Give Yourself A Break! Making Progress Is Hard To Do

Over the past few months, I’ve been finding it hard to make really solid progress. Everything I do has felt small and painful. There’s been a lot of uncertainty in my life and finding the energy to move forward was difficult. During these times, there are the things you must do, no questions asked, one way or another they must be done. While these can be tough, there’s something about the mandatory nature that means they happen.

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A Grateful Life

Several years ago my son Jordan and I travelled to Kenya to provide training to athletes and coaches through the running of a variety of sport camps. It was a great trip and an amazing time to spend with Jordan. In fact, for me, it was the greatest adventure I’ve ever taken with my son. Over the three weeks we travelled together Jordan and I bonded through the sport camp work we were engaged in and we found a great love and passion for the Kenyan children we were working with. In addition to our work…

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Overcoming Negativity

One of my favourite business consultants, Michael Walsh of Kaizen Consulting, often says “The world is full of critics – don’t be one. Be your own best cheerleader instead.” The work I do with clients on developing their personal presence starts here, with gently naming and reframing all the negative soundtracks that keep them feeling powerless, insecure and anxious.

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Reinventing Yourself

Whether it’s a career leap, a new look, a bold move to a new city or simply a new set of choices, reinventing yourself is one of the most interesting things you can do. Today we’ve got a few important things to consider if you’re feeling like shaking it up.

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Sometimes I Want To Give Up On Parenting

The wind is blowing my hat towards my cheek, and I can hear my children laughing with their daddy.  It is an absolutely breathtaking day on Miami Beach, and I feel like crying. My mind is flooded with negative thoughts:  I’m a bad mom because I won’t play with them in the water and my children’s memories of fun times will always include mom on the sideline watching them looking serious.  It is always painful to sit in a happy place full of remorse and regret.  I know this is universal for most of us as parents.

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