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I work with leaders and teams who really want to level up their impact using my FLOW Framework. If you would like to chat about working together feel free to book some time for a virtual coffee date. Culture isn’t built in retreats or revealed in strategy documents. It shows up on an ordinary Tuesday afternoon, in how a leader responds to tension, uncertainty, or a mistake. It lives in the small, repeated moments that quietly teach people what is safe, what is valued, and wha

It was the most perfect dinner party. We invited a mix of new friends. Ten of us getting to know each other as we dove into a proper McIntosh Farm’s Sunday prime rib roast beef. The house was full of warmth and vibrant conversation. In our house, the kids all grew up knowing that if you played piano after dinner, you did not have to clean the kitchen. The most generous performer in our family is Shannon. She frequently picks a new piece on Sunday afternoon to share. That nigh

Let’s get one thing straight: humans were never designed to live like this. Our bodies are wired for survival. Cortisol-the stress hormone everyone loves to hate-isn’t evil. In fact, it’s brilliant. It’s what gives you the edge to run from danger, fight back, or stay alert when the stakes are high. It evolved to help us survive immediate threats, like a saber-toothed tiger lunging out of the bushes. It spikes , does its job, and then subsides so we can return to baseline. But

There’s a quiet strength in people who can stay steady when everything around them feels uncertain. In times of change, those who adapt,...

*This article was first published by Charity Village. In too many boardrooms across the charitable sector, the real conversation happens...

If your team feels stretched, disconnected, or just unsure of where you’re headed together, I’d love to introduce you to something that’s...

If it feels like the world is in constant crisis, you're not alone. In the recent Resource Alliance webinar “Navigating Cultural Trends –...

I never went to university. I went to theatre school. I used my acting skills to pretend I knew how to be a secretary in a bank for a few...

Leadership coaching isn’t just about personal development—it’s a performance accelerator that directly impacts an organization’s bottom...

I fell in love for the first time in grade four. David was in grade five.   My house was on 4th avenue at the top of the hill on the edge...

This article will help you clarify the difference between consulting and coaching and help you decide which you need when. Who do you...

Lately my granddaughter is loving a book called Giraffes Can’t Dance . Have you read it? It’s about a jungle dance party. All the animals...

At a recent conference I was presenting my session on workplace wellbeing and someone asked me to explain what trauma informed leadership...

It happens to a lot of people. Sunday is ruined because of dread, angst and anxiety about going back to work on Monday. If you are...

The introduction of this series emphasized slowing down and rethinking how we approach work. Now, let’s delve into the “4C Framework for...

“If we beat the system at its own game, we’ve lost. It is no longer time to rush through the contested world blinded by fury and anger –...

You may not have heard of the term “Negativity Bias” but chances are you have experienced it. I did as recently as two days ago....

There was a time when people went to work armoured up like Iron Man. It was considered “professional”. Anything else "unprofessional"....

Have you ever witnessed a baby learning to walk? An extraordinary amount of effort goes into finding balance, shifting weight, and...

I used to be a good neighbour—one that drops food off to those who are elderly or infirm, sharing an egg or cup of sugar with someone who...