Florence Rita Rickards is a dynamic, energetic, speaker, facilitator, coach, and author. Her work has been featured on television and radio talk show programs such as NOW and Global TV, WSN radio, News for the Soul, and in numerous publications, such as the Human Resources Management's People Talk magazine, and NETWERCC News. She is also the author of: “Finding your Dharma…Your Passion…Your Purpose in Life” featured in the book, “Living an Extraordinary Life”, two audio cassettes entitled, “Take Back Your Life - Finding Balance in an Unbalanced World” and “Breaking the Chains of Mediocrity – Being a No Limit Person”, and the CD, “IGNITE YOUR PASSION! REALIZE YOUR DREAMS”!

Florence has over twenty years of experience assisting individuals organizations in achieving their maximum potential. She is currently the owner of LIGHTHOUSE Coaching & Consulting, an organization dedicated to inspiring, encouraging, and supporting others to realize their passion and live their dreams. Her experience includes being the creator, President and owner of ACHIEVE Consulting Incorporated, an organization that provided services in Vocational Rehabilitation, Training and Development, Human Resources, and Organizational Development, and the creator, President and own Success Unlimited, a fully accredited Private Training Institute.

Florence has worked in large and small organizations in both the public and private sector in a variety of capacities including:  Director of Employee Support and Development, Director of Business Development, Executive Director, Personnel Manager, Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant, Social Worker, and as an Instructor for a variety of Public and Private Colleges and Universities. In addition, Florence was the first faculty hired by the first Canadian campus of the University of Phoenix: she has taught over 25 different courses in both the Bachelor and Master of Business Programs.

In addition to completing her Masters Degree in Business Administration at Simon Fraser University, Florence is also a Certified Human Resources Professional, a Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor, a Registered Social Worker, and a Certified Therapeutic Laughter Leader. She is also a Professional Co-Active Coach, having received her training from the highly recognized Coaches Training Institute.

Florence received the Sperling Award of Teaching Excellence in 1999, and in 2004 received both, the woman of Distinction Award (for Professional and voluntary Leadership), and the Courage to Come Back Award (Social and Economic Adversity category).

Florence's volunteer experience includes creating the Lighthouse Living Enrichment Society, being an editor and writer for the B.C. Human Resource Management Association's People Talk Magazine. Florence was also the President of the Canadian Mental Health Association - Simon Fraser Branch, Director of NETWERCC (Networking, Education and Training for Workers in Employment, Rehabilitation, Career Counselling), Co-Chair of the B.C. Human Resources Management Association - Training and Development Roundtable, and Vice President of the Labor Market and Career Information Association of British Columbia.

Florence's passion is facilitating, guiding, motivating, inspiring and energizing people and organizations on their journey to success and fulfillment. She has synthesized the best from psychology, human development, business, communications, mentoring, counselling, spirituality and coaching, to help individuals and organizations find and live their passion. To find out what Florence Rita Rickards can do for you or your organization contact us now.

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