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Building better resilience with children after a layoff

Like most trauma, if it’s not addressed in a healthy manner, it can affect the next generation, our children. Layoff is a  professional trauma, it has impacts beyond the job loss, financial impact, along with professional identity crisis, and even marital challenges.  The burden goes beyond the individual, and the experience is felt through generations. Take for example...

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Seven strategies to unlock your motivation

We’ve all been there. The Sunday Scaries hit hard, the morning alarm feels like a ten-ton weight, and you’re just… going through the motions at work. You’re getting things done...

How to survive a toxic workplace

It is essential to learn how to survive a toxic workplace. A toxic workplace can drain your energy, affect your mental health, and hinder your productivity. Surviving in such an environment requires a...

Understanding and addressing toxic colleagues for a better workplace culture

Dealing with toxic colleagues, much like their leadership (LINK) counterparts, can subtly or overtly undermine a healthy work environment, impacting team morale, productivity, and individual...

Understanding and addressing toxic leadership for a better workplace culture

Toxic leadership creates detrimental workplace culture, stifling creativity, reducing productivity, and harming employee well-being. The impact of toxic leadership can have significant impact on your...

Imposter Syndrome: We all have it, here’s how to overcome it

Welcome to the world of Imposter Syndrome at work, where many of us find ourselves doubting our accomplishments and fearing exposure as a “fraud.” Have you ever felt like a fraud, like you don’t...

How to find the right mentor

Are you feeling a little lost on your career path? You’re not alone. It’s completely normal to seek guidance as you navigate the complexities of your professional journey. One of the best...

Motivation will unlock your energy to accomplish everything in life

Have you ever found yourself wondering what separates a good from great?    It often boils down to one powerful word: motivation. Motivation is the spark that ignites action, the energy that fuels...

Professional Associations makes career development easy, but you’re using it

Show me your social calendar, and I will tell you how successful you’ll be. BOLD statement, but that’s the gist of what “measured by the six people closest to you” tries to accomplish. It’s a concept...

Your professional etiquette is your key to making an impression

Professional etiquette is more important than ever.  But what exactly does it mean to have good professional etiquette, and why should you care? Imagine walking into a room where everyone is not just...

Employers love Cover Letters, here’s how to create them

Have you ever wondered why a cover letter is so important?  It’s your first chance to make a personal connection with a potential employer. A well-crafted cover letter can set you apart from...

Cross cultural communication made easy

Cross-cultural communication is our ability to communicate effectively across cultures is no longer a niche skill but a fundamental requirement for success. As we continue to intertwine in our...

10 ways to improve your Nonverbal communication

Have you ever noticed how much we rely on words to communicate?  Yet, we also know before those words are spoken what type of message we’re about to receive – why is that? Sadly, spoken words...