There’s no shortage of books, articles and videos listing habits that will set you up for success. While the concept is true, the challenge is there’s no one size fits all approach.  As a working mom, I struggle with the advice of starting each morning mediating or having quiet time before you interact with others. I don’t know about you,…

Like many business tools, how strategic plans are created and used has evolved. Gone are the 40-page documents that are only read by the author, sitting on a shelf collecting dust. Today’s strategic plans are short, sweet and visual, ensuring they’re read and implemented.  While some companies have embraced this new approach, many continue to hold on to the strategic…

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…

It’s amazing how often the topic of boundaries comes up in the work I do with my clients – particularly the consequences of not setting boundaries. I’ve had many conversations over the years on why setting boundaries at work is important, not only for you, but also your co-workers.  Here’s the thing about boundaries. Too often we don’t know what…

As a sole proprietor, part of doing business in the days before COVID involved collaborating with other entrepreneurs and business owners. Sometimes this was paid collaboration and other times it was sharing my expertise as a public relations professional to help others. However, as we all needed to pivot our businesses during COVID, I found the requests to share my…

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…