Lately, Canada has been spending a lot of time bracing for impact, caught in the gravitational pull of America's turbulence. I have heard a few folks talk about “coping”, as if endurance is a strategy, as if waiting out uncertainty will somehow lead to stability. But in moments like these, … [Read more...]
The Weight of Words: When Passion Demands Proof
Passion is one of those words that carries an almost mythic quality. It stirs our imagination, evokes admiration, and, when spoken with conviction, demands our attention. It’s a term that doesn’t simply describe - it declares. To say, “I am passionate about this” is to present oneself as someone … [Read more...]
Understanding Entrepreneurship: It Was Never About the Money
Entrepreneurship is often mischaracterized as a pursuit of wealth. From the outside, it can seem like a game of chasing funding, maximizing profits, and striving for exits that promise generational riches. But ask any entrepreneur who has poured their heart into building something from the ground … [Read more...]
Buying Canadian Isn’t Enough – We Need to Build Canadian and Back Our Builders
I’ve always believed that Canada is a country of builders. We don’t always make a big deal about it, but we have this quiet, determined way of solving problems. We innovate, we adapt, and we find workarounds when things don’t go as planned. But for all that resourcefulness, we don’t seem to own … [Read more...]
Master Your Energy, Not Just Your Productivity
For years, I chased productivity. I tried every hack, every system, every method that promised to make me more efficient. I optimized my calendar, batched my tasks, minimized distractions, and stacked my habits. And for a while, it worked - until it didn’t. Because no matter how many systems I … [Read more...]
The Silent Erosion of Thought: How Unchecked AI Adoption is Rewiring Our Minds
I see it every day. Bright, capable students - sharp thinkers, ambitious professionals - turning to AI not as an assistant, but as an autopilot. They reach for ChatGPT before they reach for their own reasoning. They defer to algorithms before they trust their own analysis. They struggle to … [Read more...]
12 Lessons (We Often Don’t Teach in School But) that Could Change Your Career Forever
There’s an illusion we all grow up believing: that success is a meritocracy, neatly charted out by hard work, good grades, and the occasional stroke of luck. But careers, like life itself, are more nuanced, more unpredictable, and more demanding of our ability to adapt, recalibrate, and redefine … [Read more...]
You Can’t Give an Inch: Lessons in Strategy and Resilience from the Australian Cricket Team
In the world of high-stakes competition, where every moment is magnified and every misstep exploited, there is no better case study than the Australian cricket team. Whether it's the Border-Gavaskar Trophy or any other format, Australia’s approach to the game is a masterclass in resilience, … [Read more...]
The Daily Joys That Outlast Annual Rewards: A Reflection on Leadership and Culture
Four years into leading corporate services at the Ottawa Community Foundation, I find myself reflecting on what truly defines fulfillment at work. This isn’t a question I’m approaching for the first time. Over the past 15+ years, I’ve had the privilege of leading teams across diverse roles and … [Read more...]
Why Your Value Proposition Matters: The Key to Winning Opportunities
When it comes to securing a role, the art of persuasion lies in one powerful question: What value do you bring to the table? Employers are not in the business of handing out jobs - they’re in the business of solving problems, growing their operations, and driving success. No matter how stable or … [Read more...]