Gender inequity exists in nearly every kind of organization. Inequities exist in key areas of talent management beginning at entry level through to the leadership level. Despite the benefits of leadership gender diversity initiatives, there remains a precarious imbalance. With all that we have le...

Prelude: Recent media stories involving immoral actions targeting competent women (Lisa LaFlamme and Sanna Marin), prompted me to write a series of blogs addressing gender equity and the effect on our professional lives and our roles as leaders. We are now learning about the effect of the double-...

Society often expects people of a certain age (say 60 plus) to start settling, as their lives wind down into the so-called “twilight years.” Get a comfy chair, perhaps a cozy shawl, play bridge with the girls, watch “Wheel of Fortune” and get to bed for 9 PM. At that point of life, it’s obviousl...

I was introduced to computers very early in my career long before Bill Gates' broadcast of his mission of "a computer on every desk and in every home". Back in the mid 1970s, I worked in a data center with a Honeywell 4200 that filled a room larger than the main floor in my home. In the 1980s, I ...

There are certain behaviours of high achievers that are common among high-performing women. While these behaviours can help women to achieve great things in their personal and professional lives, the behaviours can also lead to traps if not handled correctly. The consequences can sabotage a woman...

“Many high performers would rather do the wrong things well than do the right thing poorly.” 
 ~ Thomas J. DeLong and Sara DeLong, “The Paradox of Excellence,” Harvard Business Review, June 2011 When I reflect on previous blogs that I have written on the topic of peak performance, high achi...

What steps are you taking to make way for happiness? How are you showing up for your BEST self? Are you easing into a more active social life? Are you uneasy about increased contact? Are you concerned about missing out (FOMO)? If you’re anything like me, your approach might look like the emergen...

Consider how you have adapted over the past few years. What was the impact within your personal and professional networks? What was the impact on the quality of relationships with your family, your friends, your colleagues? The topic of mutually satisfying relationships is coming up in my coachi...

The past few years has been a roller coaster of feelings and emotions. Unrelenting change and uncertainty demanding increased proficiency and acceptance in being flexible and adaptable. The ups and downs have taken a toll. We have weathered several emotional storms and our happiness reserves are ...

As we move through the pandemic recovery process, how do you make way and show up for happiness? Do you find yourself less happy than you anticipated? Based on the conversations I am having with clients and colleagues, I wouldn’t be surprised if many of us are not as happy as we would have expec...