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 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 […]
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 […]
About seven months ago, I took a big time leap. I left a full time job with a company that was very much invested in me to strike out on my own and pursue self-employment. As I tipped out of my ‘9-5’ and into the world of entrepreneurship, I was met with as many waves of […]
Whether you’re rich and famous or a recent grad, taking responsibility of your personal brand is something that should not be ignored. Especially if you’re just looking to enter the workforce, it’s important to know that the life you share online is just as important as the one offline. The majority of recent grads will […]
Having a great network is one thing, but putting it to work for you is a separate talent. As a leadership coach I often see people who are concerned with being well-liked at work. Others spend inordinate amounts of time trying to connect with the higher ups. People that really get how to use their […]
Opinions are mixed and varied around the power and impact of sharing goals that you set with people around you. There are proponents that advocate the power behind being open, honest and vocal about what it is that you want to get up to in life, as it creates accountability to a goal’s completion and […]
