East&West Dialogue | Umbilical cords: Canadian Ties to Two Bengals

In our East&West Dialogues, guest speakers of different heritages volunteer their time and expertise to share life experiences, thoughts, and concerns with audience, and have a dialogue with them.

In this session, through poetry and conversation, Ayesha Chatterjee and Laboni Islam, two Bengali- Canadian writers will explore their roots in West Bengal (in modern-day India) and East Bengal (modern-day Bangladesh).  Continue reading “East&West Dialogue | Umbilical cords: Canadian Ties to Two Bengals”

EAWLC Lunch Hour for Business Etiquette Coaching: Executive Presence

This Fall, we proudly bring the renowned communication skills trainer Ric Phillips to our audience for workplace culture and business etiquette coaching!

 

Ranked #13 Communication Professional in the World by Global Gurus 2022, Ric specializes in Leadership Development, Business Consulting, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Team Building, Executive Coaching, and Corporate Training.  He will come to the East and West Learning Connections to gladly share his expertise, and answer audience’s questions.

 

In this session, Ric will talk about executive presence, the manners illustrating the ability to be an assertive, inspiring and engaging leader.  Please come with questions to get the most out of Ric!  He is also open to all other questions on communication skills, either interpersonal or at the corporate level, that you have had when dealing with work, school or day-to-day life.

 

Free online English event, translation transcripts of different languages available

 

Time: Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 12 – 1 P.M. (Eastern Time)

 

Zoom registration link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0oc-qppzgsHdywJIUwMf_uTEGxCcrajls-

 

  • We encourage you to frame your questions beforehand in a concise manner with necessary details but without disclosing personal information to make the most out of the coaching hour. You are also welcome to send your questions to us atinfo@eawlc.org, and we can ask Ric on your behalf while not disclosing your identity. Depending on the time, questions may or may not be taken at the meeting.

 

Coach Profile

 

Ric Phillips is an executive communication coach and corporate trainer who helps anyone communicate simply, clearly and confidently. With a background in Sociology, Psychology, Coaching and NLP, he is the creator of 3V Communications™, a company that uses a holistic system to synchronize and sharpen interpersonal and professional communication skills. Ric is the Executive Director of the NCCA (Nat’l Communication Coaching Assoc. of Canada) and a Senior Staff Member and Instructor with YEDI (York Entrepreneurship Development Institute). He is a part-time teacher at York University and just completed his MBA.

 

He has taught business communication skills seminars locally at Seneca College, University of Toronto, Brock University, Schulich Executive Education Centre and York University, and outside of Canada in China, Russia, Israel, France, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Japan, and the United States. He is a frequent conference speaker, and TEDx speaker on the topic of the “Long Life of First Impressions.”

 

Ric is an author expert in communications, public speaking techniques, and body language analysis, frequently called upon by the media to provide pundit opinions and advice on businesspeople, politicians, and celebrities.

More about Ric can be found at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/communicationcoach

Twitter: @CommCoach

Ric’s TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuG-BHquAHU

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Ric-Phillips/e/B071L861J8

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RicPhillips

Key Communication Skills for Managers Video Masterclass: https://3vcoachric.com/

 

Professionals or business owners, parents or students, everyone is welcome! For inquiries, please send an email to info@eawlc.org. Thanks!

 

 

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East&West Dialogue: Adoption Stories of Two Australian Families

East&West Dialogue: Adoption Stories of Two Australian Families

 

At our East&West Dialogues, guest speakers of different cultural background volunteer their time to share life stories, expertise, thoughts and/or concerns, and have a dialogue with the audience.

In this dialogue, two fabulous Australian moms, Mandy van den Elshout and Willa McDonald,also two distinguished career women, will share their family stories of adopting and parenting children from China, how they cope with cultural differences, and the joys, challenges and love along the ongoing journey.

Toronto Canada Time: Friday October 20, 2023 at 7:30-9 P.M. (Eastern Time)

Sydney Australia Time Saturday October 21, 2023 at 10:30 A.M. to 12 P.M.

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EAWLC Sci-Fi Pot Luck Evening / 秋日科幻阅读聚餐会:科技与人性的交织

This event will be mainly conducted in Mandarin.  For English descriptions, please scroll down or jump to the next heading.

东西联学社热情邀请您参加秋日科幻阅读聚餐会!在金黄的落叶与寒风渐起之际,与志同道合的朋友们一同探索几本引人入胜的科幻小说。这个秋天,让我们一同踏上科技与人性交织的思考之旅,追寻秋夜星空下的无限可能!

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Reading for Culture with Emma 2023: The Articles & Questions

This Fall, Professor Emma Gorst will lead us to read articles from recent magazines, newspapers, or creditable online resources and facilitate discussions on social and/or cultural topics of interest.

Free English online lectures brought to you by the East and West Learning Connections (translation transcripts of other languages available).

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EAWLC Lunch Hour for Business Etiquette Coaching: Body Language in the Boardroom

This Fall, we proudly bring the renowned communication skills trainer Ric Phillips to our audience for workplace culture and business etiquette coaching!

Ranked #13 Communication Professional in the World by Global Gurus 2022, Ric specializes in Leadership Development, Business Consulting, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Team Building, Executive Coaching, and Corporate Training. He will come to the East and West Learning Connections Continue reading “EAWLC Lunch Hour for Business Etiquette Coaching: Body Language in the Boardroom”

Barbie Redressed: EAWLC Book Talks with Giovanna Riccio on Plastic’s Republic

Our Book Talks program invites an author, a translator or an avid reader to talk about a book and facilitate discussions.

  • To start our Fall 2023 season, join author Giovanna Riccio for a thought-provoking evening exploring Plastic’s Republic featuring the Barbie Suite!
  •  Time: Saturday, September 2nd, 2023, at 7:30-9 pm (Eastern Time)

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EAWLC Indigenous Day Celebration 2023: The Gathering with Sky Hawk

As part of East and West Learning Connections Indigenous Day celebration sponsored by the Department of Canadian Heritage, we cordially invite you to this fascinating in-person gathering facilitated by Sky Hawk (Cris) in Norwood Park, Toronto!

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EAWLC Indigenous Day Celebration 2023: The Dialogue with Armand Garnet Ruffo and Tara Williamson

Join us for a philosophical and artistic evening with two Indigenous artists to celebrate Canada’s Indigenous History Month!  Listen to their living experiences, thoughts, and beautiful and original works, and have a dialogue to learn more about indigenous cultures, peoples, history, and presence!

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5 Poets Breaking Into Song (“The 9TH Symphony”)

In this National Poetry Month of April, former national poet laureate George Elliott Clarke, the League of Canadian Poets, and the East and West Learning Connections will bring you another feast of poetry and music!  It is the 9th edition of Clarke’s “5 Poets Breaking Into Song” series that presents the beautiful creations of renowned Canadian poets and award-winning composers and singers.

Time: FRIDAY APRIL 28, 2023, at 7-9 P.M. (EST)

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