The Gambler – a song by Kenny Rogers has a line that says “You gotta know when to hold up, know when to fold up, know when to walk away, know when to run.”

As I was listening to...

People often enquire as to why a woman would choose a career in the trades. You have to admit that sometimes the work conditions are not great. Weather can make it tough for certain and there are...

We laughed at ourselves as a group of 50+ women jumped on the trampoline and the kids looked at us like we were nuts. Can’t believe how much fun we had.

When you have done all that you can...

It’s never an easy decision to leave a bad situation. Whether it’s a job you hate, a career that saps the life out of you, a business partnership or a marriage, it takes a tremendous...

Sometimes I barter but when I do, there have to be certain conditions met.

– I won’t barter if what I need is cash. The bills have to be paid before I will trade consulting for head...

If you have ever tried to change something about your life, you know that it is tough. It’s possible to change but it is a challenge. This is the way that it usually plays out. You’ll...

I can recall what it was like growing up in a home where all of the men worked in the trades. They came home after a long day at work and slipped off their boots and the socks that were glued to...

There is nothing worse then being singled out at work for wisecracks or the brunt of jokes. This can be very cruel and intimidating behaviour.

There may be ways to prevent it or at least minimize...

Sometimes life is not kind. We will all have at least one life altering event in our lives. Well, maybe that is not so – we all know someone who manages to get by unscathed. But for the rest...