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Ditch the ‘Shoulds’
We often complicate things by doing what we think we 'should' do instead of what we genuinely want. Or we miss out on doing what we really want because we feel guilty that we aren’t doing what we thin... ...more
Self Improvement
August 27, 2024•2 min read
The Mental Load You Carry
In this short video, I talk about the mental load we carry, especially as women and moms, share my current experience with it, and end on how you can lighten the load! ...more
Balance ,Self Improvement
August 22, 2024•1 min read
Boundaries Make You Effective
You might believe that working harder and putting in all those extra hours is what’s leading to your stellar performance, or perhaps you fear being unable to keep up with it all. ...more
Balance ,Self Improvement
August 16, 2024•2 min read
Your Values Are Your Compass
Struggling with inner conflict and stress? Ever feel lost in the moment when making a choice on how to navigate a situation? Lead with your values to help guide your choices. ...more
Balance ,Self Improvement
August 14, 2024•3 min read
Being Perfect is Overrated
Striving to be your best self, especially in our demanding lives, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed out, thinking we need to do it all and have all the good habits to succeed. Especially as w... ...more
Balance ,Self Improvement
August 09, 2024•2 min read
Being Lazy Doesn't Have to be a Bad Thing
Embracing these lazier moments can rejuvenate us, making us more effective, happier, and balanced in the long run. ...more
Balance ,Self Improvement
August 07, 2024•2 min read
You're Missing Your Life
This whispered in my mind early in my corporate career, when I first desired a better work-life balance. I really, really cared about doing great work and performing at a high level. ...more
Balance ,Self Improvement
August 05, 2024•3 min read
This is the Permission You've Been Waiting For
I gave myself permission to just let go of all the extra things I was going to do for now and wrap it up. To switch gears into summer vacation mode. ...more
Self Improvement
June 27, 2024•3 min read
It's Okay to Disconnect From Work
Do you find it hard to disconnect from work to take a vacation or really enjoy your personal time? ...more
Self Improvement
June 19, 2024•2 min read
Feel Confident in Yourself and Your Choices
Want to know what it takes to have confidence in yourself, even when the fear of failure is high? This is what I want to talk about today! ...more
Self Improvement
June 10, 2024•3 min read
My Book is Now Available!
I am feeling so many emotions today. A former client now friend, Julie, sent me a text this morning with a screenshot of her purchase and all of a sudden the tears started pouring out. ...more
Self Improvement
June 05, 2024•1 min read
When Everything Seems to be Going Wrong
I want to talk to you today about what can help navigate the tougher days and when everything feels like it's going wrong. I'm sure you've had those days! ...more
Self Improvement
May 30, 2024•2 min read
Prioritize What Really Matters
Nothing is more deflating than being really busy—wearing your busy badge—and also feeling as if you aren’t making any progress. You might be giving it your all, yet work is still seeping into your pe... ...more
Self Improvement
May 16, 2024•4 min read
Writing a Book Has Been a Truly Humbling Experience
Writing a book has been a truly humbling experience—and probably the biggest project I've taken on since my corporate days! ...more
Self Improvement
April 26, 2024•4 min read
Do You Need to Cut Yourself Some Slack?
We really enjoyed the trip and it was so good to get away. But when we got back, I found those “exceptions” clouding a bit of my experience. ...more
Self Improvement
April 09, 2024•4 min read
You Matter Too
The idea of making myself the number one priority has never rung true for me, because if I were truly doing so, there are A LOT of things I would NOT do. ...more
Self Improvement
March 22, 2024•3 min read
Focus On The "Yes" Instead Of The "No"
You might believe that you have to say "yes" to all the demands and expectations at work to keep everyone happy and perform at a high level. ...more
Self Improvement
March 18, 2024•3 min read
How To Know When You Have Too Much On Your Plate
Do you find that one minute you can feel on top of everything and then all of a sudden you feel overwhelmed with the high expectations you put on yourself? ...more
Self Improvement
February 29, 2024•4 min read
The Quickest Way to Relieve Some Pressure
How has your week been? My past week has been a mix of work and leisure time with the kids out of school for Winter break, but also an unexpected stomach flu that took us all out for a couple of days... ...more
Self Improvement
February 23, 2024•3 min read
Learning to Trust Yourself
in February, I had the honor of attending and speaking at a personal development event in Saskatoon called Reconnect. The topic I spoke on was different than my usual speaking and workshops in compani... ...more
Self Improvement
February 14, 2024•5 min read
Boundaries Change The Game You Are Playing
As I support many of my clients in creating stronger boundaries to protect their time and energy, I am reminded of just how far I've come myself in this area. ...more
Self Improvement
February 05, 2024•4 min read
Feeling Overwhelmed With Too Much On Your Plate?
A few years ago, when I felt overwhelmed with everything to do, I would double down on my efforts and hard work. I would put in longer hours, push through the overwhelm, and tell myself that when I go... ...more
Self Improvement
January 26, 2024•3 min read
Key Takeaways From a Day with Balanced Leader Clients
In January, I had the pleasure of hosting a day for my Balanced Leader clients, past and present, at Regina's Mackenzie Art Gallery (with remote attendees as well). It's hard to put into words what th... ...more
Self Improvement
January 22, 2024•3 min read
Let Go of the Inner Critic to Get Back Your Confidence and Time
The one that points out everything that’s wrong with you, focuses on every mistake, and says that you’re not good enough. The one that constantly worries about what people think of you. ...more
Self Improvement
January 19, 2024•2 min read
Ditch the ‘Shoulds’
We often complicate things by doing what we think we 'should' do instead of what we genuinely want. Or we miss out on doing what we really want because we feel guilty that we aren’t doing what we thin... ...more
Self Improvement
August 27, 2024•2 min read
The Mental Load You Carry
In this short video, I talk about the mental load we carry, especially as women and moms, share my current experience with it, and end on how you can lighten the load! ...more
Balance ,Self Improvement
August 22, 2024•1 min read
Boundaries Make You Effective
You might believe that working harder and putting in all those extra hours is what’s leading to your stellar performance, or perhaps you fear being unable to keep up with it all. ...more
Balance ,Self Improvement
August 16, 2024•2 min read
Your Values Are Your Compass
Struggling with inner conflict and stress? Ever feel lost in the moment when making a choice on how to navigate a situation? Lead with your values to help guide your choices. ...more
Balance ,Self Improvement
August 14, 2024•3 min read
Being Perfect is Overrated
Striving to be your best self, especially in our demanding lives, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed out, thinking we need to do it all and have all the good habits to succeed. Especially as w... ...more
Balance ,Self Improvement
August 09, 2024•2 min read
Being Lazy Doesn't Have to be a Bad Thing
Embracing these lazier moments can rejuvenate us, making us more effective, happier, and balanced in the long run. ...more
Balance ,Self Improvement
August 07, 2024•2 min read
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