The IIHF Women’s World Hockey Championships took place in Brampton, Ontario over the past two weeks (April 5-16) and it was one hell of a tournament with some spectacular and shocking performances across the board. This year’s tournament included Canada, USA, Switzerland, Czechia, Japan, Finland, Sweden, Germany, Hungary, and France. A Canada-USA gold […]
Do you value honesty in your relationships? My guess is that the majority of you would answer “yes.” But why? Honesty breeds trust. Trust is an essential ingredient in a healthy relationship. When we trust someone, we feel secure in their presence. This security allows us to show up authentically and vulnerably, leaving us feeling empowered, respected and fulfilled. On the flip side, dishonesty breeds distrust, which can quickly erode a relationship. When […]
Change and uncertainty is a constant and (ironically) expected part of the human experience. Whether you are an athlete, coach, physical therapist, strength trainer, equipment manager, or athletic director, you will experience periods of uncertainty that have the ability to knock you off your game – if you let it. In times of uncertainty, change, […]
I gave two separate talks this week on goal setting. The first was to a team in the middle of a season, facing a losing record. The second was on a podcast aimed at both current and former athletes. Both scenarios highlighted a critical question: why is goal setting important for athletes? Effective goal setting […]
Take a minute to reflect on what your impulse reaction is to the following scenarios: Your manager or colleague has scheduled a meeting in your calendar to discuss a project you’re working on. You receive an abrupt text message from a friend or family member. You realize that you made a spelling error in a […]
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