Volume Thirteen: RUNNING REFLECTIONS FOR THE SELF MADE NATION

 March 24, 2022 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
In this world of upheaval, I think it is important to remain grounded with gratitude. Smile :-) Grateful A recent #runningreflections was inspired by music... “Yeah, I'm thankful Scratch that, baby, I'm grateful Gotta say it's really been a while But...
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Turning a side hustle into a thriving business

 January 05, 2022 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
We've got a story today of a side hustle - an idea, a hobby that's turned into a full time endeavor. The protagonist is a recreational endurance athlete. Seven years ago, he came up with an idea. A spark that ultimately turned into much, much more. How...
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Looking to Sell? Keep Your Emotions at Bay

 October 07, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Our emotions have a huge impact on our day to day lives. They influence buying behaviour, and marketers have cottoned on to how to manipulate emotional intelligence to drive sales. Emotions also affect selling – particularly when negotiating. According...
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Great Leaders Are Empathetic - Mental Health in the Time of Covid pt.2

 June 15, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Great Leaders Are Empathetic - Mental Health in the Time of Covid pt.2 As part two of my series on mental health in the time of Covid-19, I wanted to take a look at the role empathy plays in dealing with chaos or trauma. I’ve been trying to share “feel...
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When the News Cycle’s a Non-stop Downer, Take a Moment for Self-Care and Gratitude

 June 10, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Yes. 2020 so far has been a bit much. A seemingly non-stop downer of a news cycle. Hence why lately I’ve been focused on entrepreneurs and mental health, and mental health as a whole. Last year, the BDC did a study on entrepreneurs and mental health....
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Entrepreneurs, Heal Thyself! Mental Health in the Time of Covid, pt.1

 June 10, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Entrepreneurs, Heal Thyself! Mental Health in the Time of Covid, pt.1 I wrote recently about how important mental health and self-care issues are to me. As I said then, we have collectively experienced traumatic events over the past few months – global...
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Stress, Self-care, and the Power of Silver Linings

 May 27, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
If you know me, you’ll also know that I hold issues around mental health awareness and the importance of self-care close to my heart. We have collectively experienced a traumatic event over the past few months – global pandemic, loss of employment (or...
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Can we talk?

 January 29, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Really… can we talk for a minute? Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day – a corporate initiative that applies the clout and reach of Bell Canada to erasing the stigma of mental illness and improving access to care. Can we talk about how many Canadians are dealing...
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Rule 4: Set clear expectations

 November 13, 2019 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
During a single week in October I flew through 4 different airports – just to be inspired. I believe fiercely in the value of curiosity, lifelong learning and bringing a beginner’s mindset (open and eager) even to those topics you think you know well...
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Attention wealth creators: are you MORE at risk?!

 October 02, 2019 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
I stand by my decree that money can buy happiness – always with the disclaimer that it depends on your definitions. Meanwhile, mental health may be one of those ‘exceptions that prove the rule’. Money can buy peace of mind – lifting the worry of how you’ll...
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