My Awakening – Dear BHD…
The numerous challenges and changes that seemed overbearing weren’t without reason. When you log on to BHD you are witnessing my growth, which is essentially how BHD came to be. I figured if I kept writing I would get over my then heartbreak and post by post my laptop and wordpress would nurture me into...
Life As An Entrepreneur ~ A Teeter-Totter of Emotion
As the year comes to an end, it is vital to pause and take a moment to reflect on the things that have made 2011 unique. For me, one of the most major decisions was to make the switch from corporate life to one of entrepreneurship. It was the first time I truly made a...
Building Business From The Inside Out
A few months back, I attended a meeting where the discussion revolved around taking a company’s corporate image and rotating it 180 degrees. This company had developed a bit of a reputation and it needed a change. I consulted them on ways to ‘improve’ this perception through community involvement — just one aspect of building...
Paws for the Cause Gala
Last Thursday Paws for the Cause held their second annual fundraising gala and fashion show at Airship37. Enjoy the photos of the adorable little pups, the models wearing Philip Sparks’ designs and the ravishing attendees. Oh, and how about the treat table? I’d gladly sit, stand, beg, speak or play dead to be rewarded with some of...
Engage. Empower. Employ.
I haven’t worked a lot of jobs – bartender, saleswomen, marketing and finance – but I do have knowledge on corporate culture, business environment and what not to do. With complete conviction I believe that the way an organization places emphasis on employee engagement & development has a drastic effect on performance and longevity. Whether...
The Social Side of Business
Unless you’re my Dad who last year claimed that Twitter was a fast-dying craze, Twitter is one of the most valuable tools for a business or brand. It’s changed the face of social media, experiential marketing and has added a new component to business & sales. As a fresh-faced, wide-eyed new business operator, it didn’t...
How-to Have It All as Women
I think it is fair to say that most of us want to believe that we can have it all. While definitions may vary, the desire to balance work, life and all the in-between is a constant objective. As I said in an earlier article, I want to have everything even if it’s in small...
How to keep fit while away on business
I actually enjoy a great sweat, but given the fact that I’m writing this from a hotel business centre, speaks to the fact that my work life has some obstacles that impede my ability to keep fit. Thank goodness for the lovely ladies of The Broken Heel Diaries. They give me an all access pass...
How to brand yourself – Seal it with a K.I.S.S.
I was recently at a TV On The Radio concert with our resident Stuff Your Man Wants, Mr. Joe Sgro. It was an amazing experience – front row, centre and the band even gave me a tambourine for the encore songs. Besides the incredible music and upbeat crowd, a mayor highlight was the band’s ability...
Celebs and Bloggers: Today’s Branding Experts
Personal branding. We’ve all heard about its importance but what does it really mean or how do we go about achieving it? For lack of a better example, I always, undesirably, revert back to Ms. Paris Hilton, when defining personal branding. Paris Hilton built a brand around the persona of herself. She used her status...
An ‘A-HA!’ Moment At Work
We’ve all been there: under pressure, uncomfortably seated and with unbearably sweaty hands -the dreaded job interview. Whether it’s your first, second or final round, those 60 minutes – that can define your future – are effortlessly nerve racking. During an interview, we’re almost always asked, “do you work better as an individual or in...
The Great Mommy Debate
I admit, I frequent quite a few blogs. I find comfort in knowing there are people halfway around the world with the same opinion, sense of humour and career-centric issues that I have. One of my favourite blogs: MODG or Martinis Or Diaper Genies is written by a hilarious 30-year old living in suburban USA....
I Get It From My Momma
My mother isnt a business tycoon. She hasn’t influenced our economy or built an empire. My mother was an accountant, a stay-at-home mom and an active volunteer. Still, shes the first and last person I speak to about any business opportunity. She calms my nerves and shifts my attention onto necessary details; qualities irreplaceable in...
