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Graduate Diploma of Public Relations

NSCC

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Diploma - Graduate Diploma of Public Relations

International Trade

Forum for International Trade Training

Fredericton, New Brunswick

Bachelor of Arts

University of New Brunswick 

I’m the “business hug every entrepreneur needs”—at least, that’s what my clients tell me. I’m an entrepreneur, teacher, coach, and mentor. Every day I apply my skills and bring my broad experience in marketing, operations, and teaching to get dreams, strategies, and processes off the page and into the world successfully and joyfully.

As co-owner of Kelford Inc., I spend a fair amount of time translating complex entrepreneurial emotions and desires into clear operational, financial, and marketing actions so our clients can achieve meaningful business results and lifelong desires.

I practice what I preach and teach—structured joy to move you through your day, overcome barriers, and unlock opportunities. You can’t spell functional without FUN, and that’s what you’ll get with us—joy in the process, enjoyment in your business, and the structure to keep things moving strategically.

CITP

Unclear on how to best move that Big Idea from your recent innovation sprint or team brainstorm into something actionable—and better yet, measurable?! We're diving into all things strategy in this session and clearing the way to help you take your innovative ideas, big and small, and build out a practical strategy so they can be implemented in a way that's enjoyable to work on and sustainable to maintain! Enough with the complex plans that never get read. It's time to take the critical step between idea and implementation activities: strategy!

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Innovation: How to Build a Strategy You Enjoy Working On

From Notion to Roam to Obsidian to Craft to Apple Notes to a pen and piece of paper, the number of note-keeping apps and systems seems to grow every day. We're talking through how to find the system and the tech that works for your unique style and needs.

Technology: Revolutionise Your Notes with Top Tech-Focused Apps of Today!

Everyone has a role to play: Building a workplace culture for innovation. Learn how to listen and learn from your people and foster new ideas from within with less fear! 

Innovation: Innovation for the organization: building a culture that thrives on creativity

Do you know how to make a strategy you actually want to work on, and others do too? Or are you busy making plans that end up living on a shelf or the office intranet? Join us and learn how to build a path forward for your project that you'll be excited to work on and your team will be able to effectively support. 

Technology: How to Build a Strategy You Enjoy Working On

One of the biggest barriers to innovation is a fixed mindset. This mindset can exist in the innovator or in the system where the innovation needs to play out.  In this session we go beyond an established technique like Brainstorming to consider four other approaches to unlock the field of play, and the players so that players contribute, ideas flow and results in creative collaboration.

Innovation: Innovation for the team: Building team performance by nurturing innovative thinking

Everyone has a role to play at work. In this innovation for the Individual session we'll explore how to find and nurture your voice. You've got a perspective on your organisation, ideas worth sharing. Let's focus the spotlight to reveal those new ideas and opportunities. 

Innovation: Finding Your Voice Within Your Organisation

Join us for a fascinating discussion as we unpack what AI means for your work, your business, and your future. We'll explore critical considerations including how do you get started, how do you stay safe, and how do you keep innovating around AI?

Innovation: The AI Opportunity

With a market for tools and tech that never slows down, it can be hard to choose the right product for your project management. Join us for a discussion on project management tools and angles to consider when evaluating your options. There is no single "best" tool out there, but you can find the best one for you and your team!

Technology: Project Management Apps and Opinions

Join us for this lively discussion where we'll explore tips for building a genuine and compelling online persona. Learn how to leverage social media and professional platforms in a way that feels good, and that you can maintain!

Leah Sanford / Diploma - Graduate Diploma of Public Relations

Graduate Diploma of Public Relations

NSCC

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