❗ Let's stop calling them soft skills already! 👉More than ever leaders need to embrace empathy and learn to be trauma-informed, which makes your teams more inclusive for everyone. 💭Read my thoughts as part of a Brainz Magazine expert panel on when to avoid directive leadership. Expert Panelists are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their
This article was first published on the ALG linked in newsletter, which you can subscribe to here. Many of you have inquired on my approach/services, thank you for reaching out. On that note, here is some bonus information on what I do, how and why I do it. We know workplaces continue to struggle with
Hi folks, see my exclusive interview with BRAINZ Magazine out now! For those who would like more of an introduction to my approach, and what inspired me to build ALG, this article is for you! We discuss the roots of ALG Consulting, some pivotal moments in my own journey, what needs to change in
As workplaces move into their 2023 planning, teams urgently need tools and a vision for what they stand for, as opposed to only what they stand against. Teams need tools to guide having difficult conversations, and how to build positive, respectful and consensual relations across genders, cultures and differences in increasingly global, diverse teams. To
Hi folks, given the reception of my recent post on Hockey Canada, I decided to share with you in this month's article my thoughts on the recent scandal. These thoughts are purposefully more direct than some of my other articles, and this is a strategic choice, given the context. You can also see my post
Hi folks! I am honoured to have received a Brainz Magazine CREA Global Award this year! It has been 4+ years of ALG Consulting. Those of you who know me know that this journey comes with bumps, tears, intention setting (and re-setting!) while always trying to follow my inner spark, purpose and passion. Working outside the box,
Being trauma informed is more than a buzzword; it is a non-negotiable part of the new world of work, and building a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization. Why is this topic important to me? Well folks, I, as are many women, a survivor of gender-based violence and complex trauma and have experienced first-hand the impacts of
I was honoured to collaborate on this guide with Rameesha Qazi along with Digna, The Canadian Centre of Expertise on the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in creating this new guide, "Supporting Survivors of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse: A how-to Guide for Creating Support Resources." It can be accessed here. This guide will
Hi folks, As we enter into a new world of work, we know women have faced disproportionate pressures during the COVID-19 pandemic, whether it be home-schooling children, caring for family members, and/or taking on additional emotional labour. How can employers better support the well-being of women in a new normal? Read my article as Executive
