2020 has hit like a tsunami. Before the pandemic, social uprising, political divisiveness and climate change impacts of this year, we were already dealing with how to: lead our lives, work and organizations with purpose, but no playbook for guaranteed success, struggling to adapt and
As a 50 year black woman, single mother, entrepreneur and leader who has worked in predominantly male industries for the last 25 years, I could walk around being offended every day, all day. But I don’t. I’ve been quietly watching as we flood our social,
“A North Carolina police officer has been fired after being caught on camera saying he “can’t wait” to slaughter Black people and that a civil war was needed to wipe them out.” https://www.newsweek.com/three-officers-fired-racist-comments-1513286 I thought twice about sharing this article. I don’t want to be
For those of you feeling powerless and frustrated or anxiously wondering what you can do to be a part of the solution, my request is that you go inward first. Authentic leadership is not for the faint of heart. It’s not for those who are
Entrepreneurship is emotional. One day you’re feeling on top of the world, bringing your craft and creativity to market. The next month, week, day, minute, you’re down, wondering what you were thinking when you decided to be 100% responsible for your own and other people’s
You’ve heard the saying, “The most important decision we make is whether we believe we live in a friendly or hostile universe.” How does this apply in running your business? No matter how vast the opportunity around you, if you see the world as hostile,
Every year around this time, I make a point to be still and listen to the heartbeat of my life. I’m listening for what wants to be born and what needs to die. I’m feeling into what wants to be celebrated and what needs to
Being 100% Responsible for My Life 2018 was a phenomenal year of transformation for me by all measures. I started the year struggling with burnout, no longer being at my best in a job I had so deeply loved. And went on to fulfill on
Google’s recent firing of 48 employees for sexual misconduct is just the latest report in a year-long uprising against unacceptable and dysfunctional behaviour in the workplace. Behind the scenes many intelligent and well-intentioned people are working hard to find solutions. But one thing is increasingly
Change at work, whether by choice or by circumstance, can be unsettling at best and traumatic at worst. When we’re jolted out of our comfort zone we may end up feeling disengaged, disempowered and stuck. Or stressed and burnt out as we grapple with increasing
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I'm a transformational leadership coach, facilitator and organization development consultant. I believe everyone is a leader, whether it’s leading your own life or career, leading a team or leading a business. Practicing adaptive self-leadership (as opposed to conditioned self-preservation) in our relationships, families, teams, organizations and communities is the gateway to a more connected, loving, thrivable and sustainable experience on this planet.