‘I don’t want a work purpose!’: Helping clients connect to their hopes and values
A question I occasionally come across in my career coaching work is: “What if I don’t want to have a work purpose? What if I just want to be happy...
Life after job loss: Discovering joy and unexpected insights
No matter the unemployment situation, unexpected employment loss is a significant life disruptor. It causes a range of emotions, “what ifs” and daily life changes. However, it can also lead...
Webinars for career professionals in March 2024
The following webinars, taking place in March and hosted by a variety of organizations, cover topics such as bridging career theory and practice, decent work, AI and the workforce –...
Imagining a sustainable career ecosystem in post-secondary
When you hear the word ecosystem, your first thought might be of its origins in the field of ecology, which explores the interactive web of organisms and the environment. Yet,...
The two words holding women leaders back from their best selves
I am fortunate to have the opportunity to work with many accomplished female leaders through my coaching practice. These women are formidable – many of them C-suite executives, leaders of...
Addressing workplace bullying: 6 resources to check out
Wearing pink on Pink Shirt Day is meant to signify taking a stand against bullying. Held on the last Wednesday of February, Pink Shirt Day this year will be on...
Resources on career development and social justice (Part 3)
COVID-19 brought many long-standing equity issues connected to education and work to the forefront. Early unemployment figures showed racialized Canadians’ employment was hit harder than that of white Canadians –...
Practice Principles at Work: Cultural contexts and career development
At the end of each of the 43 chapters in the book Career Theories and Models at Work: Ideas for Practice, authors provided a page of practice points. What can...
‘I’m on stress leave. Now what?’: Supporting clients toward success
A stress leave from work is a huge transition and can be a stressful, scary and uncomfortable experience. But it doesn’t have to be this way. As a career development...
Leveraging the quiet power of introverts in the workplace
Introverts possess a quiet power. If you listen carefully, you may notice it. Yet, many workplaces favour more extroverted individuals. Take two candidates who possess the same degree of knowledge,...