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Coronavirus: Social Distancing Create 20 Valuable Opportunities
The Coronavirus has definitely created massive challenges with social and life engagements. Social distancing can create a lot of fear, loneliness, and anxiety about the unknown. However, we are all in this together. Working from home is tough. I was a little...
Entrepreneur, Inventor, Innovator, Creator — What do You Mean?
I spend my days speaking with business and creative people and have discovered that many people use words related to innovation interchangeably. Here are the definitions that I use — in business consulting, here in my blog and on the CanInnovate podcast. The...
The Difference Between Good and Exceptional
Both of my parents are exceptional cooks. Really and truly, Exceptional! I am often happy to bring over plastic containers for leftovers! That good! The other day, I went over to my parents and was complimenting my mom on this amazing dish. She regularly makes...
What we can learn from the Hootsuite Layoffs
There is a lot that Canadians can learn about the Hootsuite layoff. CTV reported that 'Hootsuite laid off approximately 10% of their employees, as they weren't meeting their sales goals and targets". With this whole start-up ecosystem, AI hub and small business...
How to Say NO Elegantly!
I get this question quite a bit… how do you say NO and not burn bridges… simple.. Be honest, scope out clearly and provide options. IMPORTANCE OF SAYING NO One of my mentors told me early in my career that “You can either be good at a few things or fail at...
Celebrating International Women's Day
Female trailblazers that are paving the way! What a celebration! International Women's Day is to celebrate the movement in Women's rights. Check out these amazing ladies that we have had on our podcast. These ladies are not just entrepreneurs, but they are innovating,...
BONUS: Importance of Gratitude
This week, I lost a dear friend of mine - Laura Holdcroft (Laura Kraemer). This episode is definitely dedicated to Laura. She was my...
Emotional Email Rollercoaster
We all respond to emails and there are some bloopers that are funny. This week, I actually received an email from a person, let’s call them Pat. Pat sent out an email with 20 people cced on the email. I responded and asked a clarification question. ...
8 Time Management Hacks
I got a great question the other day, regarding how I manage my time. They were looking for some best practices. Truth be told, each person manages their time very differently. However, I recognize that we need a starting point of a routine in order to tweak it...
Am I Networking or Dating??
As I've been a busy bee writing this networking book, I decided to engage a random group of individuals from the various groups that I belonged to. I had interviewed quite a few people to understand their networking stories. I was delighted by the stories of...
iTunes Review:
High energy and helpful
in iTunes by Wild A. Bandon from USA on July 31, 2018
Saphna really knows how to keep things moving. Good stuff!
Love Sapna and her podcast
in iTunes by So1222 from Canada on January 10, 2019
Listen, there’s a gap in identifying the innovators in Canada. Love her interviewing style, and how she really gets in-depth with her guests. Keep it up!!
Sapna’s enthusiasm is infectious!!
in iTunes by Nicole Holland @ BBRShow.com from Canada on November 26, 2018
I love how Sapna is so passionate about introducing the world to Canadian innovators, and is one in her own right as well. Her drive to constantly improve this show for her listeners and guests is a level of dedication that few podcast hosts have.