The Voice of Authority
Linda Allan's insight and expertise in business behaviour, workplace conduct, and dress are frequently sought by the daily press newspapers, television, radio, publications, and on the internet.
Various Media Coverage
TELEVISION
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CBC News, The National |
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Global TV News |
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Global TV News |
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CBC TV News at Six |
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CTV Canada AM |
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CBC NewsWorld |
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Global News |
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CTV Canada AM |
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CTV Canada AM |
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National Post - Weekend Post |
July 2015 |
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Metro News |
February 2015 |
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The Globe and Mail |
July 2014 |
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| The Globe and Mail "Open office etiquette 101" by Wallace Immen |
March 2013 |
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"Sharing work space is an unfamiliar concept for both employees and their managers, but it's going to be commom in the future, says Linda Allan. |
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| The Globe and Mail "16 tips for a civil office" by Wallace Immen |
March 2013 |
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Hoteling etiquette tips from business behaviour expert Linda Allan. |
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| Toronto Star "Office party etiquette" by Morgan Campbell |
December 2012 |
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"Surviving the holiday party with your reputation intact means remembering part of you is always on the job, no matter how wild the party." |
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| National Post "Here's a tip" by Nida Siddiqui and Tristan Hopper |
January 2012 |
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"If you start to slide tipping up to 20% and everybody [in the restaurant industry] expects that as their base tip, where does it end? Do the great restaurants now want 25%?" |
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| The Globe and Mail "6 ways to focus your career" by Wallace Immen |
December 2011 |
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"Employees who are lax in their dress aren't good representatives of their company's brand," says Linda Allan. "The rest of the world is still much more formal than North America, so laxity in dress or grooming could stall or derail a deal with global partners." |
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| London Free Press "Plane Rude" by Joanne Richard |
December 2011 |
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"While bad manners [on airplanes] aren't the domain of the rich and famous", says Linda Allan, "celebrity incidents attract more attention because of their egotistical above-the-law attitudes. And good for RIM for having the courage to do what was right and fire those obnoxious employees for severely diminishing their good brand." |
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| Toronto Sun "Get on the good guest list" by Joanne Richard |
December 2011 |
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'Tis the season to be merry but bad behaving guests can make the season scary and stressful. Duty and obligation often drive a host to extend invitations for family to stay over. "And despite the added effort, time and money expended, guests can be most ungrateful". Linda Allan gives tips on what you can do to be invited back. Read article |
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| Toronto Star "Teddy bears in the boardroom" by Susan Pigg |
September 2011 |
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Study claims adults are less prone to lie if they have childhood articles and toys around them. Linda Allan is skeptical… she recalls working with someone who had a bible on her credenza right next to her daughter's baby shoes. "I've never in my life worked with anyone who had more trouble speaking the truth." Read article |
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| Toronto Star Greater Toronto "Incivility on the rise" by Wendy Gillis |
June 2011 |
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"Indications of incivility are increasing," says Linda Allan. "People want to prevail with their own preferences, even at the expense of the combined interest. Civility has to prevail, and being civil does not mean being nice at all costs, to the point of not mentioning something." Read article |
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| The Globe and Mail Careers Section "Job outlook bright for 2011" by Wallace Immen |
December 2010 |
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"Performance reviews - at least formal ones - have been losing favour and in many companies may disappear in the coming year", predicts Linda Allan. "The smartest thing to do is look back on 2010 and pull together evidence of everything you’ve done that improved your company’s position,” she advises. |
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| The Globe and Mail Careers Section "Set the stage for career action" by Wallace Immen |
December 2010 |
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"Give thanks now to those who took the time to help you succeed at work this year and made you look smarter and more professional along the way. This simple gesture will not only add to your credibility, it will earn you credits with people you can depend on to give you support in future", says Linda Allan. |
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| The Globe and Mail Careers Section "Communication Troubles of Generation Text" by Lisa Stephens |
November 2010 |
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"So if your employer suggests you take lessons in business communications etiquette, does that mean you’re a hopeless case? Not at all. Ms. Allan says, they have been targeted for leadership and this is a professional development opportunity for them.” Do's and dont's, and more… |
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| The Globe and Mail Life Section: Work / Money "Is attire grounds for being fired?" by Zosia Bielski |
June 2010 |
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"It's so much tougher for a woman to know what the guidelines are… says Ms. Allan, who coaches executives who want to move up the ladder as well as writing dress code policies." And more… |
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| The Globe and Mail Weekend Workout: Cubicle Conduct "Don't you have work to do?" by Wallace Immen |
February 2010 |
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"Linda Allan, president of management consultancy Linda Allan Inc. says, "In the downturn, workloads went up and everyone is under more pressure. The result is there's less attention paid to how people behave, and a lot of cubicle conduct has really slipped.” And more… |
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| The Globe and Mail Report on Business "Too hot, too cold? Temperature wars flare at work." by Marjo Johne |
