Community School Interviews, Conversations

Academic risks worth taking

October 1, 2023 · Leave a comment

Following your passion rather than what’s expected by society as a viable career.

Hope, Faith and Empathy, Talking to strangers, You Made My Day

The Gimli dance

November 18, 2022 · Leave a comment

A few minutes with a stranger yielded this wonderful moment of romance, love, and change.

Good HR Connections, Traveler in Your Own Town

Turning down an employment opportunity

September 2, 2019 · Leave a comment

While temping she turned down a full time job when something didn’t feel right. See how that lead to a remarkable step a short time later.

Stories we tell our children

A process of becoming … find our heart’s calling

August 8, 2017 · Leave a comment

Her passion and accomplishment in theatre lead to a summer job at a day care centre back home in the Comox Valley. She indulged herself in all aspects of working with children in a financially challenged part of town, and

Stories we tell our children

Parenting tip: The ‘No’ Rule

December 4, 2016 · Leave a comment

Strategy passed on by her brilliant mother has amazing impact.

Good HR Connections

A new context for hiring

May 1, 2016 · Leave a comment

A reverse interview is a golden opportunity. Helping build confidence, increasing familiarity and awareness .. between business and job seekers.

Insights, Traveler in Your Own Town

Quick Reads with strangers

June 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

An executive experienced in interviewing new staff uses ideas from Malcolm Gladwell’s Blink in forming quick impressions from applicants.