Lately, Canada has been spending a lot of time bracing for impact, caught in the gravitational pull of America's turbulence. I have heard a few folks talk about “coping”, as if endurance is a strategy, as if waiting out uncertainty will somehow lead to stability. But in moments like these, … [Read more...]
I See You. Take Your Time.
We move too fast. Not just in how we rush through our days, but in how we expect things from others - quick responses, immediate results, instant understanding. We measure progress in speed, efficiency, and output, forgetting that real growth, real connection, and real leadership don’t operate … [Read more...]
The Power of Possibility: From “What Is” to “What Could Be”
When caught in unknown situations, I often find myself coming back to the question, Kya hai, kya ho sakta hai? Hindi for: “What is, and what could be?” On the surface, it seems simple, but it holds so much more. It’s a question that pushes you to look beyond what’s right in front of you and … [Read more...]
Buying Canadian Isn’t Enough – We Need to Build Canadian and Back Our Builders
I’ve always believed that Canada is a country of builders. We don’t always make a big deal about it, but we have this quiet, determined way of solving problems. We innovate, we adapt, and we find workarounds when things don’t go as planned. But for all that resourcefulness, we don’t seem to own … [Read more...]
You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup: Why Taking Care of Yourself Comes First
I’ve always believed that taking care of others is a core part of being human. Whether it’s leading a team, supporting a friend, or even just showing up for your family, giving your energy to those you care about feels right. But here's the thing I’ve come to realize in my own life: you can't … [Read more...]
The Product Manager’s Dilemma: Escaping the Tactics Trap
I remember the first time I felt stuck as a Product Manager. I was deep in execution mode - writing specs, prioritizing features, jumping from meeting to meeting, making sure everything was on track. It felt productive. It felt necessary. And yet, something consistently ... felt off. No … [Read more...]
The Silent Erosion of Thought: How Unchecked AI Adoption is Rewiring Our Minds
I see it every day. Bright, capable students - sharp thinkers, ambitious professionals - turning to AI not as an assistant, but as an autopilot. They reach for ChatGPT before they reach for their own reasoning. They defer to algorithms before they trust their own analysis. They struggle to … [Read more...]
Claiming Your Weekend: The Agile Blueprint for Purposeful Living
In the rush of life, weekends can easily become an extension of the chaos we spend the week navigating. For a long time, my weekends also felt like an afterthought - a vague stretch of time that I stumbled into, too tired to enjoy and too unfocused to use well. I told myself I deserved the … [Read more...]
When Doubt Fuels You: Harnessing Skepticism to Build Resilience
When someone doubts you, let them. I used to think doubt was something to fight - something I needed to argue against or prove wrong. But I’ve learned that doubt is not the enemy. It’s not even personal most of the time. When someone says you can’t do something, it often has less to do with you … [Read more...]
Burning the Ships: The Art of Leaving No Room for Retreat
There’s something deeply captivating about the phrase “burn the ships.” It’s defiant, dramatic, and unshakable - a commitment so complete that it leaves no room for retreat. The story has been told for centuries: leaders, facing impossible odds, ordering their ships destroyed to ensure their … [Read more...]