Community of Practice
Local thought leaders share inspiration from their areas of expertise, to help you move forward in these unprecedented times.
Supporting Local Indigenous Communities
As the earth’s northern hemisphere tilts as close as it gets toward the sun and we enjoy the longest day of light in the year, we unite as a nation, draw a little bit closer to our own light and truth…
Finding Peace in Times of Uncertainty
A New Reality. Where we currently find ourselves: May 2020 and a global pandemic. Normally, early days in May bring that familiar anticipation for summer, when the sun begins to rise earlier and earlier every day, notifying us that a change is on the horizon. This spring is different; not only a change in seasons but for most of us…
Surviving Working From Home With Kids
Unfiltered: Family + Work + Home = A Hot Mess. If I thought building my business was hard, nothing compares to trying to keep it alive while home full-time home with my 3 young children and dog! Life as it was had its challenges: client commitments, work travel, homework, sports, activities, play dates etc…
An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Working from Home
Some of us entrepreneurs and ambitious humans thrive off of having a busy schedule that is filled with meetings, events and deadlines. Although a lot of us love the rush and feeling of busyness, it’s safe to say that we have all fantasized about slowing down, hitting pause or just being able to work from home…
Business in the Time of COVID-19
About a year ago, the Whistler Chamber team began planning sessions to create the vision for our 5 year strategic plan. One of the pillars of that plan is Community of Practice. Now, at the time I don’t think we ever expected this would be where 2020 would take us…
How to Lead When Nobody is Left
In the past weeks COVID-19 has left a significant impact on the World, but particularly the Hospitality & Tourism Industry has been majorly hit. Flights have been grounded, hotels and restaurants shut down and many people have been laid off or lost their jobs altogether…
The Latest on Immigration Issues and COVID-19
Travel to Canada by land and air is restricted to Canadian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate family members with a few exemptions. Foreign workers who have a work permit or have been approved (before and after the travel ban was implemented) to work…
The Big Shift
The Big Shift March 23, 2020 By: Michelle Ratcliffe, Whistler Chamber, GM We have crossed a threshold. Sure, life altering shifts are not new. Individually, we have all navigated uncharted waters and gleaned lessons from life’s paradigm shifts. But what’s...
Human Ideas for Humans
AN UPDATE FROM TESS EVANS, FOUNDER & DIRECTOR, HR GALAXY Human Ideas for Humans March 23, 2020 Starting with mental and physical health: Peloton is offering a 90 day free use of their app. They do not ask for a credit card that will be charged later. They have...