I’ve been having frequent conversations lately about the word NO. And saying far too often, NO, is a complete sentence. Given that I once struggled with the concept and had to learn the hard way that saying NO is not a deal breaker, I thought I’d share some of the ideas I have learned. Saying […]
This is the third episode of the series: Unpacking Climate Change: The Science, the Myths, and the Urgency of Action.
Making money is a right we all have. We’re all taught that. And some of us even spend tons of money learning systems and processes that work for others — and yet don’t work for us. Why is that? One reason is that none of us is like the ones we’ve studied. Another reason is […]
There’s been a horrible sexual assault/sexual consent trial happening here in my country. Five young guys beginning their careers in the minor hockey leagues. Each with their own lawyer. Lots of alcohol and admissible and inadmissible detailed texts between the boys. One young woman. A police department trying to make up for a shoddy first […]
This is the second instalment in the new series: Unpacking Climate Change: The Science, the Myths, and the Urgency of Action.
It’s 2025, and did you know that the global smoking rate has dropped to around 15%? (The last known statistic is from 2020, and it was 23.6% then. Clearly, 15% is my estimate, and as you can see, I try to put a positive spin on it.) On the other hand, climate change awareness has […]
A new series begins! Unpacking Climate Change: The Science, the Myths, and the Urgency of Action
“99% of the people you’re talking to have heard something pretty similar to what you’re saying.” That’s what you’ll hear when you tune into the 5Cs podcast this week. My guest, a professor, nonprofit director, and author, drops this truth bomb while discussing funding for sustainability projects. But here’s the thing: this applies […]
The final instalment in the series about Responsible Sourcing with Chris Van Bergen, an expert in social impact and sustainability.
Let’s face it. Leading a business today is vastly different from how it used to be. Add in that you are trying to do good in the world, whether it’s about the planet, social justice or whatever specific moral and ethical hill you are climbing, and poof, you need different and better ways to help […]