How can we use this crisis as an opportunity to grow stronger?
If you’re like me, the days are definitely blurring one into the next. I certainly recognize that the current stay-at-home measures are in place for good reason, and my heart goes out to all the people struggling with the medical, financial and emotional toll this crisis is taking. At the same time, I’m not great […]
Finding motivation in a world turned upside down
When you read the endless negative news these days, it can make you want to crawl under your blanket and wait out the craziness. But that’s not who I am. Entrepreneurs sign up for uncertainty from the get-go. While no one wants the current situation, it’s here and we need to face it. Amid all […]
5 ways to strengthen your business during market volatility
Small business owners are often reluctant to spend money or make changes during an economic downturn. However, downturns can be an ideal time to invest in your business and improve day-to-day operations in ways that will have lasting effects. Every market downturn creates opportunities for innovative business owners. Rather than simply worrying about the situation […]
Women, Wealth and True Empowerment
If you’re a woman, you should do something this Sunday you may have never done. It will save you untold dollars. It will cost you a coffee. You should sit down with your partner (male or female) and “have the talk” – the talk about money. After all, Sunday is International Women’s Day. What better […]
Moving mountains together: An opportunity for impact
Eliminating hunger and poverty. Curing diseases. Building a just society. These are just some of the big, audacious goals that charities are trying to tackle within Canada and around the world. But much like gazing up from the base of a mountain and imagining the climb to its peak, achieving these goals can seem like […]
Prosperity Roadmap – Career and financial planning for partners
A lawyer’s career is a long-term endeavour involving years of education, training and developing technical expertise. Having ascended to the position of partner, you have likely seen and heard it all over the years, both professionally and personally. Yet no matter how far you’ve progressed in your career, there are still opportunities to refine your plans […]
Reaching for the Pinnacle – Career and financial planning for equity partners
A lawyer’s career is a demanding one. For equity partners, the stakes are higher given the financial commitment required and the increasing expectations from both the firm and clients. The challenges of balancing career and life are also far greater as personal time is at a premium. As you reach this milestone of achievement, it […]
Optimal outcomes – Career and financial planning for senior associates
Business is full of twists, turns and surprises. As a seasoned associate, you know the importance of planning to mitigate this uncertainty for your clients. That’s why you draft thorough contracts covering countless eventualities or prepare robust legal strategies before entering a courtroom. Planning will never address every possibility, but it will allow you to […]
Balancing interconnections between finances and career for new associates
Career wise, you have come a long way on a journey marked with milestones of achievement. Having survived law school and long hours articling, you’ve passed the bar. Before there is time to take a breath and compute the debt from your student loan, you have landed a full-time job as an associate. As a […]