Sandra Connected
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Change seems to be the norm these days – how do you manage?
So many changes……… Life is certainly full of changes and my own life has been no exception. I always like to reflect at the end of a year and 2019 has been full of emotion – excitement, happiness, sadness, and gratitude. It was very sad to lose my beautiful German...
Change seems to be the norm these days – how do you manage?
So many changes……… Life is certainly full of changes and my own life has been no exception. I always like to reflect at the end of a year and 2019 has been full of emotion – excitement, happiness, sadness, and gratitude. It was very sad to lose my beautiful German...
Who Defines You – Part 2
My last blog talked about how we take a back seat to more dominant personalities at work and even in our personal lives.
Who Defines YOU?
Do you feel the world is passing you by? Perhaps there are people who interrupt you and take over your conversations. There may be others who dictate what will happen and you feel you don’t have a say. You want to contribute but there is no opportunity. At work, you...
Finding My Way – Getting Back to Happy
This has been a hard fought journey – uncovering my authentic self. Building my self worth and transforming myself in to the woman I am today. I have always had self esteem – I have always been confident in who I am and what I am capable of. What I didn’t know, is...
A New Way to Look at Marriage
Maybe it’s time for a completely new perspective! Working with different people, from different backgrounds, I have learned a variety of perspectives on what marriage should look like. Here in North America, there is a pattern of belief of what we ‘should’ do or...
Our Honeymoon – Creating Lasting Memories
I knew our honeymoon would be fun and adventurous. I didn’t know it would be as spectacular and breathtaking as it was! We both love to travel to places we have never been before. We wanted this trip to be special, so we chose Australia and New Zealand. Our honeymoon...
It was Magical!
Everything about our wedding was how I imagined it to be. It started with a vision, then the careful orchestration to create the ambiance and guest experience that represented our style. We wanted it to be a simple and elegant event full of family and warmth. What I...
February – a perfect month for creating sparks!
I love February – it is my favourite month. I certainly believe we can find opportunities to create sparks in our romantic relationships throughout the year, however, we certainly can put in that extra effort this month. Hopefully, we show our partner that they are...
At Work, Mental Health is Winning and Judgement is Fading Out
“Unless you have been personally impacted by mental health issues – you don’t get it” That has been the unanimous perspective of employees who have suffered these types of issues. The good news – is that there is a wide-spread movement within organizations to...
From Co-worker to First Time Supervisor – Navigating Change at Work
You have gone from being a team member to team leader – now what? For first time supervisors, navigating this change can be a major transition. You were with your co-workers – working at the same level and now you have to supervise them. The most common...
Don’t Compromise Yourself at Work!
We don’t speak up at work. We do what we are asked, even when it feels uncomfortable. Why? Because we need our jobs and we are afraid of losing them.
Creating Your Power Image at Work
Practice demonstrating your personal power at work. Decide the image you want to have and work towards it.