What Just Happened? It has happened, the unthinkable … you at the age of what was assumed to be your approaching golden years are now golden tears. You won’t be spending time with your grandchildren and or booking tropical vacations, no, now your time is spent...
So you got fired, and not because you got caught smoking in your office after hours, or tried to fix the motherboard of the copier with a flathead screwdriver. No, it was more sinister than that. Like a lamb led to the slaughter, you were hauled into a meeting with...
Lately, I’ve thought about the challenges faced by newcomers and immigrants to Canada. Part of this is because I participated in a panel discussion at an expo geared towards immigrant women who are interested in creating small businesses. Becoming an Employee...
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...
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...