Talent Dynamics
“Focus on your strengths, not your weaknesses. Follow your flow!”
Karen Bonanno is your accredited Performance Consultant in Talent Dynamics for Young People, and Flow Consultant in Talent Dynamics and Wealth Dynamics.
What is Talent Dynamics?
Created by Roger James Hamilton, Talent Dynamics is a unique profiling system for entrepreneurs, leaders, and educators, currently used successfully worldwide to access their natural Flow.
Put simply, Flow is the path of least resistance. When you are in Flow, productivity increases, results improve dramatically, you have more fun and feel more connected to your organisation.
It’s a state in which a person is fully immersed in a feeling of energised focus and full involvement in an activity. Playing full on! It is focused motivation where the emotions are not just contained and channelled but positively energised and aligned with the task at hand.
If you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or frustrated, then it’s a fairly good indicator you are out of Flow.
Getting in Flow
Based on an ancient Chinese philosophy, the I Ching, Talent Dynamics (TD) allows you to understand the quickest and easiest way to get into and stay in Flow. It helps you understand how to get others into and staying in Flow and provides clear strategies and actions for teams to take, based on their profile, to achieve a desired result.
As we have mentioned, the central premise behind Talent Dynamics is one of Flow.
When experiencing flow there can be a distortion of time. Your internal clock does not seem to match the external clock. Somehow your internal clock speeds up or slows down. During this phenomenon, people immersed in their task (in Flow) often look up at the clock thinking only a short time had passed only to find it is many hours later than they thought it was.
In the work place, Flow can be seen where an individual’s challenges and skills are equally matched, thus creating a harmonious environment.
Talent Dynamics works because it delivers results in performance and profitability while aligning your team to the spirit and purpose at the heart of your organisation.
Who is Talent Dynamics for?
- Individuals who want to identify their natural talent so they can be more productive and successful.
- Individuals who want to know their strengths and challenges, success possibilities, how to work best in teams and in their workplace.
- Teams who want to find out the profiles of each team member so they can work collaboratively for the growth and development of their organisation.
| Taking the Talent Dynamics test and receiving my profile was only the first step in this rewarding evaluation. The follow up debrief has proved to be a valuable and insightful learning curve to guide my business acumen and energies. The detailed and professional debriefing provided by Karen Bonanno has been an enlightening and informative experience that has helped me focus my energies. Karen has explored all aspects of the profile and helped me to not only identify personal strengths and challenges but to also set clear goals to maximise my potential and find solutions for elements that are inhibiting growth. Of special value for me, was not only understanding my own strengths, but discovering the types of people who will value add to my business. Thank you Karen, the Talent Dynamics profiling has been a very worthwhile experience. Jennie Bales, Education sales representative |
Talent Dynamics Square
The Talent Dynamics Square illustrates the relationship between the eight Talent Profiles.
Each profile has its unique strengths, challenges and
activities for high level productivity in teams and the workplace.
What profile are you? To receive your unique report …
Talent Dynamics for Young People
After experiencing Talent Dynamics, the power of the profile results and the debrief session, many people say, “Wow! I wish I’d had something like this when I was young!” TeeJay Dowe has done just that, transforming it for use with young people, to create the No.1 Personal Development Pathway for Young People to accelerate confidence and self-worth.
Young people around the world are facing the biggest crisis ever in terms of confidence and self-worth, more so than any previous generation. The pressure on our young people to be perfect, beautiful, intelligent, sporty, all-rounders, academic, fit in… is more than ever before. The pace at which conflicting information goes viral across the internet puts pressure on our young people to fit in yet stand out at the same time.
These young people are not only our future leaders, they are our future parents and role models. The pain and impact of low confidence and self-esteem has to stop. Talent Dynamics for Young People (TDYP) empowers young people to discover who they are and what they are here for. It is a great tool to show young people that it is OK to be who they are and to appreciate others.
Who is TDYP for?
- Parents who want to ensure their child chooses the right options and career path.
- Parents who want to ensure their child is confident and has good self-esteem.
