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My Top 5 Blogs of 2023: Insights & Reflections for Professional Growth<\/a><\/h1>

by Dr. Helen Ofosu<\/a><\/span> | January 13, 2024<\/span> | blog<\/a>, Career Advice<\/a>, Featured Posts<\/a>, Workplace Culture \u200b<\/a> | 0 Comments<\/p>

Welcoming a new year brings an opportunity to reflect on our professional growth. My 2023 was filled with thought-provoking discussions, new challenges, and interesting topics – especially around ongoing post-pandemic changes in the workplace (and personally), plus cont…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Perfectionism and the Model Minority Myth: How they Damage POC<\/a><\/h1>

by Dr. Helen Ofosu<\/a><\/span> | December 9, 2023<\/span> | blog<\/a>, Career Advice<\/a>, Featured Posts<\/a>, Homepage<\/a>, Mental Health<\/a>, Workplace Culture \u200b<\/a> | 0 Comments<\/p>

Perfectionism is characterized by the drive to appear, feel, and be perfect. It\u2019s often driven by a fear of failure, feelings of unworthiness, low self-esteem, and adverse childhood experiences. In 2022, I was one of five co-founders of the Canadian Psychological…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Destigmatizing Perimenopause and Menopause at Work<\/a><\/h1>

by Dr. Helen Ofosu<\/a><\/span> | October 21, 2023<\/span> | blog<\/a>, Career Advice<\/a>, Featured Posts<\/a>, Leaders & Executives \u200b<\/a>, Mature Professionals \u200b<\/a>, Mental Health<\/a>, Workplace Culture \u200b<\/a> | 0 Comments<\/p>

Although the symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause are private \u2013 these are issues that women can\u2019t \u201cleave at home.\u201d These are symptoms that follow employees to work. Ignoring the impact of perimenopause and menopause symptoms won\u2019t lessen their …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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The Insidious Impact of Workplace Jealousy<\/a><\/h1>

by Dr. Helen Ofosu<\/a><\/span> | April 22, 2023<\/span> | blog<\/a>, Bullying & Harassment \u200b<\/a>, Career Advice<\/a>, Diversity & Inclusion<\/a>, Featured Posts<\/a>, Workplace Culture \u200b<\/a> | 0 Comments<\/p>

What happens when we see others succeeding at work? \u00a0Does it trigger inspiration, or does it trigger workplace jealousy?<\/p>\n

I am grateful that I have seen countless examples in life and at work when the presence of excellence is so inspirational that others realize wha…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Scapegoats and the Glass Cliff: When Careers Get Derailed<\/a><\/h1>

by Dr. Helen Ofosu<\/a><\/span> | June 8, 2019<\/span> | blog<\/a>, Career Advice<\/a>, Diversity & Inclusion<\/a>, Featured Posts<\/a>, Hiring Staff & HR<\/a>, Leaders & Executives \u200b<\/a>, Workplace Culture \u200b<\/a> | 0 Comments<\/p>

Scapegoating and the glass cliff may sound like something made up or exaggerated. In this article, I\u2019ll break down what these terms mean, who they affect and why.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Less Lonely at the Top: the Rewards of Leadership & Executive Coaching<\/a><\/h1>

by Dr. Helen Ofosu<\/a><\/span> | April 27, 2019<\/span> | blog<\/a>, Featured Posts<\/a>, Homepage<\/a>, Leaders & Executives \u200b<\/a> | 0 Comments<\/p>

It’s lonely at the top. Modern leadership includes responsibility for staff in work environments that have grown much more complex – while also maintaining productivity and profitability. It\u2019s no wonder that there\u2019s growing acceptance for and use of executive and le…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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It\u2019s Impolite to Discuss Politics at Work – But What About Values?<\/a><\/h1>

by Dr. Helen Ofosu<\/a><\/span> | August 19, 2017<\/span> | blog<\/a>, Diversity & Inclusion<\/a>, Featured Posts<\/a>, Leaders & Executives \u200b<\/a>, Workplace Culture \u200b<\/a> | 0 Comments<\/p>

We\u2019re all entitled to our political and religious beliefs, and we\u2019re entitled to keep those private. With that said, when it comes to values, our silence speaks volumes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Respectability Politics at Work<\/a><\/h2>

by Dr. Helen Ofosu<\/a><\/span> | May 9, 2026<\/span> | blog<\/a>, Career Advice<\/a>, Diversity & Inclusion<\/a>, Hiring Staff & HR<\/a>, Workplace Culture \u200b<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Respectability politics may be an unfamiliar term to some readers, but it creates a silent tax on energy, belonging, and performance. When people must self-monitor their hair, clothing, facial expressions, enthusiasm, volume, emotional range, and cultural references, ps…<\/p>\n<\/div>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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Burnout Isn\u2019t a Personal Failure …<\/a><\/h2>

by Dr. Helen Ofosu<\/a><\/span> | Apr 18, 2026<\/span> | blog<\/a>, Career Advice<\/a>, Hiring Staff & HR<\/a>, Mental Health<\/a>, Workplace Culture \u200b<\/a><\/span><\/p>

I\u2019ve been a working professional for over 20 years, and the challenges facing many organizations and employees are tougher than usual – and may not resolve quickly or easily. If you\u2019re exhausted, feeling unmotivated, and quietly wondering whether you\u2019re \u201cjust no…<\/p>\n<\/div>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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Neurodiversity in the AI-Enabled Workplace<\/a><\/h2>

by Dr. Helen Ofosu<\/a><\/span> | Mar 7, 2026<\/span> | blog<\/a>, Diversity & Inclusion<\/a>, Workplace Culture \u200b<\/a><\/span><\/p>

In my recent post on Inclusion-by-Design, I discussed the “quiet shift,” namely, the movement away from performative awareness and toward embedding equity, including considerations for neurodiverse employees, into the very architecture of our organizations. As we naviga…<\/p>\n<\/div>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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Inclusion-by-Design: How Top Leaders are Embedding Equity<\/a><\/h2>

by Dr. Helen Ofosu<\/a><\/span> | Feb 14, 2026<\/span> | blog<\/a>, Diversity & Inclusion<\/a>, Hiring Staff & HR<\/a>, Leaders & Executives \u200b<\/a>, Workplace Culture \u200b<\/a><\/span><\/p>

We are moving away from the era of “performative awareness,” which is often characterized by occasional workshops and public statements and entering the era of Inclusion-by-Design. This Quiet Shift isn’t about doing less; it\u2019s about doing things more deeply and with m…<\/p>\n<\/div>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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The Intersection of Mental Health and EDI: Supporting Employees’ Well-being<\/a><\/h2>

by Dr. Helen Ofosu<\/a><\/span> | Jan 18, 2026<\/span> | blog<\/a>, Diversity & Inclusion<\/a>, Hiring Staff & HR<\/a>, Mental Health<\/a>, Workplace Culture \u200b<\/a><\/span><\/p>

In today’s dynamic workplaces, the conversation around Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is expanding beyond representation metrics. Forward-thinking organizations recognize that a truly inclusive environment must also prioritize the mental health and general well-…<\/p>\n<\/div>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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Performance Management in an AI-Enabled Workplace<\/a><\/h2>

by Dr. Helen Ofosu<\/a><\/span> | Dec 17, 2025<\/span> | blog<\/a>, Career Advice<\/a>, Hiring Staff & HR<\/a>, Leaders & Executives \u200b<\/a>, Workplace Culture \u200b<\/a><\/span><\/p>

In many modern workplaces, artificial intelligence (AI) presents significant challenges \u2013 and unprecedented opportunities for enhanced performance. As some employees harness AI to enhance their productivity, others may struggle with digital transformation, creating di…<\/p>\n<\/div>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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Goal Setting as Part of Career Development<\/a><\/h2>

by Dr. Helen Ofosu<\/a><\/span> | Nov 14, 2025<\/span> | blog<\/a>, Career Advice<\/a><\/span><\/p>

During the earliest stages of my career, I didn\u2019t realize I needed to lead my own career development and professional goal setting. I\u2019m glad I have learned that if I don\u2019t prioritize my career, it could languish. Before diving into goal setting for 2026, take some…<\/p>\n<\/div>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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Technical Issues Hurting Your Job Search and Interview Prospects<\/a><\/h2>

by Dr. Helen Ofosu<\/a><\/span> | Oct 27, 2025<\/span> | blog<\/a>, Career Advice<\/a>, Hiring Staff & HR<\/a><\/span><\/p>

You thought your job search process was elite – you’ve applied to dozens of jobs, tailored your resume, and written thoughtful cover letters. But the silence is deafening. No interview invites, no feedback\u2014just a seemingly endless void.<\/p>\n<\/div>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/article><\/div>