Writing for clarity, compassion and connection.
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 nearly 4 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 – …
“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 …
Those negative little voices in your mind are not real, although they seem real when they bombard you with all kinds of unsolicited advice and concern. Have you ever wanted to know how to shut down that endless chatter and move on with more ease and confidence? I’ve discovered a way to subdue the gremlins and I am willing to …
