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when we need other people’s opinions

Anxiety and fear is often driven by our attachment to other people’s opinions {or rather, what we imagine their opinion will be}. Nervously anticipating their judgment or upset can either be paralyzing, or it can lead us to make choices that are a performance of a...

if you’re a parent {or love anyone, really} …

When you think about the most important things you want to give your loved ones, what comes to mind? If you’ve been here for a minute, you’re probably expecting me to say Love, right? And sure, it’ll always be at the tip top of my list, but on this question, I have a...

how to strengthen your Presence muscle

Think back to the last high-stress situation you faced. Maybe it was a conflict at work, a tantruming child, a tough conversation with your significant other, or maybe even a song on the radio triggered an avalanche of painful memories. Do you remember that...

why resilience matters

I’m exploring India with a handful of good creatures as part of a Canadian delegation on Global Leadership. We’re bringing ideas and insights for how we can build a better world. My part is a TEDx style talk on how resilience prepares us to be good leaders and deal...

how to grow together as a couple

I’ve worked with couples where growth causes a gap, where change is catastrophic. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. Change is inevitable in life and in relationships. The question is not whether someone did change or will change, the question is how will you deal...

how to manage digital overwhelm

It’s noisy out there {in here}, right? Recently, I was jamming with a client on how hard it is to turn down the volume. When digital devotions slides into digital addiction, it makes an awful din. Don’t get me wrong, I love the benefits of connectivity. After all,...