WHAT'S NEW SHOP YOUTUBE PODCAST LINKEDIN Hello Reader, Do you want to make great decisions? Let me share my method which uses the left- and right-brain, thus combining the rational with the intuitive. The result is that you’ll feel confident about your choice and know exactly what to do next. 1. Identify the Emotion You’re introduced to something new, perhaps an opportunity or a challenge. What’s your immediate emotional reaction? Identify it. Use the Emotional Guidance Scale for help....
8 months ago • 2 min read
WHAT'S NEW SHOP YOUTUBE PODCAST LINKEDIN Hello Reader, I’m at a crossroads. I’m debating whether to continue the road I’m on or to take a different one. Have you been here? It’s an uncomfortable feeling. I want to get out of this situation. I don’t like being here. But I can’t move forward until I decide what’s next. Here’s what’s going on. Current State I’m starting Year 3 of my business. I absolutely love coaching. It’s all I want to do. My angst isn’t about my career path. It’s about all...
12 months ago • 2 min read
WHAT'S NEW SHOP YOUTUBE PODCAST LINKEDIN Hello Reader, I don’t think higher education leads to a more fulfilling career. Shocking, I know, as I’m surrounded by teachers: my mother, both in-laws, friends, and family members. So it may surprise you to hear that I changed my mind about it over the long weekend. Master’s Degree Fred is starting his final year of university in undergraduate chemistry. His long-term career goal is to mitigate the effects of climate change. He wants to use chemistry...
over 1 year ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, If I had a nickel for every hiring manager who wanted to hire only people with specific industry or job experience, I’d have enough to buy a mine in Sudbury. You have likely experienced this, either on the receiving end as an applicant or on the proffering end as a manager. Applicants wonder if they can get a job without experience whereas managers doubt if candidates can succeed without it. I’m here to tell both parties that, yes, you can do it, with the advice I’m sharing with...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
Pssst! I'm thrilled to let you know my Networking Course is up and running! I'll send more details about it later this week. Keep your eyes peeled 🍌 Hello Reader, How do you know when you’re ready to move from one stage of your career to the next? Having done this a few times over the past twenty-plus years, I want to share the signs with you today. 1) You Feel Restless You know the content of your job and feel restless. There’s an itch for more, even if you’re not sure what “it” is....
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I had an idea. Seeing examples of what didn’t work at various jobs, a thought germinated. I wanted to nurture a kinder, gentler world. But how could I take such an esoteric concept and make it tangible? I had to figure out what kindness looked like first. Sprout I started with “what if” scenarios and decided on “what if you created a workplace with kindness as the main currency of business instead of profits?” Immediately, my saboteurs clamoured for attention with reasons why it...
almost 2 years ago • 2 min read
Click the button below for the audio or video version of today's blog. Audio or Video Hello Reader, I love lists. Just yesterday I read a doctor’s delightful Top 10 list on prescriptions for happiness. Orderly lists reassure me there’s a path forward. These days I read lists and choose the items that resonate most with me. Today it’s #7. In honour of my love of lists, here’s a countdown of the lessons I learned while writing my eBook, Career Advice: What I Wish I Knew When I Was 24. 1. Advice...
about 2 years ago • 3 min read
DearReader, Recently, I watched a short video by Daniel Pink discussing advice versus feedback. Pink’s guidance? “Don’t ask for feedback; ask for advice.” He explains most people love giving advice. Many struggle providing critical feedback even when warranted. However, when we frame feedback through the lens of advice, we can deliver the same information in a softer, more positive way. Effective feedback is actionable. So is giving advice - you're giving the steps on how to improve. He...
almost 3 years ago • 2 min read
