10 Strategies for Stopping Workplace Bullying
Bullying happens in many workplaces across Canada. According to Jacqueline Power, an assistant professor of management at the University of Windsor’s Odette School of Business (who has spent years researching bullies in the workplace), 40 per cent of Canadians have…
Career Lessons from Climbing Mountains
A few weeks ago I attended and presented at Canada’s leading conference for career practitioners, Cannexus. One of the workshops that I attended was led by Rob Shea and Senator David M. Wells – it focused on the connection between…
How Talking to Strangers will Enrich Your Career
On Saturday I celebrated the life of my grandmother, Virginia. One of the themes from her memorial service was how my grandma loved having conversations with anyone and everyone about anything and everything. So, I thought it fitting to write…
Three Professional Lessons Canadians Can Learn from American Super Bowl Ads
One thing that unites Canadians and Americans is a mutual love for American Super Bowl ads. Thanks to the CRTC we won’t have to stomach those God-awful Canadian car commercials during the big football game for much longer. But in…