Author Archives: Christopher

Marty Frost: Worker Co-ops

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New ( old) ways for workers to take control of their work-lives. Marty Frost has 17 years of co-operative development and training. Each developer in Devco has over 30 years of co-operative development, management and training experience. Devco has received

First baking venture: Fernfest

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Taking a passion for baking to the Fern Fest… with great confidence and success!

Creating a momentary impression

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Keys to success in any kind of service business: Creating a ‘moment’ for clients  regardless of  how fleeting it may be. Creating that moment is what we aim for, a gift  of a wonderful first impression.

A meaningful hiatus from the entertainment industry

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The financial crisis of 2007/08 had global impact. When Jeremy was no longer entertaining on cruise ships, he found a rewarding position doing something completely different. It had a remarkable impact on his career and job skills.

Confidence to follow your dreams ( Arbutus 2013)

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Fresh thoughts in response to the question, “Where do you get the confidence to follow your dreams?”

Sparking a career … ( Arbutus 2013)

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It started from the back of a Shreddies box. To see the whole Community School lnterview

Octa Collective Society’s Arts Reach

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Successes of a hands on program for art and theatre. They provide support for students from economically challenged families.

WGWT Theme: Breaking out

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As we get used to asking questions we’ll break out of our communication habits, ruts, boredom, routine, slumps… It takes a relentless spirit to really break out… The WGWT Breaking Out Card For more themes

Fred Penner: paying attention

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What contributes to a spontaneous ‘moment’ that touched so many at the Woodland’s stage at Vancouver Island Music Fest? To view more FestivalMoments.

Overcoming obstacles

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A campaigner for The Land Conservancy shares some key considerations when we run into obstacles..