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Join us live every Tuesday at 4:00 pm Eastern to talk about the latest trends in career services, leadership development, and all things career!
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We'll be sharing some of the insights from the latest trends white paper based on our annual Career Jam event.
You'll also get updated on the very latest in the industry and trends with job search, LinkedIn, branding, resume writing, coaching, business development, and more.
We broadcast live every week on the Career Thought Leaders Facebook page and YouTube Channel (free and open to the public).
Join us to learn and share your thoughts in the chat. CTL and RWA community members (Associates and program graduates) can contact Marie and be a guest to talk about your area of passion and expertise.
Join Every Tuesday on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareerThoughtLeaders
Join Every Tuesday on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/career-thought-leaders-consortium
Creative Careers Unlocked: Reflections & Strategies for Effective Coaching
Thursday 8/21, Noon-2 PM Eastern (Zoom)
Learn from three expert panelists with specialized experience in guiding students and clients pursuing creative or artistic careers. Drawing from their backgrounds in career coaching, the panelists will share reflections, insights, and strategies for coaches who seek to help creatives navigate professional challenges, identify opportunities, and build fulfilling careers.
Speakers:
George Hemcher, Career Development Coordinator, The Center for Performing and Cinematic Arts, Temple University
George Hemcher is the Career Development Coordinator for the Center for Performing and Cinematic Arts at Temple University, where he supports over 1,200 theater, film, music, and dance students through professional development programming and individualized career coaching. Previously, George served as Youth Opera Coordinator at Sarasota Opera, involved in youth and mainstage productions, educational outreach, and conducting, including assistant conductor roles for several notable works. He has sat on the board of the Fabulous Arts Foundation, advocating for LGBTQ+ artists, and on OPERA America's Community Engagement and Education steering committee.
An active pianist and coach, George currently works with OperaDelaware, including the world premiere of Derrick Wang’s Fearless, and serves as principal pianist for the Greater South Jersey Chorus. His past collaborations span respected organizations such as Delaware Valley Opera, Regina Opera, and DCINY at Carnegie Hall. With experience as a staff pianist and music director at institutions like Hofstra University and USDAN Summer Camp, George has performed in over 40 operatic productions ranging from Verdi to Britten. He holds a BS in Music Merchandising from Hofstra University and an MM in Piano Accompanying from Manhattan School of Music.
Veronica Scarpellino, Founder, Goldfinch Leadership
Veronica Scarpellino is an Executive Career Transition Coach, Creative Thought Partner, and the founder of Goldfinch Leadership. A former higher ed leader and formally trained artist turned certified coach, she specializes in helping professionals navigate career pivots and tap into their Creative Intelligence—the intersection of emotional intelligence, strategic action, and creative problem-solving. With over 20 years of experience, Veronica has supported artists, innovators, analysts, and changemakers as they reimagine their next chapter. She holds the PCC credential from the International Coaching Federation and is a Board Certified Coach in Executive, Leadership, and Career Coaching. Veronica is also a member of Forefront: Powered by Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches. Her latest book, Second Draft: Rewrite Your Midlife Career with Creative Intelligence, offers practical tools for navigating transitions with purpose and originality.
Elisa Seeherman, Associate Director of Career Services, Penn State Great Valley
Elisa Seeherman is the Associate Director of Career Services at Penn State Great Valley, supporting students pursuing graduate degrees in business, engineering, data science, and AI. She previously served as the Director of Career Services at University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA from 1998 to 2024. In this capacity, she was responsible for the leadership and coordination of comprehensive career counseling and guidance for students and alumni pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in creative disciplines in the visual and performing arts.
Elisa has a B.A. in Speech Communication from Ithaca College and an M.S. in Counseling and Human Relations from Villanova University. She is certified to administer and interpret the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), a tool that has been providing insight into individuals' strengths for decades, and also obtained a Certificate of Completion in Fundamentals of Human Resource Management.
NCDA CEUs: This program is eligible for 2 NCDA CEUs.
Act 48 credit:
PACDA and PSCA members: After the event, complete the post-event survey, then email ceu@thepacda.org to obtain your certificate of attendance, which you can then submit via the PSCA website.
Not a PACDA or PSCA member?: You may be able to obtain Act 48 credit. After the event, complete the post-event survey, then email ceu@thepacda.org to obtain your certificate of attendance. Submit this to the Pennsylvania Department of Education via your local education agency, which will have the final say on whether this program qualifies for Act 48 credit. Or, you may submit via the Pennsylvania School Counselor Association for $10.
National Speakers Association (NSA) Philadelphia Chapter
This month we will be discussing "Do You Talk Funny? 7 Habits to Become a Better (and Funnier) Public Speaker," by David Nihill, 2016, 208 pages
https://www.amazon.com/Do-You-Talk-Funny-Funnier/dp/1942952279/
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Adventures in Private Practice September 8th at 12:00PM
Thinking about launching your own private practice—or looking to grow the one you’ve already built? Join us for an inspiring and practical panel discussion with three dynamic professionals who’ve successfully carved their own paths in the world of private practice:
Lauren Barlow, MBTI, CCSP, GCDF
Dominque Dove, LPC, CCC
Dr. Analia Gomez Vidal, CPC
They’ll share real stories, lessons learned, and strategies for building sustainable, values-driven practices that reflect their individual visions. Whether you're in the early stages or ready to take your practice to the next level, this conversation will offer fresh insights, encouragement, and actionable ideas to support your journey.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from those who’ve done it—and are still evolving.
Register Here
This session is free for MACCA members, $10 for non-members
Tired of writing and re-writing your speeches? Are you going back to the drawing board Every Single Time a meeting planner calls and asks, “Do You Speak About…..”? In this high performance presentation, sought after motivational speaker Elizabeth McCormick will deconstruct and dissect her introduction, opening, and one of her signature messages to reveal the speech-writing strategies that keep her booked at an average of 100 events a year (paid) without having to constantly rewrite her speech. Strategy should have been Elizabeth’s middle name- and she’ll answer your questions, provide her personal speech template as well as examples of how to use this, and you’ll even leave with a BONUS GIFT from Elizabeth to help you Amplify Your Business.
More information: Here
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We look forward to another great opportunity for networking, conversation, and meeting talented local authors at the Pyramid Club! Enjoy delicious light bites, a glass of wine, and the beautiful view of our city from the 52nd floor of the Mellon Building.
Our current esteemed guest authors:
Mazie Colen: https://www.amazon.com/Accelerate-Your-Success-Coaching-Discovering/dp/B0DCT6CDXC/
Ken Sher: https://www.amazon.com/Whats-TRUST-Got-Transforming-Leadership/dp/B0FJ5QW5X2/
Frank Spencer: https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Success-Build-Great-Career/dp/1998528278/
Theresa Hummel-Krallinger: "Make Waves: A Career Pathing Guide to Stand Out, Stay Employable, and Sail Ahead" (Available Soon!)
More Information and Registration
PACDA Members: register at a discount using the promo code in Member Resources.
MACCA: 55th Annual Conference
Submit a program proposal for consideration incorporating the theme, Back to the Future; MACCA's 55th Annual Conference. What’s Old & What’s New in the field of Career Development? What do you currently use that goes back to the roots of career theory and what future developments have influenced the field. We invite you to put in your presentation proposals tying to our Back to the future theme.
Please submit proposals no later than July 15.
PACDA members register at a discount using code in Member Resources
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