How to be unliked
Here’s the reality: not everyone is going to like you. You’re not everyone’s cup of tea and guess what — that's ok. You don’t have to like everybody, so why would you expect that everyone else is going to like you? The tricky part is that when you find out someone...
Are you happy or just comfortable?
Are you happy or comfortable? There is a difference and this passage from Colin Whrite sums it up pretty well: “There’s a big difference between comfort and happiness: being happy means that you are overjoyed about what you’re doing, who you are, the people you’re...
There’s no passion in playing small
Confession — this blog has been torturing me for the past five days. I must have written and rewritten it eight times in my head. This morning I told my friend about it — she laughed when she heard the title. She knows me well. Playing small is something I struggle...
What does it mean to feel free?
Freedom means different things to different people. Last night I was talking to a good friend (and new client) and we were working through what she wanted. The answer was freedom. For her, it’s the freedom of time. She wants the freedom to travel, choose when she...
Channel your inner pitbull
I am like a dog with a bone. Once I decide to do something, I just do it. I have many faults, but getting things done is not one of them. I am a firm believer of “Just do it.” This has worked well for me in my day to day and in going after the big goals, the big...
Is stress creeping up on you?
Are you snapping people’s heads off? Tossing and turning when you should be deep asleep? Do you have a cold all the time? Do you have new or worsened allergies? Maybe even a nervous habit? Are you crazy busy and this is just life? Are you biting the head off of every...
Hubbies: help your wives hustle
This blog is for the boys. So, dudes? Listen up! That amazing spouse of yours is kicking it—and you love to see it. In fact, it’s probably kinda hot. She is working hard and building an amazing career; she’s taking care of you, the house, and maybe even your children....
An interview with Phil Bedford
Last week I was in Northern California with amazing people—catching up with old connections and likeminded entrepreneurs, learning new things, and preparing for some amazing changes ahead. On Day 1, as I scanned the room, a bright pair of glasses and a cheeky grin...
How to appear confident (when you’re scared shitless)
Sometimes, when we need to show up with confidence—but it’s hard when you don’t feel confident inside. It’s hard to channel a little bravado, when confidence is nowhere in sight! Before you freak out, cancel, or call in sick, tahe a deep breath, count to ten, and let...
Love your love handles
I am fat. Yes, that three-letter word: FAT. It’s a word that most people attach to a negative image. To every person, the definition varies a bit. So does their level of judgement and acceptance. In Canada, 80-90% of women don't like their body. Think about that. It’s...