Quiet Tenacity

March Reflection Hour
2025-03-31 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
Winners do not have “To-Do Lists”. They have “Got Done Lists”
How good are you at measuring your progress?
Join us every last day of the month (excluding Saturdays & Sundays) for the reflection hour with Quiet Tenacity.

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From Frustration to Cooperation
2025-04-03 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-07-10 18:00 - 20:30 | Online
From Frustration
to Cooperation

Managing difficult relationships in the workplace can be challenging. This workshop will equip participants with the knowledge and techniques they need to effectively resolve conflicts in their diverse teams.
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Content Highlights

Uncover and address your own cultural biases.
Strategies for harmonious multicultural collaborations.
Navigate tricky situations with respect and constructiveness.

Target Audience

Professionals in multicultural settings looking to improve conflict management.

Format/Delivery

Online

Instructor(s)

20+ years of industry experience in program design and certified in multiple disciplines.

Pricing

$250.00 CAD + Taxes

Good Reads for Strong Roots - The WEIRDest People in the World: How the West Became Psychologically Peculiar and Particularly Prosperous
2025-04-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Online
Join us for an engaging discussion!
This groundbreaking book explores how the co-evolution of culture and psychology shaped the Western mind, influencing everything from social norms to global institutions. Discover what makes WEIRD societies unique and engage in a thought-provoking conversation about how these insights shape our modern world.
About the Author

Dr. Joseph Henrich is the Ruth Moore Professor of Biological Anthropology in the Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University. His research applies evolutionary theory to understand how human psychology drives cultural evolution and, in turn, how culture has shaped our genetic evolution. With expertise spanning economics, psychology, and anthropology, Dr. Henrich has explored topics such as economic decision-making, social norms, fairness, religion, marriage, prestige, cooperation, and innovation.
Before joining Harvard, he was a professor at the University of British Columbia, holding the Canada Research Chair in Culture, Cognition, and Coevolution. His fieldwork has taken him to Peru, Chile, and the South Pacific, and he has led multiple large-scale comparative projects. He is also the author of The Secret of Our Success (2016) and a recipient of numerous awards, including the Wegner Prize for Theoretical Innovation.
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore Henrich’s fascinating research and discuss its implications for our world today!
Although the author won’t be joining us live, he has generously agreed to answer our questions! Submit yours HERE

Proceeds from this event will go toward CIWA’s participation in the Rogers Charity Classic – Birdies for Kids campaign. From March 1 to August 31, 2025, donations made through the Birdies for Kids link on CIWA’s website will be matched up to 50%, amplifying the impact of every dollar raised!
To further our impact, Quiet Tenacity will also match proceeds up to $1,000, doubling the difference we can make together.
Your support will help CIWA enhance youth mental health services by:✔️ Providing case management support for girls and families affected by abuse or violence.✔️ Offering school resources for girls with financial needs.✔️ Creating customized homework for girls facing language and learning challenges.✔️ Organizing community initiatives to foster social connections and reduce isolation.✔️ Funding recreational field trips that promote cultural integration.
Join us in making a difference—every contribution counts!
How to Register:
Donate
Once you’ve made your donation, please send an email to info@quiettenacity.com with proof of your contribution. We’ll confirm your donation and complete your registration.
Join us in making a difference—every contribution counts!
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April Reflection Hour
2025-04-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Online

The Courage to Belong: How Resilience and Connection Shape Our Stories
2025-05-07 17:30 - 21:00
Registration for this event has now closed.
Please join us at Radicle Personhood™: A Persons Day Celebration, where we’ll continue the conversation on belonging.

Have you ever stepped into a space and wondered, Do I really belong here?
Quiet Tenacity and Garden of Even are partnering to offer an evening of thought-provoking conversations, storytelling, and connection as we explore the power of belonging, the resilience of women, and the cultural curiosity that fuels our sense of home—no matter where we are.
This exclusive in-person event will take place at the Verity Club, a space designed to empower and connect women and will include immersive storytelling, art, music, bites, experiential learning and networking.

Through storytelling, history, and sharing real-life experiences of displacement and adaptation, we’ll uncover:

The power of choice – finding empowerment in disempowering circumstances by recognizing how belonging starts with deciding I am here.
The strength of showing up – Why presence and persistence lead to opportunity.
The courage to take risks – How curiosity and bold moves can shift your journey from survival to thriving.
The role of community – How we build spaces of support, together.

