Founding Facilitator's Profile
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Gwen McCauley, Founder, BizSavvyWoman™ |
Books:
Author of: The Alchemy of Energy: Exploring The CODE Model™, 2004
Co-author of: Sekhmet Rising: The restlessness of women's genius, 2006
In development: Splish Splash: Painting as Personal Discovery, a primer for budding artists
Published Articles:
"Oh Just Get Over It ...as if" by Gwen McCauley. March 2007. Published at www.ouicoach.com
"5 Tips to Making Your Networking Work" by Gwen McCauley. May 2007. Published at www.ouicoach.com
"Acing That Job Interview" by Gwen McCauley. May 2007. Published at www.ouicoach.com
"Creating a Great Work Experience" by Gwen McCauley. April 2007. Published at www.ouicoach.com
"Picking the Right Work Environment for you". April 2007. Published at www.ouicoach.com
"Calling it Quits as a Parent" by Gwen McCauley. August 2006. Published at www.ouicoach.com
"Deadheading for the future" by Gwen McCauley. July 2006. Published in Choicepoint newsletter and at www.ouicoach.com, www.wel-systems.com and at www.spiritcrossing.com
"Food is an 'F' Word ...but what an 'F' Word!" July 2006. Published at www.ouicoach.com, www.wel-systems.com and at www.spiritcrossing.com
"There is No Enlightenment ...get over it." by Gwen McCauley. June 2006. Published at www.spiritcrossing.com, www.ouicoach.com and www.wel-systems.com
"Fun is an 'F' Word". May 2006. Published at www.ouicoach.com and www.wel-systems.com and www.spiritcrossing.com
"Thoughts on The Therapy Model". By Gwen McCauley. May 2006. Published at www.ouicoach.com
"Low Standards ...pathway to a great life" by Gwen McCauley. December 2005. Published at www.ouicoach.com, www.wel-systems.com and www.spiritcrossing.com
"Best Practices ...the practice guaranteed to keep you small" by Gwen McCauley. July 2005. Published at www.ouicoach.com and www.wel-systems.com
"The Central Dogma of Business" by Gwen McCauley. March 2005. Published at www.ouicoach.com and www.wel-systems.com
"The Productivity Paradox" by Gwen McCauley. February 2005. Published by the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce and at www.ouicoach.com and www.wel-systems.com
"The Dream" by Gwen McCauley. September 2004. Published in Choicepoint newsletter and at www.ouicoach.com and www.wel-systems.com
"The Art of Choosing a Coach" by Gwen McCauley. September 2004. Published at www.ouicoach.com and www.wel-systems.com
"On Being Coach" by Gwen McCauley. June 2004. Published at www.ouicoach.com and www.wel-systems.com
"Leadership in a Quantum Age" by Gwen McCauley. June 2003. Published at www.ouicoach.com and www.wel-systems.com
"Thought Waves" series. Co-authored with Louise LeBrun. October 2001-March 2002. Australian Business Magazine, Sydney, AU.
"Leadership Options: A Holistic Model of Leadership". June 2001. Australian Business Magazine, Sydney, AU.
"Career Explorations Using The CODE Model™". September 2000. Tone Magazine. Published at www.ouicoach.com and www.wel-systems.com
Work History:
May 2007 – Founded and launched BizSavvyWoman™, a personal and professional development opportunity for women entrepreneurs
August 2006 – Re-launched Odysseys Unlimited Inc., providing coaching, workshops and retreat resources to individuals seeking support during major life transitions such as job loss, downsizing, retirement, divorce, etc.
May 2002 – Co-Founded The WEL-Systems® Institute, providing WEL-Systems based educational materials, coaching, learning experiences and intensive WEL-Systems certification experiences.
February 2001 – Co-founded Sekhmet Rising with Louise LeBrun to provide leadership development experiences for women.
July 1999 – Co-Founded The Productivity Group with Sandra Freeman, providing call centre consulting and producing "Customer Care", Ottawa's annual call centre conference.
September 1997 – Founded Odysseys Unlimited Inc., a consultancy providing leadership development, career transition and business coaching services, plus team building and organizational development processes and programs.
May 1994-October 1996 – National Director - Consulting Program Development, Phone Power, Stentor Telecommunications.
December 1992-April 1994 – Director, Application Development, Phone Power, Stentor
Nov 1990 – Nov 1992 – Director, Employment Equity Programs, Human Resources, Bell Canada.
April 1987 – October 1990 – Director - Marketing, Mediatel Division, Bell Canada.
December 1979-April 1987 – Various clerical and management positions in Bell Canada
June 1966-December 1979 – Various secretarial and clerical positions in the private sector, plus the University of Alberta, and Memorial University of Newfoundland
Personal Profile:
I am a very ordinary human being who lives an extraordinary life full of fulfillment and joy. I know absolutely that if I can create this life for myself anyone else can. Therefore, I coach, create and lead workshop and entice folks to spend time with me on professional development retreats to exotic locales so that they too can discover that a wondrous second half of life is possible for us all. No matter how many challenges, disappointments, disasters or successes you've had to date in your life, the future is yours to craft in whatever way you wish. The big question is: can you move beyond the limits you have set for yourself? I know you can because you are the same as me and I have done it!