A lover of theatre, language and culture, Vera has traveled extensively, and is a cross-cultural aficionado. Public Relations was her first career, design/facilitation, her second. Her best-selling book "How Not to Take It Personally" gives working professionals useful tips and strategies to stay productive on the job and in life. It's published in English, French, German, Traditional Chinese and Turkish and has sold more than 30,000 copies. Vera writes the Make it Work column for Careers, The Toronto Sun. VNH Communications enhances individual employee and team productivity, creates a harmonious work culture, and develops engaged, communicative staff. Vera’s four educational consulting services are coaching, facilitation, speaking and writing. Her client list is lengthy and it includes organizations such as Toronto Hydro, AC Nielson Canada, Ricoh Canada, Bombardier, Toronto Stock Exchange, TD Bank, MMM Group and others. TESTIMONIAL "I have experienced immense personal and professional growth since our coaching sessions. This growth is invaluable, and I am extremely happy how I am developing as an individual, father and leader." ~ Gabriele Torchetti, CEO, Lady York Foods, 06/04/16 SPECIALTIES: ✯ Speaker/Facilitator: Gives interactive presentations to corporations, at public conferences, etc. ✯ Process Facilitator: Enhances executive team meets. ✯ Cross-Cultural Communicator: Impacts diversity, inclusion and employee engagement. ✯ Executive and Leadership Coach: Cuts to the core of issues. Provides growth/leadership strategies. ✯ Career Coach: Shares career development strategies. Gets clients interview-ready. ✯ Researcher/Writer: Develops websites, sales/marketing materials, PR materials, features/columns. ✯ Media Expert: Provides expert insights on TV, radio and in print. ✯ Media Relations: Promotes a service/product/event via media. email: vera@veraheld.com phone: 416 785-3556