Some of the most meaningful “full-circle” moments in life happen when you invest in someone else… and then one day, you watch them start doing for others what you once did for them. That’s true in sport, and it’s true in leadership. When Leaders intentionally develop, train, mentor, and coach their people, something powerful [...]
As we head into the final stretch of the year, I've been leading Time Management and Productivity sessions with teams across different organizations. The same question keeps surfacing: "What can I actually manage, and how do I use my time more effectively?" Here's what I've noticed: Most people aren't struggling with time management—they're struggling [...]
Emerging managers don’t always need a big room to grow – sometimes the most powerful development happens in a small, focused setting. Recently I had the privilege of running our 2-day EMERGING Manager and Leader Course© with Martin and Shaun from Hyundai Mobis. We spent a full day together diving into management skills, interpersonal [...]
I’ve led hundreds of workplace trainings and team-building days, and here’s the headline from the front line: bonding together as a team is the big benefit. When people learn, practise and reflect together, something changes. The energy shifts. The language shifts. Decisions get cleaner. And momentum builds because everyone was part of the same [...]
When our son Malachi asked Nicole how he could get better at art, her advice was simple: devote one focused hour a day to drawing and creating. Since then, our living room has looked a little like a studio—art supplies at the ready—and we’ve watched him grow through steady, intentional practice. Recently, we visited [...]
There’s something special about watching people step up to the mic and find their voice.This week, I had the privilege of spending time with the energetic team at The Alternative Dairy Co. (part of Sanitarium) to help them do just that—grow their confidence as event emcees. From Competition Floor to Training Room Before we [...]
This week, I reached a milestone I’m both humbled by and grateful for: 10,000 followers on LinkedIn. For me, this number isn’t just about reach. It’s about the people—leaders, managers, and professionals—who’ve connected with my work, engaged with my posts, and been part of conversations about leadership, resilience, communication, and culture. Every comment, like, [...]
Every leader knows communication is important, but few stop to consider the full impact it has on a team’s culture, cohesion, and performance. Communication is more than words exchanged—it’s the bridge between trust, the reality of tension, and the possibility of transformation. Trust is the starting point. Without it, people hesitate to share ideas, [...]
I grew up in Laird, Saskatchewan, where my parents had rows and rows of raspberry canes. Every year, Mum handed us the secateurs and told us to prune hard. I remember one day I’d worked through what felt like a mile of raspberry canes and proudly told Mum I’d finished. She walked the row, [...]
This year, I set myself one simple but challenging commitment: “Just Go.” So when I heard about the Australian Poetry Slam last week, I didn’t overthink it. I signed up. I’ve always loved writing poetry and declarations, and with a few pieces already written, it felt like the right time to give it a [...]
