Tips & Training

The following webinars, taking place in October and hosted by a variety of organizations, will examine topics including motivation, inclusive communication and career assessments. Green Guidance (CDAA) Oct. 5 In...

Photo caption: A crosswalk is painted orange with white feathers for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour Indigenous children who died in Canada's residential schools. (iStock) In 2021,...

What is the meaning of resilience? According to the Oxford dictionary, resilience is: "The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness." Our education and mindset about challenges and difficulties will...

I remember my very first interview coaching client like it was yesterday (even though it was seven years ago!). At the end of the practice interview, I asked him what...

Depending on what you read, some say Canadians are about to experience a recession and some say it’s already here. Generally, economists apply the term “recession” after seeing a negative...

Anything that creates a barrier to achieving one’s goal for career advancement and overall success is considered a career challenge. Individuals will face both expected common occurrences and unexpected unique...

As an Employee & Family Assistance Program Life Coach and Career Counsellor, I have noticed the following assumptions about career coaching and career counselling. Since the area of support is...

Self-care. It is something we all hear about, and we are constantly reminded of how good it is for us. Self-care is also a practice that many people struggle to...

Conference season will be back in full swing this fall, as many events return to in person or integrate learnings from virtual conferences of recent years. Looking to present? Check...

In my career, ranging from public to private sector, federal bureaucracy to post-secondary education, I have seen a number of organizational cultures at play. I’ve witnessed strong, healthy cultures creating...