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Ask the Coach - November 7th
Lifestyle Melissa Dafoe Lifestyle Melissa Dafoe

Ask the Coach - November 7th

I have had a few things happen at work that have left me feeling confused and upset.  I won’t go into the specifics, but it has to do with someone’s actions and how this impacts the job we are expected to do.

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Ask the Coach - October 24th
Lifestyle Melissa Dafoe Lifestyle Melissa Dafoe

Ask the Coach - October 24th

I own a small business that operates without the benefit of any type of human resource team. I often handle the employee matters on my own which has gotten me into some tough spots as its not my strength.

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Ask the Coach - June 27th
Lifestyle Melissa Dafoe Lifestyle Melissa Dafoe

Ask the Coach - June 27th

Summer has arrived and with it – summer vacation. Not suggesting that you use your off-down time to review business books, but if you are interested in some great, inspirational, and informative books, the following are a few of my favourite’s.

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Ask the Coach - June 13th
Lifestyle Melissa Dafoe Lifestyle Melissa Dafoe

Ask the Coach - June 13th

Do you have any suggestions on how to manage different personalities in the workplace? I find that some of the people are open to feedback, some think it is criticism and others are highly defensive.

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Ask the Coach - May 30th
Lifestyle Melissa Dafoe Lifestyle Melissa Dafoe

Ask the Coach - May 30th

I manage a small group of 15, most of whom are very good to work with and easy to lead and direct. Most are excellent at taking direction, but I have a new employee that is challenging for me. I assume I am challenging for him as well.

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Ask the Coach - Walking on Eggshells
Lifestyle Melissa Dafoe Lifestyle Melissa Dafoe

Ask the Coach - Walking on Eggshells

recently had a falling out with my boss. She is a very strong-willed individual, who often seems frustrated with her team. Instead of showing us how she would like us to behave, she often demonstrates behaviour that has many of us feel as if she is angry.

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Ask the Coach - March 14th
Lifestyle Melissa Dafoe Lifestyle Melissa Dafoe

Ask the Coach - March 14th

Both of my kids are now in High School, and I feel like the time is right for me to follow my passion and open up a business that fulfills my need to be independent but also, do do something for work that I am passionate about.

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Ask the Coach - January 18th
Lifestyle Melissa Dafoe Lifestyle Melissa Dafoe

Ask the Coach - January 18th

I have recently moved to a new city and find myself feeling a bit out of sorts. I moved to take a new job, and although I have met some new people, I feel very lonely and uncertain that the decision I made was the right one.

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