Change is a scary word for most people, it is unreliable, inconsistent and most importantly, uncontrollable. Why would you want to embrace change when you are in a comfortable and safe place? Because change encourages growth.

The pandemic has caused a lot of us to re-evaluate our priorities, as well as what we want to be doing with our lives. We are prioritizing a proper work-life balance and as our lives and priorities continue to shift, you may find yourself back on the market looking for a career change.

When I was 19 I applied for an Assistant Manager position at DAVIDsTEA. I was under qualified, but I was also ambitious, eager to move up the ladder, and determined to show my worth. Even though I didn’t fully understand what it meant to be a business manager, I got the job! Why?

When I think of a leader, I think of my dad. He would constantly encourage me to pursue whatever my heart desired and would walk me through the individual steps to get there.