Feeling tense?
Dramatic change comes from tension, from discomfort, a disruption of the status quo. First we must shed light into dark corners, illuminate, and sometimes agitate the long-formed layers of sediment to be able to see the possibilities of what lies beneath.
This site is all about agitating, being honest, but kind. Not “all the things” but only the things that matter to me the most. Economic empowerment. Inclusive communities. Trust and belonging. Opinions balanced with facts that I hope you will share.
No Regrets: Fulfilling Unfulfilled Ambitions
Hands up if you wanted to be a vet when you grew up. Seems that vet ambitions are pretty common for young girls. I’ve long since let go of that dream (I pass out at the sight of blood), but still hang onto another dream I’ve had since I was 8. Like many other 70s…
How can bad grants happen: a theory
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The fall funding binge, be it grants or loans being cut, is an exciting time of promise…whether a biofuel scale-up, youth mental health charity or, as was the case this week, an affordable First Nations housing project. It’s also a time when some ask, “Why that project?”…
Is our mental health the after-shock?
I was talking with a friend today and her tone was markedly different. The upbeat person I know was replaced by someone who was brimming with anger. For her, the anger was targeted at the closure of the national parks. It was the final straw, on top of so much rapid change to life, work,…
Alison Pidskalny
Trusted ally to Founders, CEOs and Boards engaging communities in deeply-informed strategic plans, organizational change and growth. As a born/raised Albertan, I leverage my vast network, my angel investments and philanthropy to build economic empowerment for women and marginalized populations and community infrastructure that promotes connectedness and inclusion.
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No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking.
Voltaire
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