March has been the month of boundaries—for me at least, and, it seems, for a lot of leaders struggling to set them without guilt. Last week’s article resonated with so many of you, and the feedback was clear: leaders are struggling with setting boundaries and feeling authentic in this process. So, as we wrap up … Read more
Everywhere I turn, the topic of boundaries is front and centre. I am feeling it myself this month. Whether it is setting boundaries at work, with family, or in other areas of life, boundaries are coming up for my clients, friends and myself in pretty much every conversation. Why? Maybe it is the sheer exhaustion … Read more
Most people think they are honest with themselves. They are not. Radical self-honesty is not just about avoiding lies. It is about cutting through the comfortable narratives we tell ourselves. It is about looking at yourself without filters, without excuses, and without letting your ego soften the blow. And if that sounds uncomfortable, it should. … Read more
How often have you heard someone say, “I just need to get better at time management”? I hear this from leaders consistently. Maybe you have said it yourself. I know I did in the past. But here is what we do know: you cannot manage time. Time moves forward no matter what you do (and … Read more
Every year is a story, and you are its hero. As we near the end of 2024, it is very tempting to view unfinished goals as loose threads—narratives left hanging, plans paused, or dreams deferred. But what if we reframed these as part of a larger, ongoing adventure? In Christopher Booker’s The Seven Basic Plots, … Read more
Let us be honest. We don’t always feel like stepping into that meeting room or hopping on that Zoom/Teams call. Our energy might be low, our minds elsewhere—maybe the baby kept you up all night, or you have just hit that mid-afternoon slump. And sometimes, there’s no option to reschedule or take a long break. … Read more
This past week has been about stopping, restocking, and taking a day—actually, four days—to pause, recharge, reconnect, and remember what matters. It’s been a long year on many fronts, and someone reminded me that there are twelve weekends until Christmas (sorry, yes, I cringed too). It feels like time is spinning faster than we can … Read more
Have you ever felt disappointed, frustrated, or let down by someone or something in your life? If you answered yes (and who hasn’t?), this week’s blog post is for you. In this short article, I explore the power of managing your expectations and how it can lead to a stronger and more resilient you and … Read more
I was in Petra (one of the 7th wonders of the world) last week and took a 1,000-steps, one-hour hike up to the El-Deir (the Monastery), an amazing structure carved into a mountain and built by a people long gone. During the climb, as I focused on the steps ahead of me, the searing heat … Read more
A mentor of mine once imparted a piece of wisdom that took years for me to grasp fully (mentors tend to have this effect, by the way). He said there is a significant difference between being and doing, and that I was in “doing” mode way more than “being” mode. At the time, his words … Read more