This is more than a talk—it’s an invitation to reclaim your story, step into your strength, and find a deeper sense of belonging wherever you are.
Event highlights include:

Two inspiring TED style keynotes
Immersive networking in an elevated space perfect to explore and share our personal stories and memories
Interactive viewing of the Garden of Even Art Exhibition
Numbered limited edition Garden of Even print with each registration
Refreshments: bites and bar

Come ready to reflect, connect, and walk away empowered.

Kadie Philp

Women have always been present, shaping the world around them. But their stories and impact have been downplayed, ridiculed and trivialized, which has negatively shaped how we see and value women, and how women see and value themselves, for millennia.
Kadie Philp is on a mission to change that. Through art and storytelling, Kadie uses her Garden of Even interactive art exhibition as a platform for personal and professional discovery and growth.
Together, Kadie and her audiences uncover the stories that have shaped our worldview, biases, and how we see ourselves and others. Audiences leave feeling inspired and expanded with reclaimed confidence, clarity, and creativity through transformative storytelling, immersive experiences, and bold new narratives.

Inna Rozum-Tuka

Navigating a new society, workplace, or professional circle isn’t just about learning the rules—it’s about understanding how to integrate, contribute, and belong without losing yourself.
Through Quiet Tenacity, Inna Rozum-Tuka helps people bridge the gaps that lead to misunderstanding, misalignment, and missed opportunities. Her work is about connection—between cultures, teams, and individuals striving to find their place in a new professional world.
Inna’s approach is rooted in education, experience, and an unshakable belief that when people truly understand one another, they don’t just work better together—they thrive.

Agenda:

5:30 – 6:00pm: Registration
6:00 – 7:30pm: Courage to Belong Programing
7:30 – 9:00pm: Connecting, storytelling, networking reception

Details:

Date: May 7, 2025
Location: Verity Club, Toronto
Ticket: $119 CAD + Tax

Limited tickets available.
We don’t want you to miss this special opportunity to reclaim our story, so reserve your spot now

Performance Review Preparation Workshop
2025-05-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
Performance Review Preparation Workshop

Navigating performance reviews can often stir up anxiety and uncertainty, especially when conducted across diverse cultural landscapes. This situation is particularly prevalent in the current global workforce where diversity is a significant strength, yet brings with it its unique set of challenges. Notably, cross-cultural differences in communication styles, feedback reception, and work ethics can sometimes make the process complicated. However, evidence shows that companies with diverse teams outperform their peers by 35%, emphasizing the need for effective management of such teams.
Presenting our comprehensive workshop, Performance Review Preparation Training, designed to empower both employers and employees, including Internationally Educated Professionals (IEPs), with the understanding and preparation for performance review processes within the Canadian culture.
Join us and walk away with an increased cultural sensitivity, improved ability to conduct performance reviews, enhanced communication skills, and better team relationships. Let’s demystify the performance review process together, promoting a harmonious work environment irrespective of cultural differences.
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Content Highlights

Understand and navigate these cultural differences in feedback, helping you build stronger relationships with your teams.
Develop culturally sensitive strategies for conducting performance reviews, enhancing your communication for more efficient feedback management.

Target Audience

IEPs unfamiliar with Canadian performance review culture, enhancing their understanding and preparation, and fostering improved relationships and collaboration within diverse teams.

Format/Delivery

Online

Instructor(s)

20+ years of industry experience in program design and certified in multiple disciplines.

Pricing

$250.00 CAD + Taxes

May Reflection Hour
2025-05-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Online

Breaking into HR in Canada: What You Really Need to Know
2025-06-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Have you been trying to figure out how Human Resources really works in Canada?
Maybe you’re:

New to the country and unsure how HR is done here
Thinking about moving into HR but don’t know where to start
Already working in HR and want to better understand where the profession is going

This session is designed to bring all the missing pieces together—so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
This free one-hour session is for you.

Why You Should Attend:
Canada’s HR profession can feel like a puzzle—especially if you’re coming from another country or switching careers. Between certifications, job titles, and workplace culture, it’s easy to get overwhelmed or misinformed.
This session brings clarity.
You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of how HR truly operates here—and how to map your path forward with confidence.
A clear picture of what HR in Canada actually looks like (beyond job titles)
A breakdown of roles, career paths, and industry expectations
Insider tips on how to bridge your international experience to Canadian HR standards
Real talk on what’s changing in the field—and where the jobs are going next
A safe space to ask your questions
Ready to Learn What HR in Canada Is Really About?
This is not just another webinar. It’s a compass. A confidence boost. A starting point—or a refresh—for anyone walking into this profession with big questions.

