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No Place Like Home
My clients have a variety of different backgrounds: lawyers, partners in firms, philanthropists, financial managers, advertisers, actors, writers, entrepreneurs, and more. My market niche, as they say, is not a particular profession. Instead, they are people who are...
A Story of Resilience
Sitting at my computer right now, I wonder how you are really experiencing your life right now. I know, in a crisis everything looks like a crisis… but you can’t sustain a reactionary state forever. I want to know how you’re handling your thoughts, your feelings, your...
How to Feel Enough and Stop Undervaluing Yourself
On the days when I’m feeling a tad off… the “I’m not enough” monster can creep in. I’m not perfect, I’m vulnerable too! And since YOU are so important to me in all you do for your businesses, families and friends, I’m going to share with you my “GO HERE GAME PLAN” I...
Life Unrehearsed
I was invited last Sunday to an interview on CJAD 800 Life Unrehearsed with Corrie and Matt. The request was to talk about the hype around meditation and mindfulness and get clear about the benefits. So, I said, “Sure!” and off I went to their offices Sunday...
5 Minutes to Train Your Attention
For your mindful pleasure, I’ve got a simple 5-minute Mindfulness practice to train your attention. It’s never too late to start and I promise that if you take 5 minutes to practice everyday, you will start to notice a difference in your ability to focus. It’s a...
Awakening to Your Feminine Power Along the Journey Through Motherhood, Womanhood and Careerhood
I wanted to share a few photos from my recent trip to Costa Rica and the wonderful retreat lead by Deepak Chopra. The photos are of the location, some flora, landscape and a capture of our animators, Deepak Chopra and Roger Gabriel, as they “held court” for us with...
Plan To Do Nothing
I have to admit I’m wiggling in my seat right now. I am so excited for my upcoming week off! Yes, I am unplugging and off for a meditation and yoga retreat. My treat! The kind that feeds my soul! How about you? Any plans coming up? Perhaps you’re already on vacation…...
Small Steps to Brain Health
In a recent conference on longevity, I was impressed by a doctor and functional medicine doctor by the name of Dr. Datis Kharrazian. Although everything that came out of his mouth was highly technical (not so for other doctors) I was impressed by how he intertwined...
The Yin and the Yang of Things
When you’re looking to become more conscious in your life, there are two kinds of modalities that are worth observing: Yin and Yang. To be mindful in all we do, these two “guides” can be helpful in navigating how we show up, whether what we face is a blessing or a...
Be Well? Practice this Emotion…
I was working with a client the other day talking about emotions and how powerful life can be when we learn how to understand and relate to them. My client then asked me which emotion I thought was most powerful in wellness. I told her, gratitude. To give more...
Grey Matters!
I know there are many times, like now, where I want to make sure my brain health is in it’s best working order. I rely on my beautiful grey matter a lot and I’m sure you do too. I mean the brain is your “grand conductor” that is constantly working for your mind and...
You Need a Time Out
You may be the person who has back-to-back meetings all week, or you are the person who is rushing yourself and others to appointments, training, or classes. Whatever is the case for you, it seems this might be the new norm in the 21st Century. Socked in with...
Does it Bring You Joy?
I read a book last year called The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo. One of the main questions she guides us to ask ourselves about anything we are de-cluttering is, “Does it bring you joy?” After the floods in Montreal, I had to go through an area of...
Misconceptions About Meditation and Mindfulness Practices
I was recently interviewing a potential client and during the discovery session she asked me about meditation and mindfulness practices. She was genuinely concerned that she would have to become religious and she was stressed about the effects it might have on her...
Deep Work
The other day I decided to note how often I reach for my phone, read emails, check texts, or scroll through social feeds. I counted 56 times in one day! I had to stop in my tracks when I looked at my total and wonder, “How is this impacting my focus and productivity?...
The 5 Most Meaningful Benefits of Coaching
There are really many different styles of coaching and coaching relationships. Some target specific actions like training for a marathon, writing a book, how to develop your business, and many more wonderful topics that cover the human experience. The kind of coaching...
Are You Being Mindless?
One common factor for all my new clients who are confused by their situation is… they are not present most of the time. They either live heavily in the past or neurotically in the future. When you are not present (attention in the life occurring now), the consequences...
Why Travel is Good for You
I love my routines. I like to make sure I am doing good things for my mind, body and soul. And then there comes a time when my mind, body and soul says, “Hey, let’s shake things up a bit!” (I have a cheeky side and she’s usually quite fun!) When she strikes, I like to...
4 Brain Mechanics to Get You What You Want
Even though your brain is very powerful, in fact, it’s the next most powerful thing next to Nature, there are some simple facts about how the brain works that can help you master and create the experiences you want to have in life, whether it be in your career,...
Managing Emotions and Work Success
You might wonder what managing your emotions has to do with performing well or creating success in your life. I’m reminded of this most recently when I asked a client if he felt his emotions impacted his work. His answer was *laughing, “No! What matters is how I turn...
What is my Emotional Quotient?
What is your Emotional Quotient? It’s your capacity to see how your actions and words affect others. It is also the way you respond to the needs and emotions of others. I love this question because I see so many clients who are highly intelligent and have great ideas...