Fall back in love …. with your work

Who do you want to be?   What makes you an exceptional leader?   Imagine that you had one brave wish for your career, what would it be?   What happens when you read the questions above?    Your mind is probably drinking in...

Answering “Tell me about yourself”

“Tell me about yourself.”   While many people can fumble on answering this question in a job interview, it is actually very simple to answer. That is if you know how to approach answering it correctly.   Why do interviewers ask this question?  There...

Going slow to go fast: Finding our focus and flow

This article was originally published on the Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia blog and is reprinted with permission. Reaching our limit These days everywhere we turn there are conversations about burnout, staffing challenges, and how to create boundaries around work. In our...

The power of connection

What is the first word that comes to mind when you think about your interactions, connections, and relationships with others? Maybe it’s joy or happiness but it might also be conflict or exhaustion.   Our relationships, both at work and in...

How to ask for a raise at your nonprofit job

Wondering how much of a raise you should be asking for? Register for our upcoming webinar to get tips and insights from the brand new 2026 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary and Benefits Report. Why does asking for a raise feel...

What’s all the buzz about quiet quitting?

This article was originally published on Career Musings and is reprinted with permission. Not only has “The Great Resignation” put employees in the driver’s seat, but the new craze of Quiet Quitting seems to be doing just that. Employees are re-evaluating their...

Your fall job search checklist

Are you considering a job change? If so, fall is a great opportunity to begin your nonprofit career search. Specifically, fall is a period when many organizations post higher than usual volumes of openings online. This posting trend can already...

Can you negotiate your salary in a nonprofit environment?

The nonprofit world is focused on providing community services to the public with no intention of earning a profit. Unfortunately, people often think that this mission statement means that those who work in nonprofit organizations are not able to earn...

Are you thinking of becoming a manager?

Becoming a manager is a natural progression in a career journey. The role of a manager is appealing as it may lead to more influence, increased pay, and the opportunity to have more control over the direction of your career....

3 reasons you should hire a career coach

Coaching is a process that aims to enhance performance, improve clarity, and focus on the present rather than on the past or future.  The International Coaching Federation has listed the many benefits of coaching -  including increased self-confidence (80%), improved...
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