Career Ambitions

Send Me Fan Mail! In this episode, I’m diving into why standing out in today’s job market is harder than ever. Employers are overwhelmed with applications, AI is making resumes look increasingly similar, and qualified candidates are struggling to get noticed. But here’s the truth: the people landing interviews aren’t always the most experienced. They’re the ones who make their value easier to reco...

Send Me Fan Mail! In this episode, I’m diving into one of the most overlooked assets in your career: social capital. You can have an impressive resume, years of experience and all the right qualifications, but still be overlooked for opportunities. That’s because career growth isn’t just about what you know. It’s also about who knows you, trusts you and is willing to advocate for you. I’m breaking...

Send Me Fan Mail! In this episode, I’m talking about something that doesn’t get discussed nearly enough: the loyalty tax. You can spend five, eight, ten or even fifteen years building your experience, taking on more responsibility and proving your value to an organization, only to discover that the market has moved much faster than your salary. While loyal employees often receive modest annual inc...

Send Me Fan Mail! In this episode, I’m joined by Talia Beckett Davis, founder of Women in PR North America and creator of the Work Well Conference, for a conversation about what it really means to build a successful and sustainable career. Talia shares how her career evolved into public relations, why she created the professional community she couldn’t find for herself, and how her definition of a...

Send Me Fan Mail! In this episode, I’m exploring a side of artificial intelligence that we don’t talk about enough: what happens when AI gets so good at helping us navigate uncomfortable human situations that we stop developing the skills to navigate them ourselves? AI can help you prepare for interviews, write emails, respond to feedback and plan difficult conversations, but your career still dep...

Send Me Fan Mail! In this episode, I’m tackling a question I hear constantly from experienced professionals: am I being rejected because of my age? Ageism and bias absolutely exist in the corporate job market, but sometimes what feels like ageism may also be a positioning problem. I break down how experienced professionals can make their value and relevance the first things employers notice, from...

Send Me Fan Mail! In this episode, I’m sharing seven career lessons every PR and communications professional needs to understand to build a career that lasts. Strong writing, storytelling and technical communications skills may help you get into the profession, but they are not necessarily the skills that will move you forward. I break down why the strongest communicators learn to think like busin...

Send Me Fan Mail! In this episode of Career Ambitions , I’m joined by Latasha Baynham, a career transition and leadership confidence coach with nearly 20 years of experience in financial services, working alongside senior leaders and C-suite executives. Latasha and I explore why personal branding is less about self-promotion and more about helping the right people understand who you are, what you...

Send Me Fan Mail! In this episode, I’m breaking down how to answer one of the most common interview questions: “Tell me about yourself.” It may sound simple, but your response can shape how the interviewer sees you for the rest of the conversation. I share why this question is not an invitation to walk through your entire resume, how to position yourself as the solution to the employer’s needs, an...

Send Me Fan Mail! In this episode, I’m sharing five strategic questions you should ask the recruiter before you ever step into an interview. Most candidates prepare by researching the company, reviewing the job description and practising their answers, but strong interview preparation also means understanding the person sitting across from you. I break down how recruiter insights can help you unde...

Send Me Fan Mail! In this episode, I’m breaking down why personal branding has become such an important part of standing out in today’s competitive job market. Your personal brand is not about becoming an influencer or constantly promoting yourself online. It is about making your professional value visible, building trust and helping the right people quickly understand what you are known for. I sh...

Send Me Fan Mail! In this episode, I’m joined by Deb Bottineau, Managing Director of Strategy and Solutions at Robert Half, whose career in recruitment and talent solutions spans nearly 30 years. Deb shares an encouraging look at today’s competitive job market, including how AI is reshaping hiring, why qualified professionals are sometimes overlooked and what job seekers can do to create more oppo...

Send Me Fan Mail! In this episode, I’m joined by Alliancé B. Daniels, an Ottawa-based public affairs professional whose career spans government relations, strategic communications, public policy and advocacy. Alliancé shares how curiosity, relationship building and a desire to connect people and ideas have shaped her career. We explore what it takes to communicate effectively in high-pressure envi...

