Up to this point, I’ve really made working from home sound kind of idyllic and perfect. It can be, and for my lifestyle it’s a perfect fit. It can, however, come with its share of pitfalls and disadvantages. Whether you’ve…
Packing for work road trips can be both time-consuming and stressful when you think about all the things you need to do to get out the door. Chances are you're going to forget something, or overpack. There are ways to…
They say “time is money”; the irony is sometimes our time can be wasted at work, especially with internal team meetings. Meetings are meant to be productive, focused get-togethers that push agenda items forward and with great purpose. Sadly, sometimes…
Are you struggling to complete your to-do list every single day given your work situation? Do you long to spend more time at home with your pets or family? Are your cubicle office’s beige walls draining you of creativity? Do…
Working from home has a number of incredible benefits, however it can be tempting to become a hermit and just hole up in your home away from everyone (venturing out only for an occasional litre of milk and some bananas). …
Often when posed a question, we tend to lean on phrases that are socially acceptable and expected, but in an effort to be authentic, especially with friends and family, we should be challenging ourselves to dig a little deeper. Here…
I’m a huge fan of mentorship, this is not a shock. If had time for 20 different mentors, I’d find time to meet with them. I see the great value in mentorship in the hospitality industry and many of my…
If you attend tradeshows as part of your job or industry, you know how mentally and physically exhausting it can be to walk the tradeshow floor, and still fulfill all the other obligations associated with the show or conferences. Below…
It’s the most wonderful time of year! Back to school for the kiddos and “back to work” for many of us that took some holiday time during the summer months. It’s almost like New Year’s Day, where you can set…
I had coffee with a friend of mine recently, she has just started her business and she was so excited about all the possibilities, and all the work that lie ahead. Her excitement quickly grew to an overwhelming feeling of…