Powerful Insights

Articles, interviews, inspiration, and tools to help you balance your power with purpose

Powerful Insights

Articles, interviews, inspiration, and tools to help you balance your power with purpose

How much does a strategic plan cost? Stakeholder engagement costs explained.

How much does a strategic plan cost? I get this question every time I explain my work as professional strategist and...

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How I renegotiated my salary

Like a bad dream, I can still remember my first real negotiation. I was waiting outside my boss’ office, sitting in an...

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3 ways you can ruin your job interview in the last minute

Do you have any questions for us? It's always the last question of a job interview. It's also a gold mine to help you prepare...

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Should I wait to negotiate until I prove myself?

Securing a job offer marks a new chapter in your career and is an exciting opportunity to create some momentum. I can...

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Big changes at Joanne Zuk Leadership and Strategy

Over the past few months, I've been making a lot of changes in my business. BTW, that's the thing about owning your own...

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How to craft a compelling vision and mission

"It feels really uncomfortable to think about my life that far out." This was how one of my Business Administration...

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How to negotiate as a woman in tech

I recently delivered a keynote to the Manitoba Women in Tech community entitled: Fearless Negotiation for women in tech. 

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Create effective business strategy through self-reflection

Here in the northern hemisphere, today is the winter solstice. It’s the day following the longest night, when the...

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How to stop gratitude from sabotaging your negotiations

Gratitude is one of the most helpful simple practices you can use to reinforce your mental health and shift your mindset when...

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How can I raise my rates when inflation is high?

You know that you’re undercharging for your services. But you also know people and businesses everywhere are struggling....

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To collaborate effectively, you need to negotiate

In your solopreneurship or small business, the majority of your negotiations will be collaborative in nature. But don’t...

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How people pleasing is killing your business strategy

People-pleasing is hands-down THE most common negotiation blind spot that I observe in my clients. And in most cases, that...

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