Resources
This page is a curated mini-library of articles I’ve written over several years. They’re not part of a blog or newsletter — just a collection of relevant pieces on wellness, skills, and the changing digital labour market. Some articles are written for the digitally savy — like Generations Y, Z, and Alpha — who are navigating automation, AI, and new forms of work. Others speak to Boomers and Gen X, who are adapting to the same forces from a different stage of life. All of them reflect my own learning curve through these changes. If you’re exploring your 3rd Age, supporting younger generations, or simply trying to understand the world of work we’re all moving into, I hope these resources are a good source of intel for you.
The Digital Economy, Skill Gaps and Job Demand
What is the difference between Digital and Information Technology. A basic definition is: digital describes the content distributed through technological channels while InfoTech is the hardware that facilitates the distribution. The technology sector consists...
Job vacancies, Canadian labour market
There are many different jobs, like working as a pilot for the Canadian Snowbirds, shown here. Each occupation/job will require varying degrees of education, skills or experience. This post provides an overview of the labor and skill shortages in Canada.. In...
A Primer on the Mind, Heart and Body
With all the information out there about the mind heart and body, I am writing this post to help clarify their relationship to each other. Please read through the list that follows. It supports how incredible the mind, heart and body are.. Mind, Heart, Body...
Breathing, a basic but essential need.
Staying in the present moment is the ultimate (yet elusive) goal of any meditation practice. There are many types of meditation. This post will focus on a breath centered meditation. Learning to meditate is like learning any other skill, it requires practice to...
What is the Metaverse?
To begin this post let's back up a bit to; The Information Age, also known as the Digital Age, is a period in human history which begins in the mid-to-late 20th century ( 1950’s) and lasts to the present day, representing the current time period we are now in....
The 4th Industrial Revolution, Automation and Big Data.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution and Industry 4.0 are often used interchangeably but, " the Fourth Industrial Revolution is Digital Transformation itself. However, digital transformation is not limited to industry. We are witnessing Digital Transformations in...
An overview of skills for the 2024 job market and beyond.
Different uses of the word ‘Skill’ in the labor market The Merriam Webster dictionary defines skill as: “the ability to do something that comes from training, experience, or practice.” Skill is used by itself or in other forms like skill set, soft skill,...
Traits of Gen B, X,Y, Z and Alpha, mass retirements and more.
Generations such as the Greatest, Interwar, Boomers (B), X,Y, Z and Alpha were each born during specific social, economic and political circumstances. Being exposed to the first or second world wars, a man on the moon, the mobile phone, 9-11 or the covid pandemic and...
Create your wellness lifestyle with a plan.
Wellness is a lifestyle you choose daily to manage and fulfill your needs. Three important areas may be improved by practicing this lifestyle: Disease Prevention The incidence or effects of disease or illness may be reduced. Complete, Optimal Health We...