The book GRIEVING: A SPIRITUAL PROCESS FOR CATHOLICS by Paula Kosin offers a refreshing approach to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one.WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT FROM OTHER GRIEF BOOKS? A licensed clinical professional counselor, Paula combines best practices for healthy grieving from the mental health field with the spiritual support of contemporary Catholic Christian spirituality. Written in a warm, compassionate way that includes relatable examples and stories. This book is… Show more The book GRIEVING: A SPIRITUAL PROCESS FOR CATHOLICS by Paula Kosin offers a refreshing approach to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one.WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT FROM OTHER GRIEF BOOKS? A licensed clinical professional counselor, Paula combines best practices for healthy grieving from the mental health field with the spiritual support of contemporary Catholic Christian spirituality. Written in a warm, compassionate way that includes relatable examples and stories. This book is ideal for grieving individuals and those who want to know how to support them, book groups, and as a gift for anyone who needs support and credible information on how to find their new path ahead while honoring their deceased loved one.TERRIFIC AS A "GIVEAWAY" to family members of a deceased loved one, to participants at a retreat, presentation, or conference, Perfect as a gift, or for book groups, and as a discussion tool for groups of family members or friends. A MUST-HAVE for priests, deacons, pastoral ministers, chaplains, spiritual directors, campus ministers, college students and young adults, medical and mental health professionals, funeral directors, police, fire, and first responders, and hospice staff and volunteers. NOTE - PAULA WELCOMES INVITATIONS TO SPEAK on healthy grieving (virtually and in-person) to community and employee groups, and TV, radio and podcast interviews - and for faith-based groups, incorporating spirituality. Message through LinkedIn providing email and phone number. TO ORDER: https://www.amazon.com/Grieving-Spiritual-Catholics-Paula-Kosin/dp/1616717238?/FOR QUANTITY ORDERS: Contact LTP (www.ltp.org) directly. Also a CONTRIBUTING AUTHOR for the book, GUIDE TO FORMING A PARISH BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY by Robert Valle, (Liturgy Training Publications). I developed and wrote the facilitator's guide chapter on setting up and facilitating a 7-session grief support group. Makes it easy for a parish to offer a grief support group! Show less

KORN FERRY ADVANCE: Career Coach and webinar presenter for this global management consulting firm.

OWNER of a practice doing what I love to do and do very well: Consulting and advising, writing and marketing projects, career coaching, training, group facilitation, and serving as a keynote / guest speaker. I thrive on variety.WGN 720 RADIO: Interviewed on Chicago's largest talk radio station on the value of early career planning for students and how parents can help them make successful transitions to college and career (Link to podcast appears below). Also Job Search During the… Show more OWNER of a practice doing what I love to do and do very well: Consulting and advising, writing and marketing projects, career coaching, training, group facilitation, and serving as a keynote / guest speaker. I thrive on variety.WGN 720 RADIO: Interviewed on Chicago's largest talk radio station on the value of early career planning for students and how parents can help them make successful transitions to college and career (Link to podcast appears below). Also Job Search During the Holidays, and Going Beyond "Thank You for Your Service."NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Medill School of Journalism, Media, and Integrated Marketing Communications: Job search and interview coach for undergrad and graduate students, including international students.OAKTON COLLEGE, Des Plaines, IL. Adjunct Instructor for the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce "Back to Work Boot Camp" program since 2018. Coach military veterans on job search and resumes. My way of giving back.USA TODAY COMMENTARY: "Vigil for a Veteran: No one, especially one who sacrificed so much, should die alone." Online and print edition Nov. 10, 2020. 2.6 million. readers.CHICAGO TRIBUNE OP-ED: "Let's go beyond 'Thank you for your service.’” Online and print edition Nov. 10, 2020.SAMPLE PRESENTATIONS: Let Your Voice Be Heard: Writing and Pitching Opinion Pieces, Commentaries and Interview Topics for Print, Online and Radio (Ideal for professional organizations)Mental Health is Just as Important as Physical Health (Overview for employees, professional groups, and faith-based groups)The Great Resignation: What It Is and Its Implications for Career CounselorsVacationing with God: Staying at Benedictine Monasteries (Nurturing spirituality + travel)Handling Grief During the Holidays Show less

ON THE LEADERSHIP TEAM for a career assessment and counseling organization which is part of the Ball Foundation. Held dual role with both consulting and marketing/business development responsibilities.As CAREER CONSULTANT, provided coaching for executives, mid-career professionals, young professionals, and students. Helped them make more informed college and career decisions that led to fulfilling and successful careers.Analyzed and interpreted highly complex information from… Show more ON THE LEADERSHIP TEAM for a career assessment and counseling organization which is part of the Ball Foundation. Held dual role with both consulting and marketing/business development responsibilities.As CAREER CONSULTANT, provided coaching for executives, mid-career professionals, young professionals, and students. Helped them make more informed college and career decisions that led to fulfilling and successful careers.Analyzed and interpreted highly complex information from several assessments: the Ball Aptitude Battery, Strong Interest Inventory, 16PF Personality Factor Questionnaire, a Values Survey and a Job Satisfaction Survey. Identified opportunities for career advancement, reasons for job performance difficulties, and careers where the client would be most likely to experience the highest levels of professional success and personal fulfillment.As MARKETING MANAGER, initiated and managed business and relationship development activities as well as public speaking engagements and workshops, to create brand/category awareness and to educate about college and career success issues. Increased client volume by over 300%. Wrote over 100 articles on college and career success. Marketing communications included email newsletter, direct mail, advertising, social media (Facebook, YouTube), brochures and other collateral. Established partnerships with the Northern Illinois University Alumni Association and the Northwestern University Center for Talent Development (gifted students and their families).FREQUENT SPEAKER at professional conferences, colleges and universities, high schools, corporations, and community groups. Interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, ABC 7 TV Morning News, WGN 720AM Radio, Yahoo!Education, MSNBC.com, and other media on career and workplace issues and trends. Show less