- Young people (10 – early 20’s) who are looking for vision and direction – students looking to build confidence and a pathway to success, graduating students transitioning into university, college or the workplace.
- Schools who are looking for ways to offer an extra-curricular program to assist young people to gain confidence in who they really are.
What profile are you? To receive your unique report …
| I only had a few weeks of school left and I wasn’t quite sure what I wanted to do at the end of Year 12. After spending time with Karen talking about my {Talent Dynamics for Young People} profile report, I was very comfortable with how the report described me. The strengths and challenges were just so me! There was also information about what types of jobs would suit me and I’m a lot clearer now about what I want to do next year. Tianna, Year 12 |
Education webinars
Professional learning for K-12 teachers delivered direct to your digital device
The Eduwebinar site hosts a variety of education webinars that cover current education initiatives and practices that will help to build your professional capabilities.
Get access to over 30 hours of professional learning each year, which means you can keep up to date with the latest information on teaching and learning. (If you join up for their 6 monthly or yearly membership you also get access to over 80 hours of archived broadcasts.)
Yes, you will hear from knowledgeable colleagues and industry experts on innovative teaching and learning strategies and resourcing that applies to curriculum design and delivery, and more ….
This will give you an unfair advantage over your colleagues as you build your knowledge, skills and confidence across a range of education topics.
Experience some peace of mind knowing you can learn in a stress-free learning environment. Yes, sit in the comfort of your own home whilst engaging in a professional learning event and interacting with the presenter.
Current events
- Webinar workshop series – Teachers with Purpose
- MyFuture Workshop with teens and young adults
- Talent Dynamics & Talent Dynamics for Young People
- Professional learning online for teachers – Eduwebinar
- Professional Learning Partners – Eduwebinar
Previous events
Articles, papers, presentations, seminars, workshops.
© Karen Bonanno
Information found on this site may may be used and referenced provided acknowledgement is given to the author.
Bonanno, K 2017, ‘Leverage your Pedagogical Gifts to Maintain Relevance’, concurrent session at Challenge to Change, ASLA conference, 13 July 2017.
Bonanno, K & Wall, J 2017, The future of teacher librarians – How will you re-imagine the profession?, one-day seminar, in Brisbane, Canberra, Perth and Melbourne.
Bonanno, K 2016, ‘Full STEAM ahead: making the world a better place’, keynote address at Leading a Digital School conference, 27 August 2016.
Bonanno, K 2016, ‘Low-tech maker projects’, concurrent session at Leading a Digital School conference, 27 August 2016.
Bonanno, K 2016, ‘ Coding and animation for digital storytelling’, concurrent session at Leading a Digital School conference, 27 August 2016.
Bonanno, K 2016, ‘Shared talent leadership’, keynote address at Launching libraries into the 21st Century #2, Teacher Librarians Sydney North Area Annual Conference, 7 June 2016. Related article for this presentation – ‘Being a leader in your school community‘, ACCESS, Vol. 30, Issue 2, June 2016.
Bonanno, K & Wall, J 2016, The future of teacher librarians – How will you re-imagine the profession?, one-day seminar, Novotel Rockford, Darling Harbour, 3 June 2016.
Bonanno, K 2016, ‘How to give your students an academic edge‘, webinar for Eduwebinar Pty Ltd, 25 May 2016.
Bonanno, K 2016, ‘Digital commerce, legalities and copyright awareness, and online wellbeing’, Education Technology Solutions, Issue 71, Interactive Media Solutions, Blackburn, Vic., pp. 56 – 58.
Bonanno, K 2016, ‘Supporting online policy within the school’, Education Technology Solutions, Issue 70, Interactive Media Solutions, Blackburn, Vic., pp. 53 – 54.
Bonanno, K 2015, ‘Enterprise skills and student learning’, Education Technology Solutions, Issue 69, Interactive Media Solutions, Blackburn, Vic., pp. 56 – 58.
Bonanno, K 2015, ‘Adopting a Guided Inquiry Design approach to flipped learning’, FlipCon Australia 2015, Saint Stephen’s College, Gold Coast, 24 October 2015.
