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 […]
Disrupt the Workplace Sandbox
We can disrupt the idea that the sandbox has four corners because co-creating a happy culture is an inside job. This means thinking inside the sandbox. Let me show you what I mean in this 5 minute video that I call the Round Sandbox. This model took shape one day while working with an Indigenous group. I handed their […]
How A Blocked Chakra Creates Conflict
For years I’ve taught the concept that conflict resolution is an inside job. A few months ago, I met Tamara Arnold, an Author who helps people understand how blockages in our chakras (energy centers within the body) affect what happens in our lives and business. I invited Tamara to share some information with you […]
Grateful for Good People
You’d think a 2-hour layover between flights is safe, and it is, unless your first flight is delayed. Yesterday I found myself with a very tight connection, because of a delay out of North Bay. I landed in Toronto with only 25 minutes to move a long distance between gates, clear security and customs. Two […]