Coach Rye

10/23/2026

Talking about things under my control... here's what I did to my résumé first after the layoff.

I'd stopped updating it while getting ready for a big transition at work. It didn't even include my latest role, so I had some catching up to do before I could tailor anything.

I didn't know I wouldn't be part of that transition 🤣 Story for another time.

Here's where I started:

1. Found my latest version. I dug through my old résumés for a starting point.
2. Updated my experience. I added my most recent role as a QA manager in Moncton and thought about how those skills could carry over to other IT roles. With over two decades of experience, I also had to decide how far back to go. Some older roles came out so it didn't read like my whole career history.
3. Checked résumé formats for tech people. Summary or no summary? Where do skills go? What about education? I looked at examples from my industry.

Now I had something current. Next came figuring out how to personalize it for different applications.

10/20/2026

A few months before I got laid off, a dear friend and colleague lost her job too.

When we talked, she didn’t speak negatively about the people involved. What stayed with me was her calm demeanour. She’s a strong believer in “The Four Agreements,” a book we’d talked about before, and I could see her living it.

When my turn came last December, I found myself remembering how she’d handled it.

“Don’t take anything personally” was exactly what I needed to separate the company’s decision from what I believed about myself.

I know that won’t fit everyone. If it really was personal for you, my first post in this series is a better place to start: https://facebook.com/coachrye34/posts/pfbid0wETCrq2f4pmTNdvqiQpkxJxdtMLkVKfaQJ5SebR3zHrFraXvVCGGVsVqn7bESGkvl

Looking back, I think seeing her live that idea helped me when I needed it.

10/15/2026

When I got laid off last December, it felt overwhelming and out of control. The question that helped me most was: What’s still within my control?

I couldn’t undo the decision. But I could look into employment insurance, reach out to people, and figure out my next steps. I didn’t have everything figured out, but I had somewhere to start.

A lot has happened since then. I spent months looking for work, started a new role with Service New Brunswick at the end of May, joined the BGC Riverview Board, and started probation as a volunteer firefighter. Life has been hectic, but wifey and I finally have a good routine.

Lately, friends going through the same thing have been reaching out, so I thought it was a good time to share this. If that’s you, you don’t have to figure everything out today. Give yourself some room. Start with what you can.

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving, Canada! It’s been a hectic year, but I’m super thankful for the wifey, my family, my friends, and this wonderful community. Hope your day is full of good food and good people. 🦃

05/03/2026

A seminar hit me with a blunt one a few weeks ago: "They don't care about you." Meaning customers. They care about their problem and whether you can help.

Turns out the same lesson shows up in workplaces going through change too. It's easy to focus on your own seat at the table when things feel uncertain. Harder, and more useful, to focus on what you bring to it.

This month's newsletter is about that pattern.

A seminar said it bluntly. A coaching session confirmed it. The same lesson showed up twice in one month.

04/29/2026

Someone called me "Mr LinkedIn" last night, with a huge smile on his face.

I'm not shying away from it. I'm embracing it.

It means what I'm doing is working: connecting people here in Moncton and highlighting opportunities they might miss otherwise.

The real validation? Hearing that my tips helped someone join the Econ Dev Southeast NB / Dev écon Sud-Est NB Connector program and Government of New Brunswick's WorkingNB. Knowing my reposts are actually useful to people.
That's the whole point.

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04/05/2026

Three months ago I was laid off. Last week I was leading a workshop at a local community event, not for work, just because someone asked if I could help.

The gap between those two moments has been teaching me a lot about what I'm actually here to contribute.

This month's newsletter is about what shows up when nothing's required of you. It might be worth a read.

Link in the comments. 🎯

03/24/2026

What if your team could do more of what they do best every day?

As a people manager, this is exactly the kind of environment I worked to build. One where people feel valued, supported, and set up to succeed.

I love that Gallup has the data to show how powerful strengths-based development really is.

If this is the kind of team culture you want to build, let’s chat. 📲

03/17/2026

What a weekend at Hack4Change Moncton!

As a relatively new volunteer at civictechmoncton, being asked to facilitate the pitching workshop last Saturday was not something I took lightly. It was an honour and, honestly, a little humbling.

The energy in that room was something else. Those teams had been building for over 24 hours by then, barely any sleep, and still fully engaged and eager to learn. I hope it was worth the 30 mins that took you out of your coding time ☺️

And to every participant, thank you for your time, your commitment, and for making this first Hack4Change Moncton a success.

A special thank you to Shannon and Civic Tech Moncton for the trust, and for organizing this event where community and technology genuinely came together.

03/08/2026

Officially renewed as a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach!

Been doing this since the early days in the Philippines. I was one of the first certified coaches in the country, and honestly, I still love it. Helping people tap into their superpowers? Watching teams go from good to awesome? Never gets old!

Anyone in Moncton need a strengths coach? Asking for a friend. (That friend is me.) ☺️