One of the things I love the most about coaching is that each conversation is something entirely new. In the process of relating to my clients, and helping them relate to themselves in a different way, I have palpable learning moments again and again. What’s common among my experiences is sitting across the table from […]
Reposted from the Globe and Mail’s “Nine To Five” advice column Reader Question: I am now 36. A few years back, I had an argument with a sales manager and, because of that, my career has stalled in my current organization. I am also unable to get a job in another organization as, although I […]
Reposted from the Globe and Mail’s “Nine To Five” advice column Reader Question: I was fired from a job over four years ago. I was mortified. I have a propensity to assume responsibility when things go wrong, so I declined my union’s offer to challenge the termination. However, I have struggled with it, emotionally and […]
Reposted from the Globe and Mail’s “Nine To Five” advice column Reader Question: Our previous senior manager, who was fantastic, left, and a new one was hired. The new senior manager has bonded with a member of our team and spends a lot of time with him. My immediate supervisor, who reports to the new […]
We don’t get enough sleep. That’s me a lot of the time, and likely you. If you don’t agree with me now, I’ll ask you again when your alarm goes off tomorrow morning. 😉 A 2013 Gallop study shows that only 59% of Americans are getting the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep compared to 84% […]
Reposted from the Globe and Mail’s “Nine To Five” advice column Reader Question: My new manager is giving me a hard time about how many days I’ve missed over the past year. It was a horrible year for me, health-wise. I’ve had pneumonia, laryngitis, pink eye, and a severe allergy attack that required me to […]