Last month I had the chance to buy my dream house, and I didn’t take it. I’ve been working out why with my own coach (yes, coaches benefit from coaching!), and I’d like to share some of the insights arising from this work. The word that keeps coming to my mind is “scotoma.” It’s the …
Genuine Conversation
Two young women just out of university wanted to become entrepreneurs. Both were very intelligent and had become knowledgeable in their respective fields. In order to support themselves while starting their own businesses, they each took on assignments with my consultancy around the same time. As I mentored these bright young women, I did my …
This week we turned the tables! Clare — a member of my team — asked me the questions I would normally ask my guests. The experience was both humbling and regenerating! How often do we have a chance to reaffirm why we do what we do, and share insights about our journey? I hope you will …
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When we over-promise and under-deliver we end up disappointing ourselves and others — while we scramble at the last minute to complete work and honour our commitments. It takes discipline, organization, and restraint to not over commit. In this mini-podcast, I will share my journey in correcting this habit and suggest how you too can take …
It was a pleasure having Ogonna and Chidera, two inspiring young women, on my podcast! Both coming to Canada from Nigeria and starting to design a life and career of their own. They share their stories about being a black woman in the workplace, the obstacles they faced and continue to face, and how they choose to …
No matter who you are, I’m willing to bet that you, like my clients, friends, and me, could use an accountability partner. If we’re doing something fun, we always think of bringing company. Shopping, going out for food, going to a show. It’s great to share in the joyful parts of life together. But I’d …
Over the holiday season and into this new year, we endured a bitter cold snap here in Ottawa. The temperatures were punishing, especially on windy nights, with lows approaching -30C. But still there were brave souls who ventured out into the worst of it. My house backs on to a local park which is home …
This week I’m thinking about how to work through sadness when our time with someone comes to an end. A very good friend of mine announced the other day that he was leaving North America to pursue a dream. I felt so frustrated at this news, and as I worked through my feelings, I realized …
I had a tantrum the other day. It wasn’t terribly long, but it was a surprisingly intense meltdown. The person at whom I was raging said, afterward, “Oh, so you’re actually human!” Yes, I’m human, but this behaviour isn’t like me at all! I am generally level and calm around others and no, I don’t …
Recently I went to the bank with an envelope of rent money from a tenant. I wasn’t anticipating anything much from the errand other than ticking an item off my to-do list. But when I got to the teller and began to pull bills from the envelope, I realized I had more money than I’d …