On this episode of Where Work Meets Life™ – Dr. Laura welcomes her first guest of 2023, author and Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Wellbeing at Johns Hopkins Medicine, Dr. Richard Safeer to the show. Dr. Safeer just released his first book, “A Cure for the Common Company” and he talks about his book and the benefits of workplace wellbeing.     CLICK BELOW TO WATCH OR LISTEN ON YOUR FAVOURITE APP:   EPISODE NOTES: Richard Safeer wrote his book because he sees that what companies are doing may not be as effective as they thought. He believes there is a better w ..read more

In the second part of this episode of Dr Laura: Where Work Meets Life™ – Dr. Laura joins Detective Dave Sweet, author of “Skeletons in My Closet” once more to talk about choosing positivity over cynicism when faced with the world’s troubles. Dave details his work with charitable organizations that seek to put silver linings in tragedy.     Click below to watch or listen on your favourite app:   EPISODE NOTES: Dr. Laura revisits the tragedy surrounding her nieces that first drew her and Dave together, and they share a story about connectedness, some might call an affirmatio ..read more

Make a Game Plan to Ease Social Pressures Don’t overcommit to gatherings Use your energy levels to guide your decisions Set time boundaries for events to support meaningful interaction Give yourself permission to embrace JOMO – the joy of missing out! Practice Kindness Pause before reacting — people show stress in different ways Give people time and set an intention to listen this season Reflect Upon and Honor Your Learnings from 2022 Make time to celebrate navigating another unusual year Ask yourself: How many changes have you had to make this year? What’s one challenge you feel good ab ..read more

On this episode of Dr Laura: Where Work Meets Life™ – Dr. Laura is thrilled to welcome author, Music Therapist, and Founder of JB Music Therapy, Jennifer Buchanan, to the show to talk about the therapeutic benefits of music.     Click below to watch or listen on your favourite app:   EPISODE NOTES: Dr. Laura has personal experience with how JB Music Therapy helped her mother through late-stage dementia, and together she and Jennifer explore the wellness aspects of music and Jennifer’s new book “Wellness, Wellplayed”. Jennifer Buchanan had her moment of epiphany about music ..read more

In the second part of this episode of Dr Laura: Where Work Meets Life™ – Dr. Laura is again joined by Dr. Alan Patterson, author of “Burn Ladders. Build Bridges: Pursuing Work with Meaning and Purpose”, to talk about how to measure success. Dr. Patterson challenges us to offer each other respect and to value our relationships as much as our achievements.     Click below to watch or listen on your favourite app:   EPISODE NOTES: Dr. Alan Patterson and Dr. Laura discuss how unhappiness at work is often fuelled by a lack of equity, respect, and inclusion. They address the res ..read more

On this episode of Dr Laura: Where Work Meets Life™ – Dr. Laura welcomes organizational development consultant and author Dr. Alan Patterson, to the podcast to discuss his new book “Burn Ladders. Build Bridges: Pursuing Work with Meaning and Purpose”. Dr. Patterson’s thoughts on career development and work success align very closely with those of Dr. Laura and Canada Career Counselling.     Click below to watch or listen on your favourite app:   EPISODE NOTES: Dr. Alan Patterson experienced his own major career shift when he lost his largest client and moved to doing more ..read more

When you walk into an interview, there’s always an opportunity to ask your prospective employer questions. Interviews are meant for you to observe subtleties and get a feel for how your boss will be on the job. Remember, you are interviewing them as much as they are interviewing you! Maybe it’s an amazing company but some leaders can make your life a living hell. Asking questions can allow for you to make an informed decision and suss out a bad boss. They will also respect you for it and make you more likely to get the job!     Key questions to ask a potential boss/interviewer: Why ..read more

A Conversation with Laura Hambley and Meghan Reid Interviewing a psychologist I truly admire, Meghan Reid, was a conversation that I hope helps many of you who feel stuck. Meghan co-founded Canada Career Counselling with me in 2016. She lives in Toronto, where she has grown a talented team of career psychologists and psychotherapists, making impacts on countless people’s lives as they navigate finding career fulfillment at all ages and stages of life. More people than ever seem to be struggling with dysfunctional bosses and organizations, finding themselves amidst the “Great Resignation”, whi ..read more

This question can be intimidating for a lot of people, especially if you’re not sure what to include in the answer. Do they want to know my dog’s name or what I did on my summer vacation? The secret is that when someone asks you that in an interview, they want to know how your experience relates to the job you’re interviewing for. It’s also an opportunity to own your story and share it with prospective employers or professional contacts. So, what does “telling your story” mean? There is a strategy to it. Although showing up in a well-dressed suit helps, it’s about learning to cultivate your s ..read more

In the second part of this episode of Dr Laura: Where Work Meets Life™ – Dr. Laura and guest Meghan Reid, psychologist and co-founder of Canada Career Counselling, discuss how career fulfillment, or lack thereof, can affect our work and overall life wellness. Meghan shares how to assess if your career is impacting your wellbeing and how to get back into balance.     Click below to watch or listen on your favourite app:   EPISODE NOTES: If you dread Mondays starting on Sunday, you might not be in the right career. Meghan Reid explains the mental health impacts of career dis ..read more