I need to laugh! Will you share with me the pettiest, silliest things that are bothering you right now (with the understanding that if we can laugh and be annoyed by petty things right now, then we’re among the more fortunate at the moment)? Then share any hacks you’re using to keep your spirits up …
Petty Pandemic Peeves and Happy Home-bound Hacks Read More »
Have you found yourself feeling paralyzed at all recently? If you read my last post, you’ll know you are not alone. I’m finding at least once a day, and sometimes more, I’m hit by a wave of panic or fear or worry and my reptilian brain takes over. I go into freeze mode and can’t …
It’s easy to find internet advice on how to stay sane right now—keep a routine, make sure you exercise and meditate, cook healthy meals, go for walks. It’s all excellent advice and I’m taking it, for the most part. But the posts resonating with me the most are the ones giving all of us permission …
The Big Savasana: Why It’s Okay to Do Nothing Right Now Read More »
This is a tale of three meltdowns. I’m sure there are many similar stories emerging around the world right now. Meltdown #1: The overwhelmed five-year-old A man I work with had to postpone a Zoom meeting because his almost-five-year-old daughter had reached the end of her ability to cope with all of the changes in …
Today, during one of my Zoom calls, I came to the realization that genuine connections are what will get us through this pandemic healthy and hopeful. Of course, this doesn’t mean we stop social distancing and quarantining, hand washing and self-care, getting tested if we get sick, and accessing vaccines when these come out, and …
It Takes Courage to Make Genuine Connections, But That’s What Will See Us Through Read More »
I had the pleasure of having on my podcast Jamaal Jackson Rogers, Ottawa’s past English Poet Laureate (2017-2019). In addition to being an award winning poet, Jamaal is also a creative entrepreneur, performance artist, educator and mentor! He speaks to us about his unique journey and the life lessons he learned along the way. Listen …
Create, Inspire, Power – Podcast series Episode 10: Jamaal Read More »
During the Canada Day long weekend, we celebrated this beautiful country with live music, beaches, barbeques, and a cold drink or two. But as we come off the weekend’s celebrations with family and friends, it’s important to reflect on who we are and how far we’ve come as a country, but also how far we …
Recently, I had the pleasure of having my friend and passionate leader, Lisa Anna Palmer on my podcast. Lisa is the owner of Cattelan Palmer Consulting. She is a fellow coach, consultant, author, and speaker. Lisa works tirelessly with executives and human resource professionals to transform their workplace by boosting and encouraging leadership within each …
Create, Inspire, Empower – Podcast Series Episode 9: Lisa Read More »
In the fall of 2018, I had the pleasure of having my friend Caroline Ishii join me on my podcast. Caroline followed her passion for food and culinary creativity and has become an award-winning chef, TV personality, speaker and author. Since this taping, Caroline has continued to travel and accomplished so much more! This podcast is …
Create, Inspire, Empower – Podcast Series Episode 8: Caroline Read More »
For many of us, our business is intrinsically tied to a passion of ours; for example, animal lovers who open a rescue centre, or become veterinarians. But even if we’re lucky enough to have built a career in a field that we are truly passionate about, it never encompasses our complete story. Who we are …
Bringing it all Together: From Medusa to Business Read More »