Sharing something personal here isn’t easy, but it matters. Supporting a loved one as a long-distance caregiver shaped how I see aging, health, and the gaps families face. In this podcast episode, I share how that experience ultimately led me toward a new career path in the nonprofit sector—focused on prevention, advocacy, and better supportContinue reading “Lived experience matters!”
Category Archives: Professional Development
AI as Companion: Strengthening or Weakening Human Connection?
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a constant companion, which can be both a benefit and a drawback. There are compelling arguments for and against the social impacts of AI, particularly in relation to social skills, communication, and empathy—key components of healthy human relationships and social harmony. While AI can reduce loneliness and support interpersonal development,Continue reading “AI as Companion: Strengthening or Weakening Human Connection?”
Making an impact: what’s your cup of tea?
You can’t boil the ocean, but you can make many cups of tea. That’s a note to self that I read frequently in 2024. Instead of being overwhelmed by the myriad challenges of managing many responsibilities, I focused on 3 this year – 2024 began with a profound realization at the Alzheimer’s Disease International ConferenceContinue reading “Making an impact: what’s your cup of tea?”
100 ABC Women Award
For me, leadership and mentorship have always gone hand in hand in my career in the private and social sectors. I strongly encourage everyone to empower others; to lead in building innovative community programs; and to offer thought leadership that promotes career development, health, and well-being. From my experience, the impact is exponential.
Leaders should hire for attitude and then train technical skills
Soft skills such as interpersonal relationships, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and courage are important factors in hiring decisions. Leaders are better off hiring for attitude and then training or coaching technical skills.
theBIGpicture Camille 