Staying Connected and Supportive
The more technologically connected we are as a society, the more disconnected we are becoming as a human race. Staying connected and supportive is key right now. In this time of social distancing and trying to figure out our new “normal”, many of us are isolated and learning to work from home. Learning how to […]
Stay Apart but Stay Connected
How do we stay apart but still stay connected? Although our physical environment has changed, our greatest needs have not. The need to…stay connected and feel understood.
Ask for What You Need
Ask for what you need. Asking for what you need can be humbling, and yet you can co-create your best results with this humility. Asking is an invitation. Telling someone to do something is authoritarian. You won’t have authority over other people’s behavior; you can however influence them with kind words.
Fear Breeds Conflict
Fear breeds conflict, and amidst this global pandemic, we are all affected in some way or another; from denial to fear and everything in between. To offer my support to clients during these difficult times, I have set up online training, conflict resolution and coaching options, to guarantee current training budgets do not get wasted and that your downtime can be very productive.
500 Hours of Unscheduled Downtime
On March 12th, I started my Give and Be Rich keynote with these questions… How many of you would like to get more? Get more money? Get more time? Get more relaxation? Get more satisfaction? The audience always cheers with desire for these things, and as luck would have it, on Friday the 13th of March, I realized how lucky we are. We get […]
Harness the Power of Giving
I am so excited to keep this celebration of International Women’s Day going this week in Temiskaming Shores. Workplace and business culture rooted in human connection is more challenged than ever in this digital era. My keynote Give and Be Rich in Business Relationships will help you reach new potential because relationships are the key to success in business, and when we harness […]
Dealing with Negativity at Work
Like the Coronavirus that’s taking over our news channels, dealing with negativity at work and the unprofessional behaviour that results from it can infect the whole team quickly. If left untreated, workplace negativity could result in these economic disruptions: A reduction in productivity Damaged team morale Increased staff turnover There are two responsibilities to counteract […]
Love in the Workplace
Valentine’s Day is a time where outwardly expressing love is top of mind. There is a way to express Love in the Workplace, and it will build relationships for productivity, peace and profit! For some great insight, I asked my good friend and Recognition Expert, Sarah McVanel for her opinion. “Never underestimate the power of a compliment. I know […]
Love in the Workplace on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a time where outwardly expressing love is top of mind. There is a way to express Love in the Workplace, and it’s a great relationship building for productivity, peace and profit! For some great insight, I asked my good friend and Recognition Expert, Sarah McVanel for her opinion. “Never underestimate the power of a compliment. I know […]
Positioning Yourself for Good Play
A great business mentor, Stan Cox of Callander, Ontario sent this to me. What perfect timing for a weekly Leadership Tip on the topic of Positioning Yourself for Good Play. PLAY NICE is a system for working through issues when the going gets tough. Here’s a construction site story that exemplifies the lesson of a business […]