Life Advice

Back in Cannes when Diddy hosted a big talk on branding by day, and then hosted an epic – and I mean epic – party by night, the man got me thinking: There’s a lot we can learn from Sean Combs aka P Diddy. Read on, ladies and gents

This week, our Notable Vancouver Editor had the opportunity to join several hundred other accomplished women for the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs' inaugural FWE Talks featuring none other than the charismatic and inspirational W. Brett Wilson

Recently on Notable, we chatted with our favourite young professional MD, Dr. Jamie Rusen, to find out why it seems that our bodies change, and not really for the better, in and around the big three-O. While it was very helpful and insightful to find out just why we can’t drink like we used to, some who read the article were left a little wary of the future. So, in true Notable fashion, we would like to offer some balance

The long weekend is over. Welcome back to reality. Need some inspiration? Jason Alexander (yes, the lazy, mooching, cheapskate George Costanza of Seinfeld) captured perfectly the key to being content with your profession

Maybe it’s the slow start to the warmer weather. Perhaps it’s the stress from taking on too much between professional and social engagements during the summer months. Maybe some of us are merely at a crossroads and the summertime has allowed for more time for self-reflection. Whatever the case, it seems a few usually positive and upbeat young professional (YP) friends have recently been plagued by days of feeling a little down in the dumps

Part of growing as an adult and as a professional is learning how to get even in more positive and productive ways. Here are a few notable examples of mature and constructive forms of seeking vengeance

I attended the season finale dress rehearsal at Saturday Night Live last month. Excitedly, from my seat in the balcony, I watched Lorne Michaels, sleeves rolled up, tie on, slightly loose. He roamed the SNL stage floor quiet, unobtrusive, observing the chaos and the calm amidst it. Here's what I learned from that moment

The young professional lifestyle can be a rough one. From challenges at work to tough times at home, to drama on the social scene, having the ability to pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and get back at it can sometimes feel impossible

Failure. It’s a word synonymous with inadequacy for many young professionals and a realization that can derail even the most strategic business minds. It’s not all bad, of course, because failure is also a key component of learning. Here are five reasons to bask in the face of defeat