The Power of a Pause – lifesaving wisdom
Slowing down is something I both hate and yet crave. Pausing can bring up feelings or problems I don’t want to face but ignoring them only leads to prolonged pain. Slowing down and taking a pause takes discipline and a calm level head. I don’t always have...
@cdnbizchicks Women of Inspiration Toronto Gala – October 9, 2019
October 9 @ 5:00 pm – 11:30 pm Metro Convention Centre Celebrating @cdnbizchicks 5th Premier Woman of Inspiration Awards Gala in Toronto and Calgary. Our National Women of Inspiration Awards recognizes the achievements of women who are making an impact in the...
Reflections on rising above failure and judgement
The art of small talk – The ACT strategy
I love meeting new people and I love small talk, but many people despise it and frankly don’t know how to do it well. According to Harvard researchers here is how successful people master small talk. First off – don’t ever use generic starters like, ‘How are you?” or...
Office conflicts between women seen as more damaging
CBC ARTICLE Research from the University of British Columbia’s business school (2103) suggests men and women perceive conflict between two women co-workers as being more harmful and doing more irreparable damage than conflicts between men. According to research...
Imposter syndrome – Learn what to do about it. Thurs. at 12 pm EST ONLINE
Imposter syndrome hit me with a vengeance when I took on a new opportunity last fall. I am always up for trying something new. I will go after it with a vengeance, not second guess myself and then figure out after how I will make it work. This has generally...
Personal branding is more than you think
I have been reflecting on how I show up as a leader lately. Part of this reflective exercise has been through looking at leaders I admire. I listen to my instincts (when they aren’t impacted by fear) but on occasion when that’s not possible I look at the...
Power Hour Mastermind: Thursday May 30th – 12 pm EST | Topic: Branding on a budget
Women in Biz Members join us for our next Mastermind! RSVP here. Topic/challenge: Branding for your career or business on a budget Details Join our Power Hour! Join a group of supportive women each month where you can learn new skills, tackle challenges, learn from...
Watch it! The Best of Enemies #BestOfEnemies
Watch it! The Best of Enemies Elevation Pictures has a new film coming to theatres titled BEST OF ENEMIES featuring Taraji Henson, Sam Rockwell, Wes Bentley. Based on a true story, THE BEST OF ENEMIES centers on the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater...
Tips for getting mindful with your money
This month our Mastermind for WIBN members focused on the challenging topic of money. We tackled the challenges around cash flow and our mindset around money. Our mentor was Karen McAllister and her presentation and guidance led to fascinating discoveries. Money and...