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Shana Montesol Johnson posted a blog postDo Not Skip This Step in Your International Development Job Search
It's okay to dip your toe in the pool, and then decide whether you’d like to dive in.It's okay to go on a first date -- or 50 dates – before you decide whether you want to marry that person.It’s okay to test-drive a car before you buy it.In fact, not only is it "okay" to do all those things, it is recommended!Because if we don't test and try first, we may end up in a situation…See More
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Our visionOur mission is to provide a collaborative and participatory platform for individuals passionate about development, aid, and other global issues.Our vision is to enable you to lend your voice and energy to development issues and to continue your education and learning around development.We aim to do that by:Promoting open and critical discussion on issues related to developmentEngaging a wide range of people to contribute to developmentFacilitating networking amongst like-minded…See More
Shana Montesol Johnson left a comment for Oscar Perry Abello"Great to meet you in person, and connect with you here. Look forward to keeping in touch! Who knows, maybe we'll meet up in the Philippines someday. :)"
Shana Montesol Johnson replied to Zehra Rizvi's discussion Competition: Let's see those foodie photos! in the group Foodies"Bohol Bee Farm is one of my absolute favorite foodie spots in the Philippines! Others include:
* Sonya's Garden in Tagaytay - the capital region equivalent of Bohol Bee Farm
* Antonio's in Tagaytay - a splurge but worth it
* Maya in…"
Shana Montesol Johnson replied to Zehra Rizvi's discussion Competition: Let's see those foodie photos! in the group Foodies"Does Colombia have an equivalent of Bolivian salteñas? These look like empanadas to my untrained (and raised in Mexico, living in the Philippines) eye.I had to laugh about friends bringing food, frozen, in their luggage. My mom always…"
Shana Montesol Johnson replied to Zehra Rizvi's discussion Competition: Let's see those foodie photos! in the group Foodies"Gorgeous! Masarap! Next time you're headed to the Philippines, Aaron, drop me a line! "
Shana Montesol Johnson posted a status"Fascinated by the (anonymous) Diary of a Pregnant Aid Worker, @onsanity's new (guest) post: http://ning.it/KPcFxK"
Shana Montesol Johnson commented on AidSource's page Families in the Humanitarian Sector (no, it's not a joke!)"Elisa, thanks for bringing to light this issue that is so important, yet not too often discussed. I really appreciate how thorough your piece is, citing the research that has been done to date. I agree, based on personal experiences as well as those…"
Zehra Rizvi replied to Shana Montesol Johnson's discussion "Six Rules for Dining Out: How a frugal economist finds the perfect lunch." in the group Foodies"Nice one, Shana! Thanks for sharing...i've been MIA but back (i say that every so often and don't mean it....and given that I am about to travel for two weeks not sure why I just said I'm back...lol). I owe you an…"
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- Name
- Shana
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- Individual
- What I do
- Aid/NGO worker based in the field, Consultant
- About me
- I work with international development professionals who want to have high-impact careers they love (while still having a life outside of work). My particular focus at the moment is helping people figure out "what's next?" in their careers and their lives.
Having worked in international development and management consulting, I now work as a certified executive coach and career coach. I've coached clients working for such organizations as the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank, the US Agency for International Development, Peace Corps, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and The Asia Foundation.
A Third Culture Kid who grew up in the US, Mexico, and Costa Rica, I am now the mom of two girls, and have been based in the Philippines since 2004. I blog at http://developmentcrossroads.com/
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- http://developmentcrossroads.com/
- My other website
- http://ph.linkedin.com/in/shanamontesoljohnson
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- https://twitter.com/#!/devxroads
Shana Montesol Johnson's Blog
Do Not Skip This Step in Your International Development Job Search
Posted on September 10, 2012 at 7:03am 0 Comments 0 Likes
It's okay to dip your toe in the pool, and then decide whether you’d like to dive in.
It's okay to go on a first date -- or 50 dates – before you decide whether you want to marry that person.
It’s okay to test-drive a car before you buy it.
In fact, not only is it "okay" to do all those things, it is…
Continue 5 Ways to Identify Your Strengths
Posted on April 22, 2012 at 5:54am 0 Comments 0 Likes
If you want to rock your career, you’ve got to play to your strengths. But to do that, first you have to figure out what they are. Here are 5 ways to identify your strengths.
I write, think, and coach a lot about the importance of playing to your strengths in order to have a career you love. By strengths, I mean an activity that meets the following criteria (hat tip to…
Continue Why Your International Development Colleagues Ought to Be Your Friends
Posted on February 14, 2012 at 6:38am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I originally posted this piece on my blog, Development Crossroads, to coincide with Valentine's Day. How fitting that it also happened to coincide with the day that AidSource went live! Welcome everyone, to this space where you can connect with international development colleagues, deepen friendships, discuss stuff that matters, vent, and more.…
How to Love the Job You’ve Got
Posted on February 14, 2012 at 6:26am 0 Comments 0 Likes
It's Valentine's Day. Isn't it time to figure out how to love the job you've got? This post originally appeared on my blog, Development Crossroads, last January. I've heard from many friends and clients, both within and outside the aid & development field, that this way of looking at their job (and life!) has been really…
Continue Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 1:06pm on March 29, 2012,
Peck-Gee Chua said… Hi Shana: Thanks for the welcoming note. Have been following your blog for awhile now- some great thoughts there!
- At 12:29pm on February 15, 2012,
Samantha Burton said… Hi Shana! Great to be connected with you here, looking forward to learning more about your work!
- At 6:00am on February 15, 2012,
Carol Jean Gallo said… Nice to see you on here! :)
- At 2:58am on January 27, 2012,
Brendan Rigby said… Thanks for the welcome!
- At 5:55am on January 22, 2012, Zehra Rizvi said…
Oh and on the Third Culture kid...I am going to try and get a group up for 'diaspora' expat aid workers. For lack of a better term...
- At 5:53am on January 22, 2012, Zehra Rizvi said…
Oh, how cool you are on AidSource! I recently checked out your website as I am moving into work kind of complementary to yours! Welcome to AidSource. Will 'friend' you, if that's ok? x
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