Coping with the loss of someone or something you love is one of life’s biggest challenges. The best ways to move on with your life are by acknowledging the pain, understand that your grieving process will be unique to you, and seek out support from people who care about you.

Human beings have an innate need to belong — to one another, to our friends and families, and to our culture and country. The same is true when we’re at work. When people feel like they belong at work, they are more productive, motivated, and engaged. #connection #belonging

Life is full of choices. Some are small decisions we’re not even aware we're making, while others feel like they carry the weight of the world. When making big life choices, set aside time for reflection, gather the information you need and create structures around your decision.

Most entrepreneurs understand the fundamentals of a business idea. However, it is quite different to execute on that idea, especially when you are a trailblazer and creating a business that is challenging the status quo. How do you keep your mental game strong? #entrepreneurs

It’s normal to feel like you could be doing more, when it comes to self-improvement. But being a better person doesn’t involve being overly hard on yourself. Instead, ask how you are showing up as a leader. Are you showing up at home, at work, with kindness? Courage? Resilience?

Talking about mental health in the workplace can feel tricky at best and terrifying at worst. It's important to remember that sharing our challenges proactively, strategically, and thoughtfully with co-workers, can improve our mental health. Leaders must lead by example. #leader

Ever wonder to yourself why you feel alone, even in a crowded room? Even in the midst of family and friends, all of us can feel alone and lonely. To combat these feelings, take the first step and start a conversation with a friend by sharing how you are really doing. #realtalk

Social media helps you stay in touch with friends, colleagues, and clients. However, social media also keeps you up at night scrolling, wondering where time has gone. To practice self-care and to stay connected with our bodies, it's important to limit our online time. #realtalk

Society tends to dismiss play for adults. Play is perceived as unproductive, petty, or even a guilty pleasure. But play is just as pivotal for adults as it is for kids. Play brings joy and it’s vital for problem-solving, creativity, and relationships. #realtalk #entrepreneurs

At #REALTALK, we pride ourselves on being a safe, inclusive place to talk about the hard and uncomfortable things. As we engage as an ecosystem, we must remember to keep polarization at bay. How can we connect and move forward as a collective? #polarization #leader #entrepreneur

Leading a team can be inspiring, rewarding, and exhausting. Creating systems to support your teams is vital, such as regular check-ins and communication channels, in order to measure, iterate, and celebrate performance. What are your favourite systems as a team? #teamwork #goals

An organization's mission is vital to aligning team and creating connection as a company. At #REALTALK, we start and end our quarters with Mission Alignment, to remind ourselves of our why. By understanding our individual Why and our collective Why, we bring aliveness to our work

To create a personal and professional life in which trust can flourish, we first need to let go of control. By doing this, you not only empower others like your team and your family, but they become stronger contributors and leaders in their own lives. #realtalk #entrepreneurs

In any relationship, like a co-founder or friend, there will come a time where tough conversations are had. Before launching into a talk, discuss the container that you want to create around this schedule, such as the time, the place, and how and when people can share. #realtalk

It isn't always easy to ask for what we need. We worry that others will see us as pushy or demanding, or that we'll be turned down. But asking for what you need is a necessary part of life, especially in taking care of your emotional and financial health. #mindset #realtalk

As founders, we are always looking to the future or the Next Big Thing. In our conversations with Russell, he reminded us of the importance of being present and taking stock of our lives. What can you be grateful for? #gratitude #celebrate #mindset #realtalk #entrepreneurs

An integral part of being responsible is establishing limits for ourselves and making choices that are in our own best interest. Setting good personal boundaries helps to create healthy relationships, increase self-esteem, and reduce stress and anxiety. #realtalk #mentalhealth

Part of being a great leader is learning how to delegate. Where are you clinging onto tasks or responsibilities, which can be given to another team member? How are you supporting your team in becoming leaders and taking ownership of their work? #mindset #entrepreneurs #realtalk

With the re-opening, we have released a special resource, sponsored by Alterna Savings! We know that entrepreneurs are stressed and/or burnt out, after a year of isolation. This episode covers three tactical ways to use the summer to recover and recharge: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/33-…

To end off the year, we have our newest episode, sponsored by Alterna Savings: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/34-…. How do you build community, when your people are in different places (in-person, virtual, or both)? We cover six strategies to re-engage and maintain these vital connections!