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Most Deals Take Place Before Or After Traditional Business Hours

Most Deals Take Place Before Or After Traditional Business Hours

A few weeks ago, around 2am, I found myself in the middle of a rigorous ping-pong game of emails with the lawyer who represented a client I was about to close with. In the brief moments between replies, I reflected on the many (quick) steps it took for me to get...

How Comfortable Are You With Having Tough Conversations?

How Comfortable Are You With Having Tough Conversations?

How comfortable are you with having tough conversations? What may come naturally for some, is actually pretty difficult for others. Tough talks can be intimidating when you see it as something that leaves you vulnerable and raw, and unsure of what’s on the other end...

The Self-Made Breakfast Tour | Toronto Recap

The Self-Made Breakfast Tour | Toronto Recap

It was the beautiful branding elements I noticed across all the promotional materials that first caught my attention. One thing you ought to know about Anna is that she doesn't do anything at a mediocre level. She overdelivers on her promises and always goes above and...

How To Combat Social Anxiety In Public Environments

How To Combat Social Anxiety In Public Environments

The waiter extended her left hand towards the dining area, softly uttering, "right this way." I followed her lead as she disappeared through a pair of tall, large black doors that were tucked away in the corner of the room. As they swung open, I was greeted with the...

[Feature] How I Got Out of (a Lot) of Credit-Card Debt

[Feature] How I Got Out of (a Lot) of Credit-Card Debt

When she was 30, Pauleanna Reid—journalist, advice-giver and entrepreneur—found herself in more than $50,000 in credit-card debt. Now, at 32, the debt’s gone and her business is thriving. Here she breaks down her advice for getting out of debt and staying on track....

How To Leave A Lasting Impression In Your Next Meeting

How To Leave A Lasting Impression In Your Next Meeting

In any given week, I attend anywhere between 30-40 meetings. I engage with my mentees, students, clients, staff, and peers, all while balancing quite a heavy workload. The only way I’ve been able to get it to all flow together seamlessly is through efficiency, over...

What An All-Male Car Meet Up Taught Me About Making New Friends

What An All-Male Car Meet Up Taught Me About Making New Friends

My husband and I pulled into an Ikea parking lot yesterday morning in his 2004 silver Volvo V7OR. He’s the only man I've ever known with such extensive knowledge about cars; the type who’d enjoy nothing more than to talk about them and or work on them all day,...