With the holidays just around the corner, many of us are asking our children to dream of toys, books, and games they would like to have, then write a list and send it to that jolly old elf at the North Pole. As we get older that tradition fades. So this year, whether you write […]
A friend recently reminded me of this quotation; “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to […]
Earlier this week I spoke with a senior marketing manager for a global company. That isn’t anything new…through my work with Graham Management Group I often speak with leaders of companies. What was different about this call was this person, who has been hand-selected for multiple positions within his current organization, told me he has […]
This past Monday morning I spent some time having my car detailed. It was well overdue. Sitting in the waiting room with other busy professionals I watched as their cars exited the rinse cycle and entered the detailing centre. It got me thinking about the business model of the car wash. Its 8 am on […]
If you are, you’re not alone. Many people wait until the last minute to devise a career or job search strategy. While it is not an ideal situation you may find yourself in, here are a few things you can do to get out of this jam. Build a Solid Foundation Step one: Before you do anything […]
This morning I was delighted to receive this unsolicited card in the mail from a client I am working with: “Dear Maureen, Just a quick note to say Thank you so much for all of your help so far. I really appreciate it and I’m now feeling much more confident about the move and my […]
This past week I had the pleasure of travelling to Montreal with my colleague Wayne Pagani to present to a very engaged audience of employment counsellors. During our time in Montreal, a number of events took place that reminded me of the importance of the work we do together, and with our clients. Weeks before […]
First day of school, first dates, driver’s education – most of us go through these awkward phases at a young age, usually alone and arguably while no one else in our life could possible understand! While I have had the pleasure of experiencing some of that drama in my younger years, today, I am getting started […]
Thanks for visiting our new website and blog. Here are some of the things we will be working towards with our clients: Building confidence and increasing productivity that leads to better employment in shorter time. Creating authentic and customized resumes that demonstrate abundant value to prospective employers. Designing custom online profiles and tailoring portfolios that boost online visibility. Championing […]