I have always enjoyed observing people. As a teenager, I would sit with my grandmother in a coffee shop and wonder about the stories of the people around us. I have spent the last decade as a leadership and communication...
Canadians, now more than ever, better understand the value of establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries. And just like how personal boundaries help us create peace of mind, safety, and mutual respect, the same is true for defining and maintaining professional boundaries! ...
Have you ever been curious about entering the global development sector? Have you ever wanted to exchange your unique skill set for an opportunity to volunteer abroad? International volunteering provides you with an experience where you are able to directly...
Women, work, and parenting: How the mental load of motherhood impacts the nonprofit sector in Canada
When speaking about the mental load of motherhood, please note that this does not statistically and accurately reflect single-parent households or LGBTQ+ households as there is simply not enough validated data (which is a problem in and of itself). A...
A CEO is typically considered to be the most prestigious role within a private sector company. In contrast, becoming an executive director is often seen as one of the most impressive roles that you can eventually earn in a nonprofit. ...
This article was previously published by Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia and is reprinted with permission. Full disclosure: this blog was supposed to be published last week. The stress had been building from the pressure I was putting on myself to complete...
In a culture where hustling is commended, working long hours is a brag, and exhaustion is a competition, it can be hard not to feel burned out. Burnout is a state of mental, physical, and/or emotional exhaustion. It is caused...
Who do you want to be? What makes you an exceptional leader? Imagine that you had one brave wish for your career, what would it be? What happens when you read the questions above? Your mind is probably drinking in...
What is the first word that comes to mind when you think about your interactions, connections, and relationships with others? Maybe it’s joy or happiness but it might also be conflict or exhaustion. Our relationships, both at work and in...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…. to apply! Oddly enough, job hunting over the holidays and New Year isn’t such a terrible idea. While often overlooked by many job seekers, being especially active in your job-hunting journey over...
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