For more than two decades, I carried ideas like unopened letters - thoughts waiting to be expressed but never quite sent into the world. Six months ago, I changed that. I made a quiet, personal promise to show up every day and write. Hesitation isn’t a lack of ability or ambition. It’s a mix of … [Read more...]
Let Go to Take Hold: The Art of Navigating Life’s Chaos
Stress is the uninvited guest that arrives just when you don’t need it, demanding attention and draining your energy. It shows up as a heated argument at work, a broken-down car on the commute home, an unexpected speeding ticket, or the constant demands of caregiving. Each event feels like its own … [Read more...]
The Art of Reinvention: Why Evolution Defines Success
Lamborghini once built tractors. Samsung sold groceries. LG started with facial creams, and IKEA began as a pen company. These origin stories are more than quirky anecdotes. They are powerful reminders of the transformative potential of reinvention. Business models, like the organizations that … [Read more...]
Eighteen Summers: Building the Memory Map of a Lifetime
As we move into another winter, let’s take a moment to imagine the summer that lies 6 - 7 months away. With its long days and open horizons, summer has a way of reminding us that time is fleeting and precious. Yet, if you pause to count, you might realize there are only 18 summers you truly get with … [Read more...]
Mapping the Mosaic of Relationships: Making Sense of the Bonds That Define Us
Life is a tapestry woven with countless threads of human connection, each unique in its role, depth, and meaning. From the briefest encounters to the deepest bonds, relationships define how we navigate the world. Yet in an era where labels like "friend" and "family" are often thrown around … [Read more...]
14 Topics for Professional Success – For International Students and New Canadians
The purpose of these topics is to: Topic 1 - What to Expect in Canadian Interviews - Manu Sharma Topic 2 - How to Present Diverse Skills Effectively to Employers - Manu Sharma Topic 3 - Checklist for Presenting Diverse Skills on Your Resume - Manu Sharma Topic 4 - Sample STAR … [Read more...]
Beyond the Blueprint: Crafting a Strategy That Breathes
In boardrooms and brainstorming sessions, strategy often gets boxed into a predictable process: analyze, plan, execute, repeat. This neat, linear approach promises order and control. But the moment these plans meet reality - markets shift, competitors pivot, customers evolve - that structured … [Read more...]
The Grit Behind the Glee: Cultivating Entrepreneurial Toughness
Entrepreneurship is often glorified as a glamorous journey of innovation and freedom. Yet, behind the allure lies a stark reality that separates dreamers from doers: a unique form of resilience known as entrepreneurial toughness. This intrinsic strength is not merely a trait; it’s a necessity for … [Read more...]
Ties That Lift or Chains That Bind: Choosing Associations Wisely
In life, associations are inevitable. From friendships and business partnerships to mentors and colleagues, the relationships we allow into our world shape us more than we often realize. Sometimes, a powerful association carries us beyond our perceived limits, revealing new layers of potential … [Read more...]
The Art of the Arc: Embracing Trajectories over Blueprints in a Complex World
In the rush of modern life, filled with deadlines, demands, and a relentless stream of change, we’re often tempted to find comfort in a fixed plan - a defined path toward a neatly imagined outcome. Planning, of course, has its place. But in a world ruled by complexity and unpredictability, rigid … [Read more...]