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Most managers don’t realize they’re creating their own turnover problem until it’s too late. If you’re still managing your team with a one-size-fits-all approach, you’re already losing the battle for talent. In the latest episode of Serenity Now for Entrepreneurs, HR consultant Cissy Pau reveals why the cookie-cutter approach to managing people is driving employees out the door—and shares the specific strategies that keep them engaged instead. With three decades of HR experience, Cissy explains how to turn your standard annual bonus into personalized incentives (an orthodontics fund for one employee, a first-time homebuyer account for another), why 30-minute monthly check-ins eliminate […]

Remote work was supposed to be the dream – sweatpants, no commute, freedom. Yet one in five employees now report workplace loneliness, costing businesses a staggering $1 trillion annually in lost productivity. In our latest Serenity Now episode, leadership coach and connection catalyst Andrea Welling reveals how isolation silently erodes team performance and shares her game-changing “Connection First” methodology. Andrea explains why social connection isn’t just a nice-to-have but essential for business results, especially in hybrid environments. She offers practical strategies leaders can implement immediately, including creating “agenda-free” team gatherings that transform workplace culture. For entrepreneurs navigating today’s complex work landscape, this […]

Canadian Trade Barriers – The Discussion We Need to Have “We’re creating little micro markets and it’s not serving us anymore.” – A frank conversation about Canada’s interprovincial trade barriers that could unlock billions in economic growth. In the latest episode of Serenity Now for Entrepreneurs, hosts Candace and Peggy dive into a timely discussion about interprovincial trade barriers in Canada. While these barriers rarely make headlines, they’re costing our economy billions and limiting Canadian businesses’ potential scale. Key insights from the conversation: Canada’s provincial autonomy has created a patchwork of trade restrictions between provinces Despite having a population similar […]

“Five years of patience, 90 days of listening, and 10 years of success.” Josh Rottenberg’s journey from corporate executive to business owner offers invaluable lessons for anyone considering buying an established business. In this intriguing episode of Serenity Now for Entrepreneurs, Josh shares how he waited five years to find the right business, then spent his first three months doing “nothing” but asking questions and observing—a strategy that proved remarkably effective. Josh reveals his practical criteria for acquisition (including his memorable “one bridge” rule for commuting), discusses how firing two employees established his leadership, and shares his biggest mistake: over-relying […]

In long-term care homes owned by private equity firms, there’s a 50% increased likelihood of patient sedation alongside higher mortality rates and costs. Yikes! This eye-opening episode of Serenity Now for Entrepreneurs features Rachel Wasserman, whose background in law, investment banking, and M&A gives her unique insight into how private equity operates and impacts our communities. What makes this conversation essential listening: Learn how PE firms use leveraged buyouts that saddle businesses with crushing debt  Discover which industries are being rapidly consolidated (dental practices, vet clinics, daycares, and more) Understand how your Canadian pension funds are heavily invested in PE […]

The middle of a marathon is where dreams go to die. Startups are exactly the same. Serial entrepreneur Craig Martin has launched 6 tech startups over two decades, and his candid insights on the recent Serenity Now for Entrepreneurs podcast are pure gold for founders. While everyone loves the excitement of launch day, Craig reveals the often-overlooked fundamentals that determine whether you’ll make it to the finish line: The first call you make matters: Most founders race to product development, but Craig insists your first two calls should be to a corporate lawyer and accountant. The structure you choose on […]