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 […]

Saying YES before you are ready

Nasa mission to the moon

There are many times in life when saying “Yes” feels audacious.  Throughout the course of my life, I have noticed a fascinating correlation between those who say “Yes” to opportunities when they are not yet ready and growing and expanding in unexpected ways. And as with any audacious things in life, the ability to say yes can […]

What is giving you energy and what is draining you?

Authentic Leadership

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 […]

What are you committing to?

Top Goals list

What is often in the way of people creating the life they are dreaming about, is the lack of an inner personal #commitment. I notice it sometimes with myself and with some of my clients. If I say I am committed to writing a book, but my actions speak otherwise, there are legitimate distractions that come […]

Less is More

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 […]