I’M SPEECHLESS; WHAT TO SAY AND DO ABOUT FIVE UNCOMFORTABLE SITUATIONS AT WORK
There are awkward moments when even an experienced professional like yourself is reeling, mouth agape to the point of head scratching, searching for the right words and gestures. In anticipation of these possible paralyzing situations, I provide you with the tools you need to maintain your confidence and credibility while avoiding negative consequences that could […]
CHEAT SHEET FOR COLLEAGUE ANNOYANCES
Do you sometimes lay awake at night, or daydream on the job, about what to do and say to a co-worker about a recurring sticky situation? Here is a cheat sheet, of the right things to do and say, for when your colleague does the wrong thing. Here is a cheat sheet, of the right […]
HOW TO EFFECTIVELY COMPLAIN ABOUT ANNOYING COLLEAGUES
Grrggghhh! He did it a—gain! You may find your loved one’s quirks adorable, but when it comes to your colleagues’ annoying habits, some simply drive you crazy! From coast to coast, Canadians in different sectors of the economy write to me to find out how to deal with their workmates’ disrupting sounds, smells and sights. […]
DISCREET WAYS TO DEAL WITH COLLEAGUES
“OMG! Really. I… I… I don’t know what to say…” Sounds familiar? Count the number of hours that you spend at work and the number of interactions you have in that day, it’s no surprise that occasionally, one of your colleagues, clients or superiors, will leave you speechless. In anticipation of this involuntary paralysis, here […]
ARE YOU THE PERFECT COLLEAGUE TEST
You are good at your job, maybe the best on your team. You are a natural leader, perhaps the best in your industry. You’re smart, maybe the most educated of the company. But, are you the best colleague? What do your teammates say about you? Do they like you? One colleague, an uncongenial colleague can […]