Podcast

This weekend, the journey of the Olympic flame came to a conclusion at its new home in Whistler. Steve Podborski (he even has ski embedded in his name!) one of the Crazy Canucks, became last person to finish the journey with the Olympic flame, by skiing down Whistler Mountain. We are all about to head into full-on Olympic fever. This weeks podcast, Canadian Olympic skating coach Michelle Leigh shares what it takes to be the best in the world. Have you ever wondered what differentiates an athlete at the Olympics?

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?

Do you ever leave an interview wishing you had done a better job communicating your strengths? How important are presentation skills in advancing your career and building your personal brand? What makes for an engaging presentation? This weeks podcast is from The Canadian Career Development Webinar Series with Carmine Gallo author of The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs-How to be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience. This coming week, millions of people will tune in to hear Steve Jobs launch a set of new products- why?

Have you ever felt that you were too soon or too late for an opportunity? When is it the best time to follow up on an interview? You can listen to the podcast from our recent webinar with Mark Di Vincenzo, N.Y. Times best selling author of Buy Ketchup In May and Fly at Noon. A guide to the best time to buy this, do that and go there
Mark commented, "Timing is crucial in the workplace" I couldn't agree more. Paying attention to some of the external timing factors can help you achieve better outcomes.