As an executive coach who plans company retreats, its hard to be objective, however, I understand a leader’s reluctance in hanging the “closed” sign on the door, and hauling an already overworked team to a pricy out of town venue. Sounds frivolous right? First of all, a retreat need not be exotic or overpriced to be effective. There are spectacular venues close to most major Canadian cities and your coach should always have your budget in mind. Secondly, consider shifting…
It was surprisingly cool for a summer morning in Toronto as I made my way to the edge of the pier with about a hundred other triathletes. We had heard it was going to be a chilly swim, but it wasn’t until I dipped my toe that I realized my wet suit wouldn’t shut out that kind of cold. There’s really no way to prepare for the uncertainty at the start of a triathlon. It’s controlled chaos much like…
This is a great time to reflect on the amazing things that happened over the past year and set our sights for the year ahead. As we took a nostalgic look back, one of the most fascinating observations that we made at EDGE 3 was how embracing fear can sometimes catapult us into the next level of accomplishment. On May 13th of 2013, we witnessed Chris Hatfield return safely to our planet after clocking 62 million miles and spending 146…
Before we can find success we must first define it. For some of us, it’s money in the bank, while for others it’s measured by the moments that take our breath away! Perhaps it’s moving up the corporate ladder, starting your own business, achieving a physical goal, or hitting a landmark birthday in a state of utter fulfilment. The fact of the matter is, there’s only one person that can define your success…YOU! We spend countless hours focusing on how…
Good questions lead to amazing answers — answers that can astound you and the person you asked, and can lead to leaps in success — yours, theirs and the organization’s. Bringing a coach approach is easier than it may sound, and leads to enormous gains. Here’s some helpful tips: Ask open questions — in other words, questions that require more than a “yes” or “no” response. This leads to dialogue without an accusatory tone and builds a comfortable rapport. …
At this time of year, we can’t help but think that in 2013, things are going to be better. I am going to lose weight, go to the gym, land that dream job, get my finances in order, turn my business around…and the list goes on. We make New Year’s Resolutions with the best of intentions, but perhaps we are approaching it from the wrong angle. The word “resolution” suggests that something needs to be fixed. What would be possible…
In a world of tighter deadlines, greater expectations, and the constant pressure to increase profit, how does a leader keep their team engaged while still keeping the company out of the red? There has been plenty of dialogue on what makes for an ideal leader in 2012, but here are some of the most actionable items that will give your business an edge. Develop A Solid Onboarding Process: Good training starts from the moment an employee steps off the elevator…
What is YOUR edge? Are you cutting edge? Are you living on the edge? Have you taken that step over the edge? EDGE 3 is about stepping out of your comfort zone and pushing the boundaries to a place that makes you feel excited, alive and even a bit scared. There is an absolute thrill in conquering your fears and a joy in proving to yourself that you can do it. Conquering that fear could be climbing a mountain, presenting…