The COVID-10 pandemic has made 2020 a unique year with new challenges for everyone. In my coaching practice, a common topic of discussion with my clients has been the forced reality of working from home, where many have no access to their office environment. There are several themes that drive this such as work/life balance, … Continue reading Self-Management – Critical Skills For Unusual Times
Ontology (my big word of the month) and Humility
The idea of humility has been with me a lot lately. Perhaps there are a lot of angles to the subject, both witnessing clients struggling with asking for what they want as well as my own newfound understanding of reforming one’s identity in (semi) retirement. Finally we have recently completed building a custom home, which … Continue reading Ontology (my big word of the month) and Humility
The Art Of Being In Control (or Not)
I had a great new experience last week. I sat down with a friend to record my first ever podcast. Justin Bergeron is a professional coach and a savvy social media sort of guy. He’s launched a series of podcasts called The Art of Being, which can be found on iTunes or on his website. … Continue reading The Art Of Being In Control (or Not)
Stranger In The House And Other Unfounded Fears
This weekend has been long-awaited by me. The author of one of my favorite blogs (let’s call her LE) who also happens to be a coaching client has arrived in Calgary from her home overseas. We had never laid eyes on each other until last night when I picked her up from the Greyhound terminal. Earlier … Continue reading Stranger In The House And Other Unfounded Fears
Darwin and Me: 3 Steps For Managing The Consequences of Evolution
The role of a coach is to help clients bring clarity to their plans and lives, and a big part of that is helping to build self-awareness. It is a fundamental belief of mine that a coach cannot do this well without a continuous practice of cultivating ones own self-awareness.
Three Ways To Create Stronger Connections
When you look away from a homeless person, you diminish their humanity … and your own. I came across this impactful quote from Rev. Murray Powell in my reading recently. In fact I’ve been thinking about it for months, and it has caused me to contemplate its deeper meaning. At one level, supporting those who are homeless and … Continue reading Three Ways To Create Stronger Connections
Leading Essentially 