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I asked busy leaders and professionals: “With everything going on in the world right now, when it comes to being your best at work and at home, what is your single biggest challenge or struggle?” Here’s some of the common themes I heard . . . “How do I separate work time from home time […]

You might have the best intentions with your day to get something accomplished, be upbeat and calm, or support your team, but other people can derail your efforts, leaving you frustrated, impatient and behind. When someone is not delivering on their end and you are left to pick up the pieces so you can meet […]

Ever find yourself having a day where you are so “off” – nothing seems to go right, you’re annoyed with everyone, you’re feeling down and no matter what you do, you just can’t seem to pull yourself out of it? This was me the past few days. Which is unusual to happen for that long (a few years […]

This past weekend we were at a big family golf tournament. For the first time, all the kids – from 6 to 14 years old – played too, even in the pouring rain! Carter who is 11, has gone out a few times before and is really starting to love golf. Emmett, on the other […]

Feeling insecure? Guess what . . . so are most other people. Especially when it comes to a fear of failure. When you have a mile-long to-do list and you’re worried you will drop a ball and not get everything done. When you’re going into a big, important meeting and you’re so nervous it won’t […]

What important is left unsaid when you’re worrying what others think? When you don’t speak up in a meeting because someone might think it’s a stupid idea. When you don’t say ‘no’ to something, even though you know it’s not a good use of your time. When you don’t set boundaries with your boss and […]

Late May, I spoke at a Young Leaders retreat at Elkridge resort in Northern Saskatchewan. The location was quiet, peaceful and beautiful nestled in the forest. The event was SO awesome! Because it put the entire focus on leaders taking care of themselves so that they can better the organization. I had the privilege of […]

Every coaching session or workshop or even a speaking event, I’ll ask the people in the room: “What’s a win?” No matter how big or how small. And, I’ll ask myself this question every single day, ESPECIALLY on the days when things seem hard . . . When I’m feeling the pressure of everything to […]

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 […]

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 […]