Here we are. It’s officially mid-year and if you’re like us at Blakely, it’s time to have formal check-ins with team members on how …
Keep The Conversation Going
At the start of May, in honour of Mental Health Awareness week, I was honoured to moderate a panel on …
Be Kind To Yourself
No matter where you are in life or where you live, all of us have been drastically altered by this …
Top 12 Insights From 12 Weeks of Webinars
In case you missed it, the Blakely team – led by Kimberley Blease and Rachel Hunnybun – has just recently …
Digital Engagement in 2020 and Beyond
The global pandemic that has driven both a health and economic crisis around the world has been incredibly difficult. But, …
Managing Change, Like Never Before
“The most dangerous phrase in our language is, ‘we’ve always done it this way’.” (Admiral Grace Hopper). Well, guess what?! …
Empathy Matters
Empathetic Leadership has been a hot topic recently, so I thought it would be a good subject to cover in …
Let’s Talk Boundaries
Brene Brown says, “When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated.” There has …
Leading in Pajamas: Communication is Key
At Blakely, we’ve always been focussed on great communication both internally and externally, but we’ve realized now more than ever …