3 Ways to Ditch the Imposter Syndrome
I’ve seen countless women being held back by imposter syndrome. Also known as the belief that we aren’t enough—smart enough, ready enough, qualified enough, old enough, pretty enough—imposter syndrome...
View ArticleSaying NO to the Status Quo
The saying “that’s just the way things are done around here” isn’t a sign of things being done the right way. What many don’t realise is that the exact reference “The way things are done” is literally...
View ArticleRebuilding a Damaged Relationship With Your Boss
You and your boss do not see eye-to-eye. You disagree not just on a report or a policy, but it seems like every topic you discuss is a struggle. Every morning you wake up feeling drained and helpless....
View ArticleHow IoT and Smart Home Tech is Helping Take Care of Aging Parents
Smart Home technology is helping to transform lives. With IoT capabilities, it is possible to provide comfort and convenience. You have peace of mind knowing that your aging parents have access to...
View ArticleStressed to the Max? Check These Tips for Reducing Stress
2020 was a stressful year and the first few months of 2021 haven’t been much better. April is Stress Awareness Month: a national, cooperative effort to inform people about the dangers of stress,...
View ArticleUnemployed? Stay Motivated Between Jobs
Between jobs. Between gigs. Looking for my next adventure. Seeking new opportunities. All over LinkedIn, people are finding creative ways to say they are unemployed. Whether traditionally employed,...
View ArticleFaking “Fine”: Why I’ve Hidden My Mental Illness in the Workplace (For Now)
Most people I work with know I suffered a tear to my right anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in July 2020 and had reconstruction surgery. I welcomed questions about my recovery process from curious...
View ArticleMust-read Picks For Spring
There are roughly 2,700 books published every day. Sometimes, I feel like all of them are piling up on my desk awaiting a review. As editor for Ms Career Girl, I’m targeted by publicists, PR firms,...
View ArticleHow To Make a Great First Impression
Whether it’s a job interview or just meeting someone new, making a great first impression can make a huge difference in how your future plays out. So how do you make that first meeting memorable? What...
View ArticleInstagram Dysmorphia Is Real: How To Find Confidence Without A Filter
Whether it’s an Instagram influencer flaunting their new penthouse, or that acquaintance from high school posting a filtered Snap with her boyfriend — it’s easy to get wrapped up in the perfection we...
View ArticleHow to be Unapologetically Feminine
In the day and age of social media, the definition of femininity has been thrown on the chopping block. Women are feeling the heat as they battle ever changing standards on their appearance. Through...
View ArticleTools & Strategies for Improving Collaboration in 2019
As your head content writer is waking up in beautiful, chilly Ontario, your marketing manager is nearing the end of her day in London. The two need to talk about their latest project, though — the...
View ArticleDaring Greatly: 5 Ways to Make Sure Your Creativity and Ideas Count at Work
Do you have a notebook stuffed with ideas on how to fix that problem at work, maximize efficiency in your team project, or how to best approach an exciting, upcoming opportunity for your company? If...
View ArticleThe Best Way to Help Others Succeed is to Show Them That It’s Possible
There’s something about seeing concrete evidence that makes it easier to motivate others to follow suit. This is especially true when it comes to financial success. Really, the best way to tell others...
View ArticleHow to Deal With Remote Work Burnout and Zoom Fatigue
It’s hard to remember a time when remote calls and Zoom meetings didn’t completely take over the workday. The COVID-19 pandemic has made both of these situations everyday occurrences to keep people...
View ArticleAnother Mentor? No Thanks, I’ll Pass
You don’t need another mentor. You need another employer. Picture this: You’re a successful marketer in a mid-size company, deftly managing a portfolio of brands. You’ve beaten your targets for the...
View ArticleTen Resilience-Building Habits to Master
National Nurses Week is May 6 through May 12. While COVID-19 continues to wreak its havoc, some frontline workers are coping with the stress better than others. Dr. Wayne Sotile and Dr. Gary Simonds...
View ArticleFinding Joy Through Grief
The year 2020 will go down in history for most of us as a year we will never forget. All of us battled isolation, financial uncertainty, lives and routines being upended, and racial issues dominating...
View ArticleWorkplace Relationships – How to Make Them or Break Them
When I sat down to write this article about workplace relationships and friendships, my mind wandered to a wildly different, yet not-too-distant time. I recalled the time a work friend and I were both...
View ArticleIs Calling Yourself a “Girl Boss” Empowering or Minimizing?
When Quilt CEO Ashley Sumner posted a photo of herself on LinkedIn with the caption, “I am a female founder” (with the word “female” crossed out), she may not have realized the blaze of comments,...
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