Toxic people. There's no doubt they are everywhere. You might have one in your family, at work, or even as a friend. Toxic people are energy vampires who drain you emotionally and leave you feeling exhausted. They are often negative, critical, and judgmental. And worst of all, they can be manipulati...

“What the heck was that all about…?”

That’s the question I asked myself when a friend I was spending time with said something that triggered me. I couldn't figure out why it was happening, but I knew I didn’t like the feeling. My friend is a very nice person, and my reaction was disproportionately ...

“What the heck do I do now…?”

That’s the question I asked myself the day after I walked away from my 9-5. I had made the decision to leave a 30-year corporate career to follow a passion. I woke up without an alarm for the first time in a long time, feeling excited and at the same time, uncertain. I...

How many times have you set boundaries with someone, and they completely ignored them? It's frustrating, isn't it? And often leads to us feeling like we're not worth anything. In this blog post, we're going to talk about how to set boundaries that actually stick.

If you want to be successful, you n...

Most of us know that having a strong network of supportive relationships is key to achieving success in life. We can do a lot on our own, but when we have a support system that encourages, supports and chellenges us, we can go a lot further. Many don't realize however, that relationships come in all...

Have you ever been in a relationship where there is little to no trust? It doesn't feel good, does it? It feels like you have to be on the defensive all the time. It colors the lens through which you see the other person. 

We all know that trust is essential in all our relationships, both personal ...

I was having a discussion with a friend this week and we were talking about how she is always willing to lend a hand and help other people. I asked her; “do you feel you’re a people pleaser”? She didn’t feel like she was and when I thought about our discussion, I realized there is a distinction to b...

I have had to learn a lot about myself in the last few months. I have spent most of my time exploring my values and what it means to be wearing this new entrepreneurial hat. The biggest shift I have had to make has been with self-direction. After 30 years of being told what my priorities are, it was...

I have always loved traveling and living in different countries. It is incredibly enriching and rewarding and an opportunity to learn about other cultures and about yourself. So, when I was offered the opportunity to work in Shanghai, I was thrilled! At the same time, I was scared to death! I had be...

I recently started doing some research on leadership. I want to get a better feel for what qualities leaders need to embody in order to be not only good, but great leaders. I have learned from the people I have interviewed to date that two of those qualities are congruence and authenticity. They are...

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together” – African Proverb

When I was still in corporate, I was unexpectedly called into my boss’ office. You can imagine my reaction. I wasn't sure what to expect and wondered if I had inadvertently gotten myself into some kind of a mes...

Self-confidence doesn’t always come easy, especially in this day and age. Trolls are everywhere and we are constantly bombarded with messages that tear down our self-esteem and tell us we're not good enough. But the truth of the matter is you are enough! You just need some more practice believing in...