Bonanno, K 2015, ‘Tools to support inquiry in a flipped learning environment’, FlipCon Australia 2015, Saint Stephen’s College, Gold Coast, 23 October 2015.
Bonanno, K 2015, ‘TLs driving school culture as thought leaders’, Teacher Librarian Day, Teacher Librarians and School Culture, 19th October 2015, virtual conference.
Bonanno, K 2015, ‘Digital citizenship elements, skills development and curriculum connections’ (three-part webinar series) for Eduwebinar Pty Ltd, 14, 21 & 28 October 2015.
Bonanno, K & Wall, J 2015, ‘Capacity building the profession for the future’, ASLA 2015 Conference, Provoking the future: school libraries, pedagogy and technology, 29 September 2015, Women’s College, University of Queensland.
Bonanno, K 2015, ‘Digital resources and strategies to support the Geography Curriculum‘, in ACCESS, Vol. 29, Issue 3, September 2015, pp. 14-21.
Bonanno, K 2015, ‘Are you a thought leader?‘ (webinar) for Eduwebinar Pty Ltd, 24 June 2015.
Bonanno, K 2015, Chairperson for the K-12 Library Managers Congress, EduTECH, June 2015.
Bonanno, K 2015, ‘Australian Curriculum and Inquiry Learning’ at the AISNSW Teacher Librarian Conference, Taking Stock: Time to Review, Reflect and Re-energise, 29 May 2015.
Bonanno, K 2015, ‘Crowdfunding to raise money for your school project‘, (webinar) Eduwebinar Pty Ltd, 20 May 2015.
Bonanno, K 2015, ‘A profession at the tipping point (revisited)‘ in ACCESS, Vol. 29, Issue 1, March 2015.
Bonanno, K 2015, ‘Designing an inquiry based learning unit incorporating Web 2’ at Mapping, Designing and Implementing a Curriculum Program, Eduwebinar Live, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, 6 March. See F-10 Inquiry Skills Scope and Sequence and F-10 Core Skills and Tools.
Bonanno, K 2015, ‘Mapping the Australian Curriculum to an inquiry learning framework’ at Mapping, Designing and Implementing a Curriculum Program, Eduwebinar Live, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, 6 March. See F-10 Inquiry Skills Scope and Sequence and F-10 Core Skills and Tools.
Bonanno, K 2014, ‘Skills students need for the future’, (webinar) Eduwebinar Pty Ltd, 10 December 2014.
Bonanno, K 2014, ‘Challenge-, Problem-, Project-& Inquiry-Based Learning: Are they just buzzwords?, Eduwebinar Pty Ltd, November 2014.
Bonanno, K and Wall, J 2014, ‘Learning and literacy for the future: building capacity. Part two.’ Scan, 33(4), pp. 18-30.
Bonanno, K and Wall, J 2014, ‘Learning and literacy for the future‘, Scan, 33(3), pp. 20-28.
Bonanno, K 2014, ‘Innovative Activities for the Classroom & Flipped Professional Learning’, Eduwebinar Pty Ltd, September 2014.
Bonanno, K 2014, ‘Classroom Design and Digital Technologies‘, Eduwebinar Pty Ltd, August 2014.
Bonanno, K 2014, ‘Library as a dynamic learning place and space’, keynote address at the University of Queensland UQL Cyberschool Seminar, July 2014.
Bonanno, K 2014, ‘Web tools to support the integration of curriculum inquiry skills’ at QSITE conference, Brisbane Girls’ Grammar, July 2014.
Bonanno, K 2014, ‘Reflections on the K-12 Horizon Report‘, Eduwebinar Pty Ltd, June 2014.
Bonanno, K 2014, Curriculum connections: the school library in full flight, opening address at the K-12 Library Managers Congress, EduTECH, June 2014
Bonanno, K 2014, Chairperson for the K-12 Library Managers Congress, EduTECH, June 2014
Bonanno, K 2013, ‘Through the looking glass: dare to be different’, opening keynote address at the MANTLE conference, Newcastle, 2013.
Bonanno, K 2013, ‘5 steps to advocacy success’, workshop at the MANTLE conference, Newcastle, 2013.
