The term work life balance was coined in the UK in the late 1970s but wasn’t well used in North America until the late 1980s. I don’t know about you, but I was surprised to learn it’s been around for over 40 years. Having grown up during this timeframe, I can safely say I never heard my parents use this…
Read More4 Ways to Make Work Travel Fun
As I sit on a ferry, preparing for a week full of facilitating workshops and client meetings, I find myself thinking of ways to add fun into a full schedule. Working as a consultant with clients across Canada, planes, trains and ferries are a regular part of my work travel. Instead of dreading work trips, I now look forward to…
Read MoreHow Saying No Will Build Your Business
When I first started working as a consultant, I said yes to everything that came my way. I was hungry (literally and figuratively), building my business and didn’t think I could afford to say no to work, speaking or volunteer opportunities. And then I learned there is more power (and respect) in saying no than in saying yes. In my…
Read MoreEmbrace the Power of Leaving Your Job on Your Own Terms
I love reading career motivation articles on leadership, authenticity and other hot topics. But one topic that doesn’t get much attention, is the importance and power of leaving on your own terms. I’m talking about knowing when to quit a job or client who is no longer in alignment with who you are as a professional or a person. Quitting…
Read More4 Reasons Why You Need to Stop Saying You’re So Busy!
How many times in a week does someone say to you – oh, I’m so busy. Usually this starts with – I’d love to help you, but I’m so busy. Sorry I can’t attend, I’m so busy. Somehow saying I’m so busy has become the go-to excuse to get out of a work and social commitments. But here’s the problem….
Read More5 Tips for Impactful Storytelling
In an age of social media, video and shortened attention spans, how do you get people to not only listen to what you’re saying but also engage? Through the ancient (and still relevant) art of storytelling. While we now have unlimited ways of sharing information, one thing hasn’t changed. The impact a story has making a personal connection. Stories can…
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