Staying resilient in your transition to an impact career

As a climate coach, I have the privilege of supporting people to find meaningful work that makes a difference for the planet. I love working with big-hearted people and supporting their inspiring ambitions to promote the long-term wellness of life...

Free online tests for career exploration

What career(s) would be a good fit for you? One great strategy to find out is to try online assessments. These tests are used to determine a person’s strengths and interests to help guide their career path. Some of the...

I’m a Career Peer Educator. Here’s what I learned using ChatGPT to write a resume

This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. The swift advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have caught the world’s attention for their potential to enable more efficient task completion. This was certainly the case when tech startup OpenAI released their AI...

Truth telling – Your #1 superpower

I’ve coached well over 500 clients, and in every single case, it is clear that what these individuals want professionally is the same - to find work that:   is meaningful for them and has a positive impact in some way.  ...

How to deal with burnout in an impact job

When I was young, I made a decision to dedicate my life to following my passion for climate action. And for more than a decade, I worked tirelessly to make this a reality. I managed a national employee engagement program...

Everything is suddenly AWE-some!

This article was triggered by a number of things that, around the same time, were speaking to that ephemeral emotion, AWE. The book, “Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder” by Berkley psychology professor, Dacher Keltner, which helps us to...

September “toolkit” to ease into the next season

This article was originally published on Big Cheese Coaching’s blog and is reprinted with permission.  Feeling a bit daunted by the looming month ahead? Feeling overwhelmed with so much going on -- all at once? Feeling a bit sad to see summer...

2023 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits Report Infographic

Are you planning on hiring in the near future? Get detailed salary information relevant to your organizational size, and region. Plus, if you are looking for a role in the nonprofit sector, the 2023 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits...

Do THIS…and get the job you want

Clarity, courage, honesty, intention, and focus are all critical to your success. Follow these steps and you’ll be well on your way.   #1.  Gain clarity on your path.    This may sound obvious, but for most of us, this is...

Joy has its benefits

People on the verge of retiring or recently retired often express a desire in the next chapter of their lives to find the things that bring them joy. Turns out, they’re on the right track. There are good reasons to...