Trina Isakson
Principal Consultant | 27 Shift
Vancouver , BC, CANADA
Independent consultant to nonprofit leaders on the future of the nonprofit sector. Additional expertise in introverts/quiet change makers.
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Industry Expertise (5)
Non-Profit/Charitable
Professional Training and Coaching
Corporate Leadership
Management Consulting
Philanthropy
Areas of Expertise (13)
introverts
introversion
nonprofit governance
open licensing
quiet changemakers
Volunteerism
Leadership Theory
Transformational Leadership
trends in nonprofit sector
future of nonprofit sector
Open Data
Millennial Generation
Millennials
Education (4)
Cape Breton University: MBA, Community Economic Development 2011
Major research essay: Mindfully engaging passionate citizens: a leadership model of volunteer engagement Select papers: Nonprofit succession planning in the context of transformational leadership Strategic recommendations for Take a Hike Youth at Risk Foundation Deconstructing community
Simon Fraser University: Certificate, Dialogue and Civic Engagement 2010
University of British Columbia: Bachelor of Education 2002
University of British Columbia: Bachelor of Science 2001
Affiliations (2)
- Certified facilitator - Myers Briggs Type Indicator MBTI
- Member - Association of Nonprofit and Social Economy Research
Media Appearances (10)
No more Freedom 55: Why Millennials are increasingly considering mid-career breaks
Charity Village online
2017-01-18
On travelling, sabbaticals, mid-career breaks.
The cult of busyness in the nonprofit sector
Charity Village online
2016-05-25
On work-life balance, being "busy", humble brags, martyrdom in the nonprofit sector, accountability.
New website and community launched for introverted nonprofit professionals
Charity Village online
2014-10-21
On the launch of the Quiet Changemaker Project.
Introverts in the nonprofit world
Charity Village online
2011-03-17
On introverts in the nonprofit sector, managing introverts, succeeding as an introvert.
One of Calgary’s oldest service clubs set to close doors
Calgary Herald print
2014-09-25
On the closing of seniors service clubs, volunteer opportunities for seniors, social isolation, intergeneration interaction.
On how individuals are using technology to support vulnerable populations
Media Mornings, Co-op Radio 100.5 radio
2013-05-21
On how individuals are using technology to support vulnerable populations (including open data, social media, crowdfunding, etc.)
D is for Disenchantment: How nonprofits are losing out
Charity Village online
2012-07-03
On nonprofit sector leaders and managers, professional development, employee engagement, compensation.
Ten New Year’s resolutions for your nonprofit career
Charity Village online
2013-12-09
On increase in contract positions in nonprofit sector, volunteer engagement.
The solo employee: How to succeed when your nonprofit staff consists of just you
Charity Village online
2015-03-11
On millennial generation, working as solo employee in nonprofit organization, board-staff relationships, volunteer engagement.
The mentor within: Using a mentoring program to improve retention
Charity Village online
2011-06-14
On mentorship programs, personal development.
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