How To Keep Your Day Job, With The Morning Star Consultants
How to Keep Your Day Job with the Morning Star Consultants offers no-nonsense coaching, practical advice, and the support you need to elevate your skills, discover your passion, and become the leader you were always meant to be.
Whether you're looking to expand your impact, scale up, or simply find your footing, Morning Star is here to guide you on your journey.
We dive deep into conversations with leaders who are not only experts in their field but are also passionate about their work—whether they're driving change in the not-for-profit sector or leading small to medium businesses. These individuals know what it takes to not just keep their day job but to thrive in it.
We also explore essential topics like business and leadership development, volunteerism, and board governance, offering insights that are both actionable and inspiring.
Whether you're a seasoned executive, an aspiring leader, or someone navigating the challenges of not for profit management, you'll find something valuable here. And if you're just here for the entertainment, we've got that covered too—because at Morning Star, we believe in making work both meaningful and enjoyable.
How to Keep Your Day Job is Hosted by Lisa Goss, Founder and CEO of Morning Star Consultative Services, this monthly podcast brings together a team of seasoned professionals. Lisa’s wealth of experience—from frontline healthcare to executive leadership—drives transformative outcomes for the organizations she serves. Alongside her is Staci, the voice of reason and the go-to list maker, who's always ready to roll up her sleeves and push the team into new arenas. And, of course, Geraldine, the glue that holds it all together.
Through Morning Star Consultative Services, Lisa and her team provide unparalleled expertise in areas such as system transformation, strategic planning, leadership, management and workplace culture. From executive onboarding and recruitment to crisis management and board governance, Morning Star is your partner in building a sustainable and compassionate organizational future.
So, if you're feeling overwhelmed, eager to climb the ladder, or just looking to land your dream job, you're in the right spot. Tune in and discover how you, too, can keep your day job—and love it.
Disclaimer: This podcast is not associated with or endorsed by any company, employer, or agency. The views and opinions expressed are for general information purposes only and should not be considered as individual professional advice. Any reliance on the information provided is at your own risk.
Episodes
57 episodes
Season 5 / Episode #9 - Morning Star Catch-Up: What We’re Building & The Risks We’re Taking
This episode is a little different.We’re stepping away from teaching and into a real conversation about what’s happening behind the scenes at Morning Star right now.We’ve crossed 10,000 downloads this month (thank you — truly), an...
Season 5 / Episode #8 - Year-End Without the “Oh No”: Audit Prep Made Simple
Year-end doesn’t have to feel overwhelming, reactive, or… slightly chaotic.In this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job with the Morning Star Consultants, we walk through what it actually takes to prepare for a year-end audit in ...
Season 5 / Episode #7 - It’s Not What You Call Them. It’s How You Treat Them.
What’s the difference between an independent contractor and an employee?Hint: it’s not what you write in the contract.In this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job with the Morning Star Consultants, Lisa and Staci unpack one ...
Season 5 / Episode #6 - Bad Years Don’t Kill Businesses. Bad Structures Do.
Structure Over Stress is a practical, plain-language podcast for self-employed Canadians who want fewer financial surprises and more control over their business.Hosted by Lisa Goss of Morning Star Consultive Services ...
Season 5 / Episode #5 - Teams Isn’t Broken — Your Structure Might Be
As the year comes to a close, we’re pulling back the curtain on a powerful — and often under-used — tools inside non-profits, charities, and small organizations: Microsoft Teams.In this year-end episode, Lisa and Staci talk candidly abou...
Season 5 / Episode #4 - Hot Flashes & Hustle: Keeping Your Day Job Through Menopause
In this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job, Lisa and Staci dive head-first into the realities of navigating menopause while leading teams, running businesses, and trying to keep life moving forward with some sense of sanity. From hot ...
Season 5 / Episode #3 - Fractional, Not Fractured: How We Help You Move Forward
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...
Season 5 / Episode #2 - On the Hook: Power, Duty & Boards Done Right
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 a...
Season 5 / Episode #1 - When Sh*t Hits the Fan: Chaos, Culture & Everyday Life
How to Keep Your Day Job – Morning Star ConsultantsWork 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 Yo...
Season 4 / Episode #12 - When the Business Is You: Coaching with SHINE & the Two Lanes Framework
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...
Season 4 / Episode #11 - Let the Light In – Solstice Reflections & Choosing Better
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...
Season 4 / Episode #10 - Personal Debt – The Quiet Roommate You Didn’t Invite
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 n...
Season 4 / Episode #9 - Tap, Tap… We Need to Talk (About Your Budget)
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 ...
Season 4 / Episode #8 - Streetwear with a Spirit: Stitching Culture & Change
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...
Season 4 / Episode #7 - Morning Star's QBO Accelerator: Non-Profit Edition
Podcast Episode: QuickBooks Online Setup for Canadian Non-ProfitsJoin 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 ever...
Season 4 / Episode #6 - No Process, No Peace: Untangling Conflicts of Interest
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. Wh...
Season 4 / Episode #5 - The Highlights, Lowlights, and Lessons of 2024
In 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, resil...
Season 4 / Episode #4 - Your Path, Our Plan. Focusing on tailored packages and strategies for clients.
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...
Season 4 / Episode #3 - Leadership Lenses: Unlocking Success with the Right People
In 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 ex...
Season 4 / Episode #2 - Audit-Ready or Not: Here They Come!
Join 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 audi...
Season 4 / Episode #1 - Becoming the CEO of Your Own Life: Mastering Your Happiness and Leadership
Becoming 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 y...
Season 3 / Episode #12 - The Non-Profit Project Whisperers
The 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 ...
Season 3 / Episode #11 - From Morning Star to YouTube Star: Geraldine’s Global Journey
In 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 administrati...
Season 3 / Episode #10 - Taking the Leap: A Brief Talk on When and How to Grow
Welcome 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 leadin...
Season 3 / Episode #9 - "Help Me Understand": Using Curiosity and Kindness to Navigate Change.
This 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...