Send Me Fan Mail! In this episode, I'm joined by leadership coach and trainer Dan Grisoni to explore what leadership presence really means and why it has nothing to do with being the loudest person in the room. Drawing on our combined experience in HR, leadership, and coaching, we unpack how confidence, authenticity, emotional intelligence, and communication shape the way others perceive you...

Send Me Fan Mail! In this episode, I explore why emotional intelligence and self-awareness are two of the most powerful skills you can develop to build a successful and fulfilling career. Drawing on my experience as a former HR Director and certified Emotional Intelligence practitioner, I share what I learned from years of hiring, coaching, and leading people through difficult workplace situations...

Send Me Fan Mail! In this episode, I sit down with Shruti Vohra Kapoor to explore the surprising parallels between learning to fly and building a successful career. Through our shared passion for aviation, we discuss how stepping outside your comfort zone can strengthen your confidence, resilience, leadership, and decision-making. Whether you're navigating a career transition, pursuing a prom...

Send Me Fan Mail! In this episode, I share one of the biggest reasons talented professionals hear "not yet" when asking for a promotion or raise. Drawing on my experience as a former HR Director, I explain why career advancement is rarely just about performance. It's about understanding the business context, demonstrating self-awareness, and making your case at the right time. I wal...

Send Me Fan Mail! In this episode, I discuss one of the most common challenges job seekers face: recovering from a bad interview. Whether you stumbled over an answer, forgot an important example, or walked away feeling like you missed your chance, a poor interview does not automatically mean the opportunity is gone. I share practical strategies to help you regain control of the narrative, strength...

Send Me Fan Mail! In this episode, I sit down with communications professional Mike Hrynyshyn to discuss what it's really like navigating today's challenging job market as an early-career professional. Mike shares his personal experience of facing unexpected job loss, adapting to a rapidly changing hiring landscape shaped by AI, and building a professional brand that stands out through a...

Send Me Fan Mail! In this episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Binette, a public relations professional with the Government of Canada, to discuss her inspiring career pivot from administrative roles into communications. We explore what it really takes to change careers, build meaningful professional relationships, and create opportunities through visibility, community, and authentic networking. Eliz...

Send Me Fan Mail! In this episode, I share what’s really happening in today’s job market and how AI is reshaping hiring, while giving you practical strategies to position yourself as a standout candidate. If you’re feeling stuck, overlooked, or uncertain about the future of work, this episode is packed with insights to help you move forward with confidence. Tune in to hear more about:  • Why AI is...

Send Me Fan Mail! In this episode, I’m unpacking a pattern I see all the time in ambitious corporate professionals: productivity dysmorphia. That feeling of constantly doing more, achieving more, and still ending the day believing it was not enough. Drawing from my experience as a former HR leader and career coach, I’m sharing why so many high performers struggle to recognize their own progress, h...

Send Me Fan Mail! Feeling anxious as the weekend winds down can be a common experience for corporate professionals, but it doesn’t have to take over your life. In this episode, I break down what the “Sunday Scaries” really mean, how to manage them, and how to use them as signals to take proactive steps in your career. Tune in to hear more about:  • Why Sunday anxiety is often a signal, not a weakn...

Send Me Fan Mail! In this episode, I’m breaking down the resume mistakes that keep qualified professionals invisible in today’s competitive job market. After more than two decades in corporate HR leadership, I’m sharing what really happens behind the scenes during the hiring process, why strong candidates still get passed over, and how to position yourself more strategically so your experience act...

Send Me Fan Mail! In this episode, I’m sharing real career conversations recorded live at the Women in PR North America WorkWell Conference in Toronto. I had the opportunity to speak with professionals across PR, communications, marketing, and media about their career journeys, lessons learned, and the advice they would give to professionals trying to grow their careers in today’s competitive job...