January 2010 |
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Linda Allan's tips on proper attire and what to do when temperatures fluctuate to extremes from one office to another. |
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| Financial Post Business "Making a pitch in an elevator" by Eric Lam |
January 2010 |
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Imagine you're in an elevator and your boss gets on. You've got a killer idea, but how do you pitch it without coming off as a creepy stalker? Business etiquette expert Linda Allan has a few ideas. Read article |
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| The Globe and Mail Report on Business "Many avoid gift-giving minefield" by Wallace Immen |
December 2009 |
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Linda Allan gives insight and tips for giving gifts at the office including top do's and don'ts. |
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| The Edmonton Journal "Use care giving gifts at work" by Caitlin Crawshaw |
December 2009 |
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Inappropriate gifts have consequences. "It's business with social undertones--but it's still business," says Linda Allan, a business etiquette expert based in Toronto. |
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| Toronto Sun Small Business "The lost art of networking etiquette" by Julie King |
October 2009 |
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Linda Allan tells how to make a great impression when networking. |
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| Globe and Mail News: Technology "Smart phones: conversation killer" by Wency Leung |
October 2009 |
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Ms. Allan says companies are increasingly seeking her help to write guidelines about the use of smartphones into their codes of conduct… "It's perfectly appropriate to politely speak up if someone's smartphone use is being disruptive.” And more… |
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| The Toronto Star Toronto News: GTA "TTC civility" by Tess Kalinowski |
October 2009 |
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Transit transgressions aren't the end of civilization but they do point to a decline in civility, says Linda Allan, a Toronto etiquette expert. "The big push in a lot of metropolitan areas is to get the framework for civility in place so everybody knows on a broader basis this isn't one-on-one, this is human interaction on a much larger level." |
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| Globe and Mail Report on Business: Jobs "The business card turns into a calling card" by Karim Bardeesy and Wallace Immen |
August 2009 |
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"Linda Allan recommends handing a card with the writing facing the recipient so they don't have to turn it to read it. And show proper respect to a card you receive. Acknowledging it and taking a glance at what it says will impress the person that you are interested…" |
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| National Post Business Section: Workplace "If you can see over, under or through clothes, they are not for the office" by Jordana Huber |
July 2009 |
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"I've seen flip flops on a woman wearing a suit", said Linda Allan, a corporate image expert in Toronto. "What to wear to work can be tricky, but no one should see over, under or through your clothes…" |
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| Globe and Mail Report on Business: Workplace "Mind your BlackBerry manners or risk your career" by Wallace Immen |
June 2009 |
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"There really should be very few times when it comes down to a choice between face time with a person or with a machine", says Linda Allan… "unless it is critical, they don't have to respond to a message as soon as something comes in…" |
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| CanWest News Service "Experts warn about too-casual work clothing" by Jordana Huber |
June 2009 |
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"The weather gets hotter and people forget it is a business environment. It really is a sense of just being a little too casual". Allan said companies are not always clear on their dress codes and employees will often push the boundaries until told otherwise. |
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Calgary Herald |
June 2009 |
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| Financial Post Magazine "Time to shine" by Dana Lacey |
February 2009 |
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Worried your job might be on the chopping block? "People are scared," says Linda Allan, a Toronto-based workplace consultant. "They see their portfolios tumbling, they see colleagues getting laid off. When we're stressed out, it's common to forget our regular behaviours." Read article |
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| National Post - Weekend Post "How to fire the help" by Rebecca Eckler |
December 2008 |
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It's not you. It's me. In these tough economic times, never has this breakup phrase been truer. I don't remember ever thinking so hard about how to go about ditching a person. Email? Text? Phone call? Snail mail? |
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| Ottawa Citizen Arts Section "How to cope with gifts you don't want to get" by Laura Payton |
December 2008 |
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There are alternatives to grinning and bearing it. "When it comes especially to family and friends, the best thing to do is just accept it gracefully," says Linda Allan, a Toronto-based management consultant who specializes in behaviour and etiquette. |
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| Globe and Mail Report on Business: Globe Careers "Workplace attire" by Kira Vermond |
September 2008 |
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What not to wear - is there still a dress code? How did you dress for work on Friday? Do dress-down days inspire a case of dress like a slob, work like a slob? Read article |
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Globe and Mail |
March 2008 |
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| Globe and Mail Report on Business: Globe Careers "Relationship with your boss" by Marjo Johne |
March 2008 |
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Telling the boss from hell (politely and tactfully) where to go; Reporting to an ogre? You don't have to suffer in silence. There are ways to take effective action without losing your job or hurting your career. |
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| Globe and Mail Report on Business: Globe Careers "My spouse, the party animal" by Randy Ray |
December 2007 |
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Caveat: Obnoxious behaviour by a significant other at office social functions could mean a career hangover. "Most employees go to a party and think of it as a fun and exciting time, never being aware that their spouse or partner can get them into trouble," Ms. Allan says. Read article |
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| Globe and Mail Report on Business: Globe Careers "The Big M: Menopause" by Marjo Johne |
