Although I am just in the beginning of my quest for negotiating resources, here are some of my favourite go-tos. Difficult Conversations This is a classic that I regularly turn to in tension filled situations. This outlines some of the basic tenants of getting to the heart of the issue, and separating what is said… Continue reading Resources on Negotiating
Category: leadership
You think I should what?
Providing feedback to someone can be scary, but it is an underdeveloped skill that can help you elevate others, strengthen a team, and create a culture where you receive compelling advice in return. Let's start by looking at why giving feedback can be a daunting task. Often the concern is that the person receiving the… Continue reading You think I should what?
On Mentorship
About 5 years ago, my grandfather died from Parkinsons. He was the best mentor I have ever had and his lessons are still with me today. I even have a little tattoo which reminds me of our conversations. He would have HATED it. When I started applying for universities, he was pleased. When I told… Continue reading On Mentorship
A Leadership Smorgasboard
What makes up your smorgasboard? I would like to share with you my leadership smorgasboard. As a I reflect on what leadership means, I turn to the managers I have had over the years: the good, the bad, and some of the ugly. What I have realized is that good leaders apply an array of… Continue reading A Leadership Smorgasboard
Working with Millenials
Selfish, narcissistic, entitled, lazy, affirmation needing, unprepared for life, and unrealistic! I am here to talk with you about everyone's favourite generation to complain about - the millennial. I can appreciate the irony here; talking about my own generation, trying to convince you that we are not all narcissists. When millenials entered into young adulthood,… Continue reading Working with Millenials
Career Coaching & Resumes 