As someone with a deep interest in current developments in Canada, including Canadian politics and current affairs, I often find myself in conversations about the state of our country's infrastructure. It's a topic that sparks strong emotions and a wide range of opinions. To bring clarity and foster … [Read more...]
Sharing Knowledge Freely: My commitment to opening my work for non-commercial use
Over the past two months, I've been gradually releasing some of my core strategic documents, frameworks, and models that I've developed and regularly use in my strategic consulting and coaching work. A close, trusted friend recently asked me why I chose this path, prompting me to write this post. … [Read more...]
🌟 This Mother’s Day, I am reminded once again of the profound impact my mother …
... has had on every aspect of my life - personal, professional, and spiritual. Her life journey serves as a testament to resilience, determination, and unwavering faith in the face of adversity. Today I share with you four of the many life lessons that my mom taught me: 1. Strive for greatness … [Read more...]
🌟 Leadership from within: My strong belief that the future leaders of our organizations already work with us 🌟
After 20+ years of working in multiple domains, in multiple leadership roles, one truth continues to resonate strongly with me – the seeds of our future leadership flourish within our organization's fertile soil. Our future leaders aren't elusive talents to be hunted externally, they're already … [Read more...]
Embarking on Growth: 11 Rules from My Playbook
Embarking on Growth: 11 Rules from My Playbook Throughout my professional journey, I've crafted a set of principles that have profoundly influenced my growth, decision-making, and resilience in both my career and personal life. Today, I'd like to share a distilled compendium of wisdom, my 11 … [Read more...]
The Invisible Hand That Moves the World: A Reflection on the Dignity of Labor
There’s an understated elegance to the way we work. The quiet, daily rhythm of tasks performed without fanfare or acclaim is, in its own right, a form of heroism. Too often, though, we fail to appreciate this. We tend to place disproportionate value on what a person does, rather than honoring why … [Read more...]
10 Essential Mindset Shifts for Professional and Personal Growth: Insights I Wish I’d Discovered Sooner
Navigating the complexities of both professional and personal growth can often feel like a daunting journey. With each decision, we face a crossroads, and every choice seems to carry significant weight. As I reflect on the past decade of my own development, several profound insights have emerged, … [Read more...]
The Beauty of Discomfort: How Embracing the Uncomfortable Fuels Our Evolution
Comfort is often portrayed as the ultimate goal - something to be sought, cherished, and clung to. We chase comfort in our careers, our homes, our relationships, and our routines, believing that if we can just get everything to a place where the edges are smooth and the waters calm, we’ll have … [Read more...]
The Key to Talent Engagement: The Past Speaks Louder Than the Future
When it comes to talent engagement, we’re often drawn to potential - the glittering promises of what someone could become. We ask about future ambitions: “Where do you see yourself in five years?” “What do you think you’ll bring to the team?” But these hypothetical questions offer little more than a … [Read more...]
Eternal Footprints: Navigating the Digital Afterlife in a World Yet to Be Born
The future isn't coming - it’s already here, lurking at the edges of our daily routines, woven into our screens, our devices, our memories. And in this future, a strange new world of work is emerging - jobs that don't exist today but will become crucial in a world we are only beginning to imagine. … [Read more...]