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…
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…
In recent weeks amid the Covid-19 pandemic, as jobs, schools, restaurants, hospitals and life as we know it is changing in ways we never imagined, that feeling of loneliness and confusion can be overwhelming. Adding in other household stressors and…
I talk a lot about setting goals and reaching new heights; it’s not just my job, it’s something I’m passionate about and excited to share and experience with others. One of things I hear often from people is that they…
Imagine your surgeon telling you she did an “OK job” on the operation, or a contractor saying that the furnace installation is “good enough”. We’d all be pretty shocked and upset at the lack of effort for something so important.…
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could always end a difficult relationship with a hearty handshake and a sincere ‘best of luck to you’? The reality is that while that can and does happen on occasion, the end of our…
Life’s many challenges can sometimes take us off course, leaving us to make a long journey back, or…perhaps to find a new path altogether! Bouncing back from adversity can be difficult, even when we have resources and supports in place.…
In this month’s blog series, let’s talk about letting go. Not in the Marie Kondo, tidy-your-house kind of way that’s currently trending, but in terms of lightening our emotional load so we can live fuller, happier lives. I’ll share insights…
