I spent fourteen years in the financial services sector, navigating an industry where long hours were simply part of the landscape. Twelve-hour days felt normal, weekend work was expected, and the relentless pace was just how business was done. Like many of my peers, I equated busyness with productivity andContinue Reading

Managing a team is a complex challenge. It is not just about tasks and deadlines. It is also about how the ability to handle disagreements can significantly impact the success of a team. Masterful conflict resolution is a crucial skill. It prevents small issues from becoming big problems. It canContinue Reading

When a business idea comes from a deeply personal place, it often carries more drive, more urgency, and more heart. That’s exactly the case with Project Life, founded in 2022 in Toronto by Dr. Yun Ye and his daughter, Selina. Their story started not in a boardroom, but in aContinue Reading

In today’s fast-moving business world, few roles are evolving as quickly as HR. Drew Soule knows this better than most. With more than 15 years of experience in human resources, Drew has helped companies navigate Pre-IPO readiness, mergers and acquisitions, culture shifts, and reorganizations to position businesses for major growth—allContinue Reading

When Sasha – an experienced landlord in Manchester—decided to convert a tired Victorian terrace into a 7-bed HMO, she did what most time-pressed landlords do: ordered “the biggest skip they’d deliver.” Two delays and three exchange fees later, she realised the expensive truth: efficient skip hire isn’t about “biggest”; it’sContinue Reading

Chip Skinner is a Gainesville-based consultant, public utility board director, and youth sports advocate whose career reflects a deep commitment to community and clear communication. Raised in various towns across the US, from the Florida Keys to Chicago, he developed early resilience and adaptability—skills that would later define his professionalContinue Reading