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Who is responsible for well-being? We all have a role to play. This was the key lesson from a recent study by Deloitte on workplace well-being. The report highlights the need to broaden how we think of well-being at work. That it is a shared responsibility of organizations, leaders and individuals. And that work has […]

“Resilience and balance go together like peanut butter and jelly!” This came out of my mouth (unplanned) as I was facilitating a resilience workshop with a leadership team. I had never made that analogy before, yet it is such a perfect, simple way to think about it. I see resilience as your flexible ability to […]

“I can’t do this anymore”. “Work is awful”. “I’m exhausted”. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. I hear comments like these in coaching sessions with leaders and professionals at ALL levels. I get it. I said the same things back when I was working 60-80 hour weeks. It took me a long time to figure out […]

On a recent family trip to Toronto, we decided to only pack carry-on luggage. It would be quicker to go through the lines at the airport and eliminate time waiting at the baggage claim. Plus, we’d have less to tote around the city as we hopped from trains to hotels. Not to mention that we […]

“I just want to stop thinking about work all the time!” I remember having this thought a few years ago while watching my kids’ swimming lessons, stressing about a big work presentation on Monday and wishing I could JUST BE PRESENT. Only once I started practicing mindfulness a couple of years later did I realize […]

One of the most powerful ways to create change is to look back at the situations in your life – what’s working, what’s not working, the good and the hard moments – and see what the lessons are for you. This is something I do each day for the little lessons and, as I head […]

Happy New Year! One thing I have learned is that it’s important to do what feels right for me — and for you to do what feels right for you. Especially this time of year. With all the conflicting advice out there about resolutions and goal-setting or what to focus on, it’s easy to get […]

Are you doing the basic things that set you up for success? I recently shared how to navigate work and kids with more ease and presence. Ironically, a couple of days this week have felt NOTHING like ease! We are coming off a four-day trip with the kids to Toronto for a Raptors game. It […]

Struggling to juggle the demands of work and kids? Are your kids sick at home more than usual these days? Feel constantly torn between excelling in your work and being there for your family? You’re not alone!  In this video, I keep it real with my own challenges, sharing why it’s so darn stressful to […]

I used to think it was the career, the house and the vacations that made life bigger and better. And they do on a level – more experience, joy and meaning. But what I’ve learned is that getting the small, everyday moments right is what really makes life bigger and better. When your kid comes […]