The Art of Mindfulness Living

By Leona Sayer on Friday, November 3rd, 2023 in Culture Chats, Video & Document. No Comments

Mindfulness living is a lifestyle that emphasizes awareness, intentionality, andsustainability. No Circle of People. No need to talk. This practice is excellent for all personality types because it can require as little as a shift in perspective. A habit that prepares you for a healthy day and lifestyle can be formed by dedicating even a  … Read more


From Theory to Practice: Implementing Quantum Ten (Q10) in Higher Education 

By Leona Sayer on Friday, October 6th, 2023 in Culture Chats, Video & Document. No Comments

From Theory to Practice: Implementing Quantum Ten (Q10) in Higher Education offers a compelling argument for the necessity of integrating the Quantum elements into the fabric of programs in institutions of higher education. It demonstrates an innovative approach to equipping adults with the tools necessary to ensure our students are engaged, have opportunity and access,  … Read more


Know Your Worth In A Professional Setting

By Leona Sayer on Saturday, September 9th, 2023 in Culture Chats, Video & Document. No Comments

Where you work, is not who you are. In a world where job titles often overshadow individual identity, knowing one’s worth is paramount. Navigating through the nuanced landscape of professional environments, SPIN El Poeta, an established arts educator and entrepreneur, brings to light his transformative journey. Having held a unionized job with great benefits and salary for  … Read more


Minority Stress Theory at Work

By Leona Sayer on Friday, August 11th, 2023 in Culture Chats, Video & Document. No Comments

There is a relationship between minority and dominant values which results in an inevitable conflict with the social (i.e. workplace) environment experienced by minority group members. We will discuss how to become more self-aware of this reality and how to navigate it more adaptively. What You’ll Learn Speaker Bio Dr. Patrick Jacques provides psychotherapy and  … Read more


Winning with a Wide World View

By Leona Sayer on Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 in Culture Chats, Video & Document. No Comments

Make it a habit to develop and present ideas using a wider perspective that demonstrates your contribution to strategy development and strategic outcomes. In this chat, we will discuss Business Scenarios on different levels and offer tips along the way. What You’ll Learn Speaker Bio Born in Montreal of Swiss and Trinidadian heritage, Ray began  … Read more


Journey to Confidence: Uncovering Your Strengths through Self-Exploration

By Leona Sayer on Sunday, June 11th, 2023 in Culture Chats, Video & Document. No Comments

Today’s series, we will delve into the inherent confidence traits that exist within each of us by examining the ways we have supported ourselves throughout our lives. Additionally, we will explore strategies to further harness and utilize these traits, while also learning how to navigate and manage our triggers effectively. In this chat, we will  … Read more


Building Career Confidence in Community 

By Leona Sayer on Thursday, May 11th, 2023 in Culture Chats, Video & Document. No Comments

Building Career Confidence in Community Join Valerie Le, Career Confidence Coach, and Culture Chat host Dobijoki Bringi for an engaging conversation about the essential role community has in helping us build our careers with confidence. Oftentimes, building our careers is thought of as an individual undertaking in the mainstream context of Western work and career  … Read more


5 PR Tips to Level Up Your Self-Marketing

By Leona Sayer on Thursday, May 11th, 2023 in Culture Chats, Video & Document. No Comments

5 PR Tips to Level Up Your Personal Self-Marketing Public relations (PR) is the set of techniques and strategies related to managing how information about an individual or company is disseminated to the public, especially the media. Many of us today are looking to market ourselves and the work that we do for various reasons.  … Read more


Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges Charting Unique to Racialized Employees in Today’s Workplace

By Dobijoki Bringi on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 in Culture Chats. No Comments

Most employees that enter the workplace rarely think about what their rights are and how to ensure that their employment safety is being attended to from the legal side. It is often assumed that if there was information that required knowing, that it would be shared by the employer. However, this is not the case –  … Read more


Microaggressions and Mental Health

By Dobijoki Bringi on Friday, February 3rd, 2023 in Culture Chats. No Comments

The term “microaggression” dates back to the 1970s, and was coined by African American Harvard University psychiatrist Chester Pierce, specifically in relation to race. Overtime the term has expanded and now includes members of various marginalized groups, including but not limited to; racialized people, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and more. While a microaggression may seem  … Read more


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