Event Details:
Live Date: June 26
Time: 7PM ET
Length: 1 hour
Location: Zoom
Cost: FREE

Inna Rozum-Tuka
Navigating a new society, workplace, or professional circle isn’t just about learning the rules—it’s about understanding how to integrate, contribute, and belong without losing yourself.
Through Quiet Tenacity, Inna Rozum-Tuka helps people bridge the gaps that lead to misunderstanding, misalignment, and missed opportunities. Her work is about connection—between cultures, teams, and individuals striving to find their place in a new professional world.
Inna’s approach is rooted in education, experience, and an unshakable belief that when people truly understand one another, they don’t just work better together—they thrive.

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June Reflection Hour
2025-06-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Online

Good Reads for Strong Roots - Forging Bonds in a Global Workforce: Build Rapport, Camaraderie, and Optimal Performance No Matter the Time Zone
2025-07-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Online
Join us for an engaging discussion!
In today’s global business world, surface-level connections are no longer enough. Success across national and cultural boundaries depends on authentic relationships that foster trust, collaboration, and high-performing teams. Forging Bonds in a Global Workforce by renowned academics Andy Molinsky and Melissa Hahn provides a practical, research-backed approach to mastering intercultural relationship-building.
We’re thrilled to announce that co-author Melissa Hahn will be joining us LIVE for this discussion! Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights on overcoming hidden biases, navigating cultural differences in communication, and strengthening global professional relationships.
About the Author

Melissa Hahn is an intercultural educator, trainer and author based in Los Angeles. She teaches intercultural communication to master’s students at American University and is a cofacilitator of the Global Dexterity Certification. She also delivers workshops on cross-cultural communication and collaboration to global teams and institutions, and coaches new arrivals as they adapt to life in the USA. She additionally contributes articles about culture and global work at Harvard Business Review and is the coauthor of the recent book “Forging Bonds in a Global Workforce.” She has a Master’s in Intercultural Relations from The University of the Pacific in California and studied at Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland. You can find her on LinkedIn and at www.hahncultural.com.
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All proceeds from this event will support the Compass Award, a Toronto-based initiative that helps students facing financial hardship. Funds go directly toward daily essentials like transit, hygiene, and food, so students can focus on graduating and building a brighter future.

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July Reflection Hour
2025-07-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Online

Why is my resume not working?
2025-08-07 18:00 - 20:30 | Online
Why is my resume not working?

Are you struggling to land interviews despite having the skills and experience for the jobs you’re applying for? Join our online workshop, “Why Is My Resume Not Working?” designed to help job seekers uncover the reasons behind their stalled job search and transform their resume into a powerful tool that captures recruiters’ attention.
In this interactive session, you will learn how to analyze your job search process, view your resume from a recruiter’s perspective, and make strategic adjustments to improve your chances of getting noticed. Whether you’re new to the job market or looking to make a career change, this workshop will provide valuable insights and practical tips to help you succeed.
By the end of this workshop, you will have a clearer understanding of why your resume may not be working and be equipped with the tools and knowledge to make impactful changes that enhance your job search success.
Join us to take control of your career journey and open the door to new opportunities!
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Content Highlights

1. Analyze the Job Search Process:
Learn how to assess your job search strategy, including the types of jobs you’re applying for and the methods you’re using to submit applications.
2. Understand Common Resume Pitfalls:
Identify the most frequent mistakes job seekers make on their resumes and understand how to avoid them
3. Gain Recruiter’s Perspective:
Discover what recruiters look for in resumes and how to present your skills and experience in a way that aligns with their expectations.
4. Evaluate and Adjust Job Search Actions:
Develop a plan to continuously evaluate and improve your job search tactics, ensuring that your efforts are effective and aligned with your career goals.

Target Audience

Open to everyone

Format/Delivery

Online

Instructor(s)

20+ years of industry experience in program design and certified in multiple disciplines.

