Category Archives: Blog
June is a Crazy Month! Overcoming the overwhelm.
It’s the end of the second quarter … Did your stress level just jump 5 notches? You are not alone! My email inbox is crammed with frantic people trying to get their message out before I escape for the Summer! … Continue reading
Career Booster #5: 3 Major Costs of Not Having Your Solid “Why”
Many smart people make an honest mistake when setting goals for the New Year. They start with WHAT they want to accomplish. They set “Stretch Goals” and create detailed action plans to forge ahead with confidence. I’m about to share … Continue reading
What Could Go Wrong?
Why is this woman on a chairlift with no skiis or snowboard? Meet Karen, my fellow volunteer Canadian Ski Patroller at Manning Park, BC. Every year, no matter how experienced we are, all patrollers and mountain staff practice the dreaded … Continue reading
A Little Acknowledgement Goes a Long Way
The power of a simple “Thank you” or a well timed gift. It doesn’t take much to boost the loyalty and motivation of your staff. You just need to pay attention to who they are as human beings, and show … Continue reading
Career Booster #1: Know Exactly What You Want
Want to know what you should do to climb that corporate ladder and get ahead in life? the Cheshire cat in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland said it best. “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to.” … Continue reading
Get Your ORS – 3 Must Haves to do Your Best Work
We just had the dreaded “Spring Forward” time change. How was your day? Every year I promise myself I will go to bed early. In fact, I promise I’ll get up early the entire week before. “Think of all the … Continue reading
Carol Carter’s Coffee Corner
Struggling to write a great speech? Deliver a presentation? Deal with a difficult co-worker? Confront an employee? Lead others through a challenging change? Make your workplace a place you and your team want to work in? Come to Carol Carter’s … Continue reading
How To Survive the Office Christmas Party
“Family that plays together stays together” ~original author unknown Ah, the annual office Christmas party – the party we all grumble about if we don’t get, but we all fear and dread when we do. Who’s coming? What do I … Continue reading