Since 2004, I have worked directly with senior executives facing retirement from their corporate careers. Some were looking forward to "their package", while others dreaded the call from HR. Over the past two decades, the notion of retirement has evolved significantly. I have observed a shift i...

For the past year, through a full cycle of seasons, I've been travelling to the southern shores of Georgian Bay in Ontario, juggling my personal and professional commitments. My destination, Wasaga Beach, is the world's longest freshwater beach, which inspired this post. There’s something undeni...

As I work with female entrepreneurs and executives, self-confidence consistently arises as a perceived deficiency. How often have you been told that all you need is more self-confidence? It's one of many prevailing "success messages" that reinforce the notion of our inadequacy. Regardless of your...

I believe that wisdom is one of the most valuable traits a person can possess, and I strive to cultivate it daily. To me, wisdom means having an open mind, being willing to learn from others, and always seeking to expand my understanding of the world around me - my visible world. What I believe t...

As the holiday season fades into memory, we return to our everyday routines. But are you feeling a little... deflated? You're not alone. The post-holiday blues often leave us feeling uninspired, unmotivated, and apathetic rather than excited about a new year. But fear not! Our melody can help you...

As we embrace the encore phase of life, a time often associated with retirement and retreating from life, it's important to recognize that this is not an end but a new beginning. This phase of life affords us the time and opportunity for growth, exploration, and continued contribution. This blog...

Some of you might feel a sense of restlessness regarding retirement. We've all heard the familiar saying that retirement signifies giving up and calling it a day. Restlessness and anxiety have reached such a peak that we are all searching for new ways to articulate our opposition to conventional ...

Transitioning into our Executive Encore brings about significant and tangible losses, which are unprecedented. While it's unnecessary to recount the various types of loss we have experienced, it is crucial to ensure we have a voice in the continuing conversation with a realistic sense of hope and...

You have likely discovered throughout your personal and professional life that juggling multiple and complex roles and responsibilities is a necessary skill. Approaching the crossroads of 60 and beyond, the competing demands on your physical, mental, and emotional resources can feel more challeng...

Caregiving has all the features of a chronic stress experience: It creates physical and psychological strain over extended periods of time, is accompanied by high levels of unpredictability and uncontrollability, has the capacity to create secondary stress in multiple life domains such as work ...