Justin Trudeau resigned on Monday. For some, this marks the beginning of clarity, a chance for the fog that has clouded Canada’s political landscape to lift. But for me, it feels as though the haze has only thickened. The unity we so desperately need remains elusive. Block voting will once again … [Read more...]
Dancing on the Edge of Intelligence: How AI Could Rewrite Humanity’s Story
When Geoffrey Hinton, often celebrated as one of the “godfathers” of artificial intelligence, raises the odds of humanity’s extinction due to AI, it’s more than a passing remark. In an interview with The Guardian, Hinton estimates a 10-20% chance that AI might wipe out humanity within the next three … [Read more...]
Holidays Are Not a Bandage: Leading Beyond Burnout
Adam Grant's timely reminder that holidays should be for celebration, not recovery, has compelled me to pause and reflect as an organizational leader. It’s a perspective that challenges us to think critically about the culture we cultivate within our teams and to ask: Are we enabling people to … [Read more...]
What It Means to Be Canadian in 2025: My Humble Perspective and Sincere Commitment
As we move into the first full week of 2025, and most of us return to our regular post-holiday lives, I thought I will capture some of my most personal thoughts coming from my over-the-holiday reflections about my life, my profession, and my purpose. This time of year always feels like a bridge … [Read more...]
The Silent Crisis of Value: Let Us Start the New Year Owning Our Impact
As I reflect on the past year, one theme stands out in my coaching and mentoring conversations: the quiet but profound struggle many professionals face in recognizing and communicating their value. It’s a challenge that transcends roles, industries, and career stages. People who are talented, … [Read more...]
The Internet: A Catalyst for Generosity or an Amplifier of Instinct?
The Internet is one of humanity’s most transformative inventions - a web connecting billions of us to limitless knowledge, endless opportunities, and, paradoxically, each other’s worst instincts. It is an unparalleled force multiplier. Yet, instead of amplifying the best in us, it often elevates the … [Read more...]
Wrestling With Worry: From Fear to Clarity
Worry is the mind's way of nudging us to pay attention, but more often than not, it tends to overreach. What starts as a legitimate concern often morphs into an all-consuming cycle of what-ifs, fed by assumptions and amplified by imagination. It’s a familiar feeling: the gnawing unease, the vague … [Read more...]
Blind Retaliation, Bright Redemption: A Reflection on Gandhi’s Wisdom
"An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind." With these words, Mahatma Gandhi offered a profound warning about the endless cycle of retribution, one that humanity has grappled with for centuries. The idea is deceptively simple but layered with meaning: vengeance diminishes all. Each act of … [Read more...]
Reinvention Over Resolutions: The Quiet Power of Showing Up Every Day
It has been over 15 years since I made New Year’s resolutions, and I am happy that I went that way. Every December, as the clock winds down to January, the world gears up for a ritual of promises, grand, lofty, and often short-lived. Resolutions feel like a collective agreement to transform … [Read more...]
You Can’t Give an Inch: Lessons in Strategy and Resilience from the Australian Cricket Team
In the world of high-stakes competition, where every moment is magnified and every misstep exploited, there is no better case study than the Australian cricket team. Whether it's the Border-Gavaskar Trophy or any other format, Australia’s approach to the game is a masterclass in resilience, … [Read more...]