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CDP Practice Matters

CDP Practice Matters, hosted by Bella Doswell and Nava Jakubovicz, is open to all career practitioners across Ontario. This monthly lunch-and-learn webinar provides an opportunity for professional development, connection, and shared learning within the career development community.

Sessions take place on the third Thursday of each month during the noon hour, running from September through June. Each webinar features timely and relevant topics designed to support CDPs in their ongoing practice and professional growth.

The series is designed to keep career practitioners engaged with current trends, practical tools, and meaningful discussions that support continuous learning and strengthen professional practice across the field.

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Bella Doswell CCDP®, RCDP is a Canada-certified and UK-registered Career Transition & Talent Development Coach, Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner, and Co-Creator of the global #SoMuchMoreThanTalkingAboutJobs CDP advocacy campaign. With 20 years of international experience supporting professionals across sectors and seniority levels, she brings deep expertise in career development theory, change psychology, psychometrics, and evidence-based practice to the CDP community.  

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Nava Jakubovicz has been helping people better understand themselves, appreciate their strengths, their values and what really matters to them for over 25 years.  She brings training in applied psychology, assessment, counselling, holistic narrative career, as well as experience as a Psycho-educational/Psycho-vocational Consultant, Career Counsellor, and as a Senior Manager in a Social Service agency.

Upcoming Dates and Topics

June 18 Practice Matters

Thursday June 18th, 2026

 

Presenter: Ruchita Malik, Principal Project Manager. Spearheading critical regulatory initiatives for top-tier banks in Canada.  

 

Topic: Real Stories from a Newcomer: What I Wish CDPs Knew About Newcomers. 

 

Having successfully navigated the Canadian employment landscape upon arriving 5 years ago, Ruchita now shares her experiences by guiding new immigrants through the complexities of the Canadian job market as a volunteer mentor.

New Zoom Link for June 18


https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84674609327?pwd=WHknwxyblq6riSwsUeH7J29IDPA16s.1

Meeting ID: 846 7460 9327
Passcode: 274487

No meetings in July and August, but stay tuned for information regarding the fall sessions.

 

Mark the future dates for season 2026/2027 for CDP Practice Matters on your calendar.

Thursday September 17th 2026

 

Thursday October 22nd 2026

 

Thursday November 19th 2026

 

Thursday January 21st 2027

 

Thursday February 18th 2027 - CANNEXUS Catch Up

 

Thursday March 18th 2027

 

Thursday April 15th 2027

 

Thursday May 20th 2027

 

Thursday June 17th 2027

Call for Speakers

If you would like to present or lead/facilitate a specific discussion relevant to CDPs, please get in touch with your hosts Bella or Nava

Bella Doswell - bella@bdcareerservices.com   Nava Jakubovicz - navajakubovicz@rogers.com

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