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Are you a workaholic … or is your job just too demanding?

Are you a workaholic … or is your job just too demanding?

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Aug 11, 2019 | blog, Career Advice, Mental Health, Workplace Culture ​

I’ve worked with many clients who have wondered if they’re already a workaholic or if they’re becoming one. This blog article is a summary of some of those Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and my answers on this topic. Q1. These days, many people...
Resilience – If You Don’t Think You Have It, You Can Get It

Resilience – If You Don’t Think You Have It, You Can Get It

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jul 20, 2019 | blog, Career Advice, Mental Health

Obviously, I consider resilience to be an essential ingredient for career development, career management, and human resources (HR). My tagline ‘Building Resilient Careers and Organizations.™” is all over my website, business cards, etc. I believe that if we’re...
Summer burnout – what is it and how can it affect your job?

Summer burnout – what is it and how can it affect your job?

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jul 13, 2019 | blog, Career Advice, Mental Health

Summer … we all know to get the sunblock and hats out to shield us from the intense and dangerous rays. But, what about protecting ourselves from other, less obvious burns … like summer burnout? No, I’m not just talking about feeling rundown and exhausted from one too...
The Superwoman Syndrome, Even Harder than it Looks …

The Superwoman Syndrome, Even Harder than it Looks …

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Mar 9, 2019 | blog, Career Advice, Diversity & Inclusion, Mental Health, Workplace Culture ​

Recently, I was asked to speak at an International Women’s Day event that was being organized by Sigma Beta Phi Sorority. I was intrigued since I have not been close to ‘Greek Life’ … especially in Canada … and their topic ‘the Superwoman Syndrome’ added another level...
Returning to Work After an Absence is Common, So Why is it so Hard?

Returning to Work After an Absence is Common, So Why is it so Hard?

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Mar 2, 2019 | blog, Career Advice, Mature Professionals ​, Mental Health

Although certain career-related transitions are predictable and common they are still challenging. One of those transitions is returning to work following an absence. There are many ‘flavours’ of this transition including returning after: a maternity or parental...
Positivity is your best action … take it to work

Positivity is your best action … take it to work

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Nov 11, 2018 | blog, Career Advice, Mental Health, Workplace Culture ​

These days lots of folks are positive that only negative things are happening around them. We’re all seeing worrisome news headlines which doesn’t help. I’ve started asking myself “What is going on here? Are we watching historic changes unfolding?” I don’t have...
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