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.
How To Keep Your Day Job, With The Morning Star Consultants
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 and Ahmed Elsayed of Right Solutions Financial, Tax & Accounting, this podcast breaks down what most people are never taught - how business structure, tax planning, and financial systems directly impact stress, cash flow, and long-term security.
Each episode tackles real issues like:
- Self-employed vs incorporated — and when it actually matters
- The “CPP shock” no one budgets for
- What CRA allows, what it disallows, and what it audits first
- Deductions vs capital assets (and why that distinction matters)
- Why messy systems create tax risk — and how to fix them
- How structure, systems, and compliance create financial safety
This is not hype, shortcuts, or “write-offs gone wild.” It’s honest conversations grounded in real practice, Canadian tax rules, and governance-level thinking.
Educational, not advice. Practical, not scary. Built for people who want their business to support their life — not run it.
Ahmed Elsayed is the founder of Right Solutions Inc., an accounting and tax services firm supporting small and medium-sized businesses, non-profits, and charities. He specializes in bookkeeping, payroll administration, and compliance-focused financial operations. Ahmed collaborates with Morning Star Consultive Services as a contract consultant, supporting strong financial systems and statutory compliance. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics & Management, a Certificate with Honours in Applied Accounting, the Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation, and is completing the CPA pathway.Right Solutions Inc.
Contact Information:
Right Solutions Inc. - Accounting and Tax Solutions
📧 Email: ahmed@right-solutions.ca
📞 Phone : 416-520-0544
This podcast is for general education and planning purposes only. It does not constitute legal, accounting, or tax advice. Individual circumstances vary, and listeners should consult their own professional advisors regarding their specific situation.
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