How To Keep Your Day Job, With The Morning Star Consultants
Lisa Goss & the MORNING STAR CONSULTANTS
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Send us a text When small teams lose capacity, everything can feel like it’s unraveling — payroll gets delayed, grant deadlines sneak up, and leadership starts juggling too many roles. That’s where fractional services come in. In this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job with Morning Star, Lisa and Staci unpack what “fractional” really means — and why it’s not about doing less, but doing what matters most. From finance and communications to admin, grant writing, and executive support, the Morn...
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Send us a text When small teams lose capacity, everything can feel like it’s unraveling — payroll gets delayed, grant deadlines sneak up, and leadership starts juggling too many roles. That’s where fractional services come in. In this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job with Morning Star, Lisa and Staci unpack what “fractional” really means — and why it’s not about doing less, but doing what matters most. From finance and communications to admin, grant writing, and executive support, the Morn...
Send us a text When small teams lose capacity, everything can feel like it’s unraveling — payroll gets delayed, grant deadlines sneak up, and leadership starts juggling too many roles. That’s where fractional services come in. In this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job with Morning Star, Lisa and Staci unpack what “fractional” really means — and why it’s not about doing less, but doing what matters most. From finance and communications to admin, grant writing, and executive support, the Morn...
Send us a text Serving on a board isn’t just showing up at meetings — it’s a legal and ethical responsibility. In this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job with the Morning Star Consultants, Lisa and Staci break down fiduciary duty in plain language and real-world terms. You’ll learn: What fiduciary duty really means and the three core duties of care, loyalty, and obedience.How board responsibilities shift between operational boards and boards with staff.Why hiring consultants doesn’t remove y...
Send us a text How to Keep Your Day Job – Morning Star Consultants Work is messy. Life is messy. And when sh*t hits the fan, it’s usually both at the same time. Hosted by Lisa Goss and Staci from Morning Star Consultants, How to Keep Your Day Job is the podcast that strips away the sugarcoating and gets real about business, boards, leadership, and the chaos of everyday life. From communication meltdowns and defensive walls to burnout boards and payroll disasters, Lisa and Staci dig into the b...
Send us a text In this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job with the Morning Star Consultants, Lisa and Staci break down what coaching really looks like at Morning Star—from navigating burnout to restructuring your business with clarity and compassion. They introduce the Two Lanes Framework—Morning Star’s approach to coaching for life and business—and walk through the SHINE Method, a signature five-step coaching model designed to move clients from stuck to strategic. You’ll also learn how the ...
Send us a text Recorded on the Summer Solstice — the longest day of the year — this episode invites you to reflect, reset, and choose light, even in difficult moments. Lisa shares a deeply personal story about integrity, boundaries, and leadership in the face of harm, and Staci joins to talk about clarity, crisis, and what it means to hold space when the world feels heavy. From wildfire evacuations to baseboards and paint cans, this conversation weaves the personal with the professional — and...
Send us a text Debt doesn’t knock — it just moves in, eats your groceries, keeps you up at night, and never pays rent. In this powerful episode, Lisa Goss and Morning Star’s own Geraldine get real about personal debt: what it feels like, why it’s not your fault, and how to get out from under it without shame. You’ll learn three proven strategies from Morning Star’s Get Out of Debt Guide — including: The Traditional Budget-Based Method (for steady paydown)The Statement Date & Credit Utili...
Send us a text Budgeting gets a bad rap — but what if it wasn’t about restriction, guilt, or math you’d rather not do? In this first part in the series on personal finance, Morning Star’s Lisa Goss and side kick Staci break down what makes budgeting feel hard and how to start shifting that mindset today. You’ll learn: Why shame, avoidance, and emotional spending are so common (and fixable)How to use a tool like the Morning Star Budget + Tracker to build clarity and confidenceReal tips to sta...
Send us a text In this inspiring episode of How To Keep Your Day Job, we sit down with Sean Rayland-Boubar, or Nii Bow Wii Sabe (Standing Sasquath Man), founder of Red Rebel Armour—an Indigenous streetwear brand rooted in Anishinaabe culture and driven by a vision for social justice, economic empowerment, and cultural resurgence. Red Rebel Armour isn’t just fashion—it’s a movement stitched with purpose. As an Indigenous-led social enterprise, the brand provides paid job training in a cultural...
Send us a text Podcast Episode: QuickBooks Online Setup for Canadian Non-Profits Join Lisa and Staci as they dive deep into setting up QuickBooks Online specifically for Canadian not-for-profit organizations. In this episode, they break down every critical step—from selecting the right QBO version and assessing your organizational requirements to configuring tax settings (GST/PST), mapping your legacy data, and establishing robust financial processes. Highlights include: • A clear glossary of...
