Almost twenty years ago, the horrific events that transpired on September 11, 2001, changed travel forever. In the immediate aftermath, many of us thought that removing belts and shoes, tossing our beverages, and foregoing metal utensils on flights were part of temporary measures. Now we don’t bat an eyelid at the stringent airport security screening, … Continue reading 10 tips for travelling during Covid
A Teenager’s Take on Moving Countries – Turn your head towards the new things to discover
The Change Diaries Podcast explores how to better embrace change, spark change or simply be the change we want to see. Moving Your Life is the focus of this new series of the Change Diaries podcast as we explore Changing your location - the ups and downs. Experts say that moving ranks as one of … Continue reading A Teenager’s Take on Moving Countries – Turn your head towards the new things to discover
Are you getting what you deserve?
Get more by asking for it I still remember the day I got the call from the internal recruiter delivering the news. The job was mine! I was pleased as punch. It was a role I wanted at a company I was eager to work for as they had a strong reputation and I … Continue reading Are you getting what you deserve?
Bridgerton Serves up 10 Lessons in Internal Communications
I rarely watch TV, so it was somewhat of a surprise to find myself binge-watching Bridgerton, the Netflix megahit from Shonda Rhimes. Frankly, it made a Covid New Year 2021 bearable. What’s there not to love when you have dazzling costumes, an entertaining storyline, and incredible eye-candy in the form of a smoldering, swaggerific Duke? … Continue reading Bridgerton Serves up 10 Lessons in Internal Communications
Jenny Ward – Know Your Worth
The Change Diaries Podcast explores how to better change, spark change or simply be the change we want to see. In this episode I talk with Jenny Ward, a career and transition coach with almost two decades of experience in corporate recruitment. Jenny focuses on helping women to value themselves, excel, and enjoy the lives … Continue reading Jenny Ward – Know Your Worth
The Interview: Part II – A short, short story
This week I've decided to share a short story instead of my usual blog posts. Yesterday, I posted the first part of this story, so you already know Shauna is hunting for a job. I kept on writing because I was curious to see what would happen during her next interview. Turns out it was … Continue reading The Interview: Part II – A short, short story
The Interview – A short, short story
I didn't plan to write a short story. I never do. I'd like to be more intentional about it though and get much better at telling the stories of these characters who suddenly take up space in my head when I sit down to write a serious piece or while I'm doing the dishes. Here … Continue reading The Interview – A short, short story
Abbi Buszard – Making space for people to think for themselves
The Change Diaries Podcast explores how to better embrace change, spark change, or simply be the change we want to see. In this episode I talk with Abbi Buszard, Life Coach and former Commercial Director. She believes that the solutions to your biggest challenges are never quite as good unless they are yours and that … Continue reading Abbi Buszard – Making space for people to think for themselves
The Change Diaries Podcast is Here!
I'm excited to launch The Change Diaries Podcast: Conversations to change your mind. Each season, different guests will explore themes related to embracing change, sparking change or simply being the change we want to see. My hope is that you will fill your backpack with knowledge and gain inspiration to try something new. It's been … Continue reading The Change Diaries Podcast is Here!
Celebrating Black History Month at Home
Yesterday morning my son greeted me with a question, and our ensuing conversation was short but provocative. “Mom did you know it’s Black History Month?” “Yeah. What should we do?” I was pretty much a deer in headlights, wondering if I was going to get called out. He shrugged. “I guess we can just be … Continue reading Celebrating Black History Month at Home
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