Just when I thought I had it all figured out

In October of 2006, I sat in a classroom at the University of Calgary with 26 others about to embark on our training as Life Coaches. After that first course, I learned that I was capable of so much more than I imagined, and the tools I was learning were honing me to support others […]
Where Everybody Knows Your Name

We moved almost 4 years ago based primarily on the lifestyle we wanted for our family. We’re happy with our decision, in spite of the relational challenge it posed that I did not expect nor prepare myself for. In fact, I set myself up to fail. For the first few year I was travelling back […]
Are You Too Cool for Crazy?

The privilege of working with some very talented and successful corporations over the last 10 years helped me to grow my network my and career. However, I was told early on that no one would take me seriously because I’m an extroverted blond so I learned to lock down my crazy and play up my […]
The Scientific Benefits of Having a Good DHQ

My name is Aly, and I’m a hugger. My primary love language is touch and hugging is how I constructively meet that need within my family and friends. As technology allows us to live more and more in virtual relationships without ever needing a physical presence, I think hugging is becoming a lost art. We […]
Confidence Is The Cornerstone To Success
Do you have big ambitions that you feel are so hopelessly far from achievable that you don’t even have it in you to take a single step? Do you find yourself so stuck on where to start that you resign yourself to never getting there? This post is a follow up to my Execution Epidemic […]
Is Your Business Stuck In Start-Up Mode?
Is your business stuck in start-up mode, unable to get past that initial growth phase you experienced in the very beginning? You know, that feeling like something is just stuck and not matter how hard you work or what you try you can’t seem to get to what you just know is possible? It’s not […]
I Did It! Setting Goals That Work
How many times have you tried setting a goal and in spite of your best efforts, not gotten there? I think we all have. The frustration and self-deprecation that follow can make being at the bottom of an avalanche seem like a good day. When you have this experience often enough, you eventually stop setting […]
The Grass Isn’t Greener Over There
Travel provides the extraordinary privilege of perspective. Today, I saw the world from the sky and land as I flew to Calgary, AB for a week with fabulous clients. As the plane approached the runway flying over Calgary, I was taken by how brown the city looked. Having lived there for 18 years, I wasn’t […]
Decoding The Interspecies Language Barrier
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It Isn’t Them You Don’t Trust
You know when trust is present in a relationship when you don’t give much thought to what the other person (or people) are doing. You have peace of mind that they are going to do what they say they will, while keeping your best interest at heart. You’re coming to the table as equals because […]