The world seems to be changing at an extraordinary pace. We get used to the way things are, and then they shift. That change can be unsettling; even positive change can be confusing. As soon as something nudges us out of our regular routine, or challenges our understanding of how Read more…
It’s all too easy to overlook the wonderful things about ourselves when the world is constantly pointing out the things that are not. It’s important for us to be in charge of our own ‘confidence bank account’ and to make many deposits so we do not become overdrawn when the Read more…
Job interviews can take many different forms and may be unstructured or structured in their format. A currently favoured approach is the competency-based interview which is often used in large organisations and the public sector. This type of interview is designed to make the job application process as objective as Read more…
Are you an employee, business owner or manager who suddenly finds it necessary to reinvent your career due to the economy, a lay off or going out of business? Or, do these uncertain times simply inspire you to make a change? If so, you may wonder if you can make Read more…
The Information Age being what it is, there is no dearth of sources for information and expertise. We research online and offline. We listen to guest experts and watch educational programs. We read books, newsletters and magazines. We hire consultants. But where do we go for ongoing wisdom? To whom Read more…
If you were going to do what you wanted to do, you would have done it by now and not be searching this website! A coach will take you beyond what you currently believe, know and do, and help you develop new skills, insights and techniques to make the changes Read more…
We all want to be successful, right? We all dream of accomplishing big goals and reaping the rewards of a job well done. But how can you improve the odds of coming out on top? Here are a few tips that should help you out… 1. Make a plan. Start Read more…
Have you ever known someone who was born with all the right stuff – money, status, intelligence, opportunity – but couldn’t seem to get their life together? Have you ever known someone who came from nothing – poor parents, sub-par grades in school, maybe even a few run-ins with the Read more…
Say the word “bully,” and most people imagine a childhood playground and stolen lunch money. As traumatic as childhood bullying can be, workplace bullying can have an even bigger impact on the psychological and physical health of the victim. It also adversely affects other employees, the organization as a whole Read more…
There’s one in every workplace. He’s the colleague who is always late to work and never meets a deadline. He’s always apologetic and ready with an excuse and promises this is really the last time he’ll ask for a favour. You’ve been the nice guy, even covering up for him, Read more…