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Navigating Career Insecurity in Times of Uncertainty
A version of this article has also been published in my column at the Globe and Mail. See here for more. Are you worried about your job security? In the past few months there has been a severely amplified threat of disruption. The trade war prompted by President...
Return to Work: Humanity, Connection, Compassion More Crucial Than Ever
This article was initially published in my Globe and Mail Column. See my latest Globe columns here. As the return-to-work era unfolds, many leaders find themselves mired in challenges. They are tired. Their people are tired. And there is still a lot of resistance. How...
Connection vs. Convenience – And Other ‘Return-to-Work Dilemmas
This article was first published in the Globe and Mail -- see my latest columns here. --- “Can’t wait to get back to the office. Terrified of going back. Not sure what to wear. Dreading the commute. Excited to see the team. Haven’t yet met the team in person. And...
Six Paths to Bolster Resilience in Times of Flux
This article was first published in the Globe and Mail. I also bring this topic and related themes to workshops, talks, and presentations. --- The pandemic roller coaster continues. Two steps forward, and a couple back. As we phase into the next stages of reopening...
Have You Ever Done Something Really Stupid That You Regret?
Feel like tuning into a quick video version of this? Here's a video of my rant. Half price today:). Have you done anything really stupid that you regret? Of course you have! If you are human, that is. We have all had those moments that we wish we could turn back the...
Resilience: The Fuel of the Future
This article originally appeared at the Globe and Mail - see original version here (for subscribers only). Exhausted. Overwhelmed. Flat. Emotional. Hopeful. Cautiously optimistic. These are just a few of the words voiced by many of my coaching clients and...
Work: Transformations, Predictions — and Some Wishful Thinking for the Year Ahead
The word "transformation" has been bubbling up for me these past weeks as I've immersed in my year-end/year-start reflections (using my annual 12 Questions as prompts). And what a year of transformation it has been! Transformation is about more than temporary,...
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