Goals are important to have. They create purpose, provide a destination, and inspire us to achieve. But the end game isn’t everything. It’s supported by a journey that requires intention, focus, discipline and care. Small wins are one element of the journey that, when sufficiently nurtured, can fuel an individual or team toward the […]
May is Mental Health Awareness month and while it is important to shed light on the impact of mental health for all people, I want to specifically draw attention to the staggering number of athletes that are impacted as well. Global mental health statistics show that 1 in 4 people will be affected by a […]
Introvert? Extrovert? Introverted extrovert? We often use labels like these to explain people’s behaviors and preferences in social situations. Introverts prefer to be on their own, but when they are in social settings, they tend to need breaks for alone time. Extroverts, on the other hand, are people who characteristically are ‘social butterflies’ and really […]
What you choose to focus on is one of the most important investments you make each day. From a mindset perspective, our ability to focus is impacted by a belief system that sets us up to hit the ground running each day thinking we need to do it all. This high achiever mindset orients […]
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 […]
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