Everyone is a great parent when they don’t have kids

I have two sons, Jack and Lucas, who are now teenagers. I was an older mother, having my first child at 36. Prior to becoming a parent, I had great leadership training and experience. I had a BA with a major in Psychology, as well as an MBA, and I had participated in many leadership…

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Is the bear chasing you?

There is a saying: ‘When a mountain bear is chasing after you, you don’t have to outrun the bear. You only have to outrun the guy running next to you.’ It may sound callous and even selfish, but it’s not wrong. A recent McKinsey study forecasts that while the impact of COVID-19 on the world economy is in no way certain,…

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Who you are is who you are

A strong and successful career is not something you are entitled to. It takes work, dedication and strategy, and it doesn’t happen overnight. Last week I took 40 minutes out of my day to watch this video by Caroline Wanga https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAIiqOG4KBU . I loved her practical, vulnerable and humorous approach. Here are some of the key points…

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Making the most of COVID-19

This year has started like no other that we can remember. As COVID-19 continues to change how we operate as a community and as businesses, many of us are faced with having to find new ways to work, while others have found ourselves out of a job. One of the most challenging parts of this…

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Getting Stuff Done in 2021

There are many elements that contribute to the success of a business, including clear strategies, the right people with the right skills, hard work and a little bit of luck. As we move into 2021, our success as businesses and as individuals will depend on our ability to get the right things done in a…

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