Aug 7, 2025 | Communication, Positive Psychology, Self-Care
This article originally appeared in Fitness Business magazine in June 2025 Words are powerful. They help us communicate with others and they have an impact. When it comes to how we feel and how we think about ourselves, the words that we use internally are just as...
Mar 18, 2025 | Positive Psychology, Self-Care
It has been many months since I last posted on this website. Due to a very unexpected challenge in my life that required all of my time and energy, I have not written my monthly newsletter since last August. It had been 14 years since my first cancer...
Jul 5, 2024 | Coaching, Communication, Positive Psychology
We are terrible listeners. You have heard about listening a hundred times and you might be thinking that you are relatively good at it and don’t need to read this. Stop. I urge you to take two more minutes and continue reading. Studies have made it clear that our...
May 12, 2024 | Coaching, Inspiration, Positive Psychology, Transitions
May is such a beautiful month. It is my favourite time of year in Toronto as nature becomes fully alive. Flowers bloom and trees become a special and unique green that says “fresh and new”. Birds are chirping, the sun is shining and the days are longer. Nature is...
Apr 15, 2024 | Coaching, Positive Psychology, Self-Care
I don’t have hundreds of friends on Instagram or Facebook. If I threw a party I couldn’t invite a large group of people. I don’t have many friends. I have a few very close friends in different parts of the world. A few weeks ago, I had an amazing opportunity to...
Mar 11, 2024 | Coaching, Positive Psychology, Self-Care
I just listened to a webinar that suggested we take 100% responsibility in all areas of our lives. Sounds beautiful AND unachievable. I was tempted to leave the webinar AND I was reminded how I like to say that in our personal and professional connections, both sides...