Bonanno, K and Wall, J 2012-2013, ‘Learning paradigms: integrating Web 2.0 tools and digital literacy in your school’ for the Australian School Library Association, 2012-2013. [Resources link Web tools to support inquiry based learning.]
Bonanno, K (Australia) and Loertscher, D (USA) 2012, ‘Opportunities for teacher librarians in National Standards CCSS and
Australian National Curriculum Capabilities’, WLMA conference via webinar.
Bonanno, K ‘Knowledgeable to knowledge-able in an online learning environment’, Our Lady of Dolours, Mitchelton.
Bonanno, K and Skrzeczynski, C 2012, ‘8-Step Framework for Integrating Digital Media Literacy into Classroom Programs’, Queensland Society for Information Technology in Education (QSITE) Conference, Coomera Anglican College, Gold Coast, 6 July 2012.
Bonanno, K 2012, ‘Indispenable Teacher Librarian. Is There an Alternative?’, MANTLE Conference, Newcastle, 22 June 2012 and Tasmania Professional Learning day, 14 October, 2012.
Bonanno, K 2012, ‘5 Critical Steps for Your Success’, Catholic Primary Teacher Librarians’ Association (CPTLA) 27th Annual Conference, Barton, Canberra, 11 May 2012.
Bonanno, K 2012, ‘A Point of View on Learning and Leading through your Personal Learning Network (PLN), Webinar hosted by School Library Management, 25 April 2012.
Bonanno, K 2011, ‘Lessons from Down Under: 7 Effective Strategies for Library Advocacy‘, Webinar, Washington Library Media Association — Webinar 15 October 2011.
Bonanno, K 2011, ‘A Profession at the Tipping Point: Time to Change the Game Plan‘, Keynote address at the Australian School Library Association XXII Biennial Conference, 3 October 2011.
Bonanno, K 2011 ‘A Point of View on Digital Citizenship Essentials‘, Webinar hosted by School Library Management, 24 August 2011.
Hosted by KB Enterprises (Aust) Pty Ltd – Hay, Lyn 2011 The What, and Why of Building an iCentre, Webinar — Webinar 1, 29 June 2011 &
The Who and How of Building an iCentre Webinar — Webinar 2, 31 August 2011. Hosted by School Library Management.
Bonanno, K 2011 ‘A Point of View on Managing More (Strategically)‘, Webinar hosted by School Library Management, 15 June 2011.
Hosted by School Library Management – Wall, June 2011 ‘ Developing a framework for digital literacy in your school’, Webinar, 4 May 2011
Hosted by School Library Management – Wall, June 2011 ‘A Point of View on Digital Literacy‘, Webinar, 6 April 2011
Bonanno, K 2011 ‘A point of view webinar series’, Monthly webinars, commencing 6 April 2011.
Bonanno, K 2011 ‘7 successful strategies to develop your advocacy toolkit‘, Webinar, 23 February 2011.
Bonanno, K 2010 ‘Meeting the challenges of the 21st century learner‘, CPTLA Conference 21 May 2010, Sydney, NSW.
Bonanno, K 2010 ‘Communication, collaboration & community: Web 2.0 and library and information services‘, ASLA Tasmania State Conference 7 May 2010, Launceston, Tasmania.
Bonanno, K 2009 ‘School library design: an interview with Raylee Eliott Burns’, teleseminar.
Bonanno, K 2009 ‘Standards of professional excellence for teacher-librarians: How do you rate?’, Workshop for Teacher Librarian Summit, 8 October 2009, ICT Learning Innovation Centre, Sunshine Coast.
Bonanno, K 2009 ‘The role of the 21st Century teacher-librarian‘ – Presented at the Brisbane Catholic Education Teacher-Librarians’ Professional Learning Day, 23 July 2009, Wilston, Brisbane.
Bonanno, K 2009 ‘Inquiry learning: It’s all in the question’ – Presented at the Australian College of Educators 2009 Conference, Digital Fair – Word of Mouse, 17 April 2009, Geelong, Victoria.
Bonanno, K 2008 ‘Managing and servicing the information needs of a digital school’, in M Lee & M Gaffney (eds.) Leading a digital school: principles and practice, ACER Press, Camberwell, VIC.
Bonanno, K 2008 ‘Web 2.0 tools for professional associations’ – Joint Council of Queensland Teacher Associations Forum, 23 August 2008.
Bonanno, K 2008, ‘Web 2.0 tools for collaboration, communication and knowledge construction’ – Teacher Librarian professional development day, Brisbane (14 April) and Darwin (10 October)
Bonanno, K 2007, ‘Managing the digital school’s information and assets‘ – Invited speaker at the IWBNet Leading a digital school – a conference for school leaders, Twin Waters, QLD, 9 August 2007.
Bonanno, K 2007, ‘Advocacy: Reason, responsibility and rhetoric‘ – Keynote address at the International Baccalaureate Asia Pacific Teachers’ Convention, Information literacy across the IB programmes, 30 March – 2 April 2007, Singapore.
Bonanno, K 2006, ‘Information management and emerging technologies: control or chaos?‘ – Presented at the SLAQ 2006 biennial conference, Moving beyond, Mackay, Queensland.
Bonanno, K 2006, ‘Managing information within professional groups‘, in Access, vol. 20, issue 1, pp. 27-31. (Reproduced with permission from the Australian School Library Association Inc.)
Bonanno, K 2005, ‘Online learning: the good, the bad and the ugly‘ – Presented at the ASLA XIX Biennial conference, Meeting the challenge, April.
Bonanno, K 2004, ‘Chief knowledge officer: Position vacant’ – Presented at the SLAQ 2004 biennial conference, Flagging the future, Gold Coast, Queensland.
Bonanno, K 2004, ‘People, process and technology: Foundations for constructing learning communities’, in J Bales & K Bonanno (eds.), Constructing communities of learning and literacy: ASLA Online conference proceedings, Australian School Library Association, Zillmere, pp. 139 – 143.
Bonanno, K 2003, ‘Knowledge management: a people process’, in M Nimon (ed.), Connecting challenges: issues for teacher and children’s librarians, Auslib Press, Adelaide, pp. 26-33.
Bonanno, K 2003, ‘Knowledge management: people empowering people’ – Presented at the joint conference of ASLA and CBCA, Island Journeys: A quest for inspiration
Bonanno, K 2003, ‘Library to cybrary: Implications for school communities managing the transition from library to cybrary’ – Presented at the UQL Cyberschool Seminar, Schools, Scholars and Cybraries – Seize the future, 19 September.
Bonanno, K 2002, ‘Knowledge building through multiple literacy learning’, in D Singh, A Abdullah, A Foneska & B de Rozario (eds.), School libraries for a knowledge society: proceedings of the 31st annual conference of the International Association of School Librarianship and the sixth international forum on research in school librarianship held at Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
Bonanno, K 2002, ‘Empowering school librarians for a knowledge society’ – Presented at the International Association of School Librarianship and the sixth international forum on research in school librarianship held at Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
Bonanno, K 2002, ‘The mind – your greatest, creative asset’, ACCESS, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 8 – 12.
Bonanno, K 2001, ‘Battery hen or free-range chook: challenging the expectations’ – Presented at the Australian School Library Association biennial conference, Forging future directions.
Bonanno, K 2001, ‘An inquiry approach to an outcomes-based curriculum’ – Presented at the Australian School Library Association biennial conference, Forging future directions.
Bonanno, K 2000, ‘Accelerated learning in a digital information environment‘ in L. Hay & J Henri (eds.),Enter the milleniuum. Information services in schools 1999 online conference proceedings, Centre for Studies in Teacher Librarianship, Wagga Wagga, NSW, pp. 117 – 126. (Out of print).
Bonanno, K 2000, ‘Emotional intelligence at work’, ACCESS, vol. 14, no. 3, pp. 8 – 10.
Bonanno, K 1999, ‘Challenges for the educational context’, in J Henri & K Bonanno (eds.), The information literate school community: Best practice, Centre for Information Studies, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW, pp. 11-28.
Bonanno, K 1999, ‘The role of the professional association in the emergence of information literate school communities’, in J Henri & K Bonanno (eds.), The information literate school community: Best practice, Centre for Information Studies, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW, pp. 217 – 230.
Bonanno, K 1999, ‘Emerging technologies: challenges for change’ – Presented at the School Library Association of the Northern Territory seminar.
Bonanno, K 1999, ‘Nurturing your professional edge: Exploration of the vision’ – Presented at the International Association of School Librarianship conference, Birmingham, Alabama.
Major projects
- Teachers with Purpose – workshop series
- Talent Dynamics profiling and debrief sessions
- Mapping, Designing and Implementing a Curriculum Program for Eduwebinar Pty Ltd (March 2015)
- Conference management services for ASLA Biennial XXIII (2013)
- Founding Eduwebinar – a professional learning network portal (2012)
- Hosting ‘Smart hints and tips‘ webinar series (2012)
- Hosting ‘A Point of View‘ webinar series (2011)
- Conference management services for ASLA Biennial XXII (2011)
- Co-author, with June Wall, for submission to the House of Representatives Inquiry into School Libraries and Teacher Librarians in Australian Schools (2010), appeared as a witness at the public hearings (Sydney and Canberra) — See the Australian School Library Association Advocacy web page for more details.
- Editor for Digital impact on teaching and learning (2009), Australian School Library Association publication.
- IASL/SLAQ 2010 Conference Program Committee chairperson — voluntary contribution to the school librarianship profession (2009 to 2010)
- Managed and delivered Australian School Library Association online III conference, Under construction: A world without walls (2008)
- Invited to contribute a chapter, ‘Managing and servicing the information needs of a digital school’ to Leading a digital school: Principles and practice, edited by Mal Lee and Michael Gaffney, ACER Press (2008).
- Conference organising committee member for the Australian School Library Association XX Biennial Conference, Hearts on Fire: Sharing the Passion (2007)
- Managed and delivered Australian School Library Association online II conference, Visions of Learning (2006)
- Co-editor, with Peter Nibbs, for Online II conference proceedings, Visions of Learning (2006)
- Co-author for A teacher librarian advocate’s guide to building information literate school communities, ASLA publication (2006)
- Resource person, representing the Australian School Library Association, for the International Workshop on Information Skills for Learning Part II: Empowering 8 workshop, organised by Dr Jagtar Singh and IFLA, Patiala, India (2005)
- Contracted to provide Secretariat Professional Services, International Association of School Librarianship (2005 to 2011)
- Resource person, representing the Australian School Library Association, for the International Workshop on Information Skills for Learning, organised by IFLA/NILIS, Colombo, Sri Lanka (2004)
- Course Coordinator, Capra Ryan (Aust) Pty Ltd, for the Diploma in Library and Information Services (2004)
- Co-editor, with Jennie Bales, for Online I conference proceedings, Constructing communities of learning and literacy (2004)
- Managed and delivered the inaugural Australian School Library Association online conference, Constructing Communities of Learning and Literacy (2004)
- Undertook a strategic review of Library Service Services Requirements and Delivery Models for Education Queensland (2004)
- Consultant/Critical Friend for Hambledon State School, Literacy Links with Life, a review on learning innovations for the implementation of literacy across the curriculum (2002)
- Contracted as Executive Officer and to provide Secretariat Professional Services, Australian School Library Association (2002 to 2014)
- National Conference Convener and Co-organiser for the Australian School Library Association XVII Biennial Conference, Forging Future Directions (2001)
- Co-editor, with James Henri, for The information literate school community: Best practice (1999)
- Project Officer, Australian School Library Association, for the development of a national video ,Steps to Success: Information Literacy (1999-2000)
- Project Officer, Australian School Library Association, for the development of the EdNA Train-the-Trainer Manual and promotional package for the Education Network Australia Online Project (1998-1999)
- Project Officer, School Library Association Queensland, for the trial professional associations’ delivery of the Connecting Teachers to the Future program (1998)
- Project Officer, Australian School Library Association for the development of the interactive multimedia CD-ROM, Teaching Information Skills (1994-2000)