The 60 Second WORKout

It happens every single day of the week; it may have happened to you in your career already. Getting laid off.  Today, more than ever, this is a reality in the world of work. It happens at all levels and in all sectors.  This week's podcast is from our recent Canadian Career Development Webinar with two experts on this subject.

It happens every single day of the week; it may have happened to you in your career already. Getting laid off.  Today, more than ever, this is a reality in the world of work. It happens at all levels and in all sectors.  This week's podcast is from our recent Canadian Career Development Webinar with two experts on this subject.

One of my clients shared with me that 10 years ago he thought about combining water and vitamins as a great way of killing two birds with one stone. Have you ever had an idea, sat on it, only to see that product or service take-off in the marketplace at a later date?

I enjoyed watching the Oscars last night.  It is amazing to watch a room full of people who have invested their entire lives becoming great at something they love. What does it take to have breakthrough success? Is it all talent? Is it who you know?  This week's podcast is with N.Y. Times best-selling book The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle. He spent 2 years researching what it takes to stand apart in any profession. 

I enjoyed watching the Oscars last night.  It is amazing to watch a room full of people who have invested their entire lives becoming great at something they love. What does it take to have breakthrough success? Is it all talent? Is it who you know?  This week's podcast is with N.Y. Times best-selling book The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle. He spent 2 years researching what it takes to stand apart in any profession. 

Good Monday Morning,

Help Wanted - tens of thousands of professionals needed for short term employment on major international sporting event. Guaranteed great role and guaranteed unemployment upon completion. This week’s Olympic series podcast, is with Donna Wilson SR V.P HR for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Donna’s role was to oversee the hiring of the thousands of full time employees and volunteers that are responsible for the 21st Winter Olympics.

Proud to be Canadian this Monday morning? Alex Bilodeau won Canada's first ever gold at an Olympic games held on our land. He has made us proud and his life will never be the same. Over 23 million watched some portion of the opening day of the 2010 winter Olympics. 84% of all televisions on Friday, were watching the opening ceremonies. This week's podcast is with Roy MacGregor, one of Canada's most gifted storytellers, author and Globe & Mail columnist.

One of my the favorite elements of the opening ceremony was slam poet Shane Koyczan.

What is the key to launching and managing a successful business? Would it be to choose the right location, or to make sure that you have strong financial backing? Is it important what kind of education and experience that you have? This weeks podcast is with 4 entrepreneurs who shared their experience and advice from our recent Canadian Career Development Webinar. 

Each of the participants on our webinar had many great insights, I thought I would share some of the key ideas.