“If you do what you love you’ll never have to work a day in your life”

 I grew up hearing my dad repeat this cliche at least once a month: he definitely loved being a CPA and partner at an accounting firm in my hometown, Swift Current, SK (as in, this April will mark his 50th tax season). 

But I can confidently say that, when I was an accountant toiling away in public practice, I WORKED EVERY DAY OF MY LIFE (lol).

I did not love the grind of Tax Season's 10-12hr days every March and April.

I never really felt like I was “doing what I do best” unless I was hosting a networking event.

I had a full cortisol spike pretty much every morning when I’d check my email for fear of hearing from an unhappy client or supervisor.

In short, your gal here was never really cut out to be a CPA in the busy world of public practice and, after 11 years, I finally made a move.

When I started my management consulting firm back in September 2021, I **finally** understood what my dad had been saying all of those years. 

And now that I’m doing something that I love - advising small businesses in Western Canada with operations, people, and growth challenges - my “work” day also feels light.  

My clients are the best part of my job.

I get to lead projects that actually move the needle and fundamentally changes how businesses are run.

And this newsletter has stretched me in all the ways lol. It’s not always as concise as I’d like it to be, but I keep showing up and I know consistent writing has made me clearer, braver, and a much better thinker.

I recognize that I wouldn’t have any of this without the community around me - including you.

So, as a small thank-you - and to mark my 43rd birthday last week - I’m doing a little giveaway.

Two lucky newsletter subscribers will receive a $150 gift card to a local business - their choice from a short list of my favourite small businesses across Western Canada (BC, AB, SK, or MB).

CONTEST CLOSED JAN 22 / 26.