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How We Missed, Yet Boarded The Train

Can you recall a time when you missed an important train or bus? You run as fast as you can but still, the door closes in your face. How I avoided this disaster is an example of what happens when you face the situation with optimism. #shortstory #personal

Can you recall a time when you missed an important train or bus? You run as fast as you can but still, the door closes in your face. I almost experienced one of those moments on my return trip home from Montreal. How I avoided this disaster is an example of what happens when you accept the situation with optimism.

It was Pride Week when I visited with my best friend Yessi. We arrived at a long…

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The Passion Project: An Interview with Bobby Umar | Part 2

The Passion Project: An Interview with Bobby Umar | Part 2

Bobby Umar is an inspirational speaker, a branding & speaker coach, and a leadership influencer with an impressive list of achievements under his belt. To name a few – he is a 5x TEDx speaker; was named one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Leadership speakers; he is the founder of DYPB – Discover Your Personal Brand (North America’s largest event dedicated solely to personal branding); he is a…

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The Passion Project: An Interview with Bobby Umar | Part 1

The Passion Project: An Interview with Bobby Umar | Part 1

Bobby Umar is an inspirational speaker, a branding & speaker coach, and a leadership influencer with an impressive list of achievements under his belt. To name a few – he is a 5x TEDx speaker; was named one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Leadership speakers; he is the founder of DYPB – Discover Your Personal Brand (North America’s largest event dedicated solely to personal branding); he is a…

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The Passion Project: Choose Your Friends Circle| Doina Oncel

The Passion Project: Choose Your Friends Circle| Doina Oncel

Doina Oncel is the CEO/Founder of hEr VOLUTION, a non profit organization designed to provide access to women and young girls to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) based education and employment opportunities.

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What new belief, behaviour, or habit has most improved your life?

My biggest barrier had…

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The Passion Project: Hitting Rock Bottom | Doina Oncel

The Passion Project: Hitting Rock Bottom | Doina Oncel

“I don’t consider myself as being a strong person in the past. I think I found my strength when I was put in a hard situation.”

Doina Oncel is the CEO/Founder of hEr VOLUTION, a non profit organization designed to provide access to women and young girls to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) based education…

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The Passion Project: Find Your Purpose | Doina Oncel

The Passion Project: Find Your Purpose | Doina Oncel

Doina Oncel is the CEO/Founder of hEr VOLUTION, a non profit organization designed to provide access to women and young girls to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) based education and employment opportunities.

How did you find your purpose?

We all have a purpose in life. We are born to do something…

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The Passion Project: Find Your Purpose | Doina Oncel

The Passion Project: Find Your Purpose | Doina Oncel

Doina Oncel is the CEO/Founder of hEr VOLUTION, a non profit organization designed to provide access to women and young girls to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) based education and employment opportunities.

How did you find your purpose?

We all have a purpose in life. We are born to do something…

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The Passion Project: hER VOLUTION | Doina Oncel

The Passion Project: hER VOLUTION | Doina Oncel

“What if the cure to cancer was stuck in someone’s mind who couldn’t afford an education?”

This is a question that Doina wakes up to every morning.

“What I realized from doing what I do, a lot of the young women are very determined. They all just want a chance; they all want an opportunity.” Doina says, “What upsets me…

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The Passion Project: hER VOLUTION | Doina Oncel

The Passion Project: hER VOLUTION | Doina Oncel

“What if the cure to cancer was stuck in someone’s mind who couldn’t afford an education?”

This is a question that Doina wakes up to every morning.

“What I realized from doing what I do, a lot of the young women are very determined. They all just want a chance; they all want an opportunity.” Doina says, “What upsets me…

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The Passion Project: My Winding Path | Doina Oncel

“We start at a place where we never thought we were going to start and we never realize where our path takes us where we are supposed to be.” - Doina Oncel, CEO/Founder of hER VOLUTION

Doina Oncel is the CEO/Founder of hER VOLUTION, a non profit organization designed to provide access to women and young girls to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) based education and employment opportunities.

Growing up Doina Oncel had many career aspirations. She wanted to be either a teacher or a lawyer…

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The Passion Project: The Homeless Drive| Jean Yang

The Passion Project: The Homeless Drive| Jean Yang

Jean Yang is the founder of Live It Up, a community of professionals seeking to enhance their skills to fulfill their career aspirations and growth. She started a Homeless Drive in 2017 and hands out packaged comforters and other necessities every winter. This all started when she met Richard.

There was this gentleman. He…

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The Passion Project: Listen| Jean Yang

The Passion Project: Listen| Jean Yang

A lot of the times, we listen but we are not present. This is something Jean is constantly working on. Jean Yang is the founder of Live It Up, a community of professionals seeking to enhance their skills to fulfill their career aspirations and growth.

“There are times when you are absorbed in your own problems while…

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The Passion Project: Create an Impact| Jean Yang

The Passion Project: Create an Impact| Jean Yang

“Passion is about doing what your heart is telling you,” says Jean Yang, the founder of Live It Up – a community of professionals seeking to enhance their skills to fulfill their career aspirations and growth. Jean started Live It Up to pursue her passion in helping others realize their potentials. In spite of the skepticism…

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The Passion Project: Live It Up| Jean Yang

The Passion Project: Live It Up| Jean Yang

Jean Yang is the founder of Live It Up. Live It Up is a community of professionals seeking to enhance their skills to fulfill their career aspirations and growth. Since launching it in 2015, Jean has consistently organized events focusing on career topics with actionable information and provides networking opportunities to…

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The Passion Project: How to Use Strong Moments to Boost Your Performance| Omer Aziz

The Passion Project: How to Use Strong Moments to Boost Your Performance| Omer Aziz

Omer Aziz is a professional engineer who crossed over to become a Human Resources (HR) Executive. His passion is in helping individuals achieve their peak potential. “You can influence your own performance in a substantial way if you put the right focus in your mindset,” says Omer.

If this is your first time hearing of the concept of strong moments, head over to read our blog on “Strong…

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The Passion Project: Maintaining Momentum through Strong Moments| Omer Aziz

The Passion Project: Maintaining Momentum through Strong Moments| Omer Aziz

Omer Aziz is a professional engineer who crossed over to become a Human Resources (HR) Executive. His passion is in helping people achieve their peak potential.

We have all been at a place where we have put in some extra effort and achieved results. Whether it means staying up late to complete a project or cutting down on expenses…

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The Passion Project: Strong Moments & Passion| Omer Aziz

The Passion Project: Strong Moments & Passion| Omer Aziz

Omer Aziz is a professional engineer who crossed over to become a Human Resources (HR) Executive. His passion is in helping people achieve their peak potential.

If finding our passion is the key to grow forever, then strong moments is the means to get there. Omer Aziz is a Human Resources Executive who has come a long way in his…

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