I was introduced to computers very early in my career long before Bill Gates' broadcast of his mission of "a computer on every desk and in every home". Back in the mid 1970s, I worked in a data center with a Honeywell 4200 that filled a room larger than the main floor in my home. In the 1980s, I ...

There are certain behaviours of high achievers that are common among high-performing women. While these behaviours can help women to achieve great things in their personal and professional lives, the behaviours can also lead to traps if not handled correctly. The consequences can sabotage a woman...

“Many high performers would rather do the wrong things well than do the right thing poorly.” 
 ~ Thomas J. DeLong and Sara DeLong, “The Paradox of Excellence,” Harvard Business Review, June 2011 When I reflect on previous blogs that I have written on the topic of peak performance, high achi...

What steps are you taking to make way for happiness? How are you showing up for your BEST self? Are you easing into a more active social life? Are you uneasy about increased contact? Are you concerned about missing out (FOMO)? If you’re anything like me, your approach might look like the emergen...

Consider how you have adapted over the past few years. What was the impact within your personal and professional networks? What was the impact on the quality of relationships with your family, your friends, your colleagues? The topic of mutually satisfying relationships is coming up in my coachi...

The past few years has been a roller coaster of feelings and emotions. Unrelenting change and uncertainty demanding increased proficiency and acceptance in being flexible and adaptable. The ups and downs have taken a toll. We have weathered several emotional storms and our happiness reserves are ...

As we move through the pandemic recovery process, how do you make way and show up for happiness? Do you find yourself less happy than you anticipated? Based on the conversations I am having with clients and colleagues, I wouldn’t be surprised if many of us are not as happy as we would have expec...

Are you preparing for your return to work? If you are returning after a personal or professional event such as recovery from critical illness, caregiving, job loss, or the pandemic, this blog will provide a shift to a new healthy mindset for the transition. For many, a return to the physical wor...

Have you found your zone in remote work? According to several surveys and articles presented throughout the pandemic, some of us have continued to struggle with the mindset and logistics of remote work. The encouraging news is that many of us have adapted and are now thriving in our zone of remo...

How has the pandemic affected your pace in your personal and professional life? How are you adapting to a new pace and showing up for your BEST self. Even the best of the best are experiencing challenges in finding their new pace at work and in life. Focus and concentration have been more of a c...