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We are being required to continually change to adapt to the reality that COVID-19 has created. Creating a fulfilling work life takes time and energy, both resources we all are short of. So what can we do to rebuild our lives and careers? The answer is to bring energy back in. Learn 5 smart tips for career changers & job searchers to do just that and more.

True resilience helps you move forward, when it feels much easier to give up on your goals and dreams for a better future. Learn more about how to build your resilience!

Struggling with a career setback? Learn to transform this into powerful, positive change. Follow these 3 steps and you'll be on the road to career success again.

It seems everyone wants to know how to turn their passion into a career, but very few people know how to do it. Why do we get so lost connecting the dots between “passion” and “employment”? Read our blog to find out exactly why and how you can move forward, faster, in your career.

It happens to the best of us. Even the most goal-oriented, ambitious, and driven people can, from time to time, find themselves stuck in a rut. If you’ve been in a job, field, or industry for any significant period of time, it’s common to feel a bit stagnated and stifled – especially if you’re no longer feeling challenged or if your professional growth has plateaued. Here are 3 steps to take to be the positive force your career needs to get moving again.

One of the biggest fears we see in clients who are looking to make a change is that they will have to step backwards. They feel stuck because they are afraid they will have to take a pay cut but making a shift in your career doesn’t always mean you have to take a step backward.

Don't overlook the one person that has the most power to help you overcome your problem – yourself. Learn how listening to your heart can get you out of your career rut.

Considering a u-turn? Is the grass really any greener? Here are four things to consider before making a move.

Have you seen the film “Pina”? It’s a 3-D performance piece/documentary about the late German dancer and choreographer, Pina Bausch. It’s full of intense movement and intense emotion. Pina was not just a dancer, but a multifaceted artist who worked from instinct rather than formality.

Feeling worried, confused or stress about your career or job? In this month's video blog, I walk you through a technique that our coaches frequently use to help minimize stress. It’s a simple technique that can create real, physical changes in your body – and over time – can improve your resiliency and minimize stress no matter what stress triggers crop up for you. Take a few minutes, settle in and get back control over your life.

Ever feel like you and your boss are out of sync? Wondering what to do? Learn the 4 secrets to getting along with your boss!

Are you sabotaging your own career but don't know it? Giving in to stress is like sabotaging yourself. Learn how to spot the signs and turn your situation around.

Facing a challenge? Create an upward spiral of positivity and build your strengths. When we are struggling or when climbing to new heights, it is easy to forget where we are strong. Focusing on strengths can create an upward spiral of positive feelings that equips us to face challenges with more ease.

Let’s face it. It’s easy to discount the power of the heart. In fact, many “heart myths” abound and people who follow their hearts are often thought of as impractical and whimsical. Nothing could be further from the truth!

Learn one powerful way to get the confidence you need to succeed in your career, this time. If you’re like me, you've noticed that setting new year’s resolutions is filled with emotion.

Despite all the uncertainty, some industries in Canada are finding that it’s pretty much business as usual - or even better than usual - as the world adjusts to meet the challenges of COVID-19. Here's an overview of the bright spots in the Canadian job market right now. If you’ve ever dreamed about transitioning your career to one of these stable or booming industries, now might be a good time to make it a reality.

In this month’s video blog, I’m going to explain how, after the interview, you have a couple of key opportunities to establish yourself as a high-value candidate that will not only improve your chances of getting a job offer, but also position you to command top dollar in the salary negotiation stage. These strategies are subtle, but powerful. It’s all about making your interviewer feel valued and having those positive feelings attributed to you, the candidate. Watch the video and learn more!

Job interviews make everyone anxious and that can knock you off our game. Here are 5 top tricks for boosting confidence & reducing anxiety before your next interviewl

Jumping from contract to contract? Want to thrive and not just survive? Here are a few ways to get some career security in the new gig economy.

Does your resume look generic? Are you not having any success getting interviews? Maybe its time for you to infuse your resume with your personal brand!

Social media has given us more connection between our personal and professional lives. Is your social media presence helping or hurting your career?

Want to know a time-proven, effective way to network? Looking to land the right job? Our very own Client Happiness Manager, Rachel, writes about how volunteering opened up a world of opportunity for her job search. Get a boat-load of tips and strategies inside...

Early in your career & wondering how a coach can help you? Listen to this informative audio Q & A session between author, Laura Opoku, and Careers by Design Founder, Shirin Khamisa.

Getting involved is beneficial for the individual and the community as a whole for a range of reasons. Here are 9 quick and easy ways.

Getting involved in school can advance your career. Here are 5 reasons why...

It’s unlikely that this untargeted approach will help you find a fulfilling job. Here’s how to enjoy and get results at the next Toronto job fair you visit…

I’m one of those people who despises change, yet, seems to constantly hurl themselves into it. Over the years I've discovered 4 powerful steps to make any change easier. Let me tell you about them and you can start making great strides in your career too.

Working towards an important goal like advancing your career or doing work that makes you smile comes with wins and setbacks. Whether you are leaping ahead or feeling a little stuck, here's a practical strategy to support and inspire you.

So what do you need to create a long term plan that can keep you inspired and motivated? Here are 6 tips to help you stay strong in your career plans:

Do you have a gremlin in your head telling you what you could have done or should have done to move your career forward - if only you were more productive, a better person, smarter, more creative, with more courage or [any other quality]?

You’ve had a career. You’ve had a family. You have some significant accomplishments under your belt. Maybe you’ve even earned some public recognition in Life. Now what? If you’re feeling unsure about what to do in the next phase of your life, you’re not alone.

Being the new kid on the block at work can be an exciting time. But, how do you make a good first impression and set yourself up for success during these all important first few weeks on the job? Here are six smart strategies to help get you started!