletter by Karena de Souza 0 Comments

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STEAM = STEM + Arts As we worry about a future where robots will replace jobs, STEAM graduates are creating their own ideal jobs. Our world is getting more technological. We need graduates with technical skills to match the positions being created for the future. A STEM curriculum (Science Technology Engineering Math)...

28 Feb Nice guys (and gals) don’t finish last – the Olympic mind shift of Own the Podium

Posted at 23:27h in EQ skills, Future of Work, GenZ, GenZ Parent, Millennial, Newsletter, Olympics by Karena de Souza 0 Comments

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BzzzZZZ - my alarm goes off and instead of hitting snooze I bound out of bed to check the current country medal standings; thrilled that while I slept our Canadian athletes were delivering success after success - and that Canada was still in medal podium position in the country standings!...