by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jul 25, 2020 | blog, Career Advice, Workplace Culture
One of the classic inside jokes in Ottawa is that almost everything gets discussed – and even decided – during smoke breaks. The flatterer, the apple-polisher, the butt-kisser – there are so many terms of endearment for the boss’s pet — has always experienced...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jul 11, 2020 | blog, Career Advice, Mental Health
Get ahead. Get promoted. Make more money. Aim higher. Clients often come to me to find out how to move ahead. It is rare that I counsel a client to aim for less. Every now and again I come across a situation in which not working at full capacity is a good response. ...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jun 27, 2020 | blog, Mental Health, Workplace Culture
It’s almost Canada Day. Who would have thought we’d still be in COVID-19 limbo after 100+ days? As I reflect on the ‘before times’ I am noticing some pandemic positives, or in other words, silver linings and upsides. That’s not to say the downsides aren’t monumental....
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | May 30, 2020 | blog, Career Advice, Mature Professionals , Recent Graduates
I’ve had countless corporate professionals and public servants tell me they don’t bother with networking. They say they don’t have the time since they’re so busy doing their work. Plus, they don’t see the need or the relevance of employee networking. Large...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | May 16, 2020 | blog, Career Advice
The Coronavirus pandemic has forced most of us to adjust to unprecedented changes and constraints. There’s no doubt that several of these changes are unwelcome. Some of us are dealing with various forms of loss, something that I discussed in this previous blog post on...