Pricing

$200.00 CAD + Taxes

August Reflection Hour
2025-08-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Online

The Quiet Tenacity Cultural Curiosity Training©
2025-09-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
Cultural Curiosity Training
Live Sessions: September 25, October 2 and 9, 2025

Three-Week Learning Experience.
Three Live Half-Day Sessions.
One Shift in How You See the World.
Curiosity is not “being open-minded.” It’s a muscle you choose to flex — with intention, focus, and purpose — in moments that matter.In this three-week experience, you’ll learn how to turn curiosity from a nice idea into a working skill you can call on anytime to read a room, connect across differences, and handle complexity without shutting down or falling back on old habits.
The Quiet Tenacity Cultural Curiosity Training© isn’t about memorizing a list of dos and don’ts. It’s about developing the awareness and tools to navigate all kinds of difference — gender, generation, profession, communication style, worldview — far beyond ethnicity alone.
Why it matters now
Today’s workplaces are layered and fast-moving. Your project team might span five time zones. Your client’s decisions might be shaped by a political climate and cultural views you’ve never experienced. The colleague you clash with might not see the problem you’re trying to solve — and you won’t know why unless you can slow down, notice, and ask the right questions.
Curiosity is what turns those moments from potential roadblocks into breakthroughs. And yes — research shows it can be developed.

How we do it
Over three live, half-day sessions — and in the flow of your real life between them — you’ll explore:

The difference between curiosity as a trait and curiosity as a state you can switch on.
What fuels or shuts down your curiosity (and how to shift it in the moment).
A practical “taxonomy of questions” so you stop asking what’s easy and start asking what’s useful.
How curiosity works inside emotional intelligence and cultural intelligence.
How to use curiosity to diffuse tension, find common ground, and open space for better ideas.

Between sessions, you’ll live your learning: tracking moments of curiosity, swapping stories in a private group chat, drawing insight from films, real-world cases, proverbs, and even fairytales that reveal insights.
Once a year, you’ll have the option to join our in person Cultural Curiosity Community gathering — a social, off-the-clock space for curious minds to connect, share, and inspire.
Register

Content Highlights

Decode Your Cultural Lens – Recognize the values, habits, and assumptions that shape how you see and respond to the world.
Map New Environments with Purpose – Learn a framework for quickly understanding and adapting to unfamiliar cultural, generational, or professional settings.
Build Relationships Across Differences – Use targeted, curiosity-driven questions to connect with colleagues, leaders, and career sponsors in meaningful ways.
Navigate Conflict with Cultural Curiosity – Apply curiosity to uncover root causes, reduce tension, and find solutions in diverse work environments.
Lead with Curiosity to Unlock Innovation – Create team cultures where differences drive creativity, problem-solving, and shared success.

Target Audience

Professionals working in diverse environments who want to strengthen their ability to navigate differences, build trust, and collaborate effectively across perspectives.

Format/Delivery

Three-week interactive online experience with half-day live sessions and between-session real-life practice.

Instructor

Inna Rozum-Tuka — experienced training and development professional with over 20 years in learning program design and delivery.
Read full bio here.

Certification

Certificate of completion.

Pricing

$997.00 CAD + Taxes
For group discounts on 2 or more participants, reach out to info@quiettenacity.com

September Reflection Hour
2025-09-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Online

Radicle Personhood 2025
2025-10-16 17:30 - 21:00 | Downtown Toronto
A Blueprint for Belonging
As a proud supporter of the Garden of Even™ Project, Quiet Tenacity invites you to continue the conversation on belonging.
In 1929, five bold women stood before the courts and demanded recognition as “persons.” Their triumph, known as the Persons Case, cracked open the legal barriers that had kept women invisible under the law.
But the fight for personhood has never been just about legal status. It’s about the daily, radical act of stepping into our full humanity — and creating space for others to do the same.
This year at Radicle Personhood: A Persons Day Celebration, we explore a timeless blueprint for personhood – belonging – through an ancient story of two women, who against all odds reshaped their future through agency, collective wisdom and thoughtful-risk taking.
Their story offers a radical blueprint for how we might belong to ourselves and to the world around us as we express and celebrate personhood.

Keynote: The Persons Case and Belonging

At the forefront of employment and labour law, Samantha Seabrook, founder of Seabrook Workplace Law, will share the importance of the famous “Person’s Case” and how it impacts women, and all persons today through:

An exploration of how systems of governance and justice need to be held accountable and open to change and celebrating the Famous Five.
Defining an expansive evolving concept of what it means to be a person today.
Linking past and present by underscoring the importance of the Persons Day case and how it ensures that definitions of personhood remain expansive, equitable, and human‑centered.

This keynote offers a relevant take on the power of personhood and invites listeners to remain active in shaping the systems that govern them externally, and internally, to step into the full expression of their personhood.

Keynote: Blueprint for personhood: Agency, Power & Collective Wisdom

In her signature Garden of Even™ keynote, Kadie Philp, (our storyteller and founder) will invite us into the world of Ruth and Naomi — two women who, against all odds, reshaped their futures through:

Agency and Personal power — choosing to act when the world said stay still by reclaiming identity and dignity in the face of loss.

