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How to Handle a Bully at Work
A version of this article has also been published at the Globe and Mail (link here) There’s a lot of complexity in our world, one of which is happening on the political front right now. I’m not a political columnist nor expert by any means but as I read the news the...
Leaders: What if my direct reports know more than me?
A version of this article was also published in my column at the Globe and Mail. It can be daunting for emerging leaders to find their ‘sea legs’ in the early days of a new managing role, especially when one’s direct reports seemingly have more experience and deeper...
Career Growth – What to Do If Now is Not the Time to Change Jobs
This article was first published in my column at the Globe and Mail. What if you are ready for a different career challenge and want to find a new role to level up your experience but are worried now is not the time to make a big change? (Photo Courtesy of Geralt on...
Video: Hear About The Coach Approach Award-Winning Program
This has been an exciting time for me and my client, the Ontario Library Service (OLS). Earlier this spring we were announced as winners of the 2022 GTA International Coach Federation (ICF) Prism Award! Then a bit later in June we were feted and celebrated with the...
Trouble With a New Boss? Learn to Manage Up!
A version of this article was first published at the Globe and Mail Careers section. See my Globe columns here. And a VIDEO: Bad Boss? Learn to Manage Up! Having a tough time adjusting to a new boss? Too much micromanaging? Not getting enough guidance? Feeling...
Eileen Chadnick Wins ICF Prism Award for “The Coach Approach” with Ontario Library Service
Update (July 25): I got together with Anne Marie Madziak recently for a zoom coffee chat. We had a chance to share a little more about the "Coach Approach" program that garnered OLS and me a Prism Award. You can tune in here. But get yourself a coffee/tea first:)...
Career Inspiration: And the Oscar Goes to….
This article was first published in my column at the Globe and Mail And the Oscar goes to.... I love movies and always watch the big award galas, which culminated in March with the Academy Awards. I found many of this year’s winners to be especially inspiring. Their...
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