The power of appreciation
Last fall, for two and a half months, my husband was working far away from home. He took on a job as expedition guide on an adventure cruise ship which was navigating from the Great Lakes of North America, down the Pacific to the southern tip of Argentina. From there he was on several expeditions […]
Acting from place of peace
Recently I was coaching a client who just accepted a new high level leadership position. She noted that after she resigned from her current role, her interactions with her current boss during couple remaining weeks in her existing position, became much easier, she was able to communicate what she wanted to change in the organization […]
Saying NO for a BIGGER YES
Where in your life have you said NO to opportunities that would have brought you comfort or status, but that were not in line with your purpose ? And … what was your BIGGER YES that came out of this NO? My first NO for a BIGGER YES was when I worked as young project manager in […]
What is giving you energy and what is draining you?
There is so much buzz around Authentic Leadership but what does it really mean and why does it matter? Authenticity is the healthy alignment between internal values and beliefs and external behaviours. We lose our alignment when we compromise our values and personality. When we say and do one thing, but we think and feel another. The […]
Less is More
Less is More February is the shortest month of the year. And so, I am committing to Less is More and giving more Nos this year! For anyone who knows me, this is an almost impossible task. As an eternal optimist, I see everything as an opportunity. And following Richard Branson’s advice, I say Yes […]
Slowing down to speed up
When was the last time you had nothing on your mind? I never used to. I always had something on my mind. Until recently, on a coaching retreat, when I intentionally created space both physically and mentally. I totally emptied my cup. When you are a high performer, it can feel uncomfortable to have nothing on your […]