Someone recently shared an experience that stayed with me, not because of the water that her baby spilled at an event she attended, but because of what happened around it. The lady had been an attendee to a small community music show on invite from one of her friends who happened to be a performer at the show. At the show, her baby accidentally dropped a bottle and the water splashed onto the floor. Apparently not a major issue or rather just a normal thing that can happen to

Every time I go to Costco, I pass by the Sabatasso's pizza in the fridge section. It always looked so tempting, cheesy and delicious. I have resisted buying it several times, telling myself, no, not this time . But during my last visit, they were giving out samples to taste and honestly it tasted great when I tried. I finally gave in and picked up the box. As I stood in line to bill, I noticed a Health Canada label saying “High in sodium and saturated fat.” This warning hit m

In clinical research, especially within CROs, two terms are used a lot these days- innovation and artificial intelligence (AI). These words carry weight and create a feeling of leap. But lately, they are being thrown around indiscriminately, often used to describe routine tasks or basic automation. When everything is labeled as "innovative" or "AI-powered," it becomes difficult to tell what's genuinely impactful. Innovation as Real Change and Not Just More Ideas A team member

Recently, I was scrolling through LinkedIn when I came across the profile of a senior ex-colleague of mine who apparently switched careers. She has now added a new credential: Certified Life Coach, from a "Monk" founded Coaching School. It caught my attention. The name of the school was familiar and actually the "Monk" who founded the school is currently a bestselling author and viral content creator known for spiritual quotes, celebrity interviews, and a book themed around m