In the corporate world, a popular practice or theory is that of ‘workplace alignment’, which relates to how companies can improve their work environment (and in turn, their bottom line) when the values, roles and/or goals of employees are aligned.…
This month’s blog series is all about trust – opening up to others, connecting, being transparent and having integrity. We need to trust others and be trusted – our relationships depend on it for them to be meaningful. In mountaineering,…
The world of work is forever changing, that we know. It seems that every day we learn of new innovations and technological advancements. These can often be exciting or advantageous for us, while others are intimidating or may even threaten…
Do you give your career a lot of thought? Are you committed, eager and engaged, or did you ‘check out’ years ago? Maybe you’re somewhere in-between; you like some of what you do, but you know there’s more out there…
What do you like about your job? Is it the work itself, the pay, the convenient hours, your fun coworkers, or maybe you enjoy the fact that it’s not terribly stressful and you don’t take your work home at night?…
Having a rewarding, fulfilling career is something we all aspire to, yet what that means on a personal level is different for everyone. Whether our goal is financial success, stability, challenge, creativity, or something else altogether, the end result is…
Whenever we go away on a trip, we prepare. We arrange for time off work, book a flight or, if it’s a road trip, we might get the car tuned up. We do laundry, we pack, we dig out our…
Do you often find yourself saying, “Where DID the day go” and then feeling not only unproductive, but ineffective too? Too often we’ll plug away at our ‘to do’ lists, getting lots done here and there, but at the end…
How often have you heard yourself saying “I’d love to … but I have this thing I’m supposed to do”? It seems so hard to say no to others’ requests, even when we’re so busy ourselves. Turning someone down doesn’t…
When we think about our goals, whether at work, at home, or our personal ambitions, there’s often a big difference between activity and achievement. We may have the best intentions and a strong sense of commitment, but if we don’t…
Got an overloaded, stressed-out, maxed out monkey mind? Sounds like a mind detox may be in order! Let’s learn how to banish negative energy, kick guilt, anger, and drama to the curb, and start fresh with a more calm, focused…
Unlike the fairly straightforward process of purging our bodies and homes of unwanted toxins, relationships are an entirely different level of complexity. When relationships are toxic, life can get very difficult, and it’s rarely easy to manoeuvre out of a…
