Multnomah County Library Podcasts Multnomah County Library

The Brown Bag Lunch and Learn series is co-sponsored by Portland Community College and Multnomah County Library to develop and increase your professional skills. Learn how to turn your skills and interests into a meaningful and rewarding career.
Recorded live at Central Library: February 6, 2020

Speakers: Josh Cocker and Shalene Joseph, Indigenous 20-something project
In this event offered as part of Everybody Reads 2020, Josh and Shalene speak about their experiences as trainers for the Indigenous 20-something Project, a project of the Native Wellness Institute. They speak about the historical trauma experienced by Indigenous people, and how they navigate colonial structures to empower young Native people. Listeners will gain cultural awareness of local, Native communities.
Recorded Live at Central Library: January 15, 2020

Speaker: Tsipora Dimant
Emotional intelligence (EQ) grows as we develop the ability and skills to recognize, understand and use emotions successfully when managing day-to-day interactions with others. Develop the four basic core competencies of Emotional Intelligence which are self-awareness, self-management, social-awareness, and relationship management.
Co-sponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills.
Recorded Live at Central Library: October 24, 2019

Speaker: Tasha Harmon
Change your relationship with your inner critic by learning tools for moving through the paralysis of fear and self judgment into action. Support the life you want in the arenas of work/vocation, family, creativity, wellness and more.
Co-sponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills.
Recorded Live at Central Library: October 17, 2019

Speaker: Berry Kruijning
Are you going through a major life transition (career change, divorce, new relationship, empty nest) and feeling lost? Gain awareness about the core path to follow to life’s new destination and learn to face change with ease and confidence.
Co-sponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills.
Recorded Live at Central Library: October 10, 2019

Presenter: Dr. Andy Swanson
Discover how what you eat affects the brain. Learn natural strategies that support the health of the nervous system, enhance neurological performance and prevent the onset of Alzheimer's, MS and other conditions.
Co-sponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills.
Recorded Live at Central Library on October 3, 2019