Mindfulness can help us shift our perspectives at work, according to Dr. Marc Lesser in the book Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader.
Three ways to be more mindful at work
Three game-changers from Rachel Hollis’ Girl, Wash Your Face
Do you need a kick-start for making a change in your life? How about a leg-up toward reaching a goal? Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are So You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be, by the aspirational Rachel Hollis, is the book for you. This 2018 best-seller... Continue Reading →
Why self-care isn’t selfish
Self-care is all the rage right now. Why? It’s probably because just a few years ago, it was thought of as cool to be extremely busy. Being really busy with work, family, friends and other interests earned bragging rights. But eventually, burnout, demotivation and exhaustion set in, and being busy wasn’t trendy anymore. Self-care can... Continue Reading →
Gender balance makes dollars and sense
Today is International Women’s Day (IWD), which celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. IWD marks a call-to-action for accelerating gender balance. This year’s theme is #BalanceforBetter because: “Balance is not a women's issue, it's a business issue. The race is on for the gender-balanced boardroom, a gender-balanced government, gender-balanced media coverage,... Continue Reading →
Eat your way to a successful career
March is Nutrition Month. It's the perfect time to think about improving what we eat. We know that eating a healthy, balanced diet has myriad benefits for our health. But did you know that eating better can also help fuel a successful career? Find out how your diet impacts your production and performance below. What... Continue Reading →
Set goals, not resolutions
Happy new year! A new year brings a fresh start. It’s a great time to commit to making positive changes, both personally and professionally. Many of us set new year’s resolutions, despite the harrowing statistic that 80 per cent of them fail by February. Want to avoid becoming a statistic and make lasting changes this... Continue Reading →
Tips for turning a hobby into a side hustle
Results of a 2017 study revealed that 44 million Americans take on extra work to make extra cash, in addition to working full-time. This is generally known as having a “side hustle.” The study identified millennials as the largest group of side-hustlers. What are some of the most common side hustles? U.S.-based research tells us... Continue Reading →
Is it time for a change?
Have you ever made a change in your career? Whether it was from one job to another, from one industry to completely different one, or a change in the patterns of how you work and lead others on a day-to-day basis, a career change is a big transition. But, have you ever thought about how... Continue Reading →
When will equal work = equal pay?
No matter what women have on their resume or how well they do in a job interview, chances are they won’t get paid the same as their male counterparts when they get the job. In Canada, a woman earns 74 cents for each $1 earned by a man. If you think that there are extenuating... Continue Reading →
New year, new goals, new you
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, for many of us, the start of a new year is the time to take on resolutions to change ourselves for the better. At the start of a new year, I like to reflect on my goals and check-in on where I’m at with them. A rule of thumb for... Continue Reading →
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