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Executive Counselor

Lambton College

As Director People and Organizational Development I was responsible for the delivery of the following corporate services: Organizational Development, Employee Relations and Strategic Workforce Planning in support of the College’s strategic directions and operational priorities.

Director - People & Organization Development (CHRO)

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC)

As Transformation Lead for the Continuous Improvement Initiatives across LHSC – I was responsible for supporting the startup and long term success of the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Centre of Excellence. In this role I led the Centre of Excellence Team responsible for the the following outcomes:

1. Culture Transformation Leadership: Overall CQI transformation program management,  culture change leadership strategy, monitoring progress and sustaining the corporate improvement initiatives and the CQI management system.
2.     Knowledge Development: Maintain and evolve CQI approach and infrastructure  ensuring consistency.
3.     Leading Corporate Improvements & Coaching Support: Lead corporate CQI initiatives and develop organizational improvement capability through training & coaching. In addition, manage and support projects and provide coaching for project events and the CQI Management System.
4.     Training and Development: Develop and deliver training to all staff and support train the trainer initiatives.

Transformational Change Strategy Executive Lead - Continuous Improvement of Care

Responsible for building and leading the team of HR professionals who provided solutions-based talent management consulting services including, leadership strategy development, change management, organizational design, leadership recruitment & compensation, succession management and performance management. 

-Guided the consulting team that redesigned and implemented a standardized set of staff competencies and a new performance development process for 12,000 employees in a workplace with multiple collective agreements 

-Executed an organization-wide talent management strategy – 350 leaders are systematically evaluated and development/succession plans were created for each individual on an annual basis

-Directed the process and systems redesign to generate “Talent Management Metrics” enabling senior management to have line of sight on the necessary analytics to support the continuous improve the talent management strategy  

-Coached a team of consultants, specialists and project leaders to successfully deliver performance development and talent management programs, recruitment and management compensation services for our 350 leadership clients. 

- Trusted Advisor to the CHRO &  members of the senior leadership team on matters related to talent strategy

Senior Manager -  Talent Strategy & Organization Development

Reporting to the Vice-President of the London Regional Cancer Program, I was responsible for orchestrating the execution of a comprehensive culture change strategy designed to significantly change the patient and family experience.

In 2014, I was honoured to receive the London Health Science Centre President’s Award for Leadership for successfully leading the change management strategy.

Change Strategy Executive Lead, Patient Experience London Regional Cancer Program

GetKeepGrow inc.

Guided a team of passionate consultants, coaches and leadership development professionals that partnered with our clients to build a framework for success through the science and practice of talent  management strategy, employee engagement and retention programs, leadership assessment and selection, leader development strategies, and succession management tactics. 
Our consulting services focused on:
-Guiding and coaching leadership teams to create robust human resource strategies  
-Delivering consulting services to create executive development and employee engagement strategies 
-Providing comprehensive assessment and development services designed to accelerate the development of high potential leaders 
-Designing and delivering leadership development programs including training on conflict resolution, 
performance management and coaching 
-Designing and delivering employee retention and engagement programs in partnership with the Centre for Talent Retention

"Get Keep Grow Inc." is the Canadian Partner and Affiliate of the Center for Talent Retention based in Denver Colorado.  Our teams workshops, assessments and strategic consulting have one sole purpose: to build capability in your organization, and its leaders to get, keep and grow their talent.

Chief Talent Officer

GoodLife Fitness

Provided strategic leadership to a team of HR/OD professionals to execute the re-alignment of HR and organizational effectiveness services and programs in support of the business strategy and emerging talent requirements. (6,000 employees across Canada) Developed and directed the execution of a comprehensive human resource strategy. Provided strategic HR council to the CEO/COO/CFO and senior leadership teams. Transformed the HR function into a consultative, results-driven, customer centric service delivery team.

Director - Human Resources & Organization Effectiveness (CHRO)

Fanshawe College

Adjunct Professor Human Resources

Ontario Government

Successful in creating and delivering business-oriented people solutions and developing strong ongoing client relationships, becoming a trusted advisor on organization and team change management initiative’s for this organization of 8500 employees. 
Delivered consulting services to the senior leadership teams on strategic human resources issues including: leadership development, leadership selection, succession management and performance management.

Recognized with the Ontario Public Service Award for Human Resource Management Innovation.

Senior Consultant, Organization Development/HR Strategy, Attorney General of Ontario

Mayne Nickless North America

Regional Senior Manager

Mayne Nickless North America 

Major Account Manager

National Operations Manager

A strategic human resources leader & leadership coach with over 25 years of bringing people-focused solutions to the most niggly business challenges to achieve results. With experience across the spectrum of HR practices, David’s specialities include:  talent management, executive coaching, process improvement, organizational change and transformation and leadership development.

