Adapting to the Ongoing Changes in Office Dynamics Are there changes in your office schedule or office hours? If not, you may be one of the very few people who are not experiencing changes in their work lives. Most of us experienced massive changes in our work schedules and office hours as we moved to…
Did you stop and take some time to learn from failure why you failed? I want to talk about why we fail at work. I believe we fail because we get cocky when we believe we no longer need our practice to move our skill levels into the realm of competence. Sometimes we let our guard…
This morning I led a class of leaders in the foundations of leadership coaching course. It is a course I teach every week, as more leaders are recognizing that they need a different way to approach employees to promote psychological safety at work, as we advance to a hybrid workplace. The work in this course…
Transforming Everyday Skills into Accelerators of Success Every day at work we use skills but seldom give thought to how we acquired them, how we are executing them, or how they will serve our career success long-term. As a coach, I have often had to ask my clients these questions: How well did you do…
Interpersonal Equity as the Cornerstone of Well-being and Resilience Do you know that by building relational currency you can foster goodwill among your team and boost your social bank account? Yes, this is where things like participation and collaboration come from. Welcome to the What’s Happening at Work Newsletter and podcast, where discuss all things…
Did you know that how we feel will determine our outlook on life, our work performance, ability to get a raise, and our overall health? As a Conflict Analyst working with leaders and their employees in organizations for over 2 decades, I have witnessed and intervened in some emotional issues. This is why I am…
Wondering What Makes Up the Gamut of Interpersonal Skills? It’s a common question I get asked when we talk about interpersonal skills Interpersonal skills are social skills that enable positive interactions with others. Interpersonal skills show those you work and live with that you have grown and developed as a person with the skills to have…
Professional Success is Never A Straight Path Do you remember being in high school and dreaming of your career, profession, and your future success? I have found the path of professional success to be a winding road. It has been a path of ups and downs? What about you? Did you hit the jackpot with…
Ten Interpersonal Wellness Tips to Reduce Workplace Stress and Conflicts as We Follow the Covid-19 Social Distance Requirements at Work. How is your workplace doing in the face of Covid-19? Today I arrive to work and there is a skeleton staff at work. Many parents are choosing to not send their children to school to…
What Does Occupational Wellness Mean to You? The month of October is a very busy month with several activities and opportunities for employees to with each other. In Canada, we go from celebrating Thanks Giving to getting ready for Halloween; there is a lot to keep the conversation buzz and level of interaction high. Occupational…
