Three photographs. Three different stages of life. One person. These photographs are of me, Camille Isaacs Morell, taken in 1971, 1998 and 2026, respectively. Look closely and you will probably notice some common features. Some things, it seems, have remained remarkably consistent! But how much has changed over the years? Quite a lot. There haveContinue reading “The more things change, the more they remain the same. Really?”
Category Archives: Professional Development
“Where Do I Go from Here?”
Finding Your Way Through Career Change What do you do when the career you’ve worked hard to build no longer feels right? You don’t have to have every answer before you start questioning your direction. Career change can begin with an honest look at what matters to you, what no longer fits, and what youContinue reading ““Where Do I Go from Here?””
When “It’s Not My Job” Becomes a Career-Limiting Mindset
How an early-career assignment taught me that reliability, initiative, and trust are built one decision at a time. A Request Outside My Role Early in my career, while my manager was travelling, I received a message through a business contact at another organization. I was asked to arrange a cheque for an approved payment worthContinue reading “When “It’s Not My Job” Becomes a Career-Limiting Mindset”
Lived experience matters!
Sharing something personal here isn’t easy, but it matters. Supporting a loved one as a long-distance caregiver shaped how I see aging, health, and the gaps families face. In this podcast episode, I share how that experience ultimately led me toward a new career path in the nonprofit sector—focused on prevention, advocacy, and better supportContinue reading “Lived experience matters!”
AI as Companion: Strengthening or Weakening Human Connection?
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a constant companion, which can be both a benefit and a drawback. There are compelling arguments for and against the social impacts of AI, particularly in relation to social skills, communication, and empathy—key components of healthy human relationships and social harmony. While AI can reduce loneliness and support interpersonal development,Continue reading “AI as Companion: Strengthening or Weakening Human Connection?”
