Ever feel like you are putting in energy, time and effort and not getting anywhere? I call that "pushing a boulder." My best advice is...

I always say, “Slow down to go fast”, but I skipped the slow down part. Let me give a little bit of background. I was invited to...

It’s funny how grief works. When my Dad first passed, I didn’t tell anyone that didn’t have to know for several months. Then I slid it...

I’ve been a solopreneur for two months now and I have hit a wall – my ego. The problem may not be what you think. The problem is that...

I was working with a team who had lost its synergy (and harmony!) together. The leader asked for my help in developing that team synergy....

Stress. Yep. That word that we make sound sweeter by saying "stressed" is desserts spelled backwards. Forget the sweetness of...

I was asked to be the wrap-up keynote speaker at Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto, Canada. Sick Kids is a leader in pediatric medicine and...

When I consult with groups that have challenging dynamics or a disconnect between a leader and a team, there is invariably a perception...

We have all been in those shoes – the ones where you know what you say is not going to land well. In case you didn’t know, you are...

Ever been asked for feedback that you don’t want to share? Or feel uncomfortable sharing? Or maybe you’ve even felt some pressure to...

So it turns out that I'm teased for my metaphors. Who knew! I tell people that I read somewhere that smart people use metaphors. So if...

We recently moved to San Antonio, Texas. Living this far south is eye-opening to this prairie girl from Western Canada. I am completely...

So my in-laws gave our dog this squeaky pig for Christmas. Normally, our dog devours such loud and obnoxious toys, but not this pig. ...

Sometimes you just have to put words on it. And when you do, things go so much faster. One good thing about being a coach is you can use...

They say good coaches have coaches, and that is true for me. I reached out to my coach the other day because I knew I was rutted and was...

Last week I had a great day facilitating a diversity and inclusion retreat with a company that was super engaged. At the end of the day,...

I updated my website this week to capture the support North Star Coaching offers leaders in developing their "new normal". As I thought...

Earlier this year, I went on a sailing trip. The first big day of sailing had us on 10' high waves on the Atlantic. My out-of-shape...

I was out gardening the other day and smiled at my dog who was clearly feeling the quiet and safety of the neighborhood. Normally, I...

There is a Buddhist saying, "Go slow to go fast." That saying is five easy syllables that are so hard to action.