People Are People Are People Today, I want to take a moment to talk about the elephant in the room. The thing that many clients, colleagues, and co-conspirators of mine experience, but shy away from discussing. That-Which-Shall-Not-Be-Named. Imposter syndrome. There, I said it! It’s out there, in the open. Now, let’s dig in! At the end of the day, no … Read More
Business Values – Do You Know Yours?
Ever since my early university days, I’ve made a habit of working out a couple of times a week. I certainly have seen my fair share of different gyms, workout styles, fitness dynamics, and of course, gym stereotypes. Now, I’m going to take a moment to issue a warning: if you don’t like stereotypes, don’t continue reading. I will be … Read More
Business Battles: Reality or Perspective?
When I open my closet some mornings, it seems odd that my wardrobe doesn’t simply consist of camouflage and military fatigues. It feels like I’m suiting up for business battles to wage war against bad marketing, deadlines, and the competition. Sometimes, the terms of engagement are clear, and it’s just a matter of outsmarting the competition and being the best … Read More
Event Social Media: The Next Day
What is event social media there for if not to let everybody know about all the cool things you did? It’s always fun scrolling through social media on a Sunday morning. I love seeing posts and videos of all the fun, exciting, and hilarious things the people in our lives got up to on Saturday night. Similarly, there’s nothing like … Read More
Event Social Media: Success in Real-Time
One common complaint you often hear leveled at “today’s generation” and “millennials” is that we spend more time on our phones than we do living real life. While I’m quick to dismiss this sort of finger-wagging, the observation at the centre of this complaint is rock-solid. However, I take a different approach to it. To me, someone posting at a … Read More
Profile Picture: Using a Photo of Yourself?
I love how social media has such a high level of engagement with people on a day-to-day basis. The internet is a big, wide, crazy place. It is full of interesting individuals, incredible stories, and breathtaking images of beauty. And trolls, of course. Lots and lots of trolls! It is also a beautiful place to make connections and put your … Read More
Getting Your Message to “Click” Quickly
Lately, I’ve been able to take a step back from my business to spend time with my family. Something I’ve really grown attached to are the outings we’ve been able to enjoy around Calgary. We spend the day out walking, biking, and exploring all the different nooks and crannies of our beautiful city. Even in family time, I still find … Read More
Profile Picture: Using Your Company’s Logo?
I don’t normally make a habit of cruising the mall with my son. He sees the mall as less of a place to buy things and more of a cruel, unusual method of psychological torture. But with another growth spurt coming up, we needed to hit the mall. As we were making our way down the spacious corridors, I was … Read More
Workplace Abuse and Entrepreneurship: The Warning Signs
Whenever I visit a doctor’s office, a bank, or even a fast-food drive-thru, I’ll often encounter signs that state plainly, “Abusive behaviour or language toward our staff will not be tolerated.” I always appreciate that those signs are there to protect those public-facing employees and staff members. The other day, it gave me pause to stop and think – as … Read More
Choosing Your Key Messages
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit the beautiful, rugged Rocky Mountains. Between the stunning scenery all around and the cool crisp mountain, I was left feeling recharged and inspired. And best of all, it was a work trip, so I didn’t even have to feel guilty about it! The best part? The entire trip had me contemplating key messages … Read More