How to playfully quiet your inner critic on your career clarity journey

Are you plagued by self-doubt as you search for a career that energizes you? You are not alone! The courageous journey to creating work that is meaningful for you is prone to activate your inner critic. I am excited to...

Finding purpose in retirement

A 2023 survey conducted by ULeadU Post Career Pathing indicated that people approaching or in retirement are more concerned about maintaining a sense of purpose post-career than they are about losing their work community or steady income. That’s interesting because...

Priority retirement activity: Cultivating social connections

In a documentary about actor/comedian Steve Martin, he shares a dream he had in which a mysterious woman takes him to see his grave. It’s open, and he sees his skeleton, which has a big smile on its face. He...

‘Crisis of care’: Building livable, fulfilling helping careers

This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. “We know enough of our own history by now to be aware that people exploit what they have merely concluded to be of value, but they defend what they love.”...

Set yourself (and your team) up for a stress-free vacation

Everyone deserves a vacation from work. It’s an essential and proactive step to help reduce burnout, recharge, and create new memories outside of the office. However, many people do not properly prepare for their time off, which can sometimes make...

Use your arts degree to create a meaningful career in the nonprofit sector

Earning a degree in the arts is a great step towards creating a meaningful career in the nonprofit sector. For those of us who dedicate our careers to the nonprofit sector, we work to improve not only our communities but...

Life after job loss: Discovering joy and unexpected insights

This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. No matter the unemployment situation, unexpected employment loss is a significant life disruptor. It causes a range of emotions, “what ifs” and daily life changes. However, it can...

Breaking into the nonprofit sector

Do you want to work for a nonprofit? Great! Because the nonprofit sector wants you! The nonprofit sector in Canada is a very diverse and rewarding field. It includes a variety of different roles (e.g., project manager, programmer, instructor, accountant,...

The hope index — And how to boost it!

This article was originally published on Big Cheese Coaching’s blog and is reprinted with permission.  Early in this new year, I’ve been thinking (and feeling) a lot about hope. How about you? Feeling hopeful? Hopeless? Something in between? You might say it...

Caring for yourself while caring for others

Working in the impact space is often a paradox. On the one hand, knowing you’re making a difference is tremendously satisfying. On the other hand, the long hours can be physically exhausting, and the work itself can be emotionally draining....
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