Consulting is as the Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines it: "providing professional or expert advice". However, saying someone is a consultant is a very vague statement since there are so many areas that consultants can operate within. This article provides an introduction to consulting by briefly looking at internal vs. external consulting, as well as an overview … Continue reading So… What Is Management Consulting, REALLY?
The Core Workout for Posture Correction
It's finally time to address the centre of your body in this third set of exercises designed for desk-sitting professionals. The main focus of this series has been strengthening the muscles that hold a proper posture while sitting at a desk - something that is difficult to concentrate on when you have important stuff to … Continue reading The Core Workout for Posture Correction
The Lower Body Workout for Work-From-Home Warriors
Sitting all day leads to atrophy of the muscles and an increased risk of injury, especially when combined with irregular or no exercise. Uh oh! The most common symptoms of this are stiff shoulders and/or neck, a sore upper and/or lower back, tight hamstrings and hips, and weak glutes. In the worst cases, you can … Continue reading The Lower Body Workout for Work-From-Home Warriors
The Upper Body Workout Circuit for Desk-Sitting Professionals
The pandemic shifted many workouts to require less equipment and be more time-efficient due to reduced gym availability and opting to workout at home. Thanks to your New Years' fitness resolution, wherever you're choosing to stay active, it's likely you're noticing the benefits of your hard work: better sleep, improved metabolism, and better posture with … Continue reading The Upper Body Workout Circuit for Desk-Sitting Professionals
Relieving Work Fatigue When You Work From Home
By now, we've been in work-from-home mode long enough for us to revisit healthy habits. I know I'm not the only one who has started to eat lunch in front of my computer! Last week I committed to getting away from my desk for at least one hour each day. If I'm on your Instagram … Continue reading Relieving Work Fatigue When You Work From Home
The Easiest Post-Pandemic Business Article You Will Ever Read
“Historically, pandemics have forced humans to break with the past and imagine their world anew. This one is no different. It is a portal, a gateway between one world and the next.” - Arundhati Roy, The Pandemic Is a Portal Everyone is curious about what business will look like in the post-pandemic world. But, it's … Continue reading The Easiest Post-Pandemic Business Article You Will Ever Read
How a Little Problem Turned Netflix Into a Big Company
The Birth and Infancy of Netflix Netflix became an idea when founder Reed Hastings was furious over owing $40 in late fees to his local Blockbuster. Hastings had forgotten to return a copy of the 1995 film, Apollo 13, of which he could have purchased 3 copies for the same amount he paid in late … Continue reading How a Little Problem Turned Netflix Into a Big Company
When I Learned that Negotiation Isn’t About Winning
One of the key lessons I've learned recently is a collaboration principle I’ve long believed in, which was reinforced during a negotiation course by Peter D. Johnston, Managing Director of NAI Limited. Our class took part in a double-blind negotiation exercise wherein two teams competed for points based on the result of our price negotiations … Continue reading When I Learned that Negotiation Isn’t About Winning
Spotlight: Gerry Akkerman and Leadership
I met with Gerry Akkerman, Director of Business Technology Programs and Projects at TransLink. The top 3 areas that we focused on were core leadership values, sources of leadership inspiration, and advice to his younger self. Gerry AkkermanImage Source: LinkedIn Our interview began with Gerry explaining his career pathway. He said that he didn’t have … Continue reading Spotlight: Gerry Akkerman and Leadership
The 3 Questions in Every MBA Interview and How to Answer Them
The three questions that you will - without a doubt - be asked in your MBA program interview are: Why an MBA? Why now? And why this school? My best advice, from experience, is to be completely honest. The worst answers you can give are the ones that you think the interviewer wants to hear. … Continue reading The 3 Questions in Every MBA Interview and How to Answer Them