Written by: Andrea Owen Reviewed by: Sarah Fentum The Premise: The second book by nationally sought-after life coach and author, Andrea Owen, How to Stop Feeling Like Shit examines ‘how life knocks you down, but habits keep you down.’ Each chapter examines behavioural patterns that many women fall into, and Owen doesn’t hold back when she calls […]
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Roundtable Mentor Lisa Kimmel, President and CEO of Edelman, shared her perspective with our team on how to get off on the right foot when you are promoted among your peers. “Value your subject matter experts; don’t be afraid to lead; acknowledge that change is difficult; distance yourself from your former position.” READ MORE
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The Premise: Mel Robbins shot to fame in the motivational speaker space with her 20 minute TEDx talk on how to get unstuck and live your dreams. Her self-devised concept of the 5 Second Rule was almost a footnote at the end of the talk, but it turned out to be the part that struck
The Premise: Mark Manson, self-proclaimed Author, Thinker, Life Enthusiast uses the f-word. A lot. If this will put you off in any way, this book is not for you. That said, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck is actually a modern look at how to deal with stress, social media envy and anxiety
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Roundtable Member Elliott Silverstein, Manager of Government Relations at CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO), shared his perspective with our team on how to maintain your network. To be truly successful, networking requires strategy, time investment and ongoing maintenance. READ MORE
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By: Porter Gale Reviewed by: Julie Melaschenko The Premise: Author Porter Gale’s story of her rise to her role as Director of Marketing for Virgin Atlantic is the jumping off point for an informative and in-depth review of how actively seeking and maintaining contacts can be the key to a successful and rewarding career. Your Network
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Roundtable Mentor, Bob Canuel shared his perspective with our team on how to tap into sponsors and mentors to move your career forward. “A mentor is a catalyst that helps you grow as a person and as a leader. A sponsor helps you action what it is that you want to do and ultimately translate
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Good Enough: Embrace Who You Are. Unleash Your Brilliance. Written by: Anne Day and Amy Vodarek Reviewed By: Shelby Gobbo The Premise: Anne Day and Amy Vodarek present a series of real stories from motivated and successful women. Having connected with over 350 women, Day and Vodarek share their stories of courage, set-back and resilience, and
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Glain Roberts-McCabe sat down with Roundtable Member, Susan Hallsworth, Associate Vice President of Partnership Development and Donor Relations at Kids Help Phone, who shares her perspective on making successful transitions. One of the best ways to identify how to transfer your skills to another industry is talk to others in the industry. READ MORE
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By: Suzy Welch Reviewed By: Glain Roberts-McCabe The Premise: According to the book cover, 10-10-10 promises a life-transforming idea. A fairly hefty assertion, one might say. In a nutshell, 10-10-10 is a structure to help you think through the consequences of your decisions in the short-term (next 10 minutes), mid-term (10 months) and long-term (10 years).
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