You never know who’s listening. You never know who’s watching. And sometimes—you never know the difference you’ve made until a message like this shows up in your inbox: “Your experience and recommendations were valuable. I have friends planning to immigrate to Canada, and your insights will help me support them better. I’ll be sure to keep a positive mindset when I speak with them!” This message came from a new career coach who recently joined CPC and watched a podcast…

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭? Suddenly, you’re not just responsible for your own work but for leading a team. Exciting? Yes. Overwhelming? Absolutely. Here’s how to navigate this uncharted territory with confidence: ✔Absorb as much as you can early on → Have conversations with your predecessor (if possible) and get a feel for what to expect. ✔Meet your team one-on-one → Listen, observe, and ask questions to understand their perspectives. ✔Stay in learning mode → Read books, follow leadership…

Ever had your idea completely ignored… until a male colleague said the exact same thing? And suddenly, it’s brilliant? It’s frustrating. It’s disheartening. And sadly, it’s common. As a coach, I hear this from so many women. Their ideas get overlooked until someone else, usually a man, voices them. Here’s the thing: It’s not just about speaking up. Women are speaking up. The problem is how often they’re unheard. So what can you do? 1. Own your ideas. If someone…

Your boss isn’t ignoring your hard work, they just don’t see it. And that’s on you. Taking on extra work, staying late, being the go-to person — none of that guarantees a promotion. In fact, more than half, that is 53% of UK employees feel overworked, yet their efforts often go unnoticed. Because promotions don’t go to the hardest worker. They go to the person who makes their impact impossible to ignore. And here’s how you do that: ✅Stop being…