Writing for clarity, compassion and connection.
Summer is often a time for relaxation; for many, it is also a perfect time for reflection and new activities. I am personally in the midst of a specialty coaching course on Resilience and working towards my next-level professional coaching credential (PCC) with the International Coaching Association. It is a big, fun learning curve and one of the requirements is to add 200+ hours …
I hold space for creative arrangements in my business. From time to time, I have clients who offer up alternate value exchanges for my coaching services and if it works for the two of us – why not? Over the years, I have been paid in gift cards, flowers/plants, specialty coffee beans, handmade items, event tickets, artwork, and credit for …
If you have met me or worked with me, you know I love one-to-one conversations. And, if you have not known me long you might not know that before I began working as a private coach I designed and delivered large-scale workshops, classes and seminars. As it happens, my work is coming full circle! I am happy to announce another …
I am an ICF (ACC) credentialled Life Coach and I have been coaching professionally for several years. I have a visible presence on my website, but what isn’t so obvious online is that during the pandemic I have become increasingly active with my fibre arts in the creative community. Unexpectedly, my two worlds (art and business) recently collided – with …
“Hi, I am in grade 5 and I want to go back into the classroom, but I am scared. Not scared of school, but I’m afraid of the coronavirus that could be there.” This was the opening statement on a Zoom coaching call I held last week. I was connecting with a concerned mom and a young woman who was …
We all have our prickly days. Meet my little friend, Bandit. He came to us as a tiny 6-week old rescue, literally scared of his own shadow. He had been given very little attention and was terrified of being touched or contacting anything new – including food or water. If I think back, there have been many times in my …
Over the months of being home-bound and sheltering from COVID 19, I have enjoyed the comfy cocoon of my home. It’s been a bit of a luxury to dabble in crafting and sleep in (or nap) as I desire. I’ve had time to cook elaborate dishes and bake new concoctions. Grocery shopping and errands are nearly non-existent and with two …
It’s so obvious. When I am driving and an obnoxious announcer or an unwelcome song invades the space in my car – I simply reach over and change channels. I might even surf a few options before settling for another station, or turning the stereo off altogether. So why haven’t I thought to do that with the assortment of thoughts …
“I know, I know; why can’t I just DO it!” (Have you ever thought these words, or even muttered them aloud when you were in the midst of a decision or taking action on something important in your life? I sure have!) I was reminded of this internal struggle when I recently read a passage from the pages of Alan Seale’s brilliant book, Create a World …
When did my editorial critiquing slip into over-drive? When did I shift from being clear and confident in my writing abilities to hiding them and avoiding pen and paper – or keyboard? My blog originally started as an extension of my personal journal. When I decided to stretch myself into this new technology, I cautiously tested out Blogspot with family …
