Growing: Courageous, Powerful and Connected
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Growing: Courageous, Powerful and Connected

I have been spending the quiet time that I have in this very full “nest” of ours ;) reflecting on how to get really creative in the midst of these unusual times. The theme of growing has been front and centre for me, even more than usual. My intention is to help us all feel even more grounded and connected to ourselves and each other so that we can be courageous and can grow into this challenge, finding the opportunities in it.

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How Does More Confidence and Ease Sound To You?
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How Does More Confidence and Ease Sound To You?

Exploring and harnessing our VIA Character Strengths will be an integral part of the upcoming Retreat. These strengths are considered the “backbone” of Positive Psychology. Research shows it is so much more powerful and effective to approach our lives, work and leadership from our strengths, instead of our weaknesses. And it’s a lot more enjoyable to live, work and lead this way! Indeed, finding ways to bring our top Character Strengths into every day has been found to be key to our well-being.

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Are You In? Let Me Tell You How and Why "I'm In"
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Are You In? Let Me Tell You How and Why "I'm In"

I am unabashedly evangelistic about SheEO - have you heard of it? It's existence and the women SheEO supports give me hope for the future of our world. Below I share the short story of about how and why "I'm In" - this whole post is less than a 3 minute read... the inspiration and energy you'll receive from learning more about SheEO will be well worth your time spent!

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Blooming as a Catalytic Act of Leadership
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Blooming as a Catalytic Act of Leadership

What is so compelling about a bloom? The list is long – I am thinking about the power and the vulnerability of a bloom. In a flower, there is beauty, there may be a magnetic scent, and there is the vulnerability of the complete openness of a full bloom. When a woman blooms, there is also so much power and vulnerability. Blooming can be catalytic, an act of leadership.

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Practices for A Successful Career Transition For Women Lawyers

These are all practices I use myself and recommend to my clients, whether in a transition or not, frankly, in most cases. They are tried and true. I am not a career coach per se - my expertise is in supporting professional women to be connected deeply to themselves, self-confident, and purposeful, so the practices reflect that perspective. They will be supportive to you in then being able to have the clarity and confidence to access the skills and support you need to make your career transition successfully.

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Envisioning a Year of Greatness
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Envisioning a Year of Greatness

On January 25, we were a beautiful circle of 11 brilliant women committed to making 2018 our Year of Greatness! And, we felt the connection to the almost 50 other Circles taking place this week around the globe in 14 other countries. We focused on gaining intentionality, clarity and alignment as well as with a sense of the path unfolding in front of us. Finally, we discovered what resources we need going forward to truly step into making 2018 our Year of Greatness.

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Greatness? Who, Me?
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Greatness? Who, Me?

When I first started hearing the call to step into my greatness, my first thoughts were: “Who, me? Who am I to be stepping into greatness?” Feelings of fear of alienating others came up for me. I would look arrogant. People wouldn't like me. But there was an invitation there that I could not and cannot resist. Wow, what if I were to allow myself to play with this idea of stepping into my greatness?

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Reignite Your Divine Spark - SOLSTICE Gathering
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Reignite Your Divine Spark - SOLSTICE Gathering

I am so excited to be offering a special event right in my neighbourhood in downtown Toronto on the Winter Solstice. I’m offering this special event to celebrate the completion of my 2 years of training with Dr. Claire Zammit and my pending certification as a Feminine Power transformational facilitator (yay!) If you have been curious about Feminine Power, this will be an excellent way to get an experience of it!

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Be An Agent of Social Change at Work
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Be An Agent of Social Change at Work

Do you feel a yearning to do more to change your work culture for the better? Maybe you also feel it’s really important to step into this contribution as a role model for future generations.You may feel a sense of urgency and a pull toward your yearning, especially in the last few months! The energy of the Women’s Marches may have contributed to your courage here as well as the sense of urgency you feel.

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What Are You Proud Of?

What are you proud of? Tap into your pride and have more energy to contribute in a socially valuable way! Over and over again, women tell me that they want to feel proud of their life and work. And yet, so many women are hesitant to share what they are proud of for fear of looking like they are bragging or showing hubris (excessive pride).

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