In the throws of passion for an idea, you may find yourself in a monologue: Just one more point to convince him that approach X is by far the best! You’re now on a roll…and your listener is shutting down fast. If you’re the silent type, there’s no need to read on. A person of …
Leadership
I don’t know if you’ve experienced the same phenomenon in your life, but I know that in mine, I can only see clearly when looking back. It’s only once out of Denial that I can actually see I was in Denial, and only once out of Resistance I can see I was resisting a particular change …
2017 is an opportunity to start fresh with a strong intention, one that clearly announces your desired direction for this new year. Mine is to make workplaces and relationships healthier, safer and happier by opening the doors for genuine conversations – one person, one team, one assembly at a time. What is new on …
Happy New Year! To Your Health and Happiness in 2017 Read More »
We worked in tandem: my client was the communicator in the corridors, the tireless weaver of goodwill holding the organization together. I was their group facilitator and coach who opened the space for genuine conversations, and ensured it stayed open whenever the teams met. The organization itself was at a crossroads. Due to changes in …
How to Build Trust After the Upheaval: One Conversation at a Time Read More »
I have a question for the leaders among you: What workplace behaviours demonstrate your respect for your colleagues and employees in the workplace? I’ve had many opportunities over the years to facilitate conversations between leaders and their teams on respect. The sessions start off with the reasons for respect in the workplace, and on the …
R.E.S.P.E.C.T In The Workplace: What Does It Look Like, Sound Like, Feel Like To You? Read More »
When enough is enough: 3 ways to look at conflict with new eyes The third time that participant shot down an idea, my client’s blood started to boil. She was chairing a committee meeting, trying to facilitate it while getting feedback on a key presentation developed for senior management. She had listened patiently… until …
Rooms across the country were energized with creative debates on ways forward. Women and men from different backgrounds and experiences were actively contributing to discussions on how to put a stop to gender-based violence. Over the summer, I had the honour of moderating several sessions in support of my federal client’s search for an inclusive, cross-country …
Picture this: There are 30 people in the room. Leaders have put aside 90 minutes to engage in a conversation about working together more effectively, post business transformation. The focus is on getting things done in collaboration with: Other members of the team A second team The larger organization And, people are already busy, busy, …