Collective wisdom — knowing survival and flourishing come not from isolation, but from connection.

Thoughtful risk-taking — crossing borders (literal and social) to carve out new possibilities.

Their story offers a radical blueprint for how we might belong to ourselves and to the world around us as we step into our radicle personhood. It’s about more than survival; it’s about transformation.

Fireside Chat: Belonging isn’t Borrowed

In this reflective conversation, Inna Rozum-Tuka, Founder of Quiet Tenacity, joins Kadie Philp, storyteller and founder of Garden of Even™, to deepen the keynote’s themes and bring them into our present context. Together, they will explore:

Belonging as co-creation — moving beyond the idea that belonging is borrowed or given, and understanding it as something we actively build together.
Cultural curiosity — the practice of engaging with differences as a source of growth, allowing us to transform systems while staying true to ourselves.
Home within and with others — discovering how we can feel at home in our own identity while creating spaces where others can belong too.

This fireside chat invites us to see belonging not as conformity, but as transformation — a practice that strengthens both our individuality and our shared humanity.

People at Work Panel

Hear from Lean In Canada and others on what progress has been made and what is yet to be done to support women’s equity at work. Our panel of thought leaders will cover:

Leading programs that support belonging at work
Current trends in employment law and practices that impact people at work
The importance of people and culture

Why You Should Attend:

Honor the legacy of the Persons Case and the Famous Five — and trace the through-line to today’s progress in equity and inclusion.

Engage and connect with thought leaders on the front lines of employment law, human resources, people and culture, and learning and development.
Explore what it means to be a person at work today with inspiring talks with a dynamic roster of speakers.
Enjoy a creative space and refreshments in the immersive Garden of Even™ Exhibtion— where creative expression meets professional development and systems change. Complimentary premium refreshments will be provided to keep the energy flowing! Premium wines provided by Gusto Grapes.
Celebrate your own radical personhood — with a community that believes being a person is something worth partying over.

Agenda:

5:30 – 6:00PM: Registration with coffee, tea and light refreshments

6PM – 7:30PM Programming (in person & online)

7:30 – 9:00 PM: Celebration (live only) — networking reception with premium food and beverage, Garden of Even™ art exhibition with special guest Tanya Shapenko.

Details:

Date: October 16, 2025
Location: Downtown Toronto, 227 Bloor St. East
Time: 5:30PM – 9:00PM
Ticket: $99 CAD + Tax (Use Promo Code QUIETTENACITY10 for 10% off)

Full details & registration

October Reflection Hour
2025-10-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Online

Good Reads for Strong Roots - Don't Be Yourself: Why Authenticity Is Overrated (and What to Do Instead)
2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion of Don’t Be Yourself, a bold and insightful book that challenges one of today’s most popular self-help mantras: “just be yourself.” Renowned psychologist Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic draws on decades of research to argue that authenticity—at least as it’s commonly understood—may be holding us back more than helping us thrive.
Rather than clinging to rigid ideas of who we are, Chamorro-Premuzic makes the case for adaptability, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness as the real keys to success—in work, relationships, and personal growth. We’ll explore questions around identity, leadership, and what it truly means to grow as a person.
Whether you’ve read the book in full or are just curious about its central ideas, all are welcome. Expect lively conversation, honest reflection, and new perspectives on what it really means to be “yourself.”
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All proceeds from this event will support a local Canadian charity.
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Learn to Learn: Plan Your Learning Year with Intention
2026-01-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Online
Learn to Learn

Plan Your Learning Year with Intention

Most professionals don’t fail at learning because they lack discipline.They fail because they never stop to plan their learning strategically.
Courses get started and abandoned.Books pile up unread.Budgets for professional development go unused — or are spent without impact.
Learn to Learn is a once-a-year opportunity to pause, step back, and intentionally design your learning for the year ahead.
This is not a motivational workshop.It’s a planning and decision-making session.
During this live workshop, we will work directly with the Quiet Tenacity Yearly Learning Planner — a structured template designed to help you reflect, plan, track, and evaluate your learning across an entire year
You will leave with a clear, realistic, and personalized learning plan for the next year — aligned with your goals, your capacity, and the realities of Canadian workplaces.
What We’ll Do Together
1. Plan your learning year — end to end
You will work with a structured yearly template to:

reflect on skills you actually need (not just what’s trending),
prioritize learning instead of overloading yourself,
map learning across the year in a way that is sustainable and measurable,
think through time, energy, and budget — realistically.