November 2007 |
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Hot flash for employers: As an unprecedented number of women reach menopause, the effects will be felt in the workplace as never before. |
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| Globe and Mail Report on Business: Globe Careers (lead story) "Office neighbours from hell" by Wallace Immen |
September 2007 |
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They talk loudly. Their desk's a mess. Their food smells. Even they smell sometimes. What to do about those boorish work mates? "In the past, office veterans enforced standards of decorum that were handed down to newcomers, says Toronto-based management consultant, Linda Allan, who specializes in workplace conduct and attire." Read excerpts |
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RADIO
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CBC Here and Now |
November 2013 |
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CBC Maritime Noon |
November 2013 |
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CBC Metro Morning |
April 2013 |
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CBC Radio Alberta |
February 2013 |
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CJAD Radio Montreal |
December 2012 |
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CJAD Radio Montreal |
September 2012 |
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CJAD Radio Montreal |
August 2012 |
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CJAD Radio Montreal |
June 2012 |
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News 1010, Toronto |
January 2012 |
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CBC Radio |
July 2011 |
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CBC Radio - Syndication |
July 2011 |
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CJAD 800, Montreal |
July 2011 |
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News/Talk 1010, Toronto |
July 2011 |
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News/Talk 1010, Toronto |
July 2011 |
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CFRB News/Talk Radio, Toronto |
October 2009 |
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News/Talk Radio, Regina |
January 2008 |
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CBC Radio, Toronto |
December 2007 |
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CBC Radio, Quebec |
December 2007 |
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CBC Radio, Southern and Northeast Ontario |
December 2007 |
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News/Talk Radio, Regina |
November 2007 |
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News/Talk Radio, Saskatoon |
October 2007 |
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News 1130 Radio, Vancouver |
October 2007 |
INTERNET
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InvestmentExecutive.com |
February 2016 |
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InvestmentExecutive.com |
November 2015 |
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InvestmentExecutive.com |
November 2014 |
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InvestmentExecutive.com |
September 2014 |
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Huffington Post |
October 2013 |
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msnNOW.ca - Business / Jobs-Careers |
August 2013 |
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InvestmentExecutive.com |
July 2012 |
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InvestmentExecutive.com |
June 2012 |
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Talentegg.ca |
June 2012 |
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Ryersonian |
December 2011 |
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InvestmentExecutive.com |
November 2011 |
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InvestmentExecutive.com |
August 2011 |
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InvestmentExecutive.com |
July 2011 |
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CBCNews.ca |
July 2011 |
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InvestmentExecutive.com |
June 2011 |
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LesAffaires.com |
May 2011 |
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InvestmentExecutive.com |
March 2011 |
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LesAffaires.com |
March 2011 |
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InvestmentExecutive.com |
February 2011 |
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Lifeandbeautyweekly.ca |
December 2010 |
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SocialShiftMagazine.ca |
December 2010 |
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Chillonline.ca |
November 2010 |
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InvestmentExecutive.com |
November 2010 |
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InvestmentExecutive.com |
September 2010 |
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InvestmentExecutive.com |
August 2010 |
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IfHeOnlyKnew |
August 2010 |
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TheGlobeandMail.com |
June 2010 |
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Law&Style.ca |
March 2010 |
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MontrealGazette.com |
December 2009 |
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| SmartCookies.com "Holiday networking" by Angela Self Career pointers for the party circuit for those looking to get ahead at work. |
December 2009 |
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The Executive Roundtable |
November 2009 |
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CanadaOne.ca |
October 2009 |
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The Executive Roundtable |
April 2009 |
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ModernSelling.com |
March 2009 |
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CAA Magazine |
February 2009 |
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The Executive Roundtable |
June 2008
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Report On Business: ROB.com |
December 2007 |
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Kathbern Management Newsletter |
November 2007 |
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PUBLICATIONS
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Macleans Magazine |
October 2013 |
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City Life Magazine |
Feb/Mar 2012 |
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Canadian Living Magazine |
Spring 2011 |
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HR Professional |
Nov/Dec 2010 |
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Precedent Magazine |
March 2010 |
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The Costco Connection |
Jan/Feb 2010 |
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Administrative Assistant's Update (AAU) |
October 2008 |
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Profit Magazine |
January 2008 |
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Toyota University |
Fall 2007 |
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Administrative Assistant's Update (AAU) |
September 2007 |