by Beth Cougler Blom | Jan 6, 2013 | Business back end
I realized that I’ve been putting off writing this inaugural blog post for 2013 because I wasn’t really sure what to say. Truthfully it’s been hanging over my head that at the beginning of last year I chose a “word to live by” for 2012... by Beth Cougler Blom | Nov 7, 2012 | Facilitation, Online facilitation
This month seems to be all about online education for me as I’m currently facilitating a month-long online course for Volunteer Victoria and taking an Instructional Skills Workshop Online course (also one month long) through my work at Royal Roads University. Our ISWO... by Beth Cougler Blom | Oct 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
As a facilitator, one of the ways in which I maintain a connection to the community and keep tabs on what other people are doing these days is networking. I was at the Danielle LaPorte evening for Bridges for Women (organized by Carolyne Taylor of YoUnlimited.com and... by Beth Cougler Blom | Sep 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
I am thankful that when I make time to volunteer, new opportunities come my way. I am thankful for audiences that participate, challenge and support. I am thankful for people’s understanding of my need to put boundaries around the time I spend on work. I am... by Beth Cougler Blom | Aug 6, 2012 | Facilitation, Workshops
Like many people I can sometimes be a real procrastinator. Often it involves things I don’t really want to be doing in the first place, but sometimes it includes work that I actually really do love. These days it’s busyness that takes me to that place,... by Beth Cougler Blom | Jun 28, 2012 | Facilitation
Happy summer – finally! While I’m not sure that “real” summer has hit us yet here in Victoria, at least the calendar says it should be warm out every day and mostly the afternoons cooperate. But I’m not sure that I’m taking a summer... by Beth Cougler Blom | May 31, 2012 | Facilitation
After taking the interactive visuals course in May I’ve been searching for any and all opportunities to incorporate graphics and visuals into my work. Luckily an opportunity came my way a couple of weeks ago to support Leadership Victoria and Volunteer Victoria... by Beth Cougler Blom | May 12, 2012 | Facilitation, Workshops
So much has happened in the last few weeks, I’ve barely had time to sit down and write about it. So tonight I scratch out a few minutes for an update. Last week I spent three full days taking Christina Merkley’s Fundamentals of Interactive-Visuals course... by Beth Cougler Blom | Apr 24, 2012 | Facilitation, Workshops
The Fundamentals of Event and Conference Management course that I am teaching for Camosun College starting this Saturday is a go! Visit here to register: http://camosun.ca/ce/business-leadership.html#518F I’ve got some great speakers lined up as well as a site...