As we step into a new month, it’s time to take control of how we see ourselves and our work. Too often, we rely on external validation—waiting for praise, promotions, or approval to feel worthy.

This edition is all about gaining confidence from within. Learn how to shift from relying on praise to building self-trust, reframing feedback, and owning your impact. Plus, discover a powerful coaching program, a must-listen podcast, and reflection prompts to help you step into your power—no external validation needed.

Feeling stuck at work but not ready to leave? You’re not alone. Too many professionals hit a career plateau and assume their only option is to wait it out—or move on. But without a plan, you risk frustration, stagnation, or missing opportunities right where you are.

This blog breaks down practical ways to turn this “waiting period” into a strategic advantage, so you can stay in control of your career—even when staying put.

You landed the job—now what? Too many professionals focus on getting hired but forget to plan for success once they’re in the role. Without a strategy, you risk playing small, burning out, or feeling stuck.

This blog breaks down the key steps to own your new position with confidence.

Feeling like you're falling behind while everyone else moves ahead? Career FOMO—Fear of Missing Out is very common, and can pressure you into chasing success on someone else’s terms. But what if you focused on your own path instead?

This post dives into how FOMO holds you back—and how to reclaim control of your career journey.

Many of my clients are navigating career transitions but lack awareness of the value they bring to the table. They aren’t alone—I experienced this myself during my mid-career.

In this post, I share my journey from feeling lost to discovering my unique strengths. Join me as I explore the importance of recognizing your value and how it can lead to greater clarity and confidence in your career.

Many of my clients intentionally downplay their strengths at work - sometimes out of self-doubt or the fear of being perceived as boastful.

The truth is, playing small could be preventing you from reaching your full potential. 

In this blog, I explore ways to fully own your talents to increase self-confidence as well as visibility, which unlocks career opportunities and fulfillment in your professional journey.

As we settle into the second month of 2025, it’s the perfect time to own your talents and step confidently into new opportunities. 

This month, we’re focusing on mindset shifts and simple strategies to help you overcome self-doubt, embrace your strengths, and position yourself for greater visibility.

As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to take charge of your career and step into your full potential.

This month, we’re focusing on gaining visibility, asking for meaningful feedback, and, most importantly, treating yourself with the grace you deserve.

Many of my clients feel uncertain or self-conscious when explaining career gaps —whether in interviews, networking, or speaking with professional contacts.

In this blog, I explore how reframing career gaps can shift your professional narrative, moving beyond self-doubt to highlight growth, resilience, and the valuable experiences gained during that time.

One of the most powerful shifts in any career journey is learning how to change the way you see yourself and your potential.

In this blog, I explore how coaching can transform self-reflection, moving beyond self-doubt and constant self-critique to help you see your strengths clearly and redefine your professional story.

One of the biggest challenges in any career is building a constructive relationship with your supervisor.

In this blog, I share valuable lessons learned from navigating toxic work dynamics and highlight the importance of career planning and coaching to help you move forward in challenging environments.

Along our career journey, we encounter people who shape and influence our trajectory, acting as “mirrors, windows, doors, and keys.”

This blog highlights how these individuals may show up in your journey and how, through coaching, you can leverage these insights to drive your growth.

The ‘broken rung’ in the corporate ladder is the largest barrier to the career progression of women. Women of colour are hardest hit by this systemic obstacle.

This blog highlights the issue and offers remedies to improve career advancement opportunities for women of colour.

Creating an inclusive work environment starts with simple actions, like getting to know the people around you – beginning with their preferred names.

This blog provides 10 practical tips for fostering workplace inclusivity and respect for colleagues who have diverse names.

While everyone deserves a fair chance to reach their full potential in their career, the playing field is not level.

There are practical approaches that we can all adopt to reduce hiring biases and ensure partiality and fairness for all.

We may appreciate the benefits of multiculturalism in our communities, but in our workplaces, hiring still tends to be biased to “sameness”.

As a leader, a reset is needed to support your team to adopt more inclusive hiring practices that level the playing field for qualified newcomers and increase your access to a larger pool of skilled talent.

Having a diversity and inclusion mandate, strategies and training programs are all fantastic. But your team may need a little nudge for long lasting change. 

This post suggest small actions that can have a real impact on helping to make real progress on workplace diversity, inclusion and belonging for your team.

In recognition of the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we’ve highlighted Four Black organizations standing up in support of anti-racism in Canada.