In honour of the late Ed Han! If you are like me, you never met Ed in person, yet you knew him. He was ‘hyperactive’ here on LinkedIn as he said, and was also active on Twitter/X where he participated in various Twitter Chats – #TalentCulture and #HireFriday, to name a few. Those were the long gone days. More recently, you may have come to know him from his famous #EdTalks, and the nuggets that he offered with each post.…
πͺππππππ«π¬π‘π’π© πππ¬π¬π¨π§π¬ ππ¨π« ππ¨π¦ππ§ π Episode #1 of the Aspire to GROW Podcast with Janice Sutherland is now live on Spotify and I am beside myself! It’s a long way from my BlogTalkRadio Careertips2Go show that I hosted many years ago, long before there was something called Podcast! That said, here are some powerful takeaways from my conversation with Janice: βοΈBelieve in whatβs possible, not whatβs impossible. βοΈLean on your strengths. βοΈBe brave enough to leave roles that no longer…
Staying in the same industry could limit your potential As you look towards 2025, are you planning for a career change? Or, are you playing it safe by staying where you are? Sometimes playing it safe could mean bypassing transformative career opportunities. With such rapid change at work and the uncertainties around technological advances, thinking of a career change can feel daunting, .. But it could be the most rewarding step you take in the New Year. Hereβs how to…
Self-isolation will limit your growth! Dare I say it! In our careers, it’s easy to fall into the trap of “going it alone,” thinking we need to figure everything out by ourselves. But hereβs the truth: success isnβt a solo journey. πΆπΎβββ At the Aspire to GROW Leadership Academy, we believe in the power of community to help you break barriers, achieve breakthroughs, and step out, and step into the person you were meant to be. π‘ Our Community Hub…
Is climbing the career ladder harder because you’re a woman Or because you’re climbing it alone? For many women professionals, the journey to leadership can feel isolating. Iβve been there, working hard, juggling priorities, and still feeling like no one really sees your potential. Itβs frustrating. But hereβs what Iβve learned: career growth doesnβt have to be a lonely journey. Thatβs why I created the Aspire to GROW Community – a space where women professionals like you can find not…
Imposter syndrome doesnβt go away by itself You have to actively silence itβ¦ If youβve ever thought, βI am not good enoughβ, I donβt have the experience,β or βSomeone else could do a better job,β then welcome to the club. Imposter syndrome has a way of showing up just when youβre trying to make a big leap or put yourself out there. Had a client recently who was stuck in imposter syndrome. She was invited to an interview and was…
As a career coach, I often get asked βIsnβt it too late for me to change my career?β And my answer? βIt is never too late to chase your dreams and pursue success.β So said Madam C. J. Walker, known as the first female self-made millionaire in America. Sometimes, mid-life is exactly the right time to make a shift. I know this because Iβve done it myself. For years I had my head down working away like crazy and thinking…
November is Career Month in Canada, and hereβs some newsβ¦ 60% of Canadians say upskilling is essential for career growth But hereβs the irony β time and cost are holding most of us back I recently came across the Growclass and Angus Reid Upskilling Sentiment Survey, and the numbers are eye-opening. Almost two-thirds of Canadians believe that gaining new skills is necessary to stay competitive in the workforce. But the challenges they face to actually make it happen tell a…
π³ Have you fallen into the POOR trap? Hear me out… Recently, I listened to Jacqueline Walters, Canada’s International Kickboxing Referee, speak at EWIIN’s monthly meeting. She shared an acronym that resonated with me: βPOOR β Passing Over Opportunities Repeatedly.β It instantly took me back to my 2019 Visioning event, where the theme was hashtag#WhyNotMe, when we focused on placing ourselves at the forefront for opportunities. Many of us feel hesitant when new opportunities come our way. Sometimes, it’s due…
Most university students are absolutely terrified at interviews. I mean cringe-worthy terrified. Last week at the University of Toronto, Mississauga, I watched a room full of soon-to-be graduates struggle when asked to describe their accimplishments. But here’s the thing – it’s not entirely their fault. The whole system of traditional interview prep is broken. Think about it – when was the last time you were captivated by someone listing their accomplishments? Probably never. But a good story? That’s different. That’s…
