This is the second in an ongoing series of Pandemic Predictions – posts exploring what might change over the course of this pandemic—not in terms of the virus, but in terms of our personal, professional, and cultural responses. I think we may see a return to more simple values and simple lives. This can be …
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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 …
This week I spent a few days in a hotel while on business in another province, as the COVID-19 pandemic was hitting Canada. I’m reflecting on the human behaviours I noticed as I stayed in a deserted hotel and travelled on a mostly empty plane, anxious to get home. The Pink Bangs At the hotel, …
Disruption: Something that interrupts your flow, your habits, your autopilot. Sounds uncomfortable, right? I’m learning that it’s not just uncomfortable—it’s also vital to our growth and resilience. (Why isn’t this stuff ever easy?) But there’s even more to the story. Seeds in a wildfire The fact is that big changes force growth. Just as the …
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 »
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 …
This week, I welcomed Andrea Greenhous on my podcast. Andrea is the founder and president of Vision2Voice Communications, Ottawa’s only internal communications agency. Her passion for employee communications began over 20 years ago when she saw first-hand how communications could make a real difference in an organization’s success. On this podcast Andrea speaks to us about …
Create, Inspire, Empower – Podcast Series Episode 7: Andrea Read More »
As you may know, I have experienced the loss of my parents in the past few months. I’m processing my grief in different ways, and this post is one of them. I’ve learned so much on this side of grief, understanding what is helpful and what just isn’t. I’m realizing the mistakes I’ve made over …
Is Someone You Know Grieving? Dos and Don’ts to Make It Easier on Everyone Read More »
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 …
As you may know from my most recent post, my family and I have been grieving our mother and preparing for the death of my father, who’s in palliative care [as of this writing; he has since passed away]. I’ve been paying a lot of attention to how my days are going, and figuring out …