What are you an expert in?

What are you an expert in?

Does having letters after your name make you an expert in something? In theory, yes. It means you have some sort of certification that allows you to be an expert. Take my nephew as an example. He has an M.Eng – a masters in engineering – and, if you ask him if he is...
Taking a break

Taking a break

When do you really take a break? From work, business, life, kids – all that stuff. I know sometimes it is a challenge to make it happen. I am taking a break right now; I am visiting family in Newfoundland. I am working as little as possible and spending time with my...
Failing is not a bad word!

Failing is not a bad word!

From an early age, we are taught that failure is something that shouldn’t happen. In school, we do everything we can do not to fail. Winning is celebrated in sports and awards are given out for the best grades. However, I have yet to see an award ceremony that...
When will women entrepreneurs stop apologizing?

When will women entrepreneurs stop apologizing?

Recently I have had some interesting conversations with women entrepreneurs and they surprised me, not in a that’s-amazing sort of way, but in the holy-shit-come-on kind of way. One is an amazing woman who started her business about six months ago and is struggling....
5 ways to avoid losing it in the busyness of January

5 ways to avoid losing it in the busyness of January

Traditionally, January bustles with activity, making it one of busiest months of the year. We are starting week three, and if these past weeks have been anything like mine, it hasn’t been easy for you either. How do you keep your shit together when it is crazy...