We were at the Calgary Farmer’s Market last weekend. It was the Saturday before Hallowe’en and there were kids (and adults) in costumes everywhere. I wish I had taken pictures of many of them because the kids were really cute and some of the adult costumes were really creative. I have to admit I have … Continue reading Behind the Mask
Inside Out Thinking
Have you ever had one of those discussions where you start out trying to understand what somebody else would like and you end up in a bit of a tussle and wondering where things went wrong? Kendra and I occasionally get in a bit of a twist on this topic. It might go something like … Continue reading Inside Out Thinking
Self as Coach
I’m two weeks from digging into the meat of my coach certification and I’m studying like a madman, averaging close to two hours per night. I am recapturing the guilt of my student days as I decide (or not) to allow myself some leisure time. As I recall, I seemed to do a better job … Continue reading Self as Coach
Giving Thanks
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day in Canada. I’m not sure how far around the world the tradition of Thanksgiving as a holiday stretches, but it is certainly important in North America as an expression of family, community and tradition. This year has been hectic for us at home
Cleaning Out The Attic
In my last post I described how I was on my way back to school to become certified as a coach. Not a sports coach, but a transitions and leadership coach. I’ve chosen the Hudson Institute of Coaching in Santa Barbara because of the strong recommendations I received as well as the caliber of people … Continue reading Cleaning Out The Attic
Back to School
As I write this I’m aboard an airplane on my way to do something I haven’t done in 31 years. There are probably some things that I’ve been away from longer but they are few and far between. As I think about it, I haven’t played a league game of hockey in over 40 years. … Continue reading Back to School
Leading Essentially 