I am honoured and excited to share that Sun Media just published an article where I shared steps on how to bounce back after being laid off. I talk about: Giving yourself time to grieve the job loss Taking care of yourself and paying attention to proper nutrition and exercise Creating a schedule and sticking […]
Category: Career Strategy
“If Only I Had Known”
How Understanding your Personal Behaviour Will Help your Career A few years ago I worked with a client who was in transition. He was terminated from a company he loved, a company he had been with for many years, and the termination was a result of some performance conflicts he had been having that affected […]
5 Ways to find Low Risk, High Value Support for Your Career
Deciding to make a significant change in your career has so many important implications you may not always feel confident relying on yourself to make the right decision. That’s not to say you can’t make the right decision, you have been successful so far and will continue to be with careful planning. Finding the right […]
Thinking Of Leaving Your Job? Things to Think About Before You Decide
The world of work is challenging for many of us right now and has many of us thinking of switching jobs. Reasons that I hear most often when people speak of leaving your job are that you are tired of the long hours, poor leadership, extensive commute, not enough work-life effectiveness and no possibility for […]
Transferable Skills, Could Land You Your Next Job!
In the past, organizations were willing to bring new employees on board if they displayed personality traits that contributed to their success which included a positive attitude, confidence and someone who demonstrated enthusiasm. They were willing to take the time to train them to obtain specific skills. With the pace of change evolving so rapidly […]
Six “Red Flags” You Must Not Do When You Have Lost Your Job
Many people make the mistake of rushing into a job search right after they have lost a job and if it’s done incorrectly it will ultimately hurt their chances of success instead of helping them as it is meant to do. Below are 6 ‘red flag’ areas that must be understood along with methods of […]
Lost Your Job? Communicate Your Change with Grace and Confidence
We take pride in having meaningful work. It becomes part of who we are; part of our identity. When we lose our job, we, therefore, lose a piece of who we are and it can be quite embarrassing for a period of time. During this transition you will inevitably be asked by friends, family and […]
How to Transition Through Job Changes Successfully
As individuals we all go through job or career changes differently and as such, some of us may need more support than others. Since change will impact us at various times in our lives, learning how to become resilient will help us get through the challenges we face as they appear. Taking care of yourself […]
Losing Your Job: Understanding The Phases of Change During Transition
First Things First Losing a job ranks among the top 5 life situations that cause the most stress in our lives. The others include death of a loved one, divorce, moving and major illness. Dealing with just one of these situations can cause significant turmoil in our lives and we may feel it is unmanageable […]
Keeping Your Career Vibrant
Having a robust career is the best gift you can give yourself. You are the owner and leader of your career. You are the CEO of your career! You are solely responsible for keeping it vibrant. While there are many attributes of a strong leader, these 6 will keep you in charge! Keep your skills […]