Hello all!
My name is
Vera Keown. I am an executive coach and facilitator. I've been a special and academic librarian for 27 years, the last 7 as an Associate University Librarian and currently the Organizational Development Librarian at the University of Manitoba. I have been coaching professionals and leaders from many professions since 2019.
Through coaching, I empower people to realize their true potential so that they experience success and fulfillment in all their pursuits. I partner with clients so that they can become the leader they were meant to be through confidential, one-on-one executive and leadership coaching. I equip leaders with the skills, knowledge, and competencies to bring out the best in others through our leadership coach training. I provide insight with assessments and tools to enhance personal and team effectiveness. Finally, I champion innovation, collaboration, and positive change through engaging and energizing group and team facilitation and coaching.
I'm very excited to be part of the the Library Consulting IG. It has been a wonderful experience to meet other consultants, learn about what they do, and learn from each other. I'm really looking forward to this session! It is so great to have a community like this.
I little bit about me...., I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada with my husband, teenage son, and our yellow lab mix dog. When I'm not working, I love spending as much time as possible in the great outdoors, travelling the world to experience new cultures, and I have recently taken up roller skating again!
Cheers,
Vera
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Vera Keown
Organizational Development Librarian
University of Manitoba
She/Her/Hers
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Original Message:
Sent: Mar 03, 2022 06:13 AM
From: Valerie Edwards
Subject: Library Consulting IG | Member Connections
Hello Fellow Core Library Consulting Interest Group Members!
As the date (March 8th) approaches for Core's Interest Group Week events, it seems like the perfect time to shine light on our membership.
I invite all of you to join in me in sharing a brief introduction of yourself, your work, and what you value about our group. Here I go...
I left my position as a HS Librarian after 17 years to work as an Account Implementation and Support Manager at TeachingBooks.net. During that time I was active in ALA via AASL serving in Affiliate Assembly, on the AASL Board & Executive Committee and for a term as the AASL Division Councilor. I loved every minute of it.
When I established a consulting firm, I knew I wanted to continue my career in the library world. With certification as a Conflict Mediator, my work focuses on team building and strengthening professional relationships which often begins with some level of conflict resolution.
I am excited to be serving as Co-Chair of the Library Consulting Interest Group. The active members have been welcoming and supportive which is exactly what I was hoping for and I'd love to meet all of you and build on this community.
Some personal info, I live in WI about an hour north of Madison with my spouse, Dave and a sassy rescue dog, Josie. We are looking forward to being able to start traveling and have a trip planned to take our godson, Jacob to New Orleans for his spring break/16th birthday celebration.
Okay, enough about me to kick us off. Your turn....
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Valerie Edwards
Owner
P2G Consulting LLC
She/Her/Hers
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