You've probably said some version of this to yourself before: I can't keep going like this! I'm completely maxed out! I'm drowning! Maybe it was after yet another late night answering emails or during a board meeting when someone asked...
Who likes to say no? Most people don’t! However, if you want to say YES to your positive career transformation, you need to learn how to say no to the things that keep you stuck, distracted and overcommitted. Learning how...
Dear Kathy, I never get feedback on how I’m doing. No one tells me if I’m leading well or missing the mark. I want to lead in a way that feels true to who I am, but how do I...
Do you sometimes feel scared or anxious on your career clarity journey? Most people do. Don’t let fear stop you from taking charge of your destiny! While there truly is no magic cure for worries, doubts and fears, many of...
Original Broadcast Date: October 16, 2025. Summary: Learn all about Canadian nonprofit and charitable sector compensation in this free webinar, which explores the newly released 2025 edition of CharityVillage’s popular Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits Report. The most comprehensive...
A wave of recent research highlights a troubling theme: Canada’s widening skills gap is taking a growing toll on the nonprofit sector, particularly in digital and tech-related roles. This article explores why upskilling matters more than ever—and offers five practical...
What kinds of questions circle through your mind as you search for a career that energizes and inspires you? It’s worth paying attention to the quality of your questions. As Anthony Robbins put it so well: “Quality questions create a...
This article is part of a series by PeerSpectives Consulting. Check out Part 1: People don’t want a boss. People want a coach, and Part 2: Using a coach approach for performance development. In this series of articles, beginning with the...
Brent Platt, MBA, CFRE, CQ, is a mission-driven fundraising professional with more than 15 years of experience running capital campaigns. In addition to serving many philanthropic organizations throughout his career, he works as both a coach and consultant for fundraising...
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...

