TED Community » Michelle Leong Francis
About Me
A published writer, noteworthy keynote and entrepreneur Michelle has written for trade magazines; sales, marketing, financial services and cultural. She has been recognized for her innovative creation of Kidzpirit International Network and has been interviewed by The Canadian Sport Hall of Fame, Parent Talk TV and various colleges. Michelle is an accomplished speaker and former professor of business, marketing and not for profit fund development. Michelle has mentored students, internationally educated professionals and domestic entrepreneurs of accredited associations and shared with them her insights on success and realities of lessons learned. Michelle's achievements have been showcased by her most recent venture as Expert Professional in a higher learning video, amongst historical greats Alvin Curling former Liberal MPP and Neil Hetherington, CEO Habitat for Humanity.
- Location:
- Canada, Toronto
- Current organization:
- TTG Group of Companies
- Current role:
- Strategic HR Consultant, Org Effectiveness
- Gender:
- Female
- Areas of expertise:
- HR Coaching and Mentoring, Strategic Relationship Marketing, Financial Literacy, Cross Cultural Competency, Social Media / Social Networking Sites
- I am:
- Blogger, Business leader, Business mentor, Consultant, Educator/Teacher, Entrepreneur, Investor, Marketer, Project manager, Social entrepreneur
- Associations:
- CSTD: Canadian Society for Training and Development, HRPA, PMI
- Universities:
- Ryerson Polytechnical University, Brock University in St. Catharines Ontario, Seneca College Of Applied Arts & Technology
More About Me
I'm passionate about
Youth Development - Leadership, Finanical Literacy & Entrepreneurship
An idea worth spreading
Kidzpirit International Network - The right programming, delivered through the right vehicle, at the right time, equals Kidzpirit™ Network.
Our focus is to deliver learning opportunities that build self awareness and support youth to experience first experience employment, not ‘survival of the fittest’ or ‘no experience, no chance’ barriers.
The world has changed and traditional education and school councils are no longer able to solely support it. Our kids require leadership and business programming aligned with what is needed to demonstrate their brilliance and acquire competencies to be financially independent.
We just applied to Aviva Community Fund, a competition that makes funds available of up to $1,000,000 to create positive change in communities across Canada. If my idea receives enough votes, it could share in that prize. I would really appreciate your vote.
Please vote for my idea at http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf12814#.Tq7sraX4Q68.email
My TED Story
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38-Zq5fG9b4&feature=related
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