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Springtime

 |  posted on April 23rd, 2023 by Olivia Cain  |  read more

The weather is a bit more predictable, my winter tires are coming off, and the NHL playoffs have started so I know what time of year it is: it’s SPRING. For me, spring has always meant a new beginning, whether it was my parents opening our backyard swimming pool when I was a kid, my   …Continue Reading

Where’s Your Flair

 |  posted on March 29th, 2023 by Olivia Cain  |  read more

Office Space is a funny movie, so if you have a spare 2 hours and need a laugh, it is worth the watch! I think there is a character or two that we can all relate to, and if not, we likely can see some similarities to individuals we have encountered in our professional careers.   …Continue Reading

The Happy Path

 |  posted on February 14th, 2023 by Olivia Cain  |  read more

Before I start this post know that I love technology and understand how it has made things easier for most of us most of the time. But I worry that we are barreling towards a world where the only option is “self-serve” and it frightens me a bit, because every now and then, things go   …Continue Reading

Cheat Sheets

 |  posted on January 25th, 2023 by Olivia Cain  |  read more

When I was in high school and college there would always be one class where the teacher would let you bring in a “cheat sheet”. I would spend hours writing it out in the tiniest handwriting, cramming it full of what I thought was going to be on the test, only to get to the   …Continue Reading

Online Learning

 |  posted on March 3rd, 2022 by Olivia Cain  |  read more

I was recently asked by a colleague what I like better: teaching online or in-person, and my thoughts on self-paced learning. Here are my unfiltered thoughts… In the “old days” I used to fly to a different city once a month and spend 4 days training people in person. I loved and hated it. I   …Continue Reading

A Good Referral

 |  posted on November 18th, 2021 by Olivia Cain  |  read more

I bought a hot tub this spring, and I would spend my whole day in it if that were a possibility. Buying it was simple: I did some research, checked a few out, and found what I was looking for. Since then, I needed a concrete patio put in, someone to do the electrical work, and someone   …Continue Reading