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3 Lessons After Giving My First TED Talk

Open in Browser Title of Content Goes Here Welcome to the new members of the Work to Live community who have joined us this week. Join the others who are receiving cutting-edge career-inducing content every single week. Subscribe Now! Today at a Glance: It's a team effort You are never ready Enjoy the ride! Wow! What a whirlwind it has been. This past weekend, I delivered my first TED talk at TEDx SFU in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada at The Centre of Performing Arts! This was...

Open in Browser How Leaders Create Stability in Unstable Times Welcome to the new members of the Work to Live community who have joined us this week. Join the others who are receiving cutting-edge career-inducing content every single week. Subscribe Now! Today at a Glance: Stability isn't something you wait for Presence builds trust 3 ways to create stability When everything around you starts to move — markets shift, priorities change, people panic — leadership becomes less about direction...

Open in Browser Why Motivation Fails (and What Works Instead) Welcome to the new members of the Work to Live community who have joined us this week. Join the others who are receiving cutting-edge career-inducing content every single week. Subscribe Now! Today at a Glance: Why motivation fails Practical ways to build momentum Why it matters Motivation is a bit like coffee. It gives you a quick jolt, feels good in the moment, and then… it wears off. That’s why so many people feel stuck waiting...

Open in Browser The Small Shifts That Multiply Your Productivity Welcome to the new members of the Work to Live community who have joined us this week. Join the others who are receiving cutting-edge career-inducing content every single week. Subscribe Now! Today at a Glance: Where productivity comes from What small shifts do Build lasting momentum Most of us think productivity comes from massive overhauls—new systems, new apps, or total routine makeovers. But here’s the truth: it’s the small...

Open in Browser Micro-Thought Leadership: Everyday Ways to Show Up as an Expert Welcome to the new members of the Work to Live community who have joined us this week. Join the others who are receiving cutting-edge career-inducing content every single week. Subscribe Now! Today at a Glance: What is micro-thought leadership? Show up as an expert Thought leaders in their lane When most people hear the phrase thought leadership, they picture bestselling authors, viral TEDx speakers, or CEOs with...

Open in Browser The Small Joys That Build Big Momentum Welcome to the new members of the Work to Live community who have joined us this week. Join the others who are receiving cutting-edge career-inducing content every single week. Subscribe Now! Today at a Glance: Why small joys matter 5 everyday rituals The compounding effect We often think momentum comes from big wins — landing a client, hitting a revenue milestone, finishing a huge project. But the truth? Momentum is built long before the...

Open in Browser Productivity in the Age of Overwhelm: Why AI Is Only Half the Answer Welcome to the new members of the Work to Live community who have joined us this week. Join the others who are receiving cutting-edge career-inducing content every single week. Subscribe Now! Today at a Glance: The productivity paradox of AI Why human focus still wins How to thrive in the age of overwhelm We live in the Age of Overwhelm. Notifications don’t stop. Demands don’t ease up. And now, with AI tools...

Open in Browser From Saskatoon to Regina: Closing Out Disrupt HR with The Dead Man’s Curve Welcome to the new members of the Work to Live community who have joined us this week. Join the others who are receiving cutting-edge career-inducing content every single week. Subscribe Now! Today at a Glance: Behind the scenes The key idea: The Dead Man's Curve Why this matters for organizations Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Saskatchewan for not one, but two Disrupt HR...

Open in Browser Silent Saboteurs: 5 Work Habits That Look Productive But Hold You Back Welcome to the new members of the Work to Live community who have joined us this week. Join the others who are receiving cutting-edge career-inducing content every single week. Subscribe Now! Today at a Glance: Answering every email immediately Multitasking your way through the day Saying yes to every meeting We all want to be productive. But what if some of the habits you think are helping you… Are they...

Open in Browser Grind vs Growth: Why Pushing Harder Isn’t Always the Answer Welcome to the new members of the Work to Live community who have joined us this week. Join the others who are receiving cutting-edge career-inducing content every single week. Subscribe Now! Today at a Glance: What leads to real growth? This week's challenge Subscribe or share! There’s a lie we’ve all bought into at some point: If I just push a little harder, I’ll break through. But what if the breakthrough isn’t on...

Open in Browser The Real ROI of a Great Keynote Speaker Welcome to the new members of the Work to Live community who have joined us this week. Join the others who are receiving cutting-edge career-inducing content every single week. Subscribe Now! Today at a Glance: Energy + engagement = elevated experiences Clarity, alignment, & culture boost Outside perspective, inside breakthroughs Why the Right Voice on Stage Can Spark Real Change in Your Organization If you’ve ever planned a conference,...