Dave cofounded “get keep grow inc” a  Canadian employee engagement and retention professional services corporation.




Please note views and opinions expressed are my own and do not represent the views of my employer

It’s Okay to Not Be Okay…do you hold the space for others to express their feelings?
 
“Toxic positivity tasks the person in need with faking an emotional response that is totally disproportionate to what they are actually experiencing” - Vasundhara Sawhney

“If you’re still not convinced that being too positive can be toxic, consider its impact on the people you care about (including yourself): You may feel you’re being supportive by sending positive affirmations to a friend who is going through a difficult time, but in reality, you may be invalidating their feelings and harming them when they are already in a vulnerable state. Your positive affirmations create the idea that your friend is in some way incapable of handling their feelings. You may also be unintentionally gaslighting them by signaling that there isn’t really a problem at hand”-Vasundhara Sawhney

Vasundhara Sawhney suggests using phrases that affirm the other persons feelings and lets them know you are here to support them without expectation:

-It is okay to not feel okay right now.

-You should feel whatever emotions you want to feel.

-Take your time. I am with you and I’m listening.

-You’re allowed to feel this way. Your feelings are valid.

-Feel your feelings. Sit with them. Let them pass. And let others ride the wave of whatever emotions they’re feeling too. It’s okay.


Acknowledgment: Infographic by thepresentpsychologist  and post based on highlights from the article by Vasundhara Sawhney -link to the original article in the comments below 


#emotionalintelligence #compassionateleadership #compassion #empathy

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BRUNELLO GIANELLA

What new ways of thinking are you trying to incorporate into your life?

“Watch your thoughts, they become words.
Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.”  - Frank Outlaw


Here are 9 mindsets of the most successful people that can be developed through daily habits.  Thank you to Justin Wright - for sharing how:

1️⃣ Embrace curiosity.
↳ Ask questions. Invite new perspectives.
↳ Learning isn't a phase. It's a lifelong pursuit.

2️⃣ Focus on solutions.
↳ When problems arise, take a breath.
↳ Then ask: What can I do to fix this?

3️⃣ Reframe failure.
↳ Setbacks happen. Success is how you respond.
↳ Persistence beats talent every time.

4️⃣ Prioritize ruthlessly.
↳ Set clear goals. Say no to distractions.
↳ Consistency compounds. Small steps = big results.

5️⃣ Be resilient.
↳ Challenges will come. Prepare yourself mentally.
↳ When they hit, dig deep. Stay strong.

6️⃣ Seek wisdom.
↳ Surround yourself with people who inspire you.
↳ Listen to their stories. Learn from their mistakes.

7️⃣ Invest in yourself.
↳ Your health is your greatest asset.
↳ Prioritize sleep, nutrition, and exercise.

8️⃣ Keep your commitments.
↳ Long-term success is built on integrity.
↳ Do what you say. Show up on time.

9️⃣ Take responsibility. Give gratitude.
↳ Own your life. Your wins. Your losses.
↳ And be thankful for all of it.


Acknowledgement: this is a repost of an edited original post by Alex Brueckmann summarizing an original post and infographic by Justin Wright

I recommend following Alex and Justin on LinkedIn- they exceptional content contributors in the LinkedIn community.

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M. Nadia Vincent, MBA

Are you your own worst critic?
In this incredibly competitive society of ours, how many of us truly feel good about ourselves?

Discover the Power of Self-Compassion
It’s common to beat ourselves up for faults big and small. But according to psychologist Kristin Neff, that self-criticism comes at a price: It makes us anxious and dissatisfied with our life

Why Self-Compassion Trumps Self-Esteem
Researcher Kristin Neff reveals the benefits of going easy on yourself: less anxiety, less conflict, and more peace of mind in the article in the comments box below

An island of calm
Taken together, her research suggests that self-compassion provides an island of calm, a refuge from the stormy seas of endless positive and negative self-judgment, so that we can finally stop asking, “Am I as good as they are? Am I good enough?” By tapping into our inner wellsprings of kindness, acknowledging the shared nature of our imperfect human condition, we can start to feel more secure accepted, and alive

It does take work to break the self-criticizing habits of a lifetime, but at the end of the day, you are only being asked to relax, allow life to be as it is, and open your heart to yourself. It’s easier than you might think, and it could change your life

Acknowledgment: Kristin Neff 

#resiliency

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