When I was 10 years old; I would catch pigeons. My Pappa asked me to release the pigeons. Release?? I was heartbroken when the pigeons flew away. Pappa said, “if it’s meant to be; it’s meant to be!” Why am I talking about pigeons today? Well, I have an ask. My ask is to make […]
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Network to get work
How many of you are pumping out resume after resume and not finding results? The secret to job search is networking. Network, Network, Network. With the holiday season just around the corner; attend as many as possible. Connect, deeply connect with people. Extroverts will find networking events a breeze. This is not about collecting business […]
Let’s talk about truth.
Let’s talk about truth; about the messages and the conversations that happen! Even with my amazing transformation over the years; I still look at the picture in the left or the person staring back (just before hitting the shower) and see a #fat person; a person who is not successful, whose #socialmedia feed shows #ShinyHappyPeople I have made a […]
Peace begins with you. Peace begins with me.
September 21 we celebrate International Day Of Peace. We live in polarizing times and I feel that it has never been more important to search for what unites us as it is always stronger than what divides us. Making peace is often hard, but keeping the peace is much more challenging because it takes dedication […]
See Light
In the type of work I do; things can get emotionally low. Life can be overwhelming and scary, and it can feel like too much to deal. I recharge by connecting with others; by listening to music; by taking a moment; by dancing; by looking up and seeing LIGHT. Trying to make sense of what […]
How to master your network – use LinkedIn for Informational Interviews
Learn how to master your network and using LinkedIn to set up Informational Interviews. I meet people every day that are looking for a job but do not use LinkedIn, who have an established career however they are looking to move up the corporate ladder, who are entrepreneurs and need to increase their network. Here […]
Treat your LinkedIn headline as your elevator speech
As an executive coach, one-time Human Resources Manager and Recruiter I have seen the GOOD, BAD and UGLY LinkedIn headline. Is your headline your current title and company name? Whether you are an entrepreneur, a job-seeker, or happily employed, your headline is your elevator speech clearly defining how you provide service. A vast number of […]
The benefits of hiring a ‘Newbie’ bring greater benefits.
Lots of Human Resource professionals get a bad rap for not hiring inside the industry. I took the risk a few years back and had to ‘sell’ benefits of hiring a newbie to the Store Manager and District Manager of the large big box retail organization on why I brought in someone for an interview […]
The art of Emceeing an event
My stint earlier this year (2017) as an Emcee for the Alberta Career Development Conference brought many laughs, some groans (humorous) and great connection with the audience. So what makes a memorable Emcee/speaker? 1. Being confident. There is a fine line between being confident and being cocky. In the beginning of my speaking career; I […]
Success is never easy
It is so easy to give up when the going gets tough. There were many times I wanted to throw in the towel; telling myself this is too hard, why bother. Success is never a straight line, there are peaks and valleys. However, push hard and celebrate one step and then another. Persevere and you […]