2. The Situation
• The figure skating club that I coach at decided
to host a Battle of the Blades Fundraiser.
• Approximately a month before the
event, planning was far behind and barely any
tickets were sold.
• I was asked to compete in the event, which I
said I would.
3. The Action Taken
• I decided that if I was going to volunteer
my time to practice for the
performance, that I would not allow the
fundraiser to fail.
• I began to take over planning – creating a
food sign-up sheet (for the buffet) and
encouraging parents, board members and
coaches to volunteer to bring a food item.
• I made a Halloween themed cake (which I
do as a hobby) to donate as a raffle prize.
• I helped to set up for the event (buffet
tables, organizing games and raffles, etc.).
• I personally sold half of the total tickets
that were sold for the event by selling to
friends and family, selling to strangers in
the lobby of the arena, and selling in local
establishments such as the seniors center.
• I was constantly encouraging other
members of the club to assist with the
fundraiser.
4. The Results
• Earnings were much greater than expected.
• Many people recognized that without my
leadership and determination, the fundraiser
may not have happened.
• I (along with my partner) won 2nd place in the
Battle of the Blades.
6. The Situation
• In December 2010, I was faced with many different
responsibilities that were fighting for my time.
• I was studying for final exams and completing final
assignments at York University, while doing the same
online with Queen’s University.
• I was working a part-time job at a construction firm
and coaching figure skating during the nights and
weekends.
• In addition to this, I was assisting with the completion
of home renovations in time for Christmas.
7. The Action Taken
• I broke down my tasks into manageable pieces.
• I coached during the scheduled hours.
• I worked at the construction firm during the
working hours when I wasn’t in school.
• During my spare time, I persevered through my
homework and studying until it was complete.
• I used my breaks from school work to help with
the renovations.
8. The Results
• My job at the construction firm did not suffer
(while I was there, I concentrated and worked
hard).
• My job as a figure skating coach did not suffer (I
focused on my skaters when I was at the arena).
• I completed my final assignments and exams and
was awarded decent grades.
• The renovations were complete in time for our
Christmas Eve party.
10. The Situation
• The two co-owners of a company that I was
working for had instructed me to disregard the
instructions of the other, and prioritize the task
they considered to be more important.
• While one owner was telling me to pick up a
cheque from another company, the other owner
was telling me to never abandon my position at
that time of day.
• After I picked up the cheque, I was reprimanded
by the owner whose instructions I had disobeyed.
11. The Action Taken
• I asked both owners if I could meet with them
simultaneously in hopes of bringing
awareness to the contradictory instructions I
was being given.
• I simply explained the conflict that I was facing
as a result of their opposite opinions.
• I stated that I did not know how to handle the
situation because it was impossible to obey
both of them.
12. The Results
• The owners realised what they had been
doing and discussed the matter privately.
• I was later informed that I was permitted to
leave my position if I was told to go pick up a
cheque.
