Does it feel endless sometimes? Your work? It makes a difference in people’s lives. It’s critical to do your best. And it’s hard. How do you do your best when the stakes are high, the need is real and time is critical? You engage your support system. Your support system is more than… Continue reading Work Effectively Under Stress Series: Part 1
Category: Empowerment & Resilience
Stop. Drop. And Breathe…
This post covers how to deal with emotions. It briefly mentions sexual misconduct. This is best read when you can make some space for it. I hope you find it helpful. I’ve been acutely aware that I’ve been quiet this month as International Women’s Day and the International Day of Racism has come and… Continue reading Stop. Drop. And Breathe…
How to Work on Anti-Racism Together
I see you! I know that you and I and so many other people are working to create an anti-racist world – where we are all treated with dignity, respect, equity and equality. But I see a problem. I know you’ve noticed it too. Sometimes I see us working against each other instead of with each… Continue reading How to Work on Anti-Racism Together
The Hack to Get You Back on Track!
It’s a new year and while I’m usually excited about new beginnings, I have a tendency to get anxious. When I’m anxious, I find myself going down the rabbit hole of “what-ifs?” and somehow, I’ve lost minutes or hours of my life I’ll never get back! Yeah. Over the years I’ve figured out… Continue reading The Hack to Get You Back on Track!
1 Guaranteed Way to Make Equity, Inclusion & Diversity a Reality
What’s Missing The perfect storm has been created by the most unfortunate circumstances to get the world to a point where it is undeniable that Black Lives Matter and equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are not opt-ins, but mandatory conditions in work and in life. Period. Individuals, organizations and governments are demonstrating acknowledgement, hope and… Continue reading 1 Guaranteed Way to Make Equity, Inclusion & Diversity a Reality
What Do We Do Now? A call to action for the lives of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC)
When I learned of what happened to George Floyd I lost my words. I was infuriated and deeply, overwhelmingly sad. I still am. Like many of us are taught to do, my first reaction was to suck up my emotions and get to action but thankfully my process of unlearning the unhealthy actions that chip… Continue reading What Do We Do Now? A call to action for the lives of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC)