Vittoria Adhami

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ABOUT VITTORIA ADHAMI

Success in life is most often measured by the meaningful relationships one develops and nurtures over time, the achievements of our children and our financial net-worth. Successes, however, are most often the result of the obstacles and challenges one must overcome.At times in our lives, we find ourselves in a place where we are in need of some support. Someone to guide us through a difficult moment, someone to inspire us, someone to challenge us….or just someone to listen….with no judgement or prejudice.Counselling men and women, helping them discover their potential and their capacity to take life in their own hands, has been my life’s work and passion.As someone who immigrated to Canada over forty years ago, involved in a bi-cultural marriage and raised two boys, I know from first-hand experience, the many barriers and challenges faced as a woman. The struggles of maintaining a “safe and happy home” combined with the need to educate myself and strike a professional career was not without hardship and personal sacrifice.As the owner and operator of a private insurance brokerage, for over 20 years I have trained and coached my team to achieve their professional goals. In addition, through my involvement with COSTI Immigrant Services I have worked with abused and immigrant women in need of support and counselling. For many women and their families, group and individual counselling is their first step towards successful integration. As the organization’s Vice President and Chair of Women’s Services, my responsibility to ensure that programs are reflective of the needs of women, has resulted in the delivery of women’s services that focus on entrepreneurship and supportive self-help programs that lead to their independence, self-empowerment and