Welcoming a new year brings an opportunity to reflect on our professional growth. My 2023 was filled with thought-provoking discussions and interesting topics, especially around ongoing post-pandemic changes in the workplace and continuing to prioritize our mental...
TL;DR: Perfectionism and the Model Minority Myth For racialized professionals, perfectionism isn’t just about high standards. It can act as a survival mechanism against harmful stereotypes and systemic bias. Often rooted in the “model minority myth,”...
Menopause and Work In October 2023, The Menopause Foundation of Canada released a groundbreaking report that describes the impact of the unmanaged symptoms of menopause and perimenopause on employers and on women’s earning potential. A meaningful proportion of my...
TL;DR: The Insidious Impact of Workplace Jealousy Instead of inspiring others, sometimes professional excellence can trigger destructive workplace jealousy. Research highlights that highly capable women, particularly racialized women, frequently face backlash,...
Scapegoating and the glass cliff may sound like something made up or exaggerated. Unfortunately, for the victims and those who value fairness, they are real phenomena. Scapegoating and glass cliff scenarios slyly work their destructive magic within a workplace. In...
TL;DR: The Rewards of Leadership Coaching Leadership is complex and often isolating, especially for members of underrepresented groups. With managers accounting for 70% of the variance in employee engagement, effective leadership is critical. Executive coaching...
