How career obstacles disproportionally affect women and what we can do about it. Have you ever felt that your successful career was all about having great timing? Or maybe you think that you’ve just been lucky, at least until now, and you fear that luck may run out soon. Or do you find yourself worrying […]
These are turbulent times in business, especially for small independent businesses. Under the weight of this pandemic, it’s a sink-or-swim situation. Companies are flexing their creativity and colouring outside the lines in an all-out effort to survive. Every minute for these businesses, there are critical decisions to be made, pivots and constant course corrections, often […]
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Giving Insightful Answers to Questions Many people think they’re good at answering audience questions, but often their answers to these questions fall flat. We’re here to change that. You have great ideas. But do people listen when you speak? Being able to answer questions effectively requires you to think on your feet. You must demonstrate […]
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“Hardship often prepares ordinary people for extraordinary destiny…” -C. S. Lewis Point blank, if you asked Andrea Gordon if she considered herself a leader, without hesitation, she’d say yes. Over the last five months, she has faced tragic loss, unimaginable grief, personal resolve, and empowerment. Through adversity, she discovered the undeniable power of her voice […]
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In our continued effort to highlight the voice of our clients, we’re bringing you some thoughts on challenge from Paul Zani. Paul’s experience pushing himself physically translates into his professional role at BD, and as he tells below, parenting as well. I have four kids. When they were 10, 12, 13, and 15, I […]
As workplaces close due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), many leaders are leading remotely for the first time. Challenging situations like this change work and team dynamics. In times like this, where crisis is at the forefront, businesses and their people are impacted in ways we may not have anticipated and prepared for. It is a […]
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