As we approach the end of 2019, I want to extend a warm thank you. It is such a gift to be welcomed into your inbox to talk about this work we are all doing, of becoming whole and empowered people at work and in life. I am honoured to count you among my blessings. …
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“None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm.” — Henry David Thoreau Aging can be a pain, not only because of the actual physical pains and changes we experience, but also because of the emotional impact that aging can have on us. And by “us,” of course, I mean “me.” I’m feeling the emotional …
Two words that will ruin your life Yes, ruin! I’m only being a tiny bit hyperbolic here. There are two innocuous-seeming words I avoid when I’m trying to manifest something. They’re “when” and “if.” They’re not inherently bad words—we use them all the time. But they can also be used to dodge the work of …
Perseverance What makes someone an effective entrepreneur? I found one piece of the puzzle in an unlikely place recently: a series of airports. The departure, day one My beloved niece was getting married in Philadelphia, and I was flying direct from Ottawa. Unfortunately, the day of the flight there was a huge thunderstorm, in Philadelphia, …
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 …
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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 …