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Is Work-Life Balance Really a Thing?
Work-life balance: is it REALLY a thing? I think most of us want to think so, but is it really achievable? Or is it just a catchy buzzword, and something we tell ourselves we need in order to be happy? As we continue to reflect on recent changes, this is a topic that ma…
When Values Collide at Work
I’m sure you’ve noticed there is no shortage of social media conflict; heated exchanges between strangers, friends, and yes even family have surged when it comes to the “right” way of handling the ongoing public health crisis. As more people return to in-person …
Look Before You Leap – Considerations Before Quitting
If the events of the past couple of years have inspired you to reevaluate your priorities and what you want out of life, you’re not alone! The pandemic has caused many people to think more deeply than ever before about work, values, purpose, and a deeper search for me…
Lessons from Unlikely Leaders
A while back, a client told me about a training program she had attended about “executive presence” and how its tone-deaf message badly missed the mark. The narrow-minded, toxic key message centred on the idea that there is a specific and correct way to be an execut…
Top Three Soft Skills That Employers Are Looking For
Hard skills are often scrutinized on resumes. This makes good sense. Sometimes, however, soft skills are (mistakenly) treated as trivial personality traits that are “nice to have.” People who fail to understand the importance of their soft skills – and who don’t ade…
Your Place … Will This Be the New Office Space for Good?
Every organization has an office culture or workplace culture, whether it is intentional or not. Often, it’s not great … even when nobody is complaining. Dr. Helen recently spoke with an associate who is reluctant to return to a physical workplace. This associate desc…
Three Leadership Practices to Consider Embracing
Most people would agree that the modern workplace is complicated – for leaders and employees. The rapid shift to remote and hybrid work, the challenges associated with creating multigenerational and inclusive workplace cultures, technological changes, and the…
Six Leadership Lessons from Ted Lasso
Many of my executive coaching clients have referenced the show. In particular, they’ve made note of Jason Sudekis’ portrayal of a kind and caring leader who emphasizes relationship building, leads with empathy, and empowers others to be the best version of themselve…
