Earlier this month I had the true joy to spend three days with the talented staff with Disruption Advisors and the cohort of learners in the Smart Growth Certification Program. Such an incredible gift. Leading up to this training there was a good portion of pre-work which focused on the beautiful learning in two of Whitney Johnson’s […]
There is something delicious about enjoying Cacao (the raw form of chocolate) with a taste of orange. Last month we had the true joy to spend Mother’s Day with my Mom, celebrating her. The beauty of these occasions is we eat very well. Everyone brings something to share. As I was preparing my Beet Quiona […]
What are some of the favourite pies in your family? In our home it is a full fat, full sugar, Lemon Meringue Pie, that is more on the tart side, with a graham cracker crust. A few years ago we were enjoying a dinner at my brother and sister in laws’ home. For dinner my […]
Having you ever considered what grounds you? How often do we feel overwhelmed and just continue to push through? Last weekend the talented Jessica Zuch shared a video on Instagram the ways to get out of a slump through music. A little history, I met Jessica in 2014 when she was teaching Intro to Jazz […]
For the past number of years I have chosen a word for the following year. Some of the words I have chosen are Grace, Nourish and Harmony. This year, as we look forward to 2023, I have chosen once again the word Connection. For me this past year I have navigated several health issues. I […]
This time of year there is so much amazing food to enjoy. For many years I have been creating a number of recipes to enjoy over the holidays. I have compiled some of our favourites to share with you. Feel free to download this Holiday Recipes featuring some of my favourite recipes both old and new. […]
Creating space for reflection is an investment in ourselves. Have you considered investing in yourself with an ongoing ritual of reflection? For me this is something I have been doing for many years. There are a few pieces to this. First, begin with a calendar reflection, where you look forward and a daily reflection you […]
Fall is such an amazing time of the year. All our gorgeous trees are changing colours. Going for a walk and experiencing the “crunch” of the trees is such a gift. Along with the changes in natures there are so many tasty fruit and vegetables to enjoy like sweet potatoes and apples. I wanted to […]
As we begin to open up we are hearing more and more about the importance of “Work Life Balance”. Honestly I have never understood this phrase. How can there be any balance if work is always priority one? We do not have lives that fit nicely into compartments. Our lives have ebbs and flows that […]
Over the past few months I have had the true joy to attend the Love + Work Leader Series that Marcus Buckingham has been hosting. This series was all about sharing different parts in the Love + Work Book. Such a gift. During our recent Alaskan cruise I read Love + Work. I have featured […]
