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Mentorship: a Predictor of Success

Mentorship: a Predictor of Success

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Nov 3, 2018 | blog, Career Advice, Entrepreneurship, Recent Graduates ​

During the summer, Diana Davies-Harju, the CMO of Magnifi asked me to talk about the benefits of working with a coach, and mentorship as part of strategic planning at SparkFest. Sparkfest was an evening of networking, learning and inspiration for young tech...
Encore Entrepreneurship: The Gray Edge of the Wedge

Encore Entrepreneurship: The Gray Edge of the Wedge

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Aug 27, 2018 | blog, Career Advice, Entrepreneurship

Ask a lot of people to think of successful entrepreneurship and they’ll imagine a “millennial” in ripped jeans and rubber-toed sneakers, a couple of ping-pong tables close at hand. Well, not so fast. It turns out those of us with a touch of gray at our temples have...
The fine line between being fired and being retired … before you’re ready

The fine line between being fired and being retired … before you’re ready

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Mar 10, 2018 | blog, Career Advice, Mature Professionals ​

A while back, I had just finished writing a blog about “How not to fire an employee” when I saw an article pop up on my phone about a man who was fired after 43 years of loyal service. Even if you’re not a ‘math-lete’ it’s clear that this mature worker must be close...
What’s Riskier for Your Career? Getting Hired for a Job … or Becoming Self-Employed? (Part One)

What’s Riskier for Your Career? Getting Hired for a Job … or Becoming Self-Employed? (Part One)

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jul 1, 2017 | blog, Career Advice, Entrepreneurship

Over the past five years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with clients in their 40s and 50s while they were at a crossroads in their career. I consider this to be an exciting but challenging task because often these people are well-qualified in their professions and...
Q&A with Dr. Helen:  Ages have Stages

Q&A with Dr. Helen: Ages have Stages

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Mar 24, 2017 | blog, Career Advice, Mature Professionals ​, Recent Graduates ​

Lately, it seems like everyone I talk to is determined to really get ahead on the career front. The Q&A below highlights some of those work-related questions you might ask yourself  … and the answers you need. Q1. As a Career Coaching Psychologist, what...
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      Darko Z.

      It is rare that you come across standout talent and an expert like Dr. Helen Ofosu.
      The uniqueness is based on postgraduate studies, research, and professional practice combined with phenomenal personal qualities. Dr. Ofosu cares for the success of her clients.
      Ridiculously efficient, effective and resourceful, Dr. Ofosu will motivate you, help you re-discover your strengths and instill a self-confidence and belief. Then, concrete strategies will be deployed for getting you into the right career or preferred workplace. From there, personal and career development will naturally follow as a subsequent, positive, side effect.

      Dr. Helen Ofosu approach is second to none. Quote: “It’s more than career coaching, it’s career psychology.”

      Fortunately, Dr. Ofosu was my career coach and mentor.
      Hence, today I can proudly claim that I am in position to re-shape the future of the local commute by participating in Ottawa Light Rail Project funded by city of Ottawa, federal and provincial government of Canada.

      Thank you to Dr. Helen Ofosu with my heartfelt recommendation for career coaching.

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