Would You Date You?

Feb 12, 2026 | Dating, Personal Relationships, Relationships, Soft Skills

As Valentine’s Day draws near, our thoughts turn to love, connection, and what it truly takes to build meaningful relationships. But what if the most important relationship you could improve isn’t just with someone else? It’s with yourself? This isn’t another...

Letting Go: Making Space for What Matters Most

Oct 9, 2025 | Mental Health, Personal Relationships, Relationships, Soft Skills

By: Dr. Stephanie Bot, C. Psych. The leaves are falling, the days are shrinking, and nature is showing us once again that letting go is part of the cycle of growth. As we move from the fullness of summer into the reflective calm of autumn, it’s a good time to pause...

Navigating Intense Emotions in the Workplace

Sep 25, 2025 | Bullying, Harassment, Leadership, Mental Health, Personal Relationships, Relationships, Resilience, Soft Skills, Workplace

By: Dr. Stephanie Bot, C.Psych. Emotions are part of being human and they naturally follow us into the workplace. Yet navigating them at work can be tricky. On one hand, we want to be professional, steady, and focused on the task at hand. On the other hand, we do not...

Words Matter. Choose Wisely: The Case for Clean Speech

Sep 18, 2025 | Personal Relationships, Harassment, Leadership, Mental Health, Relationships, Soft Skills, Workplace

By: Dr. Stephanie Bot, C. Psych. Freedom of speech is often celebrated as the cornerstone of open dialogue and democracy. Yet in workplaces, communities, and even personal relationships, there is a critical difference between speaking freely and speaking carelessly....

The Power of Positive Speech at Work

Sep 4, 2025 | Personal Relationships, Bullying, Compliance, Harassment, Leadership, Relationships, Soft Skills, Workplace

By: Dr. Stephanie Bot, C. Psych. Words matter. The way we speak to one another shapes the environment we work in, the trust we build, and the results we achieve together. Communication is more than just exchanging information. It is the foundation of respect,...

When Sparks Fly: Summer Romance, Coldplay, and the Problem of Passion at Work

Jul 24, 2025 | Compliance, Dating, Harassment, Leadership, Personal Relationships, Relationships, Soft Skills, Workplace

By: Dr. Stephanie Bot, C.Psych. There’s something about summer that amplifies emotion. Long evenings, starlit concerts, and the sense that anything is possible. At a recent Coldplay concert in Massachusetts, one couple stole the spotlight literally. Cameras caught...