This is about learning with intention, not accumulation.
2. Understand the Canadian PD & learning landscape
You’ll receive practical insights into:

how professional development budgets work in Canadian organizations,
what employers actually value when it comes to learning,
how to leverage internal learning, external programs, and informal learning,
where people often leave value on the table — simply because they don’t know how the system works.

This section helps you learn strategically, not blindly.
3. Examine habits, blind spots, and learning myths
We will look honestly at:

common myths about learning (including learning styles and productivity beliefs),
habits that feel productive but don’t lead to results,
why “more effort” often doesn’t equal better outcomes,
how neuroscience, behavioural psychology, and technology can support — or sabotage — your learning.

You’ll assess whether your current learning processes are actually helping you achieve results — and what needs to change.
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Who this workshop is for:

Immigrants and internationally educated professionals navigating Canadian workplaces
Professionals who invest in learning but don’t see proportional results
People who want a clear, calm, and structured learning plan for the year ahead
Anyone tired of reacting to trends instead of choosing deliberately

Format & Delivery

Live, interactive online workshop
Reflective, practical, and discussion-based
No jargon. No overwhelm. No “one-size-fits-all” advice.

Instructor(s)

20+ years of industry experience in program design and certified in multiple disciplines.

Pricing

$150.00 CAD + Taxes

Good Reads for Strong Roots - The Other Side of Change: Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans
2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:00
This quarter, we’ll be reading The Other Side of Change by Maya Shankar, a powerful exploration of how unexpected life shifts shape who we become. Through real-life stories and insights from cognitive science, the book invites us to reflect on resilience, identity, and personal growth. It’s a meaningful read that supports building strong personal and professional foundations while navigating change in new environments and offers plenty of material for thoughtful, enriching discussion.
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All proceeds from this event will support Heal a Mother’s Heart, an international fundraising and awareness campaign organized by the Maple Hope Foundation, dedicated to supporting women in Ukraine who have lost their loved ones to the war

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Check out our next sessions:
May 15 – Good Reads for Strong Roots – Jolted: Why We Quit, When to Stay, and Why It Matters
August 13 – Good Reads for Strong Roots – Breaking Free: Stop Following Expectations and Start Following Yourself
November 12 – Coming soon

The Quiet Tenacity Cultural Curiosity Training©
2026-02-28 09:00 - 12:00
Registration for this offering is now closed. Please register for our next offering HERE

Cultural Curiosity Training
Live Sessions: February 28, March 7 and 14, 2026

Three-Week Learning Experience.
Three Live Half-Day Sessions.
One Shift in How You See the World.
Curiosity is not “being open-minded.” It’s a muscle you choose to flex — with intention, focus, and purpose — in moments that matter.In this three-week experience, you’ll learn how to turn curiosity from a nice idea into a working skill you can call on anytime to read a room, connect across differences, and handle complexity without shutting down or falling back on old habits.
The Quiet Tenacity Cultural Curiosity Training© isn’t about memorizing a list of dos and don’ts. It’s about developing the awareness and tools to navigate all kinds of difference — gender, generation, profession, communication style, worldview — far beyond ethnicity alone.
Why it matters now
Today’s workplaces are layered and fast-moving. Your project team might span five time zones. Your client’s decisions might be shaped by a political climate and cultural views you’ve never experienced. The colleague you clash with might not see the problem you’re trying to solve — and you won’t know why unless you can slow down, notice, and ask the right questions.
Curiosity is what turns those moments from potential roadblocks into breakthroughs. And yes — research shows it can be developed.

How we do it
Over three live, half-day sessions — and in the flow of your real life between them — you’ll explore:

The difference between curiosity as a trait and curiosity as a state you can switch on.
What fuels or shuts down your curiosity (and how to shift it in the moment).
A practical “taxonomy of questions” so you stop asking what’s easy and start asking what’s useful.
How curiosity works inside emotional intelligence and cultural intelligence.
How to use curiosity to diffuse tension, find common ground, and open space for better ideas.

Between sessions, you’ll live your learning: tracking moments of curiosity, swapping stories in a private group chat, drawing insight from films, real-world cases, proverbs, and even fairytales that reveal insights.
Once a year, you’ll have the option to join our in person Cultural Curiosity Community gathering — a social, off-the-clock space for curious minds to connect, share, and inspire.

