Conventional wisdom says find a lane and stay in it — here’s why you shouldn’t. — Renee, what do you do? The perennial question always used to bring me great anxiety. My brow would furrow, followed by a sharp intake of breath and an apologetic smile. “I err, I do a lot of things.” I’d manage to stammer, usually followed by a confused smile on the…

I hope I get to you before the swarms of hustlers do — the answer might surprise you. — I get it. We’re in a pandemic. Money needs to be made. Bills need to be paid. I’ve been there. Shoot, I’m still there and working it out. So it must seem a bit stupid to pose such a question. And yet, it’s an important one, because the answer isn’t…

Here’s the real way to get ahead in your career. — I’m about to come out and say something that I just know I’m going to get slammed for. I also really don’t care. I’m trying to liberate somebody today. I hate networking. There, I said it. It’s out there in the universe now. Everyone can see it. I hate networking…

Someone needs to tell you how awful you are every once in a while. — You’re probably crap at what you do. Wait — I’m just kidding. Well, there may be some truth in it if you were triggered. I was triggered when it happened to me. Just last week, I asked a close mentor of mine for feedback on some of my recent goals…

Let’s kill the entrepreneurial dream — once and for all — The dawn of the millennium has seen the rise of the entrepreneur. Forget the 9–5, forget the high-paying vocational job — it’s time to quit it all in favour of following your entrepreneurial dreams. However, our excessive romanticization of the entrepreneur could land us in hot water if we don’t…

Knowing when to pivot your brand is crucial to survival — would you make the cut? — There’s a lot of work out there all about building up your brand as it currently stands. But what about when you need to break it all down? You’re a few years deep into your work. You’re a freelance writer, an entrepreneur, maybe you’re a social media influencer. Things are…

Why you may need to ditch the cold pitch — as soon as possible — We’ve all heard the conventional wisdom of the bold freelance writer diving into the deep end and advertising their services to unsuspecting potential clients. Many of us have even had some success in securing a few customers here and there. But what many freelancers fail to tell you is how…

Pending global recession, a digital future and medical technology investments are on the horizon — Have you been wondering what the other side looks like? There’s so much doom and gloom in the present right now. And rightly so — we’re in the throes of a global pandemic with no concrete exit strategy. Millions of people across the globe are doing their best to adjust…

Why what you do today will influence your results in 10 years — Get to work. Right now. You. Yes, you. I’m talking to you. Stop pretending you’re still on your break. Who takes a 2 hour-long break anyways? Wow, are you mad because I called you out on your bs? Somebody has to. Because if I don’t call you out now, in…