Celebrating a Decade of Export Excellence and a Milestone for Us!

Celebrating a Decade of Export Excellence and a Milestone for Us!

the bold ambition, strategic growth, and entrepreneurial leadership shaping Canada’s future. The energy in the room was incredible: a packed house, a vibrant exhibitor showcase, alumni reconnecting, and new partnerships taking root. Collaboration wasn’t just talked about—it was alive in every conversation. Honoured to Win Export Plan of the Year I am deeply humbled to…

What Harold and a Purple Crayon Taught Me About Imagination (and My Dad)

What Harold and a Purple Crayon Taught Me About Imagination (and My Dad)

This Father’s Day, I stumbled across one of my favourite childhood books: Harold and the Purple Crayon. As a kid, I loved pretending this was a story about my dad, Harold, when he was a boy. In the book, young Harold is alone, with nothing but a purple crayon. He uses his imagination to draw his…

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: Navigating Burnout in Uncertain Times

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: Navigating Burnout in Uncertain Times

It feels like we’ve been here before. The uncertainty. The heaviness. The conversations whispered in break rooms or typed into late-night messages: “I thought we were past this.” Burnout, anxiety, and collective fatigue are creeping back in—not unlike those early pandemic days when everything felt unpredictable and overwhelming. Just when we started to feel like…

Silence vs. Violence: How Conflict Styles Shape Work and Life

Silence vs. Violence: How Conflict Styles Shape Work and Life

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how people handle conflict. 💭 Not just because our world is full of it…. It’s a topic close to my heart in my life, and work, because “dealing with conflict” is a typical reason I will be brought into work with a team. Conflict is everywhere. Thoughtful discussion…

The Power of Gratitude to Transform Life and Work

The Power of Gratitude to Transform Life and Work

A Season of Connection This time of year is also about coming together to celebrate accomplishments, share memories, and set intentions for what’s next. It’s been busy, and in my conversations and my work, I’ve heard a recurring theme: people want to feel present and connected. Whether it’s a holiday party, a team lunch, or…

Are Your Beliefs Limiting You Without Your Knowledge?

Are Your Beliefs Limiting You Without Your Knowledge?

Are your beliefs limiting you without your knowledge? A story of transformation. Have you ever experienced something that at the time seemed insignificant, but later had a transformative impact? I had one of those moments, and I reflected on it this week since it was someone special’s birthday. She didn’t know that she changed my…