I would be honoured to collaborate with you and your team to create and deliver a workshop unique to your organization. Below is a sample of workshop topics that have been designed for newcomers, youth and young adults, leaders in the private, public and non-profit sectors and community groups.
Strategies for being successful at work
Our goal is to share information about the behaviours that can promote or inhibit success in the workplace with employees who are seeking new opportunities or those who are underemployed and desire to move into a different position.
Emerging Leaders
Our goal in this workshop is to assist individuals with the development of a new mindset and provide them with strategies for their journey to leadership. New leaders are provided with guidance on how to engage and coach their employees by applying day to day human resources practices. Guidance will be shared on the following key areas of concern; Talent Management (Recruitment and Hiring), Total Rewards (Compensation/Benefits), Preparing for difficult workplace scenarios, Employee and Labour Relations, Employee Wellness, Health, and Safety, Workforce Development (Training, Coaching and Performance Management), Employment Legislation.
Women in Leadership (You Belong Here)
In this workshop we discuss some of the systemic barriers that limit women's path to leadership and focus on strategies to help them address barriers to become leaders for now and the future.
Leading Significantly
In this conversation with senior leaders we discuss the importance of leaving an organizational legacy which thrives in your presence and your absence. Key topic areas include, Strategic Workforce planning (Succession Planning, Retention Programs, Talent Attraction), Leadership Development, Risk Management and fostering an inclusive, innovative organizational culture.
Young and New Workers Information Session
In this workshop we aim to educate youth, newcomers and workers on their rights and responsibilities as employees working in Ontario and the rights and responsibilities of federally and provincially regulated organizations.
The Interview is not what you think!
In this learning session we discuss the purpose of job interviews, share tips on how to prepare for virtual, in-person and multi-stage interviews and other selection assessments, building a relevant portfolio and the importance of developing the learners mindset as your interview perspective.
Work, Identity and Belief, from Illusion to Illumination
Our goal in this workshop is to guide participants through their journey to discovering their authentic self and living their values in all aspects of their lives.
Human Resources Fundamentals
In this workshop series we providing training to management on the fundamentals of people management including, creating and developing an inclusive well performing team, Working within a unionized environment, Hiring Considerations, Performance Management, Workplace Accommodations and so much more.
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Testimonials from team members, clients, colleagues, and leaders.
"Marcella, it has been a pleasure collaborating with and introducing you to our PMI Carolinas community. I am confident that I can speak for our team when I say that we look forward to partnering with you again in the future."
"The Speaker (Marcella P. Kowalchuk) presented to the PMI Carolina North chapter a topic listed as 'Key Insights for Building PM Skills' that highlighted these talking points: Know your Knowledge, Know your Environment and Value Time.
This interaction was a first for Marcella Kowalchuk Consulting Inc with the PMI Carolina organization and the speaker's presentation was informative, her interaction with the team was engaging, as this led to multiple back & forth communication activity with attendees. The content was very helpful to the audience.
Ms. Kowalchuk, as an HR consultant, has a very insightful perspective on how PM's can reshape their thinking. More importantly, the shared content was lively, enlightening and noteworthy for all PM's. I would recommend her service to other PMI national chapters or other professional services groups."
"..you taught me a lot and were so clear and supportive." Client
"You exemplify what it is to be a professional advisor and supportive colleague. We only worked together briefly, but I learned so much - it not only made me better in the moment, but I still still draw upon what I learned from you all these years later."
"Your dedication, expertise, win win style, and positive approach are one of a kind. I will always be very grateful that I got the opportunity to be a part of your team. You were truly a great leader, supervisor, and mentor." Client
"Marcella has that kind of wisdom that allows people to learn in comfort; her kind personality and unique way of thinking makes it easy for people to participate and consider opportunities for improvement."
"Marcella was able to connect with our leaders and incorporated their experiences into her presentation to make the session meaningful.
She shared her expertise in a workshop for us with positive evaluation responses from all and she took the time to answer individual questions afterwards. Thank you Marcella!" - Georgina Richardson Employment Specialist Jobs Caledon - Caledon Community Services"
See who else has worked with Marcella
Project Management Institute (PMI Carolinas), Christian Horizons, Punjabi Community Health Services, Caledon Community Services, Enactus Sheridan - Women in Business Committee (Diversity and Inclusion - discussion panel), Peel Leadership Centre, Holy Child Catholic School, Press for Progress: An Expert Panel Discussion Relevant to Women in Business (Sheridan College Alumni), Raise Foundation, Human Resources Professional Association-Peel, Dixie-Bloor Neighbourhood Centre, Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association Inc, Girl Guides of Canada, Rotaract Mississauga, Human Resources Professional Association of Peel, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Rotary Club of Palgrave