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About

Nadine has over 25 years experience as an adult educator. She has worked with businesses and organizations in the private and public sectors, and academia, across Canada. Nadine has facilitated courses, workshops, and seminars, provides keynote speeches and has hosted numerous events.

Nadine is a life long learner. She has a Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) from Dalhousie University, a Certificate and Master of Adult Education from St. Francis Xavier University and is a Practitioner with the Prior Learning Centre in Halifax. Nadine continues to expand her background and expertise by participating in ongoing and continuous personal and professional development.

Nadine is a member of many professional organizations and associations including the Halifax Executives Association, Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, the Canadian Society for Training and Development, Entrepreneurs with Disabilities, the Centre for Women in Business, Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education, Toastmasters International, the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists, and the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia, where she is a regular contributor to their professional newsletter.

Nadine contributes to her community through work with various organizations and initiatives. She serves on the Boards of several organizations including TEAMWork Cooperative (www.teamworkcooperative.ns.ca). She has received various awards and recognitions over the years; one of great personal significance is the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award from HRH Prince Phillip. Nadine is also an award winning Toastmaster and mentor. In her spare time, she enjoys the arts, sports, dancing, travelling and continuous learning.

Nadine is an instinctive learner, a natural facilitator and a passionate educator. In addition to working with businesses and organizations, she coaches individuals in the area of personal effectiveness and professional development.

Testimonials

I found the workshop very beneficial because it made me sit down and think about a lot of things you don’t necessarily think about; reflect internally and think about how others would perceive my actions.

– Franchise Owner, SDM Corp

This was the first workshop in a long time where I felt real learning.

– Project Leader, Katimavik

  • Team Building

    • Are you concerned your workplace is not functioning as well as it could?
    • Are challenges with different communication styles affecting your bottom line?
    • Are there “rumblings” of discontent among your workforce?


    Learn
    • Ways to increase collaboration, resource and information sharing
    • How to resolve communication challenges
    • How to establish individual and team accountability
  • Drug & Alcohol Awareness

    • Do you know how to identify an employee that may be abusing drugs or alcohol?
    • Are you troubled by the potential liabilities of ignoring this problem?
    • Do you struggle with how to tackle this sensitive topic?


    Learn
    • How to mitigate your legal and ethical responsibilities
    • The hidden and real costs of substance abuse
    • Strategies to address substance abuse in the workplace
  • Coaching

    • Do your employees have ongoing conflicts that are affecting work performance?
    • Do you have an accountability issue that would benefit from the input of an unbiased external resource?
    • Are you concerned about the communication and motivation of your employees?


    Learn
    • Proven communication strategies that support teamwork and profitability
    • Key issues to enhance motivation and collaboration
    • Accountability and action planning to support continuous improvement