MANAGED A NEW INITIATIVE CONTRIBUTING TO TELLABS' REPUTATION AS AN EMPLOYER OF CHOICE.Facilitated the alignment of employee career goals with organizational needs and strategic direction, increasing employee engagement, job satisfaction, level of contribution, and retention. Provided career planning workshops, coached managers and employees, and developed content for intranet website for a global workforce of 7,000. Position was eliminated as a result of staff reductions of over 2/3… Show more MANAGED A NEW INITIATIVE CONTRIBUTING TO TELLABS' REPUTATION AS AN EMPLOYER OF CHOICE.Facilitated the alignment of employee career goals with organizational needs and strategic direction, increasing employee engagement, job satisfaction, level of contribution, and retention. Provided career planning workshops, coached managers and employees, and developed content for intranet website for a global workforce of 7,000. Position was eliminated as a result of staff reductions of over 2/3 of Tellabs' workforce due to business conditions (Dot-Com Bust).PRESENTED THE RESULTS OF MY ORIGINAL RESEARCH on corporate career development programs at the INTERNATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE and the NATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE. ESTABLISHED THE CORPORATE CAREER DEVELOPMENT FORUM, the first virtual global community of practice for internal corporate career development professionals where best practices, trends, and program information were shared. The 14 participating companies included Hallmark, American Express, TD Bank (Canada), and Daimler-Chrysler. Show less

OWNER of a training, career coaching, and organizational development practice. CLIENTS included:- Right Management (Global Talent and Management / Career Transition / Outplacement Firm)- Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago (Diversity Training) - Northwestern Memorial Home Health Care (Culture Change/Executive Team)- Women's Bar Association of Illinois (Strategic Planning)- Heller Financial (Teambuilding, Coaching)- Motorola (Work/Life Balance)RECEIVED… Show more OWNER of a training, career coaching, and organizational development practice. CLIENTS included:- Right Management (Global Talent and Management / Career Transition / Outplacement Firm)- Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago (Diversity Training) - Northwestern Memorial Home Health Care (Culture Change/Executive Team)- Women's Bar Association of Illinois (Strategic Planning)- Heller Financial (Teambuilding, Coaching)- Motorola (Work/Life Balance)RECEIVED AN INNOVATIONS IN TRAINING & EDUCATION AWARD for development and implementation of a comprehensive 2-week training program that significantly changed the service delivery paradigm for Right Management. Conducted train-the-trainer classes for over 50 career consultants across the U.S. This career transition / job search training program was used for thousands of Right Management clients in the U.S., Canada, Australia and the U.K. The program made more efficient use of consultant staff and offered more effective preparation for job seekers in a shorter time frame.As LEAD ADJUNCT CAREER CONSULTANT for Right Management, conducted hundreds of outplacement workshops and coaching sessions for downsized employees of Fortune 500 companies. Chosen to manage long-term projects - major career centers for 100+ downsized employees at companies like Honeywell (Allied Signal), Navistar, and 3M. I also was invited to several pitching sessions with potential client companies, an out-of-the ordinary practice. CO-AUTHORED THE AWARD-WINNING PARENT GUIDE "Getting Started: Talking With Your Child About Career Choices," published by The Ball Foundation, which sold over 100,000 copies. It earned the Award for Excellence and Innovation from the American Association for Career Education. Trained with my hero, Richard Nelson Bolles, author of the classic bestseller, "What Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers". Media resource on career trends and issues for the Chicago Tribune. Show less

CONSULTANT AND LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS PARTNER to line managers, up to Senior Vice President level, concerning employee job performance, talent review, individual development planning, manager and employee coaching, training needs assessment, change management, and human resources concerns. Citibank had 54 retail branches across the Chicago area at the time, and well over 1200 employees.MANAGED A TEAM of four professional trainers. We developed and conducted management, sales… Show more CONSULTANT AND LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS PARTNER to line managers, up to Senior Vice President level, concerning employee job performance, talent review, individual development planning, manager and employee coaching, training needs assessment, change management, and human resources concerns. Citibank had 54 retail branches across the Chicago area at the time, and well over 1200 employees.MANAGED A TEAM of four professional trainers. We developed and conducted management, sales and customer service training programs as well as teambuilding interventions, all designed to improve employee and team performance, productivity, job satisfaction and bank profitability. MY TEAM OF 8 TRAINERS was rewarded with a trip to - yes - Disney World for outstanding results developing and delivering week-long trainings for the staffs of 54 retail branches related to a year-long major systems conversion project. COACHED DEPARTMENT AND BRANCH MANAGERS to analyze and deliver team results from the annual Citi-wide employee survey and to facilitate the action planning process with their entire team.FACILITATED EMPLOYEE FORUMS held with Bill Atwell, the President. Provided feedback and recommendations on trends in employee concerns to him and his senior management team.RECEIVED THE CITICORP SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD – top 1% employees worldwide – recognizing my long-term business partner relationship supporting the Business and Professional Banking Groups in both Chicago and Washington, DC. At Citibank, I worked with some of the best, brightest, and most hardworking people I have ever known. Show less