In my classes, we often discuss how to be assertive rather than aggressive. According to the following article, “assertiveness trumps anxiety”. However, assertiveness is far more than an anti-anxiety technique. Dr. Bob Alberti tells us how to connect with...
Every industry in Canada has to deal with multiple accents. So we all need to learn how to understand a thick accent and how to clarify when we don’t. And remember, if you are having difficulty understanding someone’s accent, they very likely are having...
Name discrimination, while theoretically illegal, is unfortunately common. Read and listen to what Jose says when he changed his name to Joe. If you have had a similar experience, please share it. Name Discrimination – Do Anglicized Names Receive More...
Introverts are rather undervalued these days. Yet they make up a third to a half of the society. It’s interesting to look at how history and culture have influenced us to tend to give more prestige to extroverts than introverts. Listen to this inspiring talk...
Foreign-trained MDs (Medical Doctors) complain about this problem regularly. And I don’t blame them. For some reason, managing to get your medical license to practice in Canada as an MD is next to impossible. On top of having to re-do medical exams, New...