Congratulations on your promotion! Now what? Stepping into your first management position can feel daunting, even overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. New managers stumble for the same reasons, and most are avoidable. Here are some common ones I’ve...
How to align your job with your strengths Do you feel stuck in a job that doesn’t fit? You are not alone! What if you could transform your job to align more closely with your strengths and interests? What if...
Stay competitive and give your recruitment strategy an advantage with help from CharityVillage’s Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary and Benefits Report, which is the only one of its kind in Canada, offering a complete and exhaustive survey of the Canadian nonprofit...
‘Fun is better than perfect’ is a maxim for all of us prone to endlessly waiting for the perfect circumstances to arrive to begin doing what we really want. We end up regretting the things we didn’t do, rather than...
So, you’ve done the work to identify your boundaries and taken a brave step to establish them at work. You’ve communicated them clearly. But what happens when someone simply doesn’t listen? This is where it gets challenging. It would be...
We all know, interviews can be nerve-wracking. Many people, understandably, can feel anxious, or even struggle, when answering common interview questions. That’s normal! But there is good news: the best way to alleviate this pressure and set yourself up for...
In the office, it is essential to surround yourself with people who can support your professional well-being and growth. Whether in an informal or formal capacity, most people will be familiar with the advantages that having one or more mentors...
This article was originally published by YMCA WorkWell and is reprinted with permission. Click here to view the original article. Burnout has become the workplace buzzword of the decade — and for good reason. In our latest YMCA WorkWell Workplace Well-Being Report, 72%...
Is your dream job out of reach? Which skills would help you pursue your dream career with confidence and ease? Powerful shifts happen when you re-frame your challenge into a skill-building game. Notice what you tend to avoid My client,...
I am happy to say that after 25 years of marriage, my husband fully understands what I do for a living. This enlightenment occurred because he joined the board of his professional association this year. He asked me what it...
