All things leadership

The original blog called 'Grace on Careers' launched in 2015 as a platform to share my career journey and help others navigate their own opportunities and challenges in the world of work.

Today, the blog continues to provide a platform to help people discover guidance on setting boundaries at work, how to determine fair compensation, guidance for transitioning into a manager role, how to respond to multiple job offers and much more.

Inheriting a team? Start here!

Learn how to make a seamless transition, build strong relationships, and lead with impact when you inherit a team.

Nov 1, 20234 min read

Here's How: Make going into the office work for you.

So you have been asked/mandated/requested to go back into the office - here is how to make going into the office work for you! During the...

Sep 21, 20236 min read

Yay, I am a new manager! But, now what?

Finally, you have moved into a manager role after a big promotion or getting a new job, but what do you do now?

May 2, 20234 min read

The Freedom of Setting Boundaries

Setting boundaries at work is critical to managing the balance in your life as a human being in 2023, here is how to get started.

Apr 23, 20235 min read

Spring Forward: A Time to Reflect and Renew During Life's Big Moments

My perspective on navigating being a mother to three under five, looming layoffs, and life's big transitions. Reflecting on Motherhood...

Apr 16, 20236 min read

ERIN MCGEACHIE - INVESTING IN YOURSELF

LEARN HOW ERIN'S DECISION TO HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL EXPANDED HER NETWORK AND SCORED HER THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN ANOTHER SECTOR OF HEALTH...

Jun 26, 20195 min read

HOW TO MAKE NETWORKING WORK FOR YOU

At the DeGroote Women's Professional Network, Syvil Verch, SVP, National Director Wealth Management at Raymond James Ltd. shared her...

Jun 6, 20195 min read

MEG BRENNAN, THE HOMESTEAD LIFESTYLE

CHICKENS, GARDENING AND PESPI; LEARN HOW MEG BALANCES HER CORPORATE JOB WITH HER HOMESTEAD DREAMS. While many Millennials dream of moving...

Feb 14, 20194 min read

THREE CAREER BUILDING TIPS NEW GRADUATES SHOULD KEEP IN MIND

THERE A FEW PIECES OF ADVICE THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN HELPFUL EARLY IN MY CAREER. After completing an internship in university, I was ready...

Jan 1, 20192 min read

MAKING THE MOST WHEN WORKING FROM HOME

SOME PEOPLE FEAR IT, SOME PEOPLE WANT IT, AND SOME PEOPLE SIMPLY DO NOT TRUST IT. LET ME SHARE MY TAKE ON MAKING THE MOST OF A...

Nov 19, 20183 min read

I FINALLY READ "LEAN IN" AND THIS WAS MY BIGGEST TAKEAWAY

Since this book is referenced so frequently in the media, I really did not expect to learn anything new, but Miss Sheryl surprised me...

Mar 26, 20163 min read

AIM TO BE ADMIRED (NOT LIKED)

Create a blog post subtitle that summarizes your post in a few short, punchy sentences and entices your audience to continue reading....

Feb 24, 20162 min read

WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO THAT PROMISE YOUR BOSS MADE YOU?

We have all been there... your boss gave you their word on something and then when push comes to shove, suddenly there is silence....

Jan 31, 20162 min read

THE GOOD AND BAD NEWS ABOUT YOUR ANNUAL REVIEW

For most people, January means time to cut carbs, pay off your credit card and write your annual review. Here are four tips to make the...

Jan 22, 20162 min read

LEARN EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BEING A MENTOR FROM PROJECT RUNWAY'S TIM GUNN

TIM DOES A LOT MORE THAN JUST MAKING SURE ALL OF THE DESIGNS END UP ON THE RUNWAY I have a very significant reality tv show addiction. It...

Nov 10, 20153 min read

SHOULD YOU TAKE THE JOB, OR WAIT FOR THE NEXT BEST THING?

You likely spend more time at your job than with your family at times, so how do you know if you are making the right move. So, I have...

Sep 20, 20153 min read

I BURNT MY KHAKIS (LITERALLY) BUT HERE ARE MY TOP TAKEAWAYS FROM MY EXPERIENCE AT TARGET CANADA

It was the best of times... and it was the worst of times... 2015 has been a pretty unpredictable year for me. When Target publicly...

Sep 8, 20152 min read

WHY CRITICISM AT WORK IS NOT YOUR WORST ENEMY

It may sting at first, but find out why criticism is actually one of the best things for your career. Early in my career I was very...

Jun 26, 20153 min read

MY TOP THREE TIPS FOR STARTING A NEW JOB

THE FIRST FEW DAYS IN A NEW ORGANIZATION CAN FEEL OVERWHELMING, LET ME SHARE MY OWN DO'S AND DON'TS Starting a new job can be such a...

Jun 14, 20153 min read

THE HARDEST QUESTION IN THE INTERVIEW IS USUALLY QUESTION #1

IF YOU CAN NAIL THIS QUESTION, YOU ARE SURE TO SET THE INTERVIEW OFF ON THE RIGHT TONE I think I have interviewed in the past four months...

May 6, 20152 min read