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Uncover Your Purpose . . .

July 25, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

If you (or someone you know) is still “looking for your purpose”, consider attending (or referring to) the Implicit Career Search offered monthly at Stepping Stones Consulting! For eligibility requirements, go to: ICS Workshop Eligibility

Below is a sample of the type of testimonial received by Jim Niemi consistently over the past 16 years that he has been delivering this Workshop.

“Dear Jim, I was feeling lost, without direction and without purpose, doors were closing but then a huge window opened for me, the opportunity to participate in the Implicit Career Search at Stepping Stones Consulting. For me, this program was not just about finding a job, it was about finding “me”, listening to my inner self, knowing my own truth and making choices that best suit my own needs. It was an incredible journey of self discovery that everyone should take. We should all be so lucky to uncover our own purpose and feel the elation when that “AH HA” moment hits. I took the course 7 months ago and ever since, have been employed full time in the most satisfying job I have ever had, in fact it so suits who I am that it doesn’t even feel like a job. Thank you everyone at Stepping Stones for your guidance and a wonderful experience.” Sincerely, Loretta S.

If the opportunity is showing itself to you ~ now is the time to TAKE ACTION!

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Got change?

June 29, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Wisdom from Guy Finley ~ “If life seems like a grind, it’s only because we’re following around the same level of thinking that makes it so. Blaming outside circumstances for trapping us in a rut is like blaming the television for the boredom we feel while sitting watching nothing but reruns.

It’s time to break our ties with anything in us that would rather complain about its situation than go to work to change it.

The first step to breaking out of any rut in life is to no longer enable the parts of us that keep walking in them while wishing they weren’t so deep! Learning to watch our own thoughts and feelings — to be quietly attentive to what the mind is attending to in each moment — ensures that we won’t fall into these ditches, because our heightened level of attention keeps them from being dug! For encouragement along the way, just notice how, each time you bring your attention into the present moment, it’s you who gets the gift of being made new. That’s the way it works.”

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Congratulations, Bonnie!

March 16, 2011 By admin 1 Comment

Stepping Stones Consulting would like to congratulate Bonnie Thomas on her new position as Project Coordinator for the Mary Thomas Cultural Centre and Heritage Sanctuary. To know more about the centre and the many projects Bonnie will be coordinating, here is their website and Bonnie’s new email:
www.switzmalph.com and bonnie@switzmalph.com

Bonnie has worked with Stepping Stones for the past 4 years as a Coach/Mentor and her ability to connect with people at a genuine caring level will surely be missed. An offspring of the late Dr. Mary Thomas who was known as “Momma Bear” in her community, Bonnie is toted as being “Baby Bear” being the youngest daughter and having a kindred interest in keeping Mary’s legacy and vision alive. Bonnie’s passion for building community one person at a time will make her a great leader in her new role and we look forward to working with her on future projects. Bonnie has definitely left her Baby Bear’s imprint with us here at Stepping Stones! The next time you see Bonnie . . . give her a big bear hug!

Bonnie Thomas seen here with Stepping Stones Consulting owner Jim Niemi receiving a plaque with an imprint of a baby black bear’s foot as a momentum of her time spent as a Coach/Mentor for the past four years. To follow what Bonnie is up to, go to: www.switzmalph.com

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Happy 2011!

January 2, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

It’s a brand NEW YEAR of potential and possibilities! What will you create?

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Encouraging the Arts!

December 6, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Painting by Jadranka Zizak

This month we were blessed with a painting to hang in our Library/Break out Room ~ where many of our monthly ICS Participants and other visitors can enjoy it also. Here is a little information from the Artist:

My name is Jadranka Zizak. I was born and raised in Bosnia-Herzegovina and immigrated to Canada in 1993 from Croatia. I began to paint in 2005 as a self-taught artist. The images I bring forth are visible through heart and soul. My paintings are a dynamic and spontaneous expression of soul exploration into physical reality.

I paint landscapes of life using a variety of art media. My paintings suit my temperament and they are true to me; I call them vibrational paintings. I am an Instrument of Love and Light and an explorer of Life, Truth and Beauty. The painting here is called “Unlimited Potential”.

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Check out our ALUMNI Page!

November 15, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

We want to bring your attention to our “Alumni Pages” ~ under the COMMUNITY tab of this website; and also under our BLOG section, “Submitted by Alumni”.

This is a spot for all ICS Participants to share what they are up to which would be inspiring to others, as well as a point of connection.

A big THANK YOU to David Docherty for the amazingly beautiful, framed and personally taken photograph that now brightens our reception area! We also extend best wishes to David as he embarks on his new path to complete a diploma program in Vancouver on Professional Photography! (To see more of David’s Blog, go to: www.davidandthecamera.blogspot.com )

If you are an ICS Alumni and have something to share (your “story”, a personally written poem, your business website, etc.) send an email to goldie@stepstones.ca

Thank you!

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Thanks for the great turnout!

September 15, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Wow! What a wonderful day our open house was!….I really want to say I appreciate everyone that showed up to make our day a special and wonderful experience…..Having Easy Rock on location also allowed us to share who we are with everyone in Salmon Arm and surrounding areas…Thanks to all the service providers who came out as well….It’s such an honour to live in this great community!….cheers….Jim

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3rd Anniversary for The Employment Place!

September 8, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Stepping Stones Consulting Presents:

“The Employment Place Open House Anniversary Event!”

WHERE:  TEP, #101 – 310 Hudson Street, Salmon Arm

DATE: Friday, September 10, 2010

FROM:   10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHAT / WHY:    The Employment Place is celebrating 3 years of service; while Stepping Stones Consulting has provided over 12 years of service to our community.  Join EZ Rock DJ Rich Daniels and staff of The Employment Place for a tour of the TEP facilities and information on programs and services.  Please enjoy an Askew’s hot dog – fresh off the grill and some sweet treats while you visit and help us celebrate!

Message from:
Jim Niemi, Owner, Stepping Stones Consulting and
Dorothy Argent, Team Leader, The Employment Place ~ “Together Empowering People!”

*NEW* ~ follow us on FaceBook at http://facebook.com/stepstones

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