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In business you don’t get a second chance to make a positive first impression.   First impressions in business settings could be formed in just seven seconds, according to Forbes. Therefore, the importance of first impressions cannot be overstated. Breanna Gunn is a messaging and funnel specialist, working with business owners and entrepreneurs to create messaging and processes that inspire loyalt...

There are tangible and substantial benefits to infusing individuals with disabilities into the workforce. Statistics Canada reports: Inclusive workplaces are good for business. Organizations with inclusive cultures are: · twice as likely to meet or exceed financial targets · three times as likely to be high performing · six times more likely to be innovative and agile · eight times more likely to...

Money knowledge and how to manage it is one of the top issues many teens struggle with. According to Business News Daily: 17% of teens between the ages of 12 and 17 who said they knew how to manage their money, and the 24% of teen respondents said they did not know the difference between debit and credit cards. Charla McKinley’s passion is helping parents and teens prepare for the world of adultin...

Josh Bolton was born in the early 90s, pre-Google search, and all, and the Internet was still working out the kinks. However, Bolton, still remembers floppy disks as an elementary school kid. “I've watched technology grow from brick size phones to slim Smart Phones. I bring it specifically up because when I was a young child at the school, I had ADHD. But pre-2002 on it was no "politically correct...

The Windsor-Essex County Region is dealing with an alarming epidemic. Windsor is going against the grain of the national trend on pandemic recovery, posting the highest rate of unemployment among major cities for September. The unemployment rate for the Census Metropolitan Area that includes Windsor and some of Essex County is 10.4 per cent as of September, according to Statistics Canada estimates...

If you’re a company executive serious about promoting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, it must start with embracing a variety of prospective and opinions. To ensure everyone within the company feels involved in building an inclusive atmosphere. PatriciaKennedy is the president and founding member of The Kennedy Effect, a personal and business consulting firm. Who do you want to be in...

Are you a part of the 52% of the North American workforce who feels overwhelmed, at your wit’s end or burned out at work?  Indeed.com says the 52% number is nine percentage points higher than a pre-Covid-19 survey. Employees of all ages and types are experiencing the impact of stress, fatigue, and mental health challenges. Michael Levitt is the founder & Chief Burnout Officer of The Breakfast Lead...

Leaving a captivating yet hidden message, which leaves the reader wanting more, and inspired to adopt a sense of adventure is David Holcomb’s primary objective as an author.  He’s   a writer for sports illustrated during the day and by night he writes best selling books. As a self-published author, he’s published two books analyzing the James Bond and Terminator film series, "Will It Be Back"? and...

The U.S.  Department of Labor found employers who embraced disability saw a 90% increase in employee retention.  With October being National Disability Employment Awareness Month its time to bring attention to the importance of hiring individuals with disabilities.  To accomplish this goal I enlisted the assistance of Michael Lafears .  Lafears is a diversity, equity and inclusion expert who spent...

There is an intrinsic and immeasurable value to making kids smile. Just ask Hayley Henning she is the CEO and Founder of Characters. IO A company dedicated to providing premier party characters for kids parties & events. She launched the company at age 19, taking the concept from a single location to a successful 21-location company that performs thousands of character appearances nation-wide. To...

When opportunity and change have the opportunity to collide to instrumentally impact your life for the better will you be open and willing to accept the life transformation. For Claire Bartholic her transformation happened in her 30’s as she was gearing up for a high school reunion. She wasn’t always a runner. She started running in her mid-30s simply to get in shape for her high school reunion. I...

Are you a sports enthusiast whose deeply devoted to keeping up with your favourite sports team, in relation to the latest and greatest team apparel and brands? Or perhaps you’re a sponsor or a partner of a team and want an opportunity to generate better R.O.I. If so FanSaves may be the winning ticket. FanSaves is a mobile app which gives users discounts and deals from the sponsors and affiliated b...

