Four years ago, Jen Gill, the President of the Place Vanier Residents’ Association at the time, asked me to help her create a new event at UBC. She wanted something different, something people would talk about, and something people would be proud to participate in.
Enter the Mr. Vanier contest.
Ten gents competing for the coveted Mr. [...]
… cause then you can say yes!
Having lunch yesterday with the always hilarious Conor Topley reminded me of the power of “no.” As he put it:
Saying no to something is really saying yes to something else.
TRUTH BOMB! Sometimes we feel guilty about saying no. We feel like we “have” to do things. But, next [...]
Every year, over 30 alumni from the Sauder School of Business help coach the UBC delegation for the JDC West Business Competition. We spend about 4 months running the teams through cases, presentation techniques, training practices, and team building exercises. I can proudly say that coaching the Social Team is one of the best parts [...]
When energy is able to flow without resistance, we feel more fully alive. When challenges, confusion, and wrong information block our energy, we tend to feel restricted or frustrated. That breath of fresh air that comes after overcoming a challenge in life is that awesome feeling of letting the energy flow again!
I strive to keep [...]
My Dad (a pretty accomplished sales guy before he retired) would always attend the introductory sales training sessions hosted by his company. He would get puzzled looks and strange remarks throughout the sessions as new hires (and the workshop facilitators) never really understood why one of the top performers in the company would want to [...]
This post is an annual tradition it seems. The highlights of 2008 were great, but the highlights of 2009 sure do shine! <insert groans of how corny that was here>
Why was this a great year? Let me share with you some of the incredible memories I have of the year gone by:
January
Presenting an award-winning presentation [...]
Early last night, a couple friends and I headed out to the Coppertank for a low-key drink. Last night, however, was not just a regular night out – it was Christmas Eve Eve!
Christmas Eve Eve @ the Coppertank is an annual gathering started by some great UBC rowing crewmen. Every year, these ladies and gents [...]
The fanfare of this holiday season doesn’t have to take a toll on your wallet, or the environment. Here are some helpful tips to make this Christmas a little bit greener.
Take public transit (or walk) to go Christmas shopping. It may add a couple minutes to your trip, but it forces you to plan your [...]
For the 6th year in a row, I headed to War Memorial Gym at UBC yesterday for the Remembrance Day ceremony. It was encouraging to see the 350+ people there, as I remember my first two ceremonies had probably between 100-125. It’s nice to know that our generation still cares about those who came before [...]
Today was the day that it truly sank in. Leaving a job you love officially sucks – check!
Some of the meetings I had today reminded me why I loved this job. In one meeting, I found myself surrounded by people that challenge each other to probe for a deeper understanding of “the facts.” In [...]
