Recently, I’ve discussed some of the career-related challenges facing professionals and aspiring professionals. I’ve shared blog posts on career coaching for professionals and the pros and cons of buying a franchise versus starting a business from scratch. (Note...
Where Women’s Issues Intersect with HR and Careers In my role as an HR consultant and a Career Coach, I see where women’s issues intersect with my professional responsibilities. For example, sometimes women are understandably distracted or preoccupied with their...
For personal and professional reasons, this blog post on military career transition holds a special place in my heart. On the personal side, I have friends, neighbours, and acquaintances who are or have been members of the military. Some of these people have...
Does a Degree Still Guarantee Employment? In the past, having a professional degree in engineering, law, or teaching, etc. or a graduate degree practically guaranteed stable and lucrative employment. There was no question that the investment of your time and money in...
For many people, the stereotypical entrepreneur is a casually dressed ‘millennial’ person who was born between 1981 and 1996. The fact is actually quite different. According to data from the 2014 U.S. Census, less than 2 percent of millennials said they...
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the challenges that moms face while planning to return to work following time at home raising their kids. It’s a challenge that I faced years ago but it’s now back on my radar since I’ve been invited to serve on a panel at the...
