Dance floor mindset: Frozen or Free Have you ever found yourself frozen at the edge of the dance floor, heart pounding, afraid to make a move because you might look silly? Or maybe you’re the one dancing freely, lost in…
Have you ever avoided having a tough conversation because of a negative experience that left you feeling humiliated? If so, you’re not alone. One of my coaching clients recently opened up about her struggle to address an employee’s performance issues.…
Movies inspire me to see things differently and think outside the box. The Hundred Foot Journey was no exception. It reinforced several key ingredients in achieving meaningful success. A highlight of The Hundred Foot Journey was a talented cook, Hassan, who immigrated…
Julie was ecstatic when she was chosen to lead a major project. It was the biggest assignment of her career—working with a high-profile client and a seasoned team. Despite her past achievements, self-doubt crept in. As the most junior team…
Let’s face it: we’re often our own harshest critics. We hold ourselves to impossible standards—standards we’d never dream of imposing on our friends, colleagues, or loved ones. We berate ourselves for mistakes, dwell on missteps, and downplay our successes. Over…
Have you ever stopped to think about your communication style and how it impacts the experiences you create for others? Imagine this: You’re in a meeting, excited to share a game-changing idea. But before you can finish, someone interrupts and…
There are bad habits, gestures, and behaviours that can sabotage your personal brand success and hold you back. The kicker is that you don’t even know it! Bad habits can feel like driving your car with the emergency brake on.…
Feedback is one of those things we don’t typically seek out and often dread. Though what if you learned to ask for feedback that can genuinely be constructive? And what if you gave feedback that others appreciate hearing, good or bad? Whether you…
Last December, I found myself facing a familiar year-end ritual: reflecting, goal-setting, and planning. But instead of asking what I wanted to accomplish, I asked a deeper question: What do I want to experience? Not just in business, but in life as a…
“I’m going to speak candidly.” To many, this statement conveys transparency, honesty, and, ideally, no judgment. Candour isn’t about being blunt or abrasive. When done well, it’s about being clear, grounded, and growth-focused. It’s one of the most powerful tools…