Pictures + Words

Pictures + Words are a first person chronicle of stories, lessons of life, creativity, sometimes humour, and always a picture.

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Leaders Need a Safe Place to Land

We are all in this together, but leaders are in a crunch. Caught in the collective uncertainty, leaders are sought for guidance – when we…

When You Just Can’t Wear Another Hoodie

I’m not sure if I should admit this or not, but my hoodie collection is impressive. Last week I started to notice a trend. I…

Everyone Loves a New Beginning

Everyone loves a new beginning. Each spring we emerge from our winter hibernation. But this year we shelter in place to preserve life. Our separate…

Resourcefulness is a Choice

When you allow resourcefulness into your life, you create momentum with more possibilities, higher creativity, and faster growth. I’ve been meeting clients over Zoom for…

Are We Becoming Nicer?

Is our global pandemic making us nicer? As I’ve been trundling up and down the middle of the side streets of my neighbourhood, I can’t…

When Resistance Erodes Away

We tend to make change when one of two things happen: the fear of staying the same – or the desire for something different –…

Chocolate Cake for Breakfast

I ate chocolate cake for breakfast this morning. There, I said it. Before you go thinking I’ve lost my mind, it was the best thing…

Q&A: About the Free Community, Connection and Coaching Calls

The same 2 questions keep coming up about the Free Community, Connection and Coaching Zoom Calls I’m hosting. The calls are my response to show…

I want to be able to say : I rethought how I live and what I believe. I came out of this a better business owner. I survived and my family is healthy. I made a shift and adapted to the new way of doing business I helped people deal with the shift. I was resilient and positive and resourceful through it all. I was resourceful and used my time well. I maintained my belief in human kindness and compassion. I survived this safely and happily, and have new directions in my career. I am a better problem solver and helper because of it. I have led with integrity and authenticity. I got over my fears, let myself be a leader, and served others.

When We Get Through This

The Question: What do you want to be able to say about yourself when we get through this crisis? Twelve minds and hearts came together…

Make a Difference From Home

If you’re like me, you’re motivated to make a difference, not by obligation to a task list. So how do we make a difference when…

Routine in a Time of Upheaval

With our collective routines and systems in upheaval, personal routines and rituals become even more important. The basics matter, and everything counts. Here’s a few…