I scurried around Cherry Island in final preparation for our September retreat. We had a full complement of guests arriving with a sunset cruise and a camp fire planned for the evening. There was a slight sprinkling of rain as I looked to the gray skies with fingers crossed. And then the skies opened up…
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It started as a peaceful morning. We were staying in a secluded little resort and I woke up early to explore the nature trails. The staff directed me to the small opening in the trees and I was off. I breathed in the mossy scented air, felt the stress melt away and I was instantly in my happy place.
When I was kid we would go on long summer vacations. The whole family would pile into our wood-paneled station wagon and we would head south. Before we hit the highway, my Dad would remind us that we were going on an adventure.
I am often surprised when I am coaching a leader who tells me that they need to work on their confidence. This is not something that they typically share with their team, but a confidential coaching session provides a safe space to explore those emotions.
I am often surprised when I am coaching a leader who tells me that they need to work on their confidence. This is not something that they typically share with their team, but a confidential coaching session provides a safe space to explore those emotions.
Over the weekend I did a 5k charity race with one of my clients, which has become a tradition each Spring. It was the perfect day for a run, where the tip of my nose was cold and both my toque and shorts were suitable attire.
I am always amazed by the power of nature and the impact that it can have on our mental clarity. Faced with a tough business decision, I strapped on my cross-country skis, took in a breath of fresh pine-scented air, and took my challenge to the trails.
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I’ve always been fascinated by the dynamics of a team. What makes some teams highly productive while others seem to drag their heels? One would think that having a team of all stars would lead to the most impressive results, but that’s not always the case.
We’ve heard that when a butterfly flaps its wings somewhere in the world it can cause a tornado on the opposite side of the planet. On a smaller scale, it’s amazing to me to see how ripples grow across the lake and build momentum when I simply drop a pebble into the water.
So, it’s been a difficult month. A crash and burn, soul sucking, maybe I am in the wrong job kind of month… Okay, so I may have exaggerated for effect, but that’s how it can feel at times. And when it does, it’s easy to fall into the trap of playing the victim.
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In a recent coaching session, I was working with a leader to coach his team more effectively. He proudly shared that he had been setting up regular one-to-one sessions with his team, but one direct report just didn’t seem to be getting it.
There seems to be little wiggle room for where people land when it comes to assertiveness on the EQ scales. It’s either high or it’s low and there is nothing in between…
I was so fortunate to spend most of last month up in Muskoka. Client facing work was a little less busy in the city and I had the pleasure of hosting our EDGE3 Retreats on Cherry Island.
This past month, I had the pleasure of coaching a busy professional who had recently gone into business for herself. She was enjoying the newfound freedom…
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Back to school seems to be on everyone’s mind. My favourite part of this time of year is that the questions I get from my daughter after school return. Last June,…
On the top of my list of favourite things to do is jumping off the dock… A carefree moment of absolute bliss, hanging in midair for a brief moment, and…
Last Sunday, I was sitting on the dock in my ideal “Muskoka Postcard” setting. It truly is my favourite place on the planet and it was the perfect day. I…
I find it inspiring when a leader steps out the boardroom to ask some brave, bold questions. How can I be a better leader? How can I serve the team…
“Our earth is only one polka dot among a million stars in the universe.” – Yayoi Kusama On Wednesday of last week, I drove to the AGO in the bright…
“Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching.” – Unknown This past month I have been back at Royal Roads University studying Group & Team Coaching, which has been a…
Each and every day I feel incredibly grateful to work with our extraordinary clients and the talented EDGE3 Team; and now my capacity for gratitude has gone through the roof!…
Check out the press release here!: Toronto Leaders Recognized for Coaching Excellence The Prism Award Luncheon at International Coach Federation Toronto Chapter Conference. The Lumency Tribe finds out about The…
Got a High Performing Team? Here’s a great book to elevate their game. As part of the leadership development package that we offer our clients we design workshops using the…
With International Women’s Day coming up, I have struggled with what to say in this newsletter. This year is different. I have worried about coming across as too trivial or…
“Ride the horse in the direction it is going” – Werner Gerhard Recently I was at a goal setting retreat and went horseback riding through a snow-covered forest trail. It…
Typically, when we meet with new clients, we provide journals and some thought provokers to help encourage the first step in the self-discovery process. In our EDGE3 blogs, I’ve talked…