New program
Life Skills Club
An informal discussion group where adult professionals share practical tips, tools, and real stories on how life skills show up in work and in life.
Monthly Starts in August
FormatLive webinar (Zoom)
Length60 minutes
FocusOne skill, per month
Bring your insights.
Share strategies, tools, and lessons learned
with colleagues across the APCDA community.
with colleagues across the APCDA community.
What is it?
One life skill topic each month, facilitated by different leaders. Anchored in APCDA ethics/competencies and aligned with NCDA credentialing curriculum.
Why now?
Life skills are being discussed, but rarely discussed through real experiences. This club creates a space where professionals openly share what actually works in real work and life situations.
10 Core Life Skills
CommunicationExpressing & receiving messages effectively
Decision-MakingBalancing individual & social factors
Feedback & CriticismGiving/receiving input constructively
Leadership & InitiativeGuiding or influencing others
Adaptability & Risk-TakingResponding effectively to change
Collaboration & TeamworkWorking well with others
Ethical Decision-MakingActing with integrity & accountability
Reflective Practice / Self-AwarenessEvaluating behavior & growth
Lifelong Learning / Career Self-ManagementContinuous development & alignment
Leadership Through ServiceSupporting others’ growth
Facilitators
Allan Gatenby
Past President: APCDA
Dr. Sujata Ives
Co-chair: Program Committee
Syed Hassan Abdullah
Facilitator
Tuan-Anh Le
Co-chair: Scholarship Committee
Li Fern Tong
Facilitator
Basit Rana
Co-chair: Program Committee
Ready to join the conversation?
Register to receive the monthly session link and topic updates.