Life Advice

Not only does ET Canada’s Cheryl Hickey have a pretty sweet day job, the broadcast TV veteran manages to balance her duties as a mom and wife as though it were the easiest thing in the world. So when she also recently launched a new line of organic products, we knew we had to catch up with her to hear how she manages to keep it all running smoothly

Though there never seems to be enough time in our crazy young professional lives to catch an episode of House of Cards, let alone read a book, we really should. With the lazy, hazy days of summer fast approaching, here are some books that should be on your list for beach, dock, park or coffee shop reading

What is the opposite of a person who leaves everything until the last minute, the oh-so-common procrastinator? Well it may not be an official Merriam Webster word just yet, but we think 'precrastinator' is bound to be a major term of our times

Chris Parsons is a graphic designer, illustrator and entrepreneur who discovered that owning his own business has allowed him to engage in a wide variety of projects, both personal and business-related. One of his latest ventures has even earned praise from Margaret Atwood herself. These are some of the pages that have inspired his journey

Sometimes it’s the little things: a warm summer’s evening, a train bound for nowhere, being far too tired to find sleep. Sometimes it's the grand events: a promotion, a marriage, a newborn. And sometimes it is the voices, victories, and visions of others that provide an opportunity for guidance and grace. There are lessons, if you will, in all of these happenings. I like to call these lessons aces

You can bet we’ll be keeping a close eye on upcoming activities set to take place this week at the Vancouver Convention Centre when TED kicks off on home turf. In town to celebrate its 30th anniversary, TED2014 promises to deliver its most compelling collection of speakers yet, as well as introduce a new All-Stars Program and tap into an expanded audience on a more intimate level

Last week we took a short trip to the nation’s capital to take in a night of networking at ConnectOTT, which connected ambitious and driven young professionals with high-powered industry leaders across various sectors. Lucky for you, you didn’t have to be at the conference to benefit from its value

The Wizard of Oz, a favourite among so many young professionals and an honoree at last night’s Academy Awards, is celebrating its 75th anniversary. So in light of this grand occasion, we’ve taken a trip back down the yellow brick road to see what Dorothy and her pals can teach us today

A handshake defines you, defines the moment, and can leave a lasting impression – either good or bad. Though it is a subtle gesture, a good handshake is an important tool for young professionals to aid in influencing one's idea of you. Here's how to do it right