We’ve all heard of the glass ceiling. But what about the age ceiling? Ageism is affecting so many people, that it has become rampant.  Many professionals looking for new opportunities after long careers in one position, or at one organization, may face that particularly discriminatory barrier – ageism. Ageism is prejudice or stereotyping based on a person’s age, typically against older adults. It can manifest in various forms, such as assumptions about a person’s abilities,…

We all have dreams we’d like to accomplish – but many of us are held back by a fear of failure. That fear is often informed by past mistakes that have threatened our self image. In this TedEd video on overcoming mistakes, overcoming this fear is discussed.  

Retirement marks a significant milestone in a person’s life. It’s a time to reflect on past achievements and explore new avenues for personal fulfillment. While the idea of retirement might conjure images of relaxation and leisure, many retirees find themselves yearning for a sense of purpose and fulfillment that extends beyond traditional expectations. The world of franchising offers a unique opportunity for retired executives to reignite their entrepreneurial spirit, achieve financial independence, and leave a…

If you’re looking at investing in a franchise, you’ve certainly encountered the concept of territory. In fact, 90% of franchise models use territories in their operations. While territories protect certain kinds of businesses from potentially debilitating competition, being locked into a territory can also stifle your ability to prospect new clients. In this article, we look at some of the benefits of going with a franchise model that doesn’t restrict franchisees to a territory. When…

Resisting change is human nature – or is it? Sometimes change is exhilarating. Sometimes change is petrifying. Whether you love and seek out regular change, or you are put-off by it, it’s important to understand why it has the effect that it does on us. In this article, we take a look at the psychology of change, and how it might be impacting you. Good Change Versus Bad Change No matter how we feel about…

Self-doubt is a huge obstacle many face in their entrepreneurship journey. It can prevent us from taking important steps forward, impact performance, and can even negatively affect the way others view us. While a degree of self-doubt and insecurity is a part of being human, letting it hold you back from success helps no one. What is self-doubt and where does it come from? Doubt is a lack of trust, certainty, or conviction; in the…

Going into business is a calculated risk. So is moving to a new city for a new job, applying for a position outside your comfort zone, or asking for a raise you believe you deserve. When considering your future career goals and entrepreneurship, planning on taking calculated risks is critically important. Opportunities for growth. Canadian writer and motivational speaker Robin Sharma once said, “If you’re not failing a lot, then you’re not doing very much.”…

We all have a choice when we are not happy or fulfilled. We can wallow in our misery, or we can choose to make a change. We can continue to feel trapped, diminished, and overwhelmed, or we can choose a road travelled by those we admire. Call it following your dreams. Call it taking a leap of faith. Call it whatever you want – there’s a moment when pursuing your goals where, to change your…

Two-thirds of full-time workers experience burnout on the job. While our typical image of a worker suffering burnout might be a doctor, nurse, or therapist, this is a big problem in the corporate world as well. As it turns out, mismanaged corporations are a huge cause behind workplace burnout, and there is little the professional working for them can do if they choose to stay. What is workplace burnout? According to the Mayo Clinic, “burnout…