Retirement isn’t what I expected. Granted, I haven’t really retired in the sense that we have come to know that word, but I wonder how many people today actually do. For me retirement has always been about the third chapter of life where I have created my own definition of retirement. It goes like this… … Continue reading Who Needs Retirement! Three Thoughts On An Engaged Life After Age 50
Do You Own Your Relationships Or Do They Own You?
There have been a few times over the past few weeks that I’ve experienced thoughts or conversations that, in essence, revolved around the thought “gee I wish my relationship with [INSERT NAME OR RELATIONSHIP HERE] could be different!” How familiar is that to you? Is it a conversation that you engage in with others (or … Continue reading Do You Own Your Relationships Or Do They Own You?
The Prize and Price of Perspective
I saw this cartoon yesterday and it immediately brought to mind this paradox of perspective and the old adage that there are three sides to every story … yours, mine and the truth. In our multicultural society, even holiday greetings are subject to scrutiny, and its hard to get it right! Saying “Happy Holidays” is … Continue reading The Prize and Price of Perspective
3 Things I Learned While Getting My Shoes Shined
Most people who work in the center of downtown Calgary know Pat Dardano. Maybe they just know him as Pat, or know his business Pat’s Place, or just recognize him as the shoeshine guy who has been in the same place serving customers for over 25 years. Pat is a fixture in Calgary. A few … Continue reading 3 Things I Learned While Getting My Shoes Shined
Cooking in Someone Else’s Kitchen: 3 Ideas for Keeping the Peace
I have recently been nominated to join the board of the International Coach Federation’s Calgary chapter. I’m very grateful for the opportunity, and excited to get more deeply immersed in the coaching community in my home city. The role doesn’t officially kick in until January, but there is a significant project within the portfolio that … Continue reading Cooking in Someone Else’s Kitchen: 3 Ideas for Keeping the Peace
“Loose and Long” (And Other Lessons From The Golf Course)
Yesterday I was at my golf course, walking among the drifting leaves as autumn continued to create at once both beautiful images and challenging golf conditions. It was my last weekend playing before the course closes so I was thinking back over my year of golf and all of its ups and downs. Golf is … Continue reading “Loose and Long” (And Other Lessons From The Golf Course)
Leading Essentially 