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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 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 […]

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 […]

Let’s face it, you’re spread thin. Don’t get me wrong – you’re a powerhouse. You’re so freaking capable, you get things done and get them done really, REALLY well. But you’re also likely feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and tired of being pulled in so many directions between work and home. A lack of boundaries is keeping […]

You ever have one of those weeks where so many things seem to be going wrong? You are like, WTF is happening? You end up feeling more stressed out, more frustrated, and even further behind! Well, for me, the past four weeks have seemed like one thing after another. A death in the family, a […]

As I sit here today, with the kids at school for the first time in six months and me ready to 100% focus on work in what feels like forever, I am reflecting on just how crazy these past few months have been. The guilt of using video games as a surrogate parent so I […]

It has been quite a summer for me – one with a mix of joy, grief, lake fun, and a little of everything in between. But before I share more on that, let’s start with an important question . . . How are YOU really doing? Are you feeling overwhelmed with everything to do as […]