by cfm_admin | Feb 11, 2016 | Articles, Career Transitions
Networking is a dirty word for many of us. The idea of “getting out there” to advance your career makes us feel uncomfortable. I’d argue that as a mom, you’re already doing a lot of networking. It is the community you’re building with parents you meet at drop-in...
by cfm_admin | Feb 4, 2016 | Articles, Career Transitions, Uncategorized
Ah, the emotional roller coaster that comes with a parental leave from work. Before and during your pregnancy, you feel fully engaged and enthusiastic about progressing your career. The first few months with your baby throws everything into a crazy mess as you get...
by cfm_admin | Jan 7, 2016 | Articles, Career Transitions, Tools
Being home with kids as a primary caregiver means you make different financial decisions. I didn’t return to my corporate HR job after my maternity leave. Upon making that decision my husband and I slashed our household budget. Ok, I can drop the expensive vacations...
by cfm_admin | May 26, 2015 | Articles, Career Transitions, Tools
In early May I organized a social networking night for Toronto-based career women with my new friend, and personal stylist superstar, Erin Nadler. The theme of our event was “Branding Your Best Self” from both a career development (me) and wardrobing...
by cfm_admin | Feb 7, 2015 | Articles, Career Assessments & Exercises, Career Transitions
I’ve been using this simple exercise with clients to help them gain confidence as they go through a career transition. It is a more personalized (and positive!) take on a 360-degree review, which is a common practice for managers and senior executives in the corporate...