This Saturday, March 8th, is International Women’s Day (IWD), and all week I’ve been inspired by the many posts, calls to action, and experiences shared across my network. There is so much that can be said not only in anticipation of IWD, but year round,...
I recently came across a quote that really stuck with me: “Maybe you don’t notice your progress because you’re always raising your bar.” For many of us—especially women—the bar is always moving. We push forward, take on more, prove ourselves over and over again. The gas pedal...
There’s a poem making its rounds on socials about how people are meeting their younger self for coffee. While on the forefront they are merely poems, the exercise of looking back at how far we’ve come is valuable. As a passionate writer, I couldn’t help...
With potential operational reviews on the horizon, there’s an opportunity to rethink how government departments assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. Traditional approaches to these reviews often focus on efficiency—cutting costs, streamlining processes, and finding quick fixes. But what if we took a different...
Today, Bell Let’s Talk shines a spotlight on mental health, sparking important conversations and raising awareness. But while today serves as a powerful reminder, as leaders, we have a responsibility to make mental health a priority every day—not just on days like this.Over the past...
Being on maternity leave is such a special time, one that goes by faster than you realize. For many, as they embark on this new chapter, disconnecting from work is the goal; for others, staying a little connected may help with their transition back. For...
The federal public service, like many workplaces today, is undergoing significant change. On top of the change already underway, more change is anticipated with transitions this March and unknowns that linger with an election come October. These uncertainties can leave many public servants feeling anxious....
This past week, I had the immense honour of being formally inducted as an executive in the Government of Canada’s federal public service. Surrounded by my peers, senior leaders, and with the incredible support of APEX (Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of...
Innovation in the context of government and digital transformation refers to the adoption of new technologies, processes, and approaches to improve the efficiency, accessibility, and responsiveness of public services. As the world becomes increasingly digital, Canadians expect their government to provide seamless, user-friendly services that...
As a writer, I have always found the written word to be something extremely powerful. More so, I love how a collection of words can tell a story or capture a moment in time. As a mom, I’m always on the lookout for ways to...