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.
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.
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.
You may notice that this month’s newsletter looks a little different… This is a BIG step for us! It’s time for a refresh, a reboot, a new start. So here it is, the NEW EDGE3!
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 then, in a split second, everything changes. I am immersed in a different world. A refreshing shock to my system, a reboot of my senses, and everything is peaceful… It’s as if all of the stress simply washes away. I often struggle with how to create that same rejuvenation while I…
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 had been waiting for exactly this moment. The sun was sparkling off the water, the birds were singing a melodious tune and most importantly, I had the gift of time. Imagine: white space in my calendar; time to do whatever my heart desired. And then I got bored… Yep, I…
“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 spring sunshine with the roof down in my Mini Cooper. I was buzzing with anticipation; it was finally time to see the Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrors. I met up with a good friend, grabbed a beer and we headed in. As we entered each room, the lighting and mirrors revealed…
“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 true joy. A friend recently asked why I decided to take the course. “You already coach teams,” she said, “lots of them.” I scratched my head and realized that, while she is right, I am still intensely curious about all of the things I don’t know! A new course makes…