Turning 55!
Today I am turning 55. Thanks to a media campaign years ago, this is the year I am supposed to attain financial freedom. Freedom to do what exactly? Retire? Making good financial decisions My mother was a banker from the time I was six weeks old (no maternity leave back
Meaningful Public Engagement
Meaningful public engagement can improve success. “A lack of meaningful public consultation set the industry back 10 years in this region.” I heard this statement recently during a newscast. The news anchor was interviewing a consultant about a proposed wind project on the Port au Port peninsula in Western Newfoundland
Puttering around this summer
I find myself puttering around this summer. Not sure if I like it? It seemed a waste of time at first, yet, lately I am seeing its value. I have never thought of myself as a putterer. My father can spend endless hours out in his shed or garage puttering.
Strategic Planning for Everyone
What do academics, accountants, and authors have in common? They all volunteer for organizations that need strategic planning! Last month I facilitated sessions with organizations representing these three communities. Interestingly, my process applied to all of them. The not-for-profit sector When I developed my business plan almost five years ago,
A eulogy for my Grandfather
Yesterday I delivered a tribute (eulogy) to my grandfather at his funeral. It was the hardest public speaking event I have ever done. I drew on all my skills to write it, prepare for it, and deliver it. Last fall, my 97-year old grandfather asked my dad to arrange for
Optimize your SEO!
The first time I heard the expression optimize your SEO, I had no idea what it meant. Was this something I need to be concerned about? Yes! What is SEO? SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. How I understand it, SEO helps make your website more visible when people are
Business Networking: Building your network
Business networking is establishing mutually beneficial relationships with clients/customers, suppliers, and other like-minded professionals. This critical skill aids you in growing both personally and professionally. Before you rush out to a professional networking event, or hop on yet another virtual networking call, take some time to learn about identifying and
Success is not determined by performance
How do you define success? You may be surprised to find that performance has very little to do with it. I was. The Science of Success (The Nature of Things) In episode 14, of the recent season of The Nature of Things, scientists explore predicting success. What they discovered is high
