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…
Category: Conflict Transformation & Communication
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)
Finding Resilience in The Eye of the Storm
Emergencies, crises and self-isolation create the perfect storm to focus on everything that is going wrong in the world and in your life. And the thing is it’s legitimate. This is not you having a self-pity party. It is understandable for frustration and despair to creep in even when you have the best of intentions.… Continue reading Finding Resilience in The Eye of the Storm