Content Highlights

Decode Your Cultural Lens – Recognize the values, habits, and assumptions that shape how you see and respond to the world.
Map New Environments with Purpose – Learn a framework for quickly understanding and adapting to unfamiliar cultural, generational, or professional settings.
Build Relationships Across Differences – Use targeted, curiosity-driven questions to connect with colleagues, leaders, and career sponsors in meaningful ways.
Navigate Conflict with Cultural Curiosity – Apply curiosity to uncover root causes, reduce tension, and find solutions in diverse work environments.
Lead with Curiosity to Unlock Innovation – Create team cultures where differences drive creativity, problem-solving, and shared success.

Target Audience

Professionals working in diverse environments who want to strengthen their ability to navigate differences, build trust, and collaborate effectively across perspectives.

Format/Delivery

Three-week interactive online experience with half-day live sessions and between-session real-life practice.

Instructor

Inna Rozum-Tuka — experienced training and development professional with over 20 years in learning program design and delivery.
Read full bio here.

Certification

Certificate of completion.

Pricing

$997.00 CAD + Taxes
For group discounts on 2 or more participants, reach out to info@quiettenacity.com

From Frustration to Cooperation
2026-03-26 18:00 - 20:30
Registration for this event is now closed. Please register for our next session HERE

From Frustration
to Cooperation

Managing difficult relationships in the workplace can be challenging. This workshop will equip participants with the knowledge and techniques they need to effectively resolve conflicts in their diverse teams.

Content Highlights

Uncover and address your own cultural biases.
Strategies for harmonious multicultural collaborations.
Navigate tricky situations with respect and constructiveness.

Target Audience

Professionals in multicultural settings looking to improve conflict management.

Format/Delivery

Online

Instructor(s)

20+ years of industry experience in program design and certified in multiple disciplines.

Pricing

$250.00 CAD + Taxes

Performance Review Preparation Workshop
2026-04-23 18:00 - 21:00

Good Reads for Strong Roots - Jolted: Why We Quit, When to Stay, and Why It Matters
2026-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
This quarter, we’re reading Jolted: Why We Quit, When to Stay, and Why It Matters by organizational psychologist Anthony Klotz . In this insightful book, Klotz explores the pivotal moments, or “jolts” that make us question our work, rethink our careers, and decide whether to stay or move on. Drawing on research and real‑world examples, Jolted gives us a fresh, science‑based framework for understanding not just why we consider quitting, but how to navigate those turning points with intention and clarity. It’s a thoughtful and practical read that will spark meaningful reflection and discussion about work, purpose, and the choices that shape our professional and personal lives.
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All proceeds from the ticket sales of this event will support Heal a Mother’s Heart, an international fundraising and awareness campaign organized by the Maple Hope Foundation, dedicated to supporting women in Ukraine who have lost their loved ones to the war

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Check out our next sessions:
August 13 – Good Reads for Strong Roots – Breaking Free: Stop Following Expectations and Start Following Yourself
November 12 – Good Reads for Strong Roots – Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World

The Quiet Tenacity Cultural Curiosity Training©
2026-05-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
Cultural Curiosity Training
Live Sessions: May 23, 30 and June 6, 2026

Three-Week Learning Experience.
Three Live Half-Day Sessions.
One Shift in How You See the World.
Curiosity is not “being open-minded.” It’s a muscle you choose to flex — with intention, focus, and purpose — in moments that matter.In this three-week experience, you’ll learn how to turn curiosity from a nice idea into a working skill you can call on anytime to read a room, connect across differences, and handle complexity without shutting down or falling back on old habits.
The Quiet Tenacity Cultural Curiosity Training© isn’t about memorizing a list of dos and don’ts. It’s about developing the awareness and tools to navigate all kinds of difference — gender, generation, profession, communication style, worldview — far beyond ethnicity alone.
Why it matters now
Today’s workplaces are layered and fast-moving. Your project team might span five time zones. Your client’s decisions might be shaped by a political climate and cultural views you’ve never experienced. The colleague you clash with might not see the problem you’re trying to solve — and you won’t know why unless you can slow down, notice, and ask the right questions.
Curiosity is what turns those moments from potential roadblocks into breakthroughs. And yes — research shows it can be developed.

How we do it
Over three live, half-day sessions — and in the flow of your real life between them — you’ll explore:

The difference between curiosity as a trait and curiosity as a state you can switch on.
What fuels or shuts down your curiosity (and how to shift it in the moment).
A practical “taxonomy of questions” so you stop asking what’s easy and start asking what’s useful.
How curiosity works inside emotional intelligence and cultural intelligence.
How to use curiosity to diffuse tension, find common ground, and open space for better ideas.

