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What I Learned as a BA/PM This Year — The Power of Curiosity, Context, and Courage

Every November, I try to look back on the year — not just on what got delivered, but what really mattered. This year, three words kept coming up in my notes, in my coaching conversations, and in those late-evening reflections after project calls: Curiosity, Context, and Courage.
They sound simple, almost soft. But honestly, they’re the hardest things to practice consistently — and the ones that make the biggest difference.

Gratitude and Growth: A Thanksgiving Message from IIBA Vancouver

 

As we gather around the Canadian Thanksgiving season, it’s a natural time to pause, reflect, and give thanks. At IIBA Vancouver, gratitude isn’t just a seasonal sentiment — it’s the foundation of the community we are building together.

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