As a professional communicator and consultant, I’ve always prided myself on being a good listener. My job is to hear my client’s concerns, aspirations and challenges, then come up with easy to implement solutions. While this sounds great, once I took on the role of podcast host, I realized I needed to up my active listening skills. As an interviewer it’s…
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What do you think of when you hear the word networking? For me it’s people madly handing out business cards at an event, with a goal of getting their name out there vs making meaningful connections. This is why I’m strong believer in relationship building to grow your career over traditional networking. Maybe it’s because I’ve attended one too many…
Read More4 Ways to Move from Judgement to Curiosity
As a mom and advocate for kids with disabilities, I get frustrated with so much focus being on a child’s behaviour. I’ve had teachers and school administrators tell my kid to be quiet when having a meltdown, versus trying to support them. I’ve heard other parents make judgements about a child based on their behaviour instead of being compassionate. Focusing…
Read MoreLimit Your Baggage – Don’t Own Others’ Emotions
Being a consultant, entrepreneur and mom comes with enough pressure, without having to hold the emotional load of others. But it can take courage and persistence to set boundaries and not own others’ emotions. Trust me, I know. For way too many years I carried these emotions. It was only when the load became too heavy, threatening to bury me, did…
Read MoreWhy Kindness Never Goes Out of Style
Every time I go grocery shopping, I make sure I thank the cashier for their hard work, ask them how their day is going, and say a kind word. It’s amazing watching how that small interaction changes their body language and energy. Often their shoulders relax, they let out a sigh and their defenses go down. It opens space for…
Read More4 Ways to Amplify Your Voice in 2022
Now is a great time to set clear personal and professional intentions for the year. I’m not talking about new year’s resolutions to exercise more or eat less chocolate (who wants to do that?). Rather, it’s about focusing on what you do want vs worrying about what you don’t want. With all the noise in our lives (social media, fake…
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