Between sessions, you’ll live your learning: tracking moments of curiosity, swapping stories in a private group chat, drawing insight from films, real-world cases, proverbs, and even fairytales that reveal insights.
Once a year, you’ll have the option to join our in person Cultural Curiosity Community gathering — a social, off-the-clock space for curious minds to connect, share, and inspire.
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Content Highlights

Decode Your Cultural Lens – Recognize the values, habits, and assumptions that shape how you see and respond to the world.
Map New Environments with Purpose – Learn a framework for quickly understanding and adapting to unfamiliar cultural, generational, or professional settings.
Build Relationships Across Differences – Use targeted, curiosity-driven questions to connect with colleagues, leaders, and career sponsors in meaningful ways.
Navigate Conflict with Cultural Curiosity – Apply curiosity to uncover root causes, reduce tension, and find solutions in diverse work environments.
Lead with Curiosity to Unlock Innovation – Create team cultures where differences drive creativity, problem-solving, and shared success.

Target Audience

Professionals working in diverse environments who want to strengthen their ability to navigate differences, build trust, and collaborate effectively across perspectives.

Format/Delivery

Three-week interactive online experience with half-day live sessions and between-session real-life practice.

Instructor

Inna Rozum-Tuka — experienced training and development professional with over 20 years in learning program design and delivery.
Read full bio here.

Certification

Certificate of completion.

Pricing

$997.00 CAD + Taxes
For group discounts on 2 or more participants, reach out to info@quiettenacity.com

From Unseen to Sponsored
2026-06-09 17:30 - 20:30 | Verity, Toronto, 111d Queen Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
A quarterly circle conversation on professional sponsorship

You can be capable, experienced, and hardworking — and still remain unseen.
Many highly skilled internationally educated professionals are told to keep networking, keep proving themselves, and keep waiting for their moment. But career growth is not shaped by performance alone. It is also shaped by trust, advocacy, and who is willing to speak your name in the rooms that matter.
That is where professional sponsorship comes in.
Join us for an intimate quarterly circle conversation designed to help you better understand what professional sponsorship really is, why it matters, and how to build meaningful professional relationships with integrity.
This evening will bring together curated perspectives from senior leadership, executive recruitment, and immigrant career strategy to make visible what is often invisible in career growth.
Date: June 9
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Verity Women’s Club
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees

What this conversation will explore

what professional sponsorship actually is, and how it differs from networking or mentorship
why many highly skilled professionals remain visible but unsupported
how trust, credibility, and advocacy are built in professional spaces
what makes sponsorship meaningful, ethical, and mutual
how to move from being overlooked to being genuinely backed

Who this is for
This circle is designed for highly skilled internationally educated professionals who want to better understand the unwritten side of career growth and build stronger, more meaningful professional relationships.

Why fee is non-refundable
The registration fee for this event is intentionally modest.
It is far below the value of the experience and serves as an accountability token — a small but meaningful commitment that helps keep our brain engaged in learning, growth, and follow-through.
Important registration note
Seats are limited to 30 attendees.
We are offering registration to our Quiet Tenacity community first before the event goes live on our public calendar. Once it is publicly released, we cannot guarantee that seats will still be available.
If this conversation speaks to where you are right now, register today.
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From Frustration to Cooperation
2026-07-16 18:00 - 20:00

Good Reads for Strong Roots - Breaking Free: Stop Following Expectations and Start Following Yourself
2026-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
This quarter, we’ll be reading Breaking Free: Stop Following Expectations and Start Following Yourself by Spencer West, an inspiring guide to discovering who you truly are and what you’re meant to do. Drawing from his own life — from the challenges of living without the use of his legs to creating a life defined by his passions — Spencer blends honest storytelling, humor, and motivational insight to explore themes of self-discovery, identity, and courage. The book encourages readers to confront self-doubt, let go of external expectations, and pursue their goals with confidence and authenticity. It’s a meaningful, uplifting read that supports personal growth and thoughtful, enriching discussion about living life on your own terms and building resilience.
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All proceeds from the ticket sales of this event will support Heal a Mother’s Heart, an international fundraising and awareness campaign organized by the Maple Hope Foundation, dedicated to supporting women in Ukraine who have lost their loved ones to the war
Don’t have the book yet?
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Check out our next session:
November 12 – Good Reads for Strong Roots – Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World
