“Work is love made visible”

  As you can see from the above photo, I was delighted beyond all measure at a lovely surprise.  I was facilitating a workshop with Island Grill, a longstanding client, two weeks ago.  In the middle of the workshop, Thalia, the CEO said “We have something for you” and presented me with a citation that reads: […]

Business Strategy – with ease, grace and joy

As a facilitator, one of the most important parts of my preparation for strategy retreats is the Focus Question.  This Big Question sets the tone for the entire exercise – which may extend over a period of days, weeks, months and even years.  Strategy is continuous and ever evolving and it’s easy to lose focus.  […]

“What would Margie do”? Choosing to be happy in the face of fear

My brother’s executive assistant of nearly 30 years was murdered last Friday, my birthday.  Arlene was my brother’s right hand, the very essence of quiet steadfastness and grace.  The success he has had in business and public life is in no small part due to Arlene’s competence, loyalty and love.  My family has always been […]

Love is …. sharing from my friend Nadine

You may consider me lazy this morning.  But I HAD to share this, for no words emanating from me could say it better.  From my friend Nadine McNeil comes these words on LOVE! http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/02/love-is/#comments Happy Valentine’s Day to my free and laughing community!  Today and every day remember that there is One Mind One Heart […]

Second Cup at Yonge and Eglinton

One of the things I love is to find businesses that are free and laughing! A few weeks ago I met my friend Trecia for coffee at Second Cup on Yonge and Eglinton (40 Eglinton East to be exact) in Toronto. As I was standing there waiting to place my order, I noticed how happy […]

T.G.I.M. – what does work mean to you?

Thank God It’s Monday!   YIPPPPEEEEE! Not happy that it’s Monday?  Well, ask yourself why.   Is it that the weekend of fun is over and you are back to the grind of work?  Did you know that work doesn’t have to be that way?  Did you know that work can be fun, invigorating, exciting, […]

“It’s not so terrible after all” – how to live like Alice

A friend shared with me a video clip “Alice Dancing Under the Gallows” of 106 year old Alice Herz-Sommer.  Alice is the oldest living Holocaust survivor.   She credits her survival of the Holocaust to her music, as she was sent to a special camp – a “purgatory for artists and musicians”.  “I used to play […]

Aunt Clara’s 3 ways to live to 99+ – free and laughing!

I spoke to my dear Aunt Clara a few days ago – the Aunt Clara who is my WOW (What an Old Woman) and is busy planning her 100th birthday party next April (she’s not sure yet whether it will be at her home or a hotel … but will let me know).  Throughout the […]

“Happy Father’s Day Mom”

I have become used to hearing these words every Father’s Day for the past 11 years, ever since my children’s father and I separated and he returned to his native country. In the first few years of becoming a single mom,  I really tried hard to be both mom and dad to my children.  Then […]

Cleaning up the oil spill – with love

I switched off CNN a few hours ago, shortly after President Obama’s address to the American nation about the oil gushing into the Gulf.  I just could not take any more of the bickering between Republicans and Democrats, the sensationalising of the media and the general negativity and fear surrounding this accident.  There must be […]

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