Life can be stressful with its hectic work schedules, constant multitasking, challenging interactions with someone around us or due to the uncertainty of the outcomes of all of our efforts. Being in less than positive environments affects not only our mood and well-being but also our ability to stay productive in our activities. What do you […]
The Elevator Speech
We live in a fast-pace world and usually are given no longer than 30-60 seconds to catch and hold the attention of someone who has the power to make a difference in our life. Whether you are talking to potential employers about job opportunities, proposing a new idea to your CEO or you are a […]
Why Already Busy People Get More Done
Have you ever thought: “If I only had more time I would be able to accomplish so much more?” I have. I thought it would be great to have one day all to myself, without any work or family responsibilities to tie me up. I thought I’d spend this perfect day doing all of the things […]
5 Things Toastmasters Can Do for You
Years ago a friend of mine, an Event Coordinator with a professional organization was really excited about planning her very first event. She had a keynote speaker booked and was looking for a quality clinic speaker. She asked me to help locate someone qualified to fill this spot. I wasn’t able to find a speaker […]
Speak to Your Light
Today I want to share a personal breakthrough I recently made. As long as I can remember myself I had this self-imposed expectation of doing my best at everything my hands touched. This also translated to all the people that came into my life or even walked close to it. Being a firm believer that […]
Burnout and the Tragedy of the Commons
Almost everyone has experienced the feeling of burnout at some point in their career or has come in contact with those who have. None of it is pretty. With the trend towards workplaces doing more with less, employee burnout is to be expected if timely action is not taken to prevent this from happening. According […]
3 Reasons to Support Working Mothers
On the International Women’s Day today I am proud of my fellow women for having come a long way in obtaining much deserved rights and freedoms. While the situation varies considerably around the globe, this post will look at what we face here in North America. Thankfully, my generation skipped the times when being a […]
Already Always Listening
Even though we are constantly reminded that we have two ears and one mouth, we forget that listening is at least twice as important as speaking. Listening is an underestimated skill both in communication and leadership. Since our youngest ages our parents and schools teach us how to read, write and count, but listening is […]
Leadership through Love
The Valentine’s Day has come and gone – whether we dressed up and went out or cozied up and stayed in, baked heart-shaped treats or made crafts with our children, received presents or bought them for others. While I personally find charm in this holiday, I have heard enough people over the course of years […]
Someone Who Does a Half-Hearted Job
Doing things in a half-hearted way is the main reason why we don’t reach our goals or get what we want in life. Do you know someone who is stuck giving only about 50% of their efforts to everything they do and doesn’t realize what is holding them back? Then read on. When I was […]