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Goal Setting as Part of Career Development
During the earliest stages of my career, I didn’t realize I needed to lead my own career development and professional goal setting. I’m glad I have learned that if I don’t prioritize my career, it could languish. Before diving into goal setting for 2026, take some time to reflect on your past experiences. Understanding where you’ve been can provide valuable insights into where you want to go.
Technical Issues Hurting Your Job Search and Interview Prospects
You thought your job search process was elite – you’ve applied to dozens of jobs, tailored your resume, and written thoughtful cover letters. But the silence is deafening. No interview invites, no feedback—just a seemingly endless void.
Managing Demanding Jobs: Balancing Career Growth vs. Well-being
In today’s increasingly expensive and fast-paced world, finding a sustainable balance between work and our personal lives is a common challenge. In the contemporary work environment, where career ambitions, financial necessity, and personal well-being are equally valued, this balance becomes even more important. In my experience as a coach, consultant, and working mother, I’ve found that achieving this balance is essential since professional growth won’t happen if we’re chronically burned out.
Dealing with Uncertainty in Modern Workplaces
In the fast-paced, interconnected global economy, uncertainty has become a constant and often unwelcome companion for individuals and their organizations. The ever-changing conditions put organizations and businesses under continuous pressure. For both Canadian and American employees and leaders, this uncertainty can lead to significant stress and anxiety, which in turn can have a negative impact on their health, well-being, and productivity.
AI Anxiety and Career Resilience in the Age of Intelligent Automation
In countless workplaces and academic institutions, AI-driven transformations are no longer theoretical or speculative. The landscape has changed and continues to evolve quickly. For many professionals, this has sparked significant career and AI anxiety, as the reality of intelligent automation looms larger each day. While much of the conversation has revolved around “AI-proofing” one’s job or career, a potentially more empowering paradigm exists – cultivating career resilience in this new era.
Modern Leadership: Balancing Appreciation of Employees’ Contributions and Wellness
Now more than ever, I’d argue that modern leadership requires a delicate balance of valuing employees’ contributions while ensuring the wellness and genuine well-being of team members. This shift has become a defining characteristic of modern leadership, particularly highlighted by the unprecedented challenges brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing fallout, and other shifts in the contemporary workplace.
The Benefits of Being a Generous Leader
Have you ever worked for a boss who made you feel valued as a person and capable as a key person on the team? How did that impact your work and motivation?
During most discussions of leadership or professionalism, generosity isn’t one of the main themes that gets attention, despite its profound impact on organizational culture and team dynamics.
Building Inclusive Workplaces During Challenging Times
While many organizations still strive to embrace diversity and create more inclusive workplaces, political and social climates in some regions pose challenges to these efforts. Despite such barriers, there are actionable strategies that organizations can use to continue to build diverse and inclusive workplaces – and get ahead.