Coming into the light and stepping out of your shadows can come with many twists and turns for introverts. For Don Hajicek 8 years ago, he discovered the healing properties of Being Seen, specifically through photography, and has been traveling the world and doing this work exclusively ever since. “As an introvert myself, it was eye-opening to see how much my clients grew in both their personal an...

Are you willing to embrace practical learning at work?  Do your really know how to maximize your productivity?  Do you know who you are in the workplace? Are you the courageous warrior or the cunning wizard? Are you the Bard always looking for your next performance? Or are you simply looking to loosen yourself from the shackles of society like the Jester?  Dr. Travis Fox is the man with those answ...

Logistics, warehousing and fulfillment are the clear winners this year. This segment of industrial real estate has remained resilient throughout the pandemic—in large part because of a surge in demand from e-commerce, food delivery services, home improvement retailers and, to a lesser degree, medical supply companies. Much of the country continues to see tight market conditions, according to CBRE’...

Let’s take a minute to talk about your priorities.  I have two questions I need you to consider.  What’s your relationship with food?  Furthermore, and perhaps more importantly what’s the value you place on the relationship you have with yourself?  How high on the list is your mental health and the currency you place on human connection. Well for Jonathan McLernon he needed to come to grips with h...

If you’re in a position of leadership or in the job market searching for your next opportunity, you know the importance of a first impression. To land the job the job interview has gone beyond a reasoned or sound written and verbal communication.  Effective body language can go above and beyond in ensuring you land your dream job.  Ram Sundar, better known as author Roy Mapleton is the author of "...

Ten million people are going to have to find a different way to spend their mid-day afternoons. As America’s favorite TV Judge has decided to end her quarter of a century run atop the ratings. In favor of a new chapter.  Judge Judy is set to end this year as she sets her sights on Judy Justice a new courtroom series and continuing to grow the popular Hot Bench program as the show’s lead executive...

The American education system is facing a teacher’s shortage.  Attracting newcomers to the profession is proving to be increasingly difficult.  There are one-third less people than a decade ago enrolling in teacher training programs, which is part of the certification process to become an educator, according to data from the Center for American Progress.  Kristy Houle is an educational consultant...

The start of the 2021 NFL season is fast approaching. Whether it be rookie quarterbacks taking snaps from day one or riding the pine, wide receivers making an immediate splash, or a defender looking to make an impact, in today’s NFL young players are routinely called upon to make a meaningful difference early in their careers. What sort of an impact will the 2021 NFL Draft Class have on the gridir...

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) affects 6.8 million adults, or 3.1% of the U.S. population, yet only 43.2% are receiving treatment.  According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Women are twice as likely to be affected as men. GAD often co-occurs with major depression. Dr. Chloe Carmichael, Ph. D, is a licensed clinical psychologist. . Her practice in New York City employs mu...

Zach Babcock was determined not to turn his life into another statistic.  He did over five years in prison then turned his life around to become a successful entrepreneur. He says he was inspired to make a life pivot after missing the birth of his twin boys because of his incarceration.  He’s now the CEO of Podcast Powertrain, a high 6 figure company scaling to 7 where they help entrepreneurs buil...

Forbes reports: Employees who feel their voices are heard are 4.6 times more likely to feel empowered to perform their best work. Additionally, 71% of executives say their employee engagement is critical to their success.  Executive Coach Terry McDougall has made it her mission to help business leaders, teams and organizations achieve the superior growth which is possible when individuals and team...

Are you operating with the mindset your ready to Retire?  But do you have the financial wherewithal to retire with confidence?  According to Newsweek as of now, around 21% of Americans haven't saved anything for retirement, and almost 35% of millennials don't know how much to save.  James Conole Certified Financial Planner™ and the Host of Ready For Retirement Podcast has ten years of experience h...

Innovation leads to prospects of growth and advancements in all facets of life.  Kevin Mako wants to ensure he’s doing all he can to ensure innovation remains the mother of all invention. Mako is the Founder and President of MAKO Design + Invent, the pioneer firm for providing world-class end-to-end physical consumer product development tailored to inventors, product startups, and small manufactur...