Lisa Evans

Lisa Evans is a freelance writer from Toronto who covers topics related to mental and physical health. She strives to help readers make small changes to their daily habits that have a profound and lasting impact on their productivity and overall job satisfaction. She’s a coffee snob, magazine hoarder and amateur photographer who strikes a work-life balance through yoga and cycling. Visit her at www.lisaevans.ca.

Lisa Evans

How to shut up that insistent negative voice in your head

Your brain is just trying to protect you, but the constant stream of self-doubt is holding you back. Here are some tactics to override it.

Do you have a different personality at home and work?

Is bringing your “true self” to work always the best idea?

Passed over for a promotion? Here’s how to recover

Your first reaction might be to get your resume ready, but quitting isn’t necessarily best option.

How to deal with a panic attack at work

Understanding what is happening in your body when you’re having a panic attack can help you stop being afraid of them. And these techniques can help you cope until is passes.

Are you a leader or a manager? Here’s the difference

Leaders inspire people, while managers have people who do work for them. Here’s how to figure out which you are, and how you can change.

Ask yourself these questions before saying “yes” or “no” to anything

Your approach should change depending on your circumstances.

What to do when you feel like you don’t fit in at work

Culture fit isn’t just a fluffy goal. Having friends at work is important for your productivity and happiness.

Why quitting your job without a backup plan can help your career

It may feel crazy and risky to leave a job without another one lined up, but here are seven instances when it’s the right thing to do.

Should you invite your coworkers to your wedding?

Do you consider your work friends “real friends”? If you invite some of the office do you have to invite your boss too? There’s a lot to consider and we break it all down.

How to get a job that you’re overqualified for

It can be hard for a hiring manager to see an overqualified candidate as ambitious. So if you want to change direction, here’s what you need to do.

How to make a decision when you get multiple job offers

It’s a nice problem to have, but knowing that you are picking the right job is a big commitment.

7 steps to rebrand yourself for a career change

Just because you don’t have experience in a new field doesn’t mean your skills aren’t valuable in that field. Here’s what to do before you make a move.

So, like, how can I, um, clean up my speech?

Our brains don’t like silence, so they fill in the gaps with words. But these “filler words” can make us sound unsure. Do this to keep your credibility.

How to inspire your team when you’re feeling uninspired

You don’t have to be a cheerleader to keep your team’s sprits up. Next time you aren’t feeling up to motivating others, consider these options.

How to stay out of the office gossip mill

Office gossip can be fun and make you feel included, but there are healthier ways to bond with your coworkers.

Should you post a negative review of your former company?

Before you hit “submit” on that Glassdoor post, ask yourself these six questions.

What to do when your job is going nowhere

If you feel like there’s no path for advancement, your job may have reached a dead end. Here’s what to do next.

10 questions to ask to find your perfect coworking space

There are a lot of factors to consider before committing to a place to work. Here are the essential questions to ask.

Four Daily Habits That Will Make You Happier

According to experts, the traditional formula for success may be backwards.

How To Stay Motivated At Work When You’re Job Hunting

Leaving your job on a good note means ensuring your last few weeks or months portray you at your best.

Ideas

Synthetic rhino horns are supposed to disrupt poaching. Will they work?

Impact investing is booming–but not nearly enough to make radical change

This real estate company figured out a simple way to offer the homeless a house and a job

Entertainment

Trump inadvertently gets Twitter to explain why rape often goes unreported

Michel Gondry’s no-bs trick to getting the best out of Jim Carrey for “Kidding”

Fast Company Innovation Festival adds Pharrell Williams, Jennifer Garner

Co.Design

PSA: These 1,400 museums are free tomorrow

The ice cream of the future is here, and it has a nipple

Amazon wants to be all around you–even in your microwave

Fast Company

Your startup is failing, now what?

Synthetic rhino horns are supposed to disrupt poaching. Will they work?

NYT: Rod Rosenstein proposed taping Trump, using 25th Amendment