As the old adage goes: The only silly question is the one you don’t ask. Why? Because your question is also percolating in someone else’s head, and by voicing it not only are you expressing your concern, but you are encouraging someone else to express theirs. With this in mind, I wanted to share with you …
Q and A: How Do You Have A Genuine Conversation When You Don’t Feel Safe? Read More »
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 …
One of the hidden benefits of being a coach is that as we help others grow through their detours and bumps, we start questioning our own thought patterns and behaviours. Of course, during the coaching session, it’s important for me to turn the volume down on my own experience as I focus on my client, …
Is It Time to Get Off The Merry-Go-Round? Find Your Blind Spots First Read More »
A few nights ago, the temperature had dropped dramatically, and I was feeling blue despite sitting in front of a fireplace with a good book in hand. My mind kept looking for a problem to solve. So I decided to take a drastic measure! I started a list of everything I like about my life. My …
With December coming to a close and the Holiday Season upon us, I would like to say Thank You for a wonderful year in your company! Thank you for reading the blogs, following me online, and giving invaluable feedback. Know that your questions and comments on the blogs are a source of rich insight for …
There are a few names coaches give to this human phenomenon: the gremlins, the internal saboteurs, negative chatter. I affectionately call it the backseat driver. Have you experienced the frustration of a backseat driver? They may be well meaning, but…. “I think you should turn left here. Why didn’t you turn left?” “You’re driving too …
Note to your backseat driver: “I’ll handle the driving, thank you!” Read More »
Turning an ending into a new beginning may just need a first decision, followed by a first step. There may come a time (and there usually is), when you realize that the pain of maintaining your professional status quo is greater than the potential pain of changing paths. Let’s call reaching the end of the …
Have you reached the end of the road, or is it the beginning of a new one? Read More »
I often hear individuals in the workplace say: “It’s just the way he is”, or “That’s just the way she talks …it’s really no big deal.” Better to ignore the raised voice, the dismissive tone, the undercurrent of blame, the swearing, the silent treatment, right? “I mean what else can I do?” The bad behaviours …
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 …
[one_fourth_last]So I texted my sister the other day, asking her for feedback on an old family recipe I was dabbling with. I sent her a sample and wanted to know what she thought. She liked it very much. She also added that I could add more hot pepper to one of the samples, to clearly …
When are texts substitutes for a human-to-human conversation? Read More »