When I originally drafted my outline for Turn #4 I had broken out narrowing and choosing but after some reflection I feel like they are directly linked. This is probably the one area where I have received the least amount on advice. When you think about it this makes sense because how we make decisions... Continue Reading →
5 Turn Detour, Turn 3: Networking
I saw a post on LinkedIn yesterday which was really quite depressing, someone mentioned that they applied to hundreds of jobs in the past 6 months with not 1 interview. Someone commented a possible reason is the automated filtering taking place on job boards. If you aren’t a “perfect” fit based on predetermined criteria the... Continue Reading →
The erosion of trust in the workplace.
Can you think of a place where trust is more critical than in the military, probably not. Knowing the guy beside you has your back, is going to take care of you and will do what he says he will is the difference between life and death. Today I am writing about trust, or maybe... Continue Reading →
Turn #2 – Storytelling
Psst, do NOT miss the most important piece of advice at the end of this post.... Gary Vaynerchuk is a little crass, maybe a little blunt but he is definitely amazing at getting his message across. He's great at story telling! When I began writing the framework for this series I originally thought of calling... Continue Reading →
Turn #1 – Reflection
Reflection; the ability to hit pause. When I want to be deliberate about reflection I need to get away and be surrounded by nature. My in-laws have a cottage in Muskoka and there is a golf course about 20min away, the first tee time is at 7am so I’ll show up at 6:30 and hit... Continue Reading →
The Career Detour
On August 25th, 2017 my life changed... Like you, I had enjoyed many celebrations during my life, from marrying my soul mate to the brith of our children. I also had my fair share of set-backs including surviving cancer. But this would be different. I walked out of the office and got into my car... Continue Reading →