Many people believe that following your passion is guaranteed to lead to success and happiness in your career and your life. While passion is an important aspect of finding the answer to the question: “What Career is right for me?” – it is not the only one. It is just as important that your career fits well with the rest of your life. As your life circumstances change, your priorities in [...]
Guest blog by Kristen Yarker Often it’s a feeling of lethargy, of dragging ourselves out of bed and through the day, that finally gets us to look at our lives and careers with an eye for change. What we eat, how well we sleep, how much we move our bodies and what we do at work all influence how much energy we have on a daily basis. I am excited to [...]
If you feel stuck in a job that doesn’t fit, you are definitely not alone. If you don’t know how to get out of this unfortunate situation, you are not alone either. Indeed you have the potential to find the career that is fully aligned with who you are: your strengths, your core values and your passion. I’ll show you how to take charge of finding that fulfilling career by building [...]
A Fresh Approach to Goal Setting – Celebrate what went well last year! For many people the beginning of the year is a time for goal setting. Unfortunately most New Year’s goals are broken within the first couple of days or months of the New Year. When we resolve to do things differently in the New Year, we focus on things that are amiss in our lives and overlook [...]
Simple Pleasures: Snow in Victoria It recently snowed in Victoria. Unlike most other parts of Canada, the first snow fall may very well be the only one of the season, which makes it even more special. As I went out for a walk that Saturday morning, I revelled in the beauty of the winter wonderland. I love the crunchy sound of each step. I marvel in the brightness it [...]
Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed by the approaching holiday season? Do you find yourself wishing you could escape all the frenzy? My recipe on how to let go of holiday stress Here’s my delicious recipe on how to let go of holiday stress, so that you can truly enjoy the spirit of the season. The way I love to cook is to get inspired by the ingredients I [...]
There is a quiet voice within each of us. You may call it the voice of your heart, intuition, god, spirit or soul. It serves listening to that quiet voice within, especially when changing careers or making any other important decision. Yet, so many of us feel disconnected from this quiet inner guidance. You may wonder how to listen to your inner voice? An experience during choir practice helped me understand [...]
Is the question ‘How to Know What Career is Right for You?’ causing you sleepless nights? Is the question ‘How to know what career is right for you?’ causing you sleepless nights? I have been there staring at the ceiling, wondering how to find the answer to that question. I had been so sure of my career path and yet as I began to work [...]
My passion is working with mid-career professionals at a cross-road in their career. It is an absolute joy to support them in finding and creating a career that is just right for them: A career that they truly feel at home in, that allows them to flourish and contribute with their most precious gifts. Asking the question, ‘how much is enough?’ helps many of my clients reach clarity on what they [...]
How to live a balanced life? – Learning how to relax and renew yourself is a very important part of improving your productivity. Are you looking for more balance in your life? Most of us are and yet few know how to lead a balanced life. Maybe you can’t even imagine what it would be like to live a balanced life. In the western [...]