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The power of a close network
Happy International Women’s Day! In celebration of this day, I am sharing an insight with you about the power a small close network of women can have for advancing your career that I learned from BC Business magazine this week...
Law – a most meaningful profession
Law is one hard working profession. It is also highly meaningful and vital to our civil society. The updated Welcome to AWAL section on the home page and the About page explore this idea further. Here’s an excerpt for you:...
Three steps for getting your message across
John is an in-house counsel for a technology company. He’s been asked to advise on a highly risky investment agreement but when he starts to raise the myriad of problems with the deal he gets shut down. Terry is the junior...
Invest in your wellness – 5 simple steps for getting started
The pace of life is speeding up. The months rush by in a blur of deadlines, emails, and stress. So much these days feels out of our control and this is precisely why it is so important to grasp what is ours to influence and...
Three mousetraps that will squash your goals
“If you can dream it, you can do it. Always remember this whole thing was started by a mouse.” Walt Disney Walt Disney, a true visionary, passed away before Disney World was finished. At the opening ceremony, someone turned to...
Start 2019 Strong: 10 strategies for thriving through challenge
For many of us in the workforce stress and worry a regular part of our life. Do you often find yourself overwhelmed by the sheer number of things you’ve got to do? The good news is this doesn’t mean that something is terribly...
Get on the same wavelength
I’ve been teaching a lot lately and teaching sure has a way of bringing home the lessons you need to learn! Yesterday, I had the privilege of watching a group of professionals role play various difficult conversations they face...
Flashbacks
It’s the holiday season again and there are many things happening anew that are a-old. Thinking about your year-end chaos and how listening creates impact is something I wrote about a few years back. As we look around us now, so...
7 Beliefs developing leaders embrace to increase their influence
“Anyone at any level can learn to be a leader and help to shape or influence the world around them.” Mark Sanborn When coaching and training emerging leaders, people who have been identified as having potential for leadership...