Imagine putting everything – blood, sweat, and tears (literally, lots of tears) – into three years of medical school just to find out that your career is over; you’ll never be a doctor and...
I never really felt like I fitted in at school. I labelled myself a ‘misfit’, and sometimes even a ‘failure’, because I didn’t comfortably fit into certain boxes or categories, and because breaking the...
Every year we begin a new year resolving to do (or quit doing) something and expect to be the game changer in our lives. For some it’s to workout, lose weight, cut out all...
Wintertime, although joyous, can be stressful. Compound this stress with winter’s ability to sully even the most determined worker’s plans to produce work and operate a business efficiently (whether due to inclement weather, planned...
Are you concerned about glass ceilings, gender discrimination, and corporate boardrooms that are frequently a men-only playground? Here are three ways women can open their own doors to entrepreneurial success. 1) Math & Science...
You’ve decided you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur, and you’ve started your own business. Congratulations! But, before you break out the champagne, you want to be sure your business will be...
The female apology has been the subject of discussion for a while now, especially in the context of the workplace. The issue is women’s perceived tendency to apologise excessively, and how it could have...
Many companies are quick to say that they support their communities. But often, this means putting money in the pockets of nonprofits and going about their business day. Direct donations are vital to nonprofit...
For many of us, 2017 has been yet another tough year. Dead end jobs with no future, financial challenges, and a world that is in constant turmoil have often been the norm. On the...
At the beginning of each advanced leadership workshop session, business thought leader John Spence asks attendees how many currently have a written list of their key leadership values. Much to his surprise, only one or two...