17 Jul Does work life balance actually exist?
Work life balance. I am convinced this is one of those vague, undefined terms first coined by men. It is an ideology that is more for the most part, unattainable, but remains a goal for many of us women.We strive for balance. We work hard towards it. We try to achieve it. But how do we know when we have succeeded?
27 May Finding the right talent…is a talent
Finding the right people to hire can be challenging.
I have recently spent the last couple of months looking at resourcing plans and preparing to bring on-board new talent for a big initiative at work. On one hand, it is reassuring that you have support to help do the work, and that it is not expected that you do it all yourself. On the other hand, it is a tremendous responsibility to make the right decision.
A poor decision can significantly delay the progress of a project and upset the dynamic within your already established team. Both talent and inter-personal skills need to be carefully assessed. Most often, there is a lot at stake.
26 Mar Seeking career advice…
We all have moments where we seek advice. This is a good practice.
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with a senior official in my organization for an hour, to seek career advice. I was grateful for the time he spent with me, and even more grateful for the advice he shared.
04 Mar 16 Life Lessons Learned from Grade School…
It's funny how your start to reflect on your personal experiences through the stories your children share with you.
They come home and talk about their daily struggles in grade school, and while seemingly trivial, they are all consuming at this age.
How frustrated they felt when the math teacher did not call on them for the answer, although they "really knew it!". How angry they were for having a recess taken away because they forgot to bring home a note. How sad they felt when another child called them a name.
17 Feb Learning is your key to success!
We learn all the time. As kids, we learn the basics in language, math and sciences. As adults, we continue to refine our knowledge base, and add to it - learning all about the world around us, people's behaviours, social norms, and the complexities of everyday...
17 Jan I work from home. And yes…I work!
Every woman desires freedom to make the choices she needs to balance her life. We harness many responsibilities as mothers, sisters, friends, lovers, breadwinners, community volunteers, and caregivers. It's a balancing act.
20 Dec When it’s time to quit….
The New Year is a great time to reflect and take stock of where you are in your career. Is your work satisfying? Or do you feel ready for a change? Are things not working out the way you had hoped? Qutting your job, in favour of finding something more suitable takes courage and honesty with one's self.
I have quit three important jobs in my career. The first when I was in my ealy 20s, with a tyrant for a boss, and little "on-the-job" experience, but I knew enough to realize the situation wasn't right.
I quit and went to Cuba for a week. Best decision I could have made at the time.
18 Nov Why I hate the word “multitasking”
Ever heard that expression....want to get something done, ask the busiest person in the room? 
It's true. And I hate it.
31 Oct Managing my son’s hockey team…
I've been 2 weeks on the job... and I want a raise. Of course, this is volunteer work, so that means extra sprinkles on an ice cream sundae... if I'm lucky!
14 Oct Me…fake it???
Insecurity at work is a career killer. That said, we all experience it at one time or another. That moment when you start a new job…or have a big presentation to make…or realize you are in over your head with that high profile project…your self-esteem plummets and you start to question yourself…“Can I really pull this off?”