Meet The Expert Video Series
- Meet The Expert #20 - Careers and Opportunities in the Fashion Industry - Lisa-Marie Daniel is General Manager at the T&T Fashon Company Limited, responsible for driving business development and export activities. She will share her thoughts on opportunities in the sector and how entrepreneurs can build successful fashion businesses, including inclusion in the upcoming Runway Collection LookBook.
- Meet The Expert #19 - Careers in the Event Management Profession - Lisa Ghany is one of Trinidad and Tobago's most admired Event Management Professionals. As the Executive Director of Xceptional Events Limited, she has coordinated everything from business and government conferences to themed fundraisers and fashion shows. She will share some of her secrets to success as well as tips for hosting seasonal events.
- Meet The Expert #18 - Cybersecurity - How Safe Is Your Data? - Dr. Inshan Meahjohn is the CEO of iGovTT, the implementation arm of the Ministry of Digital transformation. iGovTT is also responsible for facilitating the Cybersecurity Investment Tax Allowance, which supports local businesses who invest in technology to protect sensitive data from cyber attacks. Dr. Meahjohn will share important information on this growing and dangerous threat to business continuity and national security.
- Meet The Expert #17 - Accountability In The Workplace - From an Employee Perspective - Richard Solomon is Principal Consultant and Managing Director of Development Consulting Center Limited, who specialise in Organizational Development. He is an expert in workplace accountability and ethics, and will share his insights into the skills and practices you can develop to become a responsible and reliable professional.
- Meet the Expert #16 - The National Insurance Board - All You Need to Know Radesh Bassant, the Public Relations Officer with the Ntional Insurance Board, will share critical information on pensions, maternity and other benefits that can be accessed by citizens. He has a wealth of knowledge on all aspects of the NIB and we know that this discussion is going to be really beneficial!
- Meet The Expert #15 - Are Your Technical Skills Relevant in the Modern Workplace? - Join Neela Moonilal-Kissoon, Group Deputy CEO - Operations & Administration with First Citizens, as she shares her thoughts on the technical skills that are essential for success in the modern workplace. Neela's role at the bank is to oversee strategic projects supporting organizational digital transformation, so she has a birds eye view of what is ahead.
- Meet The Expert #14 - The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Today's Workplace - Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to communicate effectively, empathize with others and overcome challenges. Joel-Ann Cook-Walcott, Managing Director at Persolve Limited, is an accomplished HR and Leadership professional who understands that mastering EI is critical for career success.
- Meet The Expert #13 - Opportunities in Sustainable Wast Management - Interested in jobs or business opportunities in the waste management and sustainable energy sectors? Then this one is for you. Sian Cuffy-Young is the genius behind Siel Environmental Service Limited, who specialize in waste management educational, training and consultancy. She is a tireless advocate for all things waste, and will share her experience and ideas with us.
- Meet The Expert #12 - How Can The Trade Union Movement Remain Relevant - Ozzi Warwick is a tireless advocate for the rights of workers. Currently Chief Education and Research Officer and Treasurer with the Oilfield Workers' Trade Union and General Secretaty of the Joint Trade Union Movement, Ozzi will share his thoughts on the role of the trade union movement in a dynamic and uncertain world and how they are evolving to remain relevant.
- Meet The Expert #11 - Moving Your Career Forward - Nicholette Johnson MSc is Senior Specialist Talent and Career Development with Nutrien and has more than 25 years experience in HR. She will share insights into how to effectively consider and plan your next career moves and then work that plan to achieve the results you want to take your career forward.
- Meet The Expert #10 - On The Job Training - All You Need To Know - Joann David, the Director of the On the Job Training Division with the Ministry of Labour, joins us to share insights into opportunities that are available for both trainees and employers and discusses what the future holds for the important nation building work being done by the OJT Division.
- Meet the Expert #9 - Welness in the Workplace - Neil Parsanlal is the CEO of PEAPSL Consultancy Limited, whose focus is on enhancing the lives of people and their organizations, through EAP, counselling, training and other support services. neil will share his thoughts on how to improve your overall wellness in today's hectic and challenging working environments.
- Meet the Expert #8 - Careers In The Diplomatic Service - Tamsin Clayton is the Deputy High Commissioner at the British High Commission in Port of Spain. Her diplomatic career has taken her to many countries, and she will share some of her experience and challenges and what she learnt along the way.
- Meet the Expert #7 - Regional Trends in Industry & Innovation - Carina Cockburn is the Country Representative at the IDB in Port of Spain and a tireless advocate for digital innovation, climate resilience and youth engagement. Our conversation with Carina will highligjht some of the trends the IDB is tracking in our region and the opportunities they present.
- Meet the Expert #6 - It's Never too Early to Start Investing - Chantal Pereira is a Country Corporate Marketing and Communications Manager of The JMMB Group in Trinidad and Tobago, she will share some insights into how to start investing, the importance of savings and how to maximise your ROI.
- Meet the Expert #5 - Volunteering is Good for your Career! - The Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister will share his thoughts on the role of volunterism in career development.
- Meet the Expert #4 - Soft Skills for Success - Ria Jordan is the Deputy Director of Human Resources at the Caribbean Development Bank in Barbados. She will share her insights into the Soft Skills needed to succeed in today's fast paced world.
- Meet the Expert #3 - Acing the Job Interview - A conversation with Alana Beaubrun, Human Resources Director at the Methanex Corporation and Non-Executive Director, Angostura Holdings.
- Meet the Expert #2 - Managing Your Brand During The Job Hunt - A conversation with Lisa-Ann Joseph, Chief Reputation Officer & Managing Director of Reputation Management Caribbean Ltd.
- Meet the Expert #1 - Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile - Join Jarrod and Lara as they discuss innovative ways to optimize your LinkedIn Profile to increase your chances of job hunting success.