Failure to launch because of workplace obstacles or resistance? How to take off in your career.

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Oct 19, 2019 | blog, Bullying & Harassment ​, Career Advice, Mental Health

I’ve been on countless flights over the years but somehow, I’d never really thought about the fact that planes take off facing into the wind. Sure, I’ve felt some pressure during a forceful lift-off but I thought it was all due to speed — not...

Back to life, back to reality … when we return to work without a smile

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Sep 21, 2019 | blog, Career Advice, Mental Health

Each day countless people will return to work after taking some much-needed time off for a summer ‘staycation’ or holiday. But with the arrival of September and the shedding of summer leaves, most of us have now returned to our routines. This means students all over...

High Stake Situations – Why do some people stumble while others shine?

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Sep 7, 2019 | blog, Career Advice, Mental Health

The 2019 US Open tennis finals have me thinking about high stake scenarios. The other night, my partner was talking about the upcoming rematch between Canadian tennis player Bianca Andreescu and Serena Williams, the most accomplished (male or female) tennis player of...

Golden handcuffs – when is it worth taking them off?

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Aug 24, 2019 | blog, Career Advice, Mental Health, Workplace Culture ​

Many people, including some of my clients, feel as if they are stepping into an invisible cage when they arrive at work. Years ago, I had the same feeling. Sure, there are no physical bars on the windows, (if they are fortunate enough to have an office window) but the...

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

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...