Every time I sit down to write, I remind myself of a simple truth: the first sentence is a promise. It’s not just an introduction - it’s a commitment to the reader, an invitation to stay, and, most importantly, a signal that what follows will matter. Over the years, I’ve come to see writing not … [Read more...]
The Illusion of Grandeur: Why Facing Ourselves is the Boldest Move We Can Make
There’s a story we all tell ourselves. I’ve told it too - many times. It’s the story of being bigger, better, and braver than we actually are. It doesn’t always happen consciously. It sneaks up on us as we step into roles, project confidence, and convince ourselves that we’ve arrived, even when we … [Read more...]
A Neighbor’s Shadow: Reflecting on Canada’s Contradictory Relationship with the United States
Canada’s relationship with the United States is one of profound interdependence. The shadow of the United States looms large over Canada, shaping our identity in ways we’re too proud, or too reluctant, to fully admit. Recent events have reignited debates around our complex yet deeply … [Read more...]
The Smallness of Our Days and the Immensity of Our Lives
There are moments in life that force you to pause, moments that pierce through the comfortable hum of ambition, routine, and distraction, confronting you with the startling fragility and quiet eternity of existence. Today was one of those moments. I stood beside a friend, who is like an elder … [Read more...]
The Power of Choice: Understanding the Subtle Difference Between “I Can’t” and “I Won’t”
Of late, I’ve been hearing a lot - and in most cases, for reasons well understood - about the collective discomfort that seems to linger in the air: a brooding sense of “things not being right,” a shared perception that the world is drifting, if not in a negative, then in a decidedly wrong … [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...]
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...]