Being strong is a statement of contradiction for most women I know. In the countless conversations I’ve had over the past year I have encountered a passionate re-evaluation of what it means to be “strong” and it is time we looked at this in earnest. If we get this wrong with one another or within […]
There are so many variations on what it means to serve your customer- the person who gives you money to do what you do. It is a challenge to see how to prioritize the needs of others with who we are as business owners and professionals. If the customer is always right- then what does […]
Communication is a funny thing. We all do it yet some people are better at it than others. In fact some people build an entire organization around their ability to listen. Essentially this is what conflict management and personal coaching is based on- listening to the needs and desires of others. So what makes some […]
For years I felt that there was a standard or expectation of me that I should pay attention to. I had “arrived” as a professional and so there were personas and ideals all around me about what it meant to hold that position, to share and belong in that community. After all- this is where […]
Over the weekend I had the pleasure of attending a TedX event in Victoria BC. One of the speakers had me sitting forward in my seat. She was singing my song! Her name is Nicole Sorochan and she is the owner and Creative Director of One Net Studios– a digital marketing firm and media powerhouse. […]
I had a phone call today with a business owner that I have done some work with. We were talking about the viability of offering leadership as a part of his service model. He explained to me that he gets a little bit “itchy” when he thinks that what is being proposed isn’t a solid, […]
Conflict is a natural part of being with people and is often thought of as something to avoid. Do you aim to avoid the topics that create conflict on your team? Sometimes conflict is the BEST way to generate ideas, address unspoken concerns and really get into the emotional grid of the people on your […]
Within the disability and mental health sector there are a multitude of support groups and organizations with mandates to “help”. They are there to create safe environments for parents, for professionals and they often communicate goals that reflect the goals of their membership. I belong to many of these groups. As I see it, there […]
This is the season for intensive interactions between parents and schools. Fall, unlike any other time of the year, is a period where trust is either built or eroded. In most contexts one would think that the increased contact would mean people are being brought closer together, sharing information and strategizing successfully. There are a […]
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You may have been told (over and over) that it is important for you to think about self-care. It’s a topic that comes up for professionals time and time again. I don’t disagree with that overall- but let’s dig deeper… I am convinced that job satisfaction, client results and “self-care” are all wrapped up […]
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