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Pivot #4

Last pivot was in 2020 during COVID. Time for a strategic refresh. Read on for interesting insights that might inspire you to adjust your business too: Inputs informing the pivot For context, here are some additional conditions specific to my interest beyond alignment with my personal mission (Education) and values (Growth, Contribution, Authenticity). Scalability The …

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Negotiating a Promotion/Raise

Herein is a summary of key lessons from our recent Generational Dinners event. To read more about event planning, promotion, and experience design lessons for the event, navigate to this blog post instead. Mindset Leverage/Options Go in with a clear objective and understanding of your non-negotiables. Do your homework: Beyond salary, there are a plethora …

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Generational Dinner #1

Back in January, I set in motion the idea to organize monthly dinners to bring together different generations to share their wisdom over an intimate meal. Here’s a detailed breakdown on why, what I’ve learned from organizing the first event, and what things might look like moving forward. Overview of contents: The Motivation/Objective Business: In …

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Advisory Email – Jan 2023

In the view of transparency, below is an excerpt from an advisory email I sent this month: UPDATES 🎉Generational Dinners: Negotiating a raise/promotionInterested in exploring the potential for a promotion? Or perhaps you’re on the other side trying to better understand how to handle employees who raise the topic? Join a diverse group of both younger and …

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2022 year in review

Nothing like looking back on what you accomplished (and didn’t accomplish) in the past year to put your growth goals in perspective. Here’s my progress, both on the business, but also personal (because businesses are run by people after all). Not done as a form of bragging (because this pace of growth really isn’t much …

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Advisory Email – Oct 2022

In the view of transparency, below is an excerpt from an advisory email I sent this month: Starting with some humour this month: Source: https://www.facebook.com/AscronicasdewesleyJokes aside, it should be obvious, but remember – good business strategy shouldn’t only focus on maximizing profits or maintaining the best interest of executive leadership, at all cost. During volatile periods, …

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Advisory Email – Sep 2022

In the view of transparency, below is an excerpt from an advisory email I sent this month: UPDATES 📖TechYukon’s North of AI Program Startup Fuckup Podcast Other activities: —LESSONS 🎓 —GRATITUDE WALL 🤝 —FOR LAUGHS 🤣 Source: Unknown *Don’t blame the ignorant customer; instead, realize that people buy what they WANT, not what they NEED. The king wants a victory …

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Advisory Email – Jul 2022

In the view of transparency, below is an excerpt from an advisory email I sent this month: UPDATES 📖TechYukon’s North of AI Program We’re again actively looking for Yukon startups interested in exploring AI/ML and can provide support + funding. Reach out to learn more. Other activities: Looking for a job? Submit your details to Communitech’s Help List. …

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