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IS THIS HOCKEY SCANDAL THE TIP OF THE ICE BERG?
CP24 Interview regarding sexual assault allegations against Canadian Men’s World Junior hockey teams.
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THE GLOBE AND MAIL: HOW TO HANDLE CONFLICT IN THE WORKPLACE
With more people returning to the office, the potential for increased workplace conflict has reared its ugly head. These conflicts may range from personality clashes and power struggles to perceived or actual issues surrounding hierarchy, says Susannah Margison…
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NAVIGATING CONFLICT AS WE RETURN TO THE OFFICE
Workplace Challenges For Women. CTV Interview with Angie Seth on the topic of returning to work and navigating challenges of Imposter Syndrome as women.
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COFFEE & CONVERSATIONS WITH LIBBY MCCREADY
Never in recent history has the collective irritation of the human race reached as biblical a level as it has now. Minor differences of opinion have the potential to become downright divisive, and those differences of opinion are everywhere these days.
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HOW TO IDENTIFY AND SUPPORT 'QUIET QUITTERS' IN YOUR WORKPLACE
Sid from Breakfast Television is joined by Susannah Margison, to chat about 'quiet quitters' and how to support them.
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Contracts might sound boring, but they’re the hidden power plays in your daily life—whether you’re sealing a business deal, hiring a contractor, or even just grabbing your morning coffee. Understanding the basics of contracts isn’t just about avoiding pitfalls—it’s about leveling up your game. It’s about making sure every agreement you enter sets you up for success. In my latest blog post, I’m breaking down what you need to know, from red flags to look out for, to the key clauses that could make or break your next big move. Don’t just sign on the dotted line—own it!
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One of the BIGGEST mistakes people make when dealing with a conflict is they rush in to try and resolve it before they have any idea of what actually caused it.
One of the easiest ways to avoid and mitigate conflict is to manage others’ expectations from the outset of the interaction. In fact, most of the conflict situations I’m asked to help businesses with stem from a failure to meet a client’s expectations.
If your knee-jerk reaction to goal-setting is something along the lines of “why would I set a goal when I’m just going to fail to achieve it”, you’re not alone. So how do we go about goal setting in a way that ensures we’re not just setting ourselves up to fail? The answer lies in breaking your goals down into BABY STEPS.
Become unstoppable with these 10 personal SMART goals examples for work that are both inspiring and practical. From crisis to crushing it!
Do you know the difference between a conflict that can be settled over a beer or a coffee and those which require more focused support?? The intensity of a conflict can vary and so should your strategy for managing or resolving it.
Communication is in everything that we do. It’s how we form relationships, advance our careers and develop personal growth. With the right strategy and expertise, you can take your communication skills from good to great in no time at all!
Learn negotiation 101 tactics from an Executive Conflict Coach to get what you want in a healthy way without burning any bridges.
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