Success Unlocked

For this week’s episode, I want to explore something that everyone experiences but something that no one seems to talk about - fear. This is one feeling that everyone identifies with in one way or an…

This week, I want to give a warm welcome to our guest, Rick Frank, one of my dear colleagues and law school peers. He completed his undergraduate program in criminal justice studies at the University…

I am so grateful to be joined by my dear client, Josh! Josh and I have worked together over the years on various application processes, advancing each time toward a life beyond his wildest dreams. Jo…

In this week’s episode, we welcome Peter Bass to the podcast! Peter is an amazing client of mine who is completing a Doctorate of Musical Arts at the University of Toronto and has been working on his…

I am so pleased to introduce my dear colleague and long-time friend, Francine! Fran is an in-house insurance defence lawyer and has been practising since 2017. She and I go way back - we first met at…

In this week’s episode, we discuss actionable, strategic steps you can implement prior to, and during, your application process. A crucial first step to develop an application - one that is unique, p…

In this episode, we explore the concept of self-care and redefine how we view and practice taking care of ourselves while pursuing our long-term advancement and goals. 

The self-care industry, which m…

In this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of introducing our very first guest on the podcast!

Meet Anshikha, a dear client of mine, who is graduating this semester from her undergraduate program and…

At this time of year, I often think of my clients and students who are completing higher education and about to enter their exam period. In contrast, If you don’t have exams, your time is usually bei…

In this episode, I give you 3 actionable strategies and tools to help increase your productivity and further your advancement, while also maintaining your health and well-being - even during high vol…

In today’s episode, I discuss the importance of a growth mindset in your advancement journey. In my experience, I believe that developing a constructive, productive, health-conscious mindset is about…

In this episode, I unpack the concept of imposter syndrome, why it holds people back, and provide strategies to overcome this popular, self-imposed label.

“Imposter syndrome” is a term, often used in …

Preparing an application doesn’t have to be a scary, complicated process! In last week’s episode, we discussed 2 common struggles in the application process and asked the following question: How can …

Everyone who is currently doing an application or has done an application knows how daunting the process can be. You might be wondering: How can I develop the skills necessary to create the best appl…

In today’s episode, I describe my personal journey, which took many twists and turns to get me to where I am today. I open up to you about my university and graduate school experiences, from switchin…

In this first episode, I tell you about myself and my experiences as an Advancement Coach & Strategist, lawyer, and professor. I delve deeper into what Apply Yourself: The Advancement Spot does and h…

Welcome to The Advancement Spot Podcast! I’m your host, Adrienne Shnier, Advancement Coach & Strategist, Lawyer, and Professor. We are so excited to be launching this podcast series. I’m so glad you'…