Trust and the Fractured Self
It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them Confucius We talk about trust a lot. Trust in ourselves, in...
How to deal with burnout
Burnout is real. It is something that can happen to all of us, even when you are doing what you love (especially when you are doing what...
The Gift of the Blind Spot
Let me introduce myself: I am the founder of a Canadian charity called Shift Happens Coaching. I have spent the past eight years with my...
Asking for Help
When I first said yes to writing this article, I assumed it would be a breeze: Not only do I teach the skill of asking for help but, like...
The Importance of Intentional Endings
As a culture, we resist endings. We love beginnings with their potential and possibility. But endings? We would rather bury hurt,...
Four Steps to Financial Freedom
When I start working with clients, there are often a few goals that I see come up again and again. Having a healthy financial situation -...
5 Reasons Visualizing and Setting Intentions will Change Your Life
"You can't become something you can't imagine." The room grows silent, and I pause to let this sink in. My audience is a group of...
Discovering the dance, executing without effort
I am standing in front of the room, no agenda and no notes, leading a two day workshop on a topic I feel like I am only beginning to...
What to look for when hiring a coach
If you have never been coached before, finding the right coach, and even knowing what to look for in a great coach, can be a bit...
What Makes a Great Coaching Topic?
"I had to google it," a client confessed to me on the phone last week. "I mean, I just want to make the most of these sessions, and I...
