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What stood out to me the most from a recent study by Deloitte on workplace well-being (Report: https://community.thriveglobal.com/lessons-from-a-groundbreaking-new-report-on-well-being) is this . . . “One of the statistics showed that while 80 percent of executives say well-being is a top priority, nearly 90 percent of workers think their work life is getting worse.” THIS is something to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Have you had that moment when you’re determined to finally put a boundary in place with your time? You decide you are going to end work by 5 pm. Or put some buffer time in between meetings. Or add a time block to focus on getting your own work done during the work day. And […]

Do you dream about . . . · breathing space in your calendar and not being in back-to-back meetings?· time to focus on your own work during the day?· feeling on top of things at work and at home (and not feeling guilty about saying no)? I get it! These are the very things I […]