Send us a text Is There Conflict Because of a Conflict of Interest?In this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job with the Morning Star Consultants, we dive into the world of conflict of interest (COI) on non-profit boards. What exactly is a conflict of interest? How do you distinguish between real and perceived conflicts? And most importantly, how do you manage them without creating actual conflict on your board?Join us as we unpack practical strategies for identifying potential COI, craft...
Send us a textIn this heartfelt episode, we take a reflective journey through 2024—exploring the highs, the lows, and the powerful lessons that shaped us both personally and professionally. As we recount our top 10 moments, we share stories of triumph, resilience, and a fair share of challenges that tested our resolve.While we did not mention him in the podcast, we want to take a moment here to honour the life and legacy of Chief Justice Murray Sinclair, whose passing this year left a profoun...
Send us a text In this special episode of How to Keep Your Day Job with Morning Star Consultants, Geraldine, Lisa, and Staci invite you to join them from a cozy cabin in Gimli, surrounded by a fresh dusting of snow and the warmth of a crackling fire. On this Morning Star retreat, the trio reflects on their work with non-profits, sharing insights from their brainstorming sessions on refining services and building impactful packages.Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how Morning Star ...
Send us a textIn this special live episode of How to Keep Your Day Job, host Lisa Goss is joined by Joelle Foster, President & CEO of North Forge, and Dana Driedger, Director of Strategic Initiatives & Marketing. Together, they explore the "leadership lens" framework—a dynamic approach to building a thriving leadership network. Drawing on their personal experiences, Lisa, Joelle and Dana will discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with the right mentors, motivators, and challe...
Send us a textJoin Lisa Goss from Morning Star Consultants as she takes you behind the scenes of audit preparation in this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job. Whether you're managing a non-profit or running a business, getting ready for an audit can feel overwhelming. But don't worry—Lisa's got you covered with practical tips, real-world examples, and a touch of humor. From organizing your financials to preparing answers for your auditor’s toughest questions, this episode is packed with stra...
Send us a textBecoming the CEO of Your Own Life: Mastering Your Happiness and LeadershipIn this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job with the Morning Star Consultants, host Lisa dives deep into what it truly means to become the CEO of your own life. From setting intentional goals to taking actionable steps toward your vision, this episode will guide you through the AIM process: Audit, Intent, Move.Whether you’re balancing a demanding career, personal commitments, or seeking fulfillment in your...
Send us a textThe Non-Profit Project WhisperersJoin Lisa Goss, Executive Director of Morning Star Consulting, and Staci Bailey, our expert in non-profit operations and event planning, as they dive into the world of effective project management for non-profits. In each episode of "The Non-Profit Project Whisperers," Lisa and Staci share insights, strategies, and real-life examples to help non-profits manage their projects with precision and flair. From navigating project management methodologi...
Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Geraldine, the Manager of Business Operations and Administrative Services at Morning Star Consultive Services. Geraldine shares her inspiring journey from the Philippines to Canada, her passion for administration, and her ambitious plans to create her own virtual assistant business.Geraldine, also known as "The Eager Vlogger" on her YouTube channel, discusses her experiences and the skills she has gained over the years. With a background in cust...
Send us a textWelcome to our latest episode, "Taking the Leap: A Brief Talk on When and How to Grow." Join us as we delve into the decisions every entrepreneur and small business owner faces: when and how to expand. Whether you're a solo consultant or leading a budding team, this episode provides quick, insightful tips to help you navigate the complex landscape of business growth.In this discussion, Lisa & Staci cover the pros and cons of renting office space versus working from home, emp...
Send us a textThis month we dive deep into the transformative power of curiosity and kindness in navigating organizational change within the non-profit sector. This episode builds on our previous discussions, including our comprehensive look in "The First 90 Days," which outlines essential areas such as finance, HR, and overall organizational review.In today's solo journey, I explore how these values of curiosity and kindness are not just vital for effective leadership but are crucial in mana...
Send us a textIn this episode of "How to Keep Your Day Job," we delve deep into the shadowy realm of "Smoke and Mirrors: Unraveling Toxicity in the Office." Unraveling the complex web of toxicity that can ensnare the unwary in the workplace, this episode exposes the profoundly impactful and tactics used by some to wield power, control, and harm others in the workplace. Work place toxicity!From gaslighting that makes you question your reality, to Machiavellian maneuvers that pit colleagu...
How To Keep Your Day Job, With The Morning Star Consultants
Send us a text When small teams lose capacity, everything can feel like it’s unraveling — payroll gets delayed, grant deadlines sneak up, and leadership starts juggling too many roles. That’s where fractional services come in. In this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job with Morning Star, Lisa and Staci unpack what “fractional” really means — and why it’s not about doing less, but doing what matters most. From finance and communications to admin, grant writing, and executive support, the Morn...
