Walking through an abandoned hotel in Costa Rica, perched on a cliff overlooking the ocean, it’s easy to feel a mix of awe and melancholy. The structure was ambitious — walls rising toward the sky, rooms with grand views, but…
There’s a moment before every big decision, whether in business, leadership, or life, when you’re standing on the edge, weighing the risks, feeling the cool rush of uncertainty. You can’t know exactly what the water will feel like until you’re…
I had a chance to go mountain biking with a client I’d met a number of years ago. When I was back in Vancouver speaking at another conference, he took me to the trails on the North Shore ofVancouver, which…
In today’s digital world, our lives are intertwined with screens and technology more than ever before. The consequence? An increase in social isolation. My wife and I have three young kids and we can relate to the challenge of limiting…
In an era dominated by digital screens, it’s no surprise that many of us find ourselves tethered to our devices, juggling emails, social media, and endless streams of information. From sun-up to sun-down many of us are surrounded by screens.…
Embarking on the uphill journey of personal leadership draws intriguing parallels with the challenges faced by mountaineers scaling towering peaks. I’ve found a lot of synergies between my Everest and Denali ascents and the realities of life. Beyond the breathtaking…
Business travel can be a great opportunity to expand professional horizons, visit interesting places, and forge new connections. As a professional speaker I have had a chance to visit some incredible places and meet so many interesting people. However, the…
The Relative Importance of Our Jobs If the pandemic has taught us anything over the past 18 months, it is that the relative importance of our jobs is not what we thought they were, or what we were led to…
Work-life balance. It’s that thing we all strive for, are all told we need to be better at maintaining. Work hard, but not too hard. Make sure you have time to spend with your family, it’s good for your mental…
Do you ever sit down on your couch at the end of the day and wonder where did the time go? You had so many things on your to-do list that you wanted to get to but just couldn’t because…
