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Interview with Dr. Nancy

I wanted to talk to Nancy about her recent decision to complete her doctorate in corporate governance because I’m interested in people who make transitions in their lives, in particular women. I want to understand what motivates them to do it, what sustains them while they’re doing it and how they feel about it once it is completed.   The first question I asked Nancy was what made her decide to pursue a doctorate and what compelled her to stick with it. She said: “I had wanted to do the doctorate from my late 30’s, early 40’s.  In fact, I went to Ivey and talked to a few people about it but I wanted to do my doctorate in corporate governance and ...

What I Learned On My Summer Vacation. Part 4

This summer I am spending almost two full months at our cottage in Muskoka and for most of the month of July it has been my beloved and I on our own. This is a first for me and for us. I thought I would post weekly about what I am learning from this new adventure. This is my fourth post. I finally booked our airfare for a trip to Italy and was able to use points and fly business class!! Although, we will have to wait until June 2012 to go, I am thrilled nonetheless!! I ordered tickets to attend TIFF ...