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When you hear the word “improv,” what do you think of? Do you picture a stage, spotlights and the pressure of everyone’s eyes on you? Maybe you see the cast...

As career development professionals, we are trained to empower clients to move forward: align a résumé to a job, activate the network to identify opportunities, and prepare for interviews with...

In today’s workplace, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are measured not only by representation but also by culture – how people feel, how they’re supported and whether they can truly...

Neurodivergent students bring real value to the workforce – yet too often face career systems not built for them. Career development practitioners (CDPs) are well positioned to bridge this gap,...

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” We’ve all asked young children this question, hoping to get a glimpse of what career sparks their curiosity. We listen...

Creative Presence is a way of being when working with others that is tuned in, imaginative, and responsive in the moment, inviting new perspectives, discovering hidden meaning, and creating space...

It's hard not to fall for capitalist markers of success. Success for my generation meant getting into a good university, earning six figures, and retiring with a pension. So, I...

“Just one more minute.” “Just one more tweak.” Sound familiar? These thoughts surface at the finish line – the final email, the report, the outline. That is the undercurrent of...

Manufacturing layoffs across Canada are making headlines every week. Behind each announcement are real people trying to figure out what comes next. Through our work supporting jobseekers across North America,...

One of the quiet limitations of traditional career development practice is an over-reliance on seriousness. There is an implicit belief that the more significant the decision, the more serious and...