Set yourself (and your team) up for a stress-free vacation

Everyone deserves a vacation from work. It’s an essential and proactive step to help reduce burnout, recharge, and create new memories outside of the office. However, many people do not properly prepare for their time off, which can sometimes make...

Use your arts degree to create a meaningful career in the nonprofit sector

Earning a degree in the arts is a great step towards creating a meaningful career in the nonprofit sector. For those of us who dedicate our careers to the nonprofit sector, we work to improve not only our communities but...

Life after job loss: Discovering joy and unexpected insights

This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. No matter the unemployment situation, unexpected employment loss is a significant life disruptor. It causes a range of emotions, “what ifs” and daily life changes. However, it can...

Breaking into the nonprofit sector

Do you want to work for a nonprofit? Great! Because the nonprofit sector wants you! The nonprofit sector in Canada is a very diverse and rewarding field. It includes a variety of different roles (e.g., project manager, programmer, instructor, accountant,...

The hope index — And how to boost it!

This article was originally published on Big Cheese Coaching’s blog and is reprinted with permission.  Early in this new year, I’ve been thinking (and feeling) a lot about hope. How about you? Feeling hopeful? Hopeless? Something in between? You might say it...

Caring for yourself while caring for others

Working in the impact space is often a paradox. On the one hand, knowing you’re making a difference is tremendously satisfying. On the other hand, the long hours can be physically exhausting, and the work itself can be emotionally draining....

Upskilling for the New Year

Very few jobs are 100% stagnant. Instead, roles naturally pivot and expand over time. This often results from changes in technology, consumer needs, and workforce dynamics. The most recent examples of these changes are the increases in automation, artificial intelligence...

Staying resilient in your transition to an impact career

As a climate coach, I have the privilege of supporting people to find meaningful work that makes a difference for the planet. I love working with big-hearted people and supporting their inspiring ambitions to promote the long-term wellness of life...

Free online tests for career exploration

What career(s) would be a good fit for you? One great strategy to find out is to try online assessments. These tests are used to determine a person’s strengths and interests to help guide their career path. Some of the...

I’m a Career Peer Educator. Here’s what I learned using ChatGPT to write a resume

This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. The swift advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have caught the world’s attention for their potential to enable more efficient task completion. This was certainly the case when tech startup OpenAI released their AI...