Summary: 

Life-long learning is a key feature of Fiona Timoti-Knowles’ career, with early beginnings as a typist and secretary, working across the globe for Foreign Affairs, to transitioning into the education and community sectors and becoming a career development specialist.  In this episode, Fiona shares anecdotes from her career and explores her passion for culturally responsive services.

Chat highlights:

• Fiona shares her early learning challenges as a child, and how this shaped her mindset.
• Anecdotes from Fiona’s overseas work experiences, including postings in China, Iran, Vanuatu and New York.
• Fiona acknowledges the importance of whanau in supporting her career.
• Exploring the importance of having culturally relevant services.

 

Links and resources:

• Keep in touch with Fiona on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-timoti-knowles-profile/
• Learn about Dress for Success Northland:  https://northland.dressforsuccess.org/
• Fiona recommends the the Butter Factory in Whangarei for great coffee and food: https://thebutterfactory.co.nz/
•  Check out the Career Coffee Chats website:  https://careercoffeechats.com/

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