Truth telling – Your #1 superpower

I’ve coached well over 500 clients, and in every single case, it is clear that what these individuals want professionally is the same - to find work that:   is meaningful for them and has a positive impact in some way.  ...

How to deal with burnout in an impact job

When I was young, I made a decision to dedicate my life to following my passion for climate action. And for more than a decade, I worked tirelessly to make this a reality. I managed a national employee engagement program...

Everything is suddenly AWE-some!

This article was triggered by a number of things that, around the same time, were speaking to that ephemeral emotion, AWE. The book, “Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder” by Berkley psychology professor, Dacher Keltner, which helps us to...

September “toolkit” to ease into the next season

This article was originally published on Big Cheese Coaching’s blog and is reprinted with permission.  Feeling a bit daunted by the looming month ahead? Feeling overwhelmed with so much going on -- all at once? Feeling a bit sad to see summer...

Are you planning on hiring in the near future? Get detailed salary information relevant to your organizational size, and region. Plus, if you are looking for a role in the nonprofit sector, the 2023 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits...

Do THIS…and get the job you want

Clarity, courage, honesty, intention, and focus are all critical to your success. Follow these steps and you’ll be well on your way.   #1.  Gain clarity on your path.    This may sound obvious, but for most of us, this is...

Joy has its benefits

People on the verge of retiring or recently retired often express a desire in the next chapter of their lives to find the things that bring them joy. Turns out, they’re on the right track. There are good reasons to...

Need work-life balance? Try counterbalancing instead!

Here's the truth: you must stop striving for work-life balance. It doesn't exist. Nor should it. Balance is nothing more than society's way of laying guilt on working women. Cindy was seeing her kids for less than an hour a day...

Strategic planning for life

Many of you have drafted, edited, and/or critiqued a strategic plan at some point in your career. What is a strategic plan and what does it do? It defines an organization, including its vision and values. It defines goals and...

What to do when you’ve messed up at work

Everybody makes mistakes. Whether in our personal lives or in the office, we are all bound to make errors, and that’s okay! Maybe you accidentally offended a co-worker, or you didn’t properly prepare for an important presentation. Whatever the reason,...
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