As we transition into spring, a natural shift towards renewal and progress takes hold. This period of rejuvenation mirrors the ideal environment for leaders seeking to elevate their impact. Just as nature undergoes a transformation, so too can we cultivate growth...

"Women are experiencing a gap between their higher possibilities and their daily lives called 'The Power Paradox'". -Dr. Claire Zammit This reference is to women who are ambitious and reach higher that are held back, meaning they are judged (by both women and men) as...

This month at Organizations by Design Inc our focus has been on Women Leaders in our workplaces. We explored the external barriers that are still experienced by women leaders in 2024. And shared some strategies that men and women can use to shift cultures, and...

As we celebrate the achievements of remarkable women leaders, it's essential to acknowledge the barriers and obstacles that women leaders continue to face in their journey toward equity. From gender bias and discrimination to lack of representation and unequal...

Celebrating Great Women Leaders!   This International Women's Day, we want to shine a spotlight on extraordinary women leaders who've reshaped industries, shattered glass ceilings, and inspired generations! 💪✨ Meet the trailblazers who embody the essence of...

The PwC Report: How Business Can Emerge Stronger. From their Global CEO’s Survey of over 5000 leaders PwC identified some of the key lessons learned from the pandemic and the key issues that will be front of mind in 2021 and beyond. There is strong alignment between...

Recently I became fully retired and have been reflecting on my career of 39 years as a social worker in the not for profit sector. I worked primarily with youth and have been fortunate to work with many amazing people in the sector, within four Edmonton agencies and...

As Victor Frankl wrote in 1946, "Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: … to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way." (Man’s Search for Meaning) My life has led me to reflect on how we live our lives both...

Over my career and more specifically over the past few months there have been situations or queries from clients about best values fit, how to ensure new hires are a fit for their organizational culture and more specifically the teams they are hiring too.  Every...

As a perpetual learner and a leader of a learning team it's important to continuously live the learning. As such, I’m involved in two Learning Communities of Practice (LCoP). One is a group of leaders from the Building Collaborative Learning Teams workshop that have...