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As the year comes to an end, you might find yourself busier than ever, scrambling to get done project tasks at work, attending all the Christmas parties, and getting everything ready for the holidays at home. It can either be a very stressful time . . . or a time for reflection and new beginning, […]

What do you do when you are so far in and feel like the crushing workload is impossible to get out of because of everything you already committed to do? How can you get back on track while keeping your reputation solid, sanity in check and still deliver results? Now, I’m usually pretty good at […]

I saw the movie “A Star Is Born” this weekend. I was captivated during the first half of the movie . . . it was incredible. And then the movie started going in a direction I did not expect . . . and I was distracted in my thoughts of how it should have or […]

If you follow me, you know I’m a huge believer in taking time to disconnect, whether you are on vacation or the weekends with your family or giving yourself some downtime in the evening. Taking time to truly be away from the daily stressors at work, and not constantly being on your phone/checking in, can […]

It’s THAT time of year again! The end-of-summer blues and back-to-school excitement. Your Facebook feed will be filled with all the pics of kids with their backpacks heading off for the first day. I totally get the end of summer blues each year. We LOVE summers at the lake, and I always find it challenging […]

Do you take time to notice your thoughts and whether they are helping you or hindering you in the moment? We all have them – fears, worries, doubts, frustrations . . . The difference in people who thrive in the face of challenges and setbacks (rather than withdrawing or freezing) is their ability to notice […]

A topic I speak on with companies is “Your Best Work” and how to create motivation within. When you shift your lens – your mindset and beliefs – you can create motivation from within to give your best self and work every day, and you can also help others around you do this too. There […]

I had a phone call recently with my marketing coach (yes, coaches have coaches too, to help us get out of our own way and move to a new level!) One area I want to develop is refining my messages to share what I have to say in a way that resonates most with you. […]

Do you feel overwhelmed with everything you have to do and it’s affecting your mood? Are you short on patience with people at work or at home? Do you have others around you who are frustrated with what’s going on? There’s a simple tweak you can make in your approach that will instantly get you […]

I can’t seem to shake this heavy feeling since the tragic Humboldt Broncos accident here in Saskatchewan. It’s so very sad. I’ve been thinking about what the kids, families, friends and community are going through, and I can’t even imagine their pain and grief. I’m also amazed by the outpouring of support across the world and […]