Lisa Thibodeau

Annabelle Cloutier reflects on the career leap that led her to the National Arts Centre and what she’s learning as she takes on its top job.

We’re paying more attention to where our money goes these days. But when a label says “Made in Canada,” “sustainable” or “ethically sourced,” how much can we actually trust it?

Over the past 10 years I’ve been on a balancing, high-wire act: how to be transparent, open and at times vulnerable about my chronic condition while also leading a national health-charity as a female CEO.

Your board resume should tell someone pretty quickly what you bring to the table. The tricky part, however, can be figuring out how to capture all of that on paper, espec…

For many entrepreneurs, owning a business is more than just a source of income. It’s years of work, relationships, decisions and risk – and often a big part of their identity. So deciding what happens to the business when they’re ready to step away can be difficult, both financially and emotionally.

Sleep is precious at any time of year, but after a summer of later nights and looser routines, getting back on track can feel like a project in itself. Add kids who have spent the summer sleeping in and staying up late, and the return to school can make the whole thing feel even more daunting. But it doesn’t have to be.

I thought I was tired because I was busy. It was an easy explanation. Work, life, not quite enough sleep, probably too much coffee – nothing particularly unusual. I was still functioning and getting everything done. I just felt tired far more often than I thought I should. Then I had bloodwork done.

Mandy Balak knows what it looks like to have a lot going on and keep moving anyway. As an entrepreneur, she spent years building businesses and pushing toward the next goal, all while carrying the pressure to always do more.