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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 personal time, projects are taking forever, progress is coming too slowly, and you’re feeling stuck.  Or you might be doing “fine” […]

It’s been an unusual couple of weeks for me with a huge work deadline, family vacation for Spring break, and being more mindful to take care of my stress! I have been sticking to my boundaries for the most part, with the exception of a big push hard deadline to get my book back to the editor. […]

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. When unexpected things happen in your week or you have too much on your plate, […]

Today, I want to talk to you about learning to trust yourself. Earlier 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 companies on balance, focus and resilience as leaders. At […]

Family has been one of my core values, which has evolved over time to mean that I am fully present with the people I care about the most. It’s the one thing – the most important thing – that if I am giving the right attention, time and my best self to my husband and kids, everything […]

Happy New Year! One thing I have learned over the years 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 conflicting advice out there about resolutions and goal-setting or what to focus on, it’s easy to […]

Are the holidays leaving you more stressed than joyful?  Let’s talk about those things you may be doing with the intent of creating a wonderful Christmas experience . . . but it’s leaving you feeling more overwhelmed and resenting it. Take Elf on the Shelf – a popular Christmas tradition where parents place a small […]

This time of year, life can feel overstuffed! You might be stressing about what gifts to buy your nieces and nephews, big projects at work or sending out the annual Christmas card. When you go to sleep at night and wake up in the morning, your mind is scrolling through all you need to do […]

Are you “in between” right now? Maybe it’s a change in your career or joining a new team. Maybe it’s letting go of a relationship that is no longer meant for you. Perhaps it’s working on being calmer and more present with your kids in the everyday moments. Or maybe you’re like me and stepping […]

This past weekend, I attended the Lead Conference Canada 2023 in Saskatoon hosted by Corliss Rassyle. And it did not disappoint! The speakers were top-notch, from Arlene Dickinson, Allan Kehler, Afua Agyeiwaa-Boateng, Jack Canfield, Kristina Kuzmic, and more. A personal development event like this is rare in Canada, let alone in a city so close […]