Category Archives: Colloquia

2012 Colloquium #2

Posted on June 30, 2012 by alexk

This is going to be a quick post because I have to depart shortly for the tennis courts.  I have had a very productive day at the library.  My focus has been to finalize my presentation for an upcoming colloquium … Continue reading →

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Another Milestone Reached…

Posted on May 26, 2012 by alexk

It is midday and I have just enjoyed a delicious breakfast.  I feel very relaxed,not  just because of the breakfast,  but because I completed my colloquium presentation this morning.  It is not a huge milestone, but it was an unanticipated deliverable that I … Continue reading →

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Old School vs New School…

Posted on May 19, 2012 by alexk

It is a beautiful summer day and I feel fantastic!!  I have just completed a very solid deck for my colloquium next week and will depart shortly to enjoy the rest of the long weekend.  It will be really nice … Continue reading →

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Pre-Brunch Update

Posted on May 6, 2012 by alexk

I am typing a quick post from my parents’ place.  I have enjoyed a really relaxing and fun weekend with them.  We are waiting for my brother, and his family, to arrive and then we are going to enjoy a … Continue reading →

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A Really Good Week!

Posted on December 4, 2011 by alexk

I have had a really good week!  Invitations to 30 organizations to participate in my research study were sent out this week via email and I am thrilled that there were many immediate affirmative responses.  I am hoping, by December … Continue reading →

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Colloquium #3

Posted on November 20, 2011 by alexk

I am sitting at one of my favourite Toronto diner’s about to enjoy an afternoon breakfast.  I have just finished presenting at my last colloquium for 2011.  I feel an immense sense of relief and am eager to get feedback from my … Continue reading →

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Marathon Not A Sprint

Posted on November 11, 2011 by alexk

Today is Thursday and I have had a productive, albeit emotional, week so far.  I had a valuable, and humbling, meeting with my supervisor on Tuesday.  She had a lot of questions about my “elegant solution” for grappling with participant … Continue reading →

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Progress Not Perfection

Posted on November 5, 2011 by alexk

I learned the phrase “progress not perfection” at a sales training workshop this year and it is an appropriate title for this post.  I have just finished revising my deck for an upcoming colloquium and am reminded that although many things have … Continue reading →

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Starting to “Flex” and “Flow”

Posted on October 15, 2011 by alexk

I am someone who thrives on structure but I am increasingly realizing the importance of flexibility and having an “open mindset” to ensure that available opportunities are optimized.  This is a small example, but I had the unexpected opportunity to speak … Continue reading →

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Bad News, Good News

Posted on September 25, 2011 by alexk

This is a quick post, my ride will be here shortly.  I have had a crazy week at work. I was at an off-site for 4 days and, in the evenings, grappling with catching up on work initiatives. We have 3 … Continue reading →

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