Leadership

The Moment I Left Myself Behind

The Moment I Left Myself Behind

It happened. The moment when I realized that I had left part of myself behind. Well, actually I left my suit case behind but it metaphorically slapped me in the face. I had packed all the stuff I needed to deliver my work yet did not bring any of the things I needed for myself. Wham!!

I’ve been going hard lately. Since September, consistently. I’ve been so focused on being in service of my clients and doing the work I love that I completely left myself behind.

10 Tips For Saying YES to YOU

10 Tips For Saying YES to YOU

You have lost connection with YOU - your wants, needs and choices. You are consumed by responsibility for everyone else to the point where you are no longer in touch with your responsibility to nurture and care for yourself. Your gas tank is perilously low and you've been ignoring the signals to fill up.

Heart Full and Hope Filled

Heart Full and Hope Filled

Today I attended the first ULab course in London, ON to explore the concepts of TheoryU and the work of Otto Scharmer, cofounder of the Presencing Institute. Over 100 Londoners are part of this emergent learning experience, joining 35,000 people around the globe.  These are just a few highlights and reflections from today’s experience. 

The Courage To Change Before You Have To

The Courage To Change Before You Have To

I just experienced my first C2MTL Conference – Commerce + Creativity.  One of the speakers challenged us as participants to have the courage to change before we have to.  All of speakers spoke about the importance of leading change, embracing change or being the change we want to see.  However, I love that there was the acknowledgement that change requires courage.