When the Dream Fits
We were sitting together watching Canada win. My son, my daughter, and me. As the crowd erupted around us, I found myself remembering a conversation from years ago. My son was 15. His coaches wanted him to leave Canada and…
Strategy Quick Win: Opportunity Often Arrives Disguised as Inconvenience
Not every opportunity arrives according to plan. I wasn't planning on Vegas. I was planning on Vancouver. I was flying home from a sunny winter beach getaway when our flight was diverted because of weather. My first thought? Dang. Now…
One Conversation Can Change Everything
Caption: Sometimes one small thing changes everything. I love passionfruit. Slightly tart.Always delicious.Worth going out of my way for. No analysis required. No committee meeting. No strategic planning retreat. Just a simple truth: I know I love it. And that…
Your Strategic Lens: What You See Determines What Moves
This wasn’t just a Blue Moon night.It was a planned event—and I was determined to be there. Three days after knee surgery. My sister helped me hobble in. Slowly. Carefully. One step at a time. I was so grateful. Grateful…
The Think-Strategy Shift: Why Fear Can’t Be In The Driver’s Seat!
Dog Kisses & Big Fears Let’s get this straight:I was not a dog person. Not “meh, dogs.”I mean, full-blown nope, nope, NOPE, thank you very much. Then life handed me not one… not two… but six rescue dogs through my…
Why 2026 Isn’t About More – it’s about Alignment
A Plan for Living Light, Leading True, and Staying Close I snapped this photo long before the New Year—sun-warm, calm, one of those rare moments when time slows and you forget what day it is. I sent it to my…
Why I Love Airports (And What They Teach Us About Alignment)
Most people see airports as a necessary hassle — lines, luggage, delays, the sprint to the gate.But me? I love airports. Every time I step into one, something wakes up in me.Airports scream adventure.New connections.New people.New stories. They’re the in-between…
What I Learned on the Water About Strategy, Expectations, and the Big Wins We Chase
It's boating.....until it's fishing That picture?It’s me on a boat in the sunshine, laughing… while everyone else is laser-focused on landing a fish. Here’s the thing:When someone asks if I want to go fishing, I say, “Sure — as long…
A Life Strategy from the Sidelines of a Soccer Story
Do What You Love (Even If It’s Not What Pays You) That’s me in the middle of the photo — proud mom, happy camper, watching part of our family cheer on a Whitecaps game. But here’s the real story… My…
Why Raising The Happiness Meter Is The #1 Game Changer
Why Raising the Happiness Meter is the Number One Game Changer in Life and Business Let’s talk about something that’s often overlooked in the hustle of life and business: happiness. We’re all grinding away, chasing goals, and ticking off to-do…