Did I tell you how I changed my career trajectory, and haven’t looked back? I was stuck in a bind, just like many of you. The promotions weren’t coming. I had applied for roles I was more than qualified for, but they always went to someone less qualified. The one that really hit me was being told I was “a close second”. That’s after interviewing for a corporate affairs position. I was confident that my qualifications and exceptional performance reviews…

💰Investing in Yourself Pays Off Yesterday, during a coaching session, my client said this: “𝘐 𝘴𝘢𝘸 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘱𝘶𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘺, 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘥𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶. 𝘐 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘺𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦.” After the session ended, I thought… This is the impact of professional development. When you invest in your growth – whether through coaching, training, or networking – you’re not just gaining new skills; you’re positioning yourself…

A Case Study on the Power of Networking and Strategic Career Planning Think about this: ✔️372 Applications ✔️9 Interviews ✔️1 Job Offer Would you continue your job search after 372 applications? This individual was referred to me by a former colleague who knew she was struggling with her job search, and it wasn’t for a lack of trying. Having returned to Toronto and with a limited local network, she faced significant challenges in finding the right opportunity. When I first…

“I am allowed TO SAY NO!” Someone needed to read this post today. Why? Check the Affirmation card I randomly picked from its box this morning after writing this post yesterday evening. It was not the original image for the post, but the alignment speaks volumes. In 2023, I read the book, “The Power of Saying No” by Vanessa Patrick, PhD. At the time I was coaching a client who was finding it difficult to say “No”. In fact, she…

Most women don’t struggle with leadership. They struggle with finding a style that fits them. For years, leadership advice has been so generic. Be bold. Be tough. Be charismatic. And for years, it’s left so many women feeling like they’re failing just because they don’t check those boxes. But, the truth is leadership isn’t about fitting into someone else’s mould. It’s about leading in a way that feels natural to you. In my coaching sessions, I see mid-career women absolutely…

So, you missed out on another promotion? What if I told you that this could actually be the best thing that’s ever happened to your career? It doesn’t feel that way now—your confidence has taken a hit, and you’re left questioning your abilities. But here’s the truth: setbacks like these can be pivotal moments, wake-up calls that drive you to grow in ways you never imagined. Here’s how to turn this disappointment into a stepping stone: ➡️Feel the feelings –…

You’re not getting promoted because working hard isn’t enough. You’re staying late, meeting deadlines, and taking on more work than anyone else. But when promotions are announced, your name never seems to show up. Here’s why – promotions aren’t just about doing a great job. They’re about visibility, strategy, and influence. ✅ Visibility – Are the people who make the decisions even aware of what you’re doing? If you’re doing amazing work but no one knows about it, you might…