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My Top 5 Blogs of 2023: Insights & Reflections for Professional Growth

My Top 5 Blogs of 2023: Insights & Reflections for Professional Growth

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jan 13, 2024 | blog, Career Advice, Featured Posts, Workplace Culture ​

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...
Perfectionism and the Model Minority Myth: How they Damage POC

Perfectionism and the Model Minority Myth: How they Damage POC

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Dec 9, 2023 | blog, Career Advice, Featured Posts, Homepage, Mental Health, Workplace Culture ​

Perfectionism is characterized by the drive to appear, feel, and be perfect. It’s 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...
Destigmatizing Perimenopause and Menopause at Work

Destigmatizing Perimenopause and Menopause at Work

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Oct 21, 2023 | blog, Career Advice, Featured Posts, Leaders & Executives ​, Mature Professionals ​, Mental Health, Workplace Culture ​

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...
The Insidious Impact of Workplace Jealousy

The Insidious Impact of Workplace Jealousy

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Apr 22, 2023 | blog, Bullying & Harassment ​, Career Advice, Diversity & Inclusion, Featured Posts, Workplace Culture ​

What happens when we see others succeeding at work?  Does it trigger inspiration, or does it trigger workplace jealousy? 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 what...
Scapegoats and the Glass Cliff: When Careers Get Derailed

Scapegoats and the Glass Cliff: When Careers Get Derailed

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jun 8, 2019 | blog, Career Advice, Diversity & Inclusion, Featured Posts, Hiring Staff & HR, Leaders & Executives ​, Workplace Culture ​

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...
Less Lonely at the Top: the Rewards of Leadership & Executive Coaching

Less Lonely at the Top: the Rewards of Leadership & Executive Coaching

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Apr 27, 2019 | blog, Featured Posts, Homepage, Leaders & Executives ​

It really is lonely at the top. People in leadership positions are responsible for the people who report to them, and they’re also responsible for achieving results, including productivity and profitability. It’s no wonder that there’s growing acceptance for and use...
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During the earliest stages of my career, I didn’t realize I needed to lead my own career development and professional goal setting. I’m glad I have learned that if I don’t prioritize my career, it could languish. Before diving into goal setting for 2026, take some…

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      It is rare that you come across standout talent and an expert like Dr. Helen Ofosu.
      The uniqueness is based on postgraduate studies, research, and professional practice combined with phenomenal personal qualities. Dr. Ofosu cares for the success of her clients.
      Ridiculously efficient, effective and resourceful, Dr. Ofosu will motivate you, help you re-discover your strengths and instill a self-confidence and belief. Then, concrete strategies will be deployed for getting you into the right career or preferred workplace. From there, personal and career development will naturally follow as a subsequent, positive, side effect.

      Dr. Helen Ofosu approach is second to none. Quote: “It’s more than career coaching, it’s career psychology.”

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      Hence, today I can proudly claim that I am in position to re-shape the future of the local commute by participating in Ottawa Light Rail Project funded by city of Ottawa, federal and provincial government of Canada.

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