Writing

For most women, anger isn’t an emotion we’re particularly comfortable with.   Many of us were raised to believe that women should be kind, quiet and acquiesce to the needs of others. And when we did show anger or frustration, we were often told to calm down,...

When the clock struck midnight on January 1st, 2006, a dear friend and I sat on my living room floor contemplating everything.   We had just returned from a nice, though somewhat depressing, dinner out and had made plans to spend the rest of the evening figuring...

It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery   "Who knows where it will go or what will happen."   Those were (roughly) the words a friend said to me yesterday about an incredible...

"Taking on a challenge is a lot like riding a horse, isn't it? If you're comfortable while you're doing it, you're probably doing it wrong." ~Ted Lasso   Let’s talk about being uncomfortable.   One of the most profoundly challenging parts of parenting is...

What makes a leader worth following?   I've been thinking about that question a lot lately as I watch many leaders bumble and stumble and others shine and delight the people who look to them for direction. With a federal election here in Canada now a few weeks...

Hello friend.   Today I want to acknowledge anyone reading this who's feeling exhausted, depleted or just plain tired. I know that's not all of you - and for those of you with a pep in your step or for whom your geographic location is currently experiencing minor...

I’ve been thinking about time a lot lately.   As we soak up the last few weeks of summer before a return to school on September 1st, I can’t help but notice how quickly time is passing. I know this sounds bizarre given the past 18+ months, but I think that’s...

If I'm honest, a big reason I got (and have stayed) off Instagram since last June is because I'm easily influenced by other's ambitions.   As I would scroll my feed, passively watching post after post go by of someone's perfectly curated version of success, I'd...