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Top 5 Resources for Supporting Work-Life Balance

Here’s my top 5 ideas for supporting your team with work-life balance: 1. Encourage socializing - Don’t look down on employees for having water cooler conversations or chatting in between assignments — better yet, join in when it makes sense to do so! Encouraging...

May 2025 – Article in The Intelligent Miner

Link to the article: https://theintelligentminer.com/2025/04/30/social-intelligence-meets-digital-transformation-the-future-of-mining-organisations/

Social Intelligence article from HR Talent Magazine (Feb-March 2025)

Link to the article (note, free subscription required after first visit): https://www.talentcanada.ca/why-social-intelligence-is-the-competitive-edge-every-workplace-needs/

Women of Inspiration award nominee

Kelly Cooper has been nominated for the Women of Inspiration Award. Decision will be made this fall 2025!

AI: Arrogance and Ignorance?

Ok I said it – those two letters that are at the forefront of everyone’s mind these days, but I’ve applied them to two words that are at the forefront of everyone’s mind when it comes to equity and inclusion. I’ve witnessed arrogance and ignorance first hand – not...

Unveiling Traditional Leadership, One Clue at a Time

Remember the game Clue? I loved that game — going from room to room trying figure out “who done it” and with what means? I’ve been racking my brain for months on a “crime/wrongdoing” committed in the workplace, a situation where individual agendas caused a few people...

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Think gender-based violence outside the workplace doesn’t affect your business? Think again. Here’s my story.

My husband and I decided to go out on the town this past NYE – get dressed up and find somewhere where we could have dinner and dance to live music. I found a great dress, put on the heels for the first time since covid hit, and we were off. The evening was going...

Top 10 things leaders can do to create gender equality in the workplace

Like all great leaders, and as further explained in my book Lead the Change – The Competitive Advantage of Gender Diversity and Inclusion, there are key actions that can be taken now to help improve gender equality in the workplace. Here are a few thoughts to get your...

The Path of Least Resistance

As pointed out in my book Lead the Change – The Competitive Advantage of Gender Diversity and Inclusion - we live in an increasingly culturally diverse country and Canadian businesses must engage all facets of the current workforce that are available to them to...

Benefits to Men on Gender Diversity & Inclusion

Yes, that’s what I said. Benefits to men. Hard to believe a commonly thought of “women’s issue” can be interpreted as benefiting men but it does. Let me explain with just the top four things that come to mind: 1. Safe space to speak up about...

Are Women Inclusive of Each Other?

Photo by Polina Tankilevitch Gender diversity & inclusion in the workplace is about creating a culture where everyone has to be respectful to each other. Often the finger is pointed at men to be more respectful of women. But it’s time to shine a light on women...

What are the Benefits of Gender Equality for Men in the Forest Sector?

photo by Jaymantri The federal government has taken significant leadership on gender equality in Canada in an effort to not only support women but to also improve the Canadian economy. This has generated many conversations around boardroom tables and inspired...

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Become a Diverse & Inclusive Organization

You know your organization could do better at meeting a more diverse & inclusive workforce, but how do you present a case to your C-suite that will make them pay attention? Download a free guide that explains how and what to include in your business case. We cover...

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