This just in: millions of people around the globe are disengaged at work. Disengaged, unproductive, unmotivated – all business speak for unhappy people in workplaces. Are you an unhappy worker? Here’s our quick 3 step litmus test to see if you too, are disengaged at work: 1. Daily Dread: Does the prospect of having to […]
New to the world of sales, I was unsure of what to expect from the Internet Mastermind’s Meetup on How to Get Targeted Traffic to Your Big Ticket Items, with Bill Hugall. In all honesty I was half-expecting to walk into a room full of intimidating professionals, with whom I’d have nothing in common. Instead, I […]
It was my first time attending the F.W.E. (Forum for Women Entrepreneurs) Annual Fundraising Gala event though I had heard many great things, and I was not disappointed. Entering the pre-event cocktail reception I was impressed by the caliber of Businesswomen (and men!) who were in attendance. The ever busy Premier Christy Clark even made […]
“No great thing is created suddenly.” – Epictetus We know this to be true, but do you know the reality behind … The 6 Secrets of ‘Sudden’ Success Success can appear to come suddenly, but that is rarely the case. Success doesn’t just materialize out of thin air. We have become an impatient culture. With […]
This story originally appeared on Linked Into Leads DISCLAIMER: Although I do poke a little fun at the LinkedIn profile photos featured in this article, I do sincerely hope each of these people reads the recommendations I have suggested and makes the appropriate changes to their LinkedIn Profile photos. I think they will find their […]
Being that I’m not a natural “Type A” personality, I’ve always seemed to do things unconventionally, networking included. Part of my need to do things differently than the norm is that I want to be authentic and real. I don’t want people to feel like they are just the next person on my list to […]
It’s hard not to forget that Valentine’s Day isn’t just a day for lovers, it can also be a day to show appreciation for those in your personal and professional life (remember sending all those ‘friendly’ Valentine’s in the 3rd grade?). But, particularly in the workplace, you want to be very careful that this ‘appreciation’ […]
At any point in your career, it’s good to have some career goals in mind that you’d like to achieve at the current company you’re working for. These goals could be anything from a promotion, more responsibility, leading a project from start to finish ,or coming in under budget at year end. The following are […]
I was hiking the other day and consumed by my own thoughts and the beauty of the forest around me I almost tripped, several times. So for the rest of the hike I focused on what was in front of me to avoid any possible fall. Later that day I began thinking, do I focus […]
As adults, acknowledging the role of play is often lost if not completely forgotten. Maybe it’s because it feels too childish, or silly. Maybe it’s because the word is associated with an irresponsible use of time. The concept of play was a resounding theme during my first semester at the Centre for Digital Media. There […]
When we work with others, we often discover that not everyone plays the game the same way we do. This often results in conflict and tension so, if you want your team to perform, you really need to recognize — The 4 Players You Need for Your Team to Succeed Every team has a cast of players, […]
As the ominous date of January 1st looms closer and closer, I am forced to reflect on the year that has passed. I long ago began burying my head in the sand and suppressing the urge to ruminate on the multiple ways in which I can become a bigger, better 2015 me. However, try as […]
This year has come and gone in full force. I’ve been putting in a full effort to really amp up my networking game this year, knowing it is key to my future career success. When December 1st rolled around, I hit a wall. I was absolutely exhausted and realized it was because I was exerting […]
Each of us has our own criteria for deciding what to spend our money on, so when it comes to engaging with prospects and clients… Matching What is Valued Makes Dollars … and Sense When making a purchase, it’s probably safe to assume that you use a set of criteria to assess whether or not […]
In today’s fast-paced, career-oriented world, it can be difficult for young professionals to maintain a steady balance between work and well, everything else. Everyone needs some sort of balance in their life to function at their optimal level. This generation has so many opportunities in terms of post secondary education, jobs abroad, industry specializations, and […]
I am unemployed and currently looking for a job, a situation many of us have been in at some point in our lives. While I was working, I was an active networker and co-led a well known event in Vancouver meeting lots of people regularly, expanding my network, or was I? Busy with work, personal life […]
This was the first PWN (Professional Women’s Network) event I had attended so I had no idea what to expect as I walked through the doors of Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP. So I was pleasantly surprised when I was welcomed with an array of delicious food platters (Vietnamese rolls, charcuterie meats, cheeses and dips) and […]
Being that I make a living at making things look appealing (at least what I think looks good anyways!) I thought I might be able to shed some light on how to avoid a few of the presentation blunders. Some seem rather simple, but the moment someone has “creative” license to do as they please, […]
Young Women in Vancouver’s Beyond Pink 2014 Conference is happening this Friday and Saturday! I had the pleasure of speaking with the Beyond Pink planning team’s co-chair, Jessica Shirra, and she was able to give me a sneak peek at what it’s like to plan such an incredible event. I hope you enjoy her commentary […]
I am not a designer. I don’t know how to use Photoshop. I’m not a programmer. I build websites using canned templates. I’m not a game designer. I can’t build virtual worlds in 2D or 3D. Yet, in defining all the things I’m not, I’ve slowly been able to start to figure out what I […]
