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Why Re-ignite is better than Resolution
Ah, the pressure of creating a New Year’s resolution. If I hear one more person ask me “What’s your resolution for next year?” I’ll scream. And I bet you would too. That’s because a resolution actually means a firm decision to do or not do something or, the act of...
Transformational Leadership and Lumina
How often in your career have you been part of a team that isn’t clear on its vision? How often have you been part of a team that embodied all the strengths needed to be high performing? In his seminal book, Leadership, published back in 1978, James MacGregor Burns...
My best kept secret!
How many of us are committed to regular reflection and seeking feedback on how we show up in our professional lives? My guess is not many. Asking others to provide comments – albeit constructive – can be scary. As for self-reflection, for some of us this is just plain...
Can questions build trust?
In a recent article by Maynard Webb #ProductivityHacks, Chairman of Yahoo, he talks about how he builds trust with his team to leverage more time to spend on things he cares about. One of the actions he suggests builds trust stood out for me: ask questions. In...
Your Career – Your Responsibility?
Recently I was having coffee with a young man (well, young to me) who I met a few years ago on a project. He sought me out to chat about my career and navigating the corporate ladder. Flattered though I was, I quickly turned the tables on him and, like any good coach,...
Why I love mistakes (and you should too)
Like me, I think most of us grew up being told to “do your best”. We were never told to “make a mistake”. Good reason for that – as humans we strive to succeed and those around us want us to be the best we can be. But what if were given permission to make mistakes?...
Taking the Woo-Woo out of the Signs
Over the past 3 years I have had 3 separate falls resulting in broken bones. Yes I realize I don’t have a great sense of balance (as hard as I work on it). But I also know that these accidents have stopped me dead in my tracks. Fifteen years ago I had my first major...
How to Survive the Gray Zone
I have noticed a lot of people have a really difficult time living in the gray zone. What I mean is, when they don’t have a clear path, clear goals and can anticipate what is next, they crumble under the pressure of the unknown. In organizations this has been...
The Most Important Part of Change You Don’t Know
In my coaching practice, I work with clients who are most often looking to change. It may be a job, a career path, or a different way of approaching something. Whatever the reason, we work toward establishing a viable plan. Once in place, I always ask the most...
Are You Ready for the Long Game?
I was invited to a special event recently where I was introduced to Scott Mcgillivray, host of Income Properties TV show. This CIBC sponsored event showcased Scott speaking on where financial expertise meets real estate and renovation ingenuity. Not normally my thing....
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