Who Gets to Hold the Microphone That Narrates Your Worth? Recently, I was coaching a woman I will call Jordana. Jordana had spent decades building a meaningful and respected leadership career. She had contributed, led, solved complex problems, supported others, and developed a depth of experience that could not be … Read More

Letting Go of Regret: A Coaching Conversation About Moving Forward Recently, one of my coaching clients, whom I’ll call Hannah, shared an experience that many of us can deeply relate to. She had just returned from a trip with her sister. What made this trip special was that it was … Read More

Navigating Narrow Seasons in Life: What a Walk Through an Alley Can Teach Us About Resilience Sometimes the most meaningful leadership lessons appear when we least expect them. During a recent visit to Victoria, British Columbia, I found myself walking through a narrow alleyway. The walls were close together, the … Read More

Team Building vs Team Entertainment: Why Your Happy Hour Isn’t Fixing Culture Recently, an HR leader asked me if I offer team-building activities. When I said yes, they immediately followed up by asking if my sessions involved rock climbing, escape rooms, karaoke, bowling, or organizing a company happy hour. My … Read More

Disconnection in the Workplace: Why We Are Solving the Wrong Leadership Problems For years, organizations have invested billions of dollars trying to solve burnout, improve communication, increase engagement, strengthen resilience, and build healthier corporate cultures. While these are all highly worthwhile operational goals, a critical question remains: What if these … Read More

Joy as a Leadership Advantage: The Strategic Fuel for High-Performing Teams During a recent HR executive cruise, I paused when I saw a ship docked in the harbor with a simple name painted boldly on its side: JOY. Of all the massive vessels in the harbor, that was the one … Read More

Building a Culture of Excellence: Why It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint What if success wasn’t just about achievement, but about how we show up every day? We live in a world obsessed with overnight wins, viral moments, and rapid results. But building a culture of excellence, in yourself, your … Read More

Building a Healthy Workplace Culture: It Is Not a Poster on the Wall Building a healthy workplace culture is often misunderstood. When people talk about organization dynamics, they frequently point to the mission statement framed in the lobby, their email signatures, the values written on the website, or the inspirational … Read More

When Life Breaks Your Heart… Who Do You Become? There are moments in life that do not ask for your permission. They arrive unexpectedly, they interrupt your plans, and they completely alter your landscape. In a recent coaching conversation, a client shared the profound experience